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Annie Duke on Jeopardy

Poker pro and this past season's Celebrity Apprentice finalist, Annie Duke, wasn't a contestant on the popular game show Jeopardy, but she was a question.

"Who is Annie Duke?"

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/17/2009

Isildur1 to be Reimbursed $4 Mil?

Revelations that Team Cardrunners member Brian Hastings may have violated an online poker room's rules could result in the reimbursement of $4 million to Web

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/17/2009

Who is Online Poker Phenom Isildur1?

Everybody these days in the world of online poker is asking the question:  Who is online poker phenom Isildur1?

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/16/2009

Vanessa Rousso’s Poker Celebration for the New Year

On January 10, poker enthusiasts from around the globe will flock to the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island to attend Rousso's, "Strategy Symposium Under the Sun," in hopes of learning wi

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/16/2009

Tom Durrrr Dwan Refocuses During Tough Stretch

Poker is a mentally draining game, filled with peaks and valleys made sense through the use of the word "variance" as an adjective to describe the reasons behind the massive shifts.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/16/2009

WPT Doyle Brunson 5 Diamond World Poker Classic

 

It's fitting that in a tournament named in his honor, Doyle Brunson would take the spotlight.

Submitted by Payton on, Dec/16/2009

Isildur1 Taken for a $216K Ride by Cole South

One of the most popular poker players, Isildur1, whose real identity remains unknown, did not have one of his best outings on Monday.

According to PokerTableRankings.com, another player by the name of Cole South managed to grab $216K from Isildur1.  South has been crippled in recent weeks but perhaps he's taking a turn in the right direction now with the Isildur1 win.

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/15/2009

Daniel Negreanu Calls Phil Hellmuth “Delusional”

Do we sense a feud between two of the biggest poker pros in the world, Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth? 

It sure looks that way.

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/15/2009

Vanessa Rousso Launches Poker Boot Camp

Poker icon Vanessa Rousso will kick off the new year 'island style,' making the Bahamas her first port of call as she launches her 2010 poker boot camp celebration. On January 10, poker enthusiasts from around the globe will flock to the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island to attend Rousso's, "Strategy Symposium Under the Sun," in hopes of learning winning strategies from a world class pro.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/10/2009

Montel Williams Sued Over Online Poker Venture

CHICAGO (STNG)  -- Talk show host Montel Williams is being sued for alleged crooked dealing in an online poker venture.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/09/2009

Jenny Woo Interview with Poker Pro Eric Assadourian

I had the chance to sit with another PokerStars Team Australia player who made his mark in the poker world in 2007 when he won the High Rollers Event at APPT Macau.  Eric Assadourian admitted to J

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Dec/08/2009

Isildur1 Crushes Durrrr, Ziigmund and Townsend

Every once in a while, a person or event comes along and just dominates headlines.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/08/2009

Doyle Brunson Has Swine Flu!

Poker icon Doyle Brunson has been stricken with Swine Flu....or at least he thinks so.  But have no fear, the Texas Dolly is an enduring figure who won't let a little Swine Flu get in the way of h

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/07/2009

Does Anybody Really Care About the Durrrr Poker Challenge?

Once upon a time, it was the talk of the entire online poker community.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/07/2009

Wall Street Traders Go All In For Poker

As poker stars go, Burt Boutin isn't the best known.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/07/2009

James Akinhead Wins PokerStars Poker Million 8

Professional poker player James Akenhead has won the PokerStars 2009 Poker Million 8.  His total winnings in live tournmanet play for the year amount to ju

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/07/2009

Mixed Reviews for Poker2Nite Poker Show

This week's episode of the new poker TV show, Poker2Nite, hosted by Pokerroad's Joe Sebok and Scott Huff tackled a variety of topics on this week's episode.

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/04/2009

Online Poker: Isildur1 Identity Still Unknown, Now in the Red

As followers of the online poker world know all too well, Isildur1 has been on the scene for just over a month but he has found himself in th

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/03/2009

Online Poker Player Breaks Record for Most Hands in a Day

If a person plays online poker full-time, meaning 6-8 hours a day for 4-5 days a week, they would probably play 50,000 hands in about 3-4 months, depending on

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/03/2009

Joe Cada Sits Down With Jenny Woo

Hey ya'll!  As many of you watched earlier this month, the WSOP came to an end with the youngest player ever to win.  Joe Cada had a very good birthday this past month turning 22 after winning 8.

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Dec/02/2009

Poker: Jenny Woo Interviews Tony Hachem

In continuation with PokerStars.com Team Australia, I had the chance to sit down with Tony Hachem to see what he's been up to since his brother's WSOP win i

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Dec/02/2009

Online Poker: Isildur1 Struggles

Perhaps the hottest poker player online, the mysterious Isildur1, hasn't been so hot over the past 24 hours.

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/01/2009

What to Buy Your Favorite Poker Pro For Christmas

With the Christmas shopping season underway, you might be wondering what to buy your favorite professional poker player for Christmas.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Dec/01/2009

Canadian Murder Suspect Sophon Sek Wants His Poker Winnings

Just days before 30-year-old Canadian Sophon Sek was arrested on charges of murder, he had won $364,364 in the British Colombia Poker Championship at the River Rock Casino in Vancouver.  Police co

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/30/2009

Brian Townsend Poker Player of the Week

Brian Townsend is the biggest "mover" among poker players from this past week, as chos

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/29/2009

Doyle Brunson Book Dazzles

Forget Sarah Palin going rogue.

The hottest new autobiography out this month is from poker legend Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson.

Titled "The Godfather of Poker" and ghost-written by Mike Cochran, the

384-page book tells the life story of one of America's--and the world's--greatest professional poker players.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Nov/26/2009

Thanksgiving Day Doyle Brunson Style

Gambling911.com is celebrating Thanksgiving Day by celebrating The Godfather of Poker, Doyle Brunson.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/26/2009

Come Join Doyle Brunson Early for 50K Thanksgiving

Don't forget what tonight is (Wednesday November 25, 2009).  It may be the day before Thanksgiving but famed poker pro Doyle Brunson is preparing a feast that players do not want to miss <

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/25/2009

Doyle Brunson’s Favorite Chapter from Godfather of Poker

Editor's note: Doyle Brunson recently released his autobiography "The Godfather of Poker" and was kind enough to share one of his favorite chapters with ESP

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/25/2009

Another $1.1 Million for Online Poker Cult Figure Isildur1

He's like the Clark Kent of online poker.  Isildur1 is making waves but as a bigger-than-life figure that has mesmerized the Internet poker community with his big wins but nobody seems to know his

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/24/2009

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