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Annette Obrestad Can Now Drink and Play US Poker Tournaments
The first ever World Series of Poker Europe winner, Annette Obrestad, is about to turn 21. For many a youngster, turning 21 means being able to drink legally in bars and finally being able to have consensual sex. For Obrestad, sex and drinking is just an afterthought.
Submitted by Ace King on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 13:51
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Poker Babe Christina Lindley on 2009 WSOP and Jewelry
I had the chance to sit down again with a girlfriend of mine – Christina Lindley. We sat down last year for our first interview and have stayed in contact since then.
Submitted by Jenny Woo on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 13:27
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Amazing Race to Feature Maria Ho, Tiffany Michelle
Bluff Magazine is reporting that poker players Tiffany Michelle and Maria Ho will be appearing on the next installment of The Amazing Race, which airs on CBS beginning September 27.
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 23:49
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Tom Durrrr Dwan Issues a New Challenge
Well, the man definitely doesn’t lack confidence nor a sense of adventure. Nearly 8 months ago, Tom “Durrrr” Dwan issued what is famously known as the million dollar challenge in which he issued an open challenge to anyone who would play him heads up on 4 tables at a time for a total of 50,000 hands.
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 23:55
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Joe Sebok to Sign Up With Major Online Poker Site
Fresh off the heels of his impressive showing at the World Series of Poker Main Event, Joe Sebok, son of poker great Barry Greenstein is rumored to be close to signing a deal with a major online poker site.
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 23:49
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Brandon Cantu Interview With Jenny Woo
In continuation to my run of interviews with some talented poker players - Jenny was able to sit down with Brandon Cantu who has just recently joined the UltimateBet.com team and has added another WSOP bracelet this year to his resume.
Submitted by Jenny Woo on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 23:39
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Doyle Brunson on Jeff Shulman’s WSOP Bracelet Comment
The 2009 WSOP is history except for the November 9. Each player at the final table gets over a million, all the way to the 1st place 9 million. Jeff Shulman and Phil Ivey are the only names I recognize and I'm going to be there to cheer them on. I'm a fan of the Shulman family. Jeff and Barry are both fine poker players
Submitted by Doyle Brunson on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 04:30
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Annie Duke Goes to Washington
UltimateBet.com’s Annie Duke is headed to Washington for National Poker Week. The goal of the weeklong event, put on by the Poker Players Alliance, is to send a message to lawmakers that their constituents support poker and legislation to regulate and license the game.
Submitted by Guest on Sat, 07/18/2009 - 15:50
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Phil Ivey the Tiger Woods of Poker?
Phil Ivey has made the 2009 WSOP November NineTM. And now, expect the mass media to immediately jump on the "Phil Ivey is the Tiger Woods of PokerTM" bandwagon.
Submitted by Guest on Sat, 07/18/2009 - 14:19
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Interview with PokerStars Player and Porn Critic Victoria Coren
I had the chance to sit down with a true renaissance woman the other day - Victoria Coren. With journalism in her blood - her dad being humorist and journalist Alan Coren and brother, journalist Giles Coren - started making a name for herself at age 14 when she won a competition in the Daily Paragraph.
Submitted by Jenny Woo on Fri, 07/17/2009 - 12:48
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Michael Jackson Doyle Brunson Connection
Poker has a connection to almost everything. Even Michael Jackson. And through Doyle Brunson, of all people!
Submitted by Thomas Somach on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 23:50
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WSOP, British Open Record Traffic to Gambling911 Site
Gambling911.com really experienced great traffic over the last three days thanks to the one-two punch of this week’s British Open and the World Series of Poker main event.
Submitted by Payton on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 22:27
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Jenny Woo Interview with Poker Player Matt Graham
I recently had a chance to interview Matt Graham. He is known for being a skilled and solid online player but has been making waves in the largest land based tournaments as well.
Submitted by Jenny Woo on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 04:27
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Phil Ivey Makes 2009 WSOP Final Table: November Nine Decided
It's going to be an amazing WSOP Final Table after all with the best star power the poker community can provide. Phil Ivey ranks among the best modern day poker pros and he showed why. Out of nearly 6500 entries, Ivey will be part of the November Nine.
Submitted by Ace King on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 01:30
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Jeff Shulman is Becoming a Real Hit
A glance at Google Trends shows that "Jeff Shulman Rumors" were starting to enter into the rankings at number 93.
Submitted by C Costigan on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 00:58
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The Worst World Series of Poker Final Table Ever?
WickedChopsPoker.com is calling it "The Worst World Series of Poker Final Table Ever" and with good reason perhaps.
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 23:22
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2009 World Series of Poker Results
Please be sure to monitor this page for the remaining 2009 World Series of Poker results as we inch ever so closer to the determination of who will sit at the final table come November.
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 21:39
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Phil Ivey Now Nearing WSOP November Nine
Just when we thought poker star Phil Ivey might be on his way out, this happened:
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 21:12
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Jeff Shulman to Renounce WSOP Bracelet If He Wins
WickedChopsPoker.com is reporting that Card Player Magazine editor, Jeff Shulman, has said he will “renounce the WSOP bracelet” should he win the 2009 World Series of Poker.
Submitted by C Costigan on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 19:50
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Phil Ivey on the Verge of Elimination
At 4:30 pm PST, poker pro Phil Ivey was nearing his improbable run at the 2009 World Series of Poker. A miracle was needed for him to get back into the top of the field.
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 19:39
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Lacey Jones Luck Gets Boost After Joining Absolute Poker
The 2009 WSOP Media Invitational Poker Tournament was the second largest in the history of the tournament with a field of 165 players on 55 teams. Marc Rizzo from team "Overfed and Underwashed" took home the top individual prize and "Team Lacey" captured the top team prize anchored by a 4th place finish by Lana Maier and an 11th place finish by Lacey Jones. The event raised $6500.00 for the Nevada Cancer Institute on behalf of the top players and teams.
Submitted by Guest on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 19:20
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2009 World Series of Poker Update (2:00 pm PST)
This is your 2009 World Series of Poker update from Gambling911.com for the 2 pm PST period as the field has been quickly cut down to 24.
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 16:57
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2009 WSOP: November Nine to be Determined Within 24 Hours
6467 down and 27 more to go and we will know within the next 24 hours which nine players will be sitting at the final table of the 2009 World Series of Poker come November. 6467 down and 27 more to go and we will know within the next 24 hours which nine players will be sitting at the final table of the 2009 World Series of Poker come November.
Submitted by Ace King on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 09:03
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Doyle Brunson Confirmed for World Series of Poker Europe
There's nothing more synonymous with the World Series of Poker than Doyle Brunson. Having played in dozens of WSOP events since its inception, the poker legend has confirmed that he will be continuing his record by entering the 3rd annual WSOPE in the UK this September.
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 19:29
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48 Players Left in 2009 WSOP
This is a World Series of Poker update from Gambling911.com.
Submitted by Ace King on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 18:50
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