Gambling911.com - 2009 World Series of Poker

WSOP 2010 Update: Michael Mizrachi Wins Championship

Ace King — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:18:00 +0000

Owing over $300,000 in back taxes to the IRS and watching two of his homes goes into foreclosure, 29-year-old poker pro Michael Mizrachi has won the $1.6 million Poker Player’s Championship.

The Best of 2009: Most Popular Poker, Online Gambling Stories

C Costigan — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:15:43 +0000

You may see a few of these "Best of 2009 Poker and Online Gambling Stories" elsewhere, but Gambling911.com has the real heavy hitters, those stories that scored huge traffic wins. Yes, these were truly the most popular industry-related stories based on real audience numbers, so enjoy the look back and a look behind the scenes at Gambling911.com's traffic numbers on each subject matter.

Joe Cada Sits Down With Jenny Woo

Jenny Woo — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:43:31 +0000

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 8.5 million dollars.

Mike Sexton Next World Series of Poker Commissioner?

Ace King — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:34:06 +0000

After Jeffrey Pollack stepped down as Commissioner of the World Series of Poker, parent company Harrah’s released a statement saying they had "no intention at this time to replace the Commissioner role."

Jenny Woo Does Joe Cada

Payton — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:58:12 +0000

He's been on David Letterman and ESPN. Now 2009 World Series of Poker winner Joe Cada is heading to the big time. He'll be interviewed by Gambling911.com's very own Jenny Woo next week.

Tiffany Michelle: “Heck Yes I’ll Miss the WSOP for Amazing Race”

Jenny Woo — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:42:13 +0000

With Jenny's two favorite contestants on the Amazing Race eliminated, the show just doesn't seem to have the same excitement. If some of you haven't heard, Tiffany Michelle and Maria Ho were eliminated two Sundays ago (November 1st) on the award winning show.

Joe Cada WSOP Win: Corrupting Kids?

Ace King — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:54:33 +0000

2009 World Series of Poker winner, Joe Cada, is a Michigan resident and the Detroit papers have been all over his story. Cada takes home several million dollars.

Joe Cada Speaks Out on Internet Poker Prohibition

Ace King — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:44:29 +0000

In an interview with TIME Magazine online, the newly crowned "Champion of Poker", Joe Cada, has spoken out against Internet poker prohibition. Cada won the 2009 World Series of Poker early Tuesday morning following over 20 hours of grueling play between nine finalists.

Joe Cada Embraces, Phil Ivey Leaves Red Faces

Ace King — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:43:53 +0000

He's young, handsome and cheerful....and he's the new "champion of poker". Meet Joe Cada. At the ripe old age of 21, this Michigan native is the youngest World Series of Poker main event winner ever.

Joe Cada Wins 2009 World Series of Poker

C Costigan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:07:43 +0000

Joe Cada at age 21 has become the youngest person to win a World Series of Poker main event.

WSOP Finalist Darvin Moon No Saint

C Costigan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:22:57 +0000

He may wear a New Orleans Saints cap when playing at this year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) but court records indicate that finalist Darvin Moon is no saint. Like last year’s WSOP finalist, David “Chino” Rheem, Moon has had some run-ins with the law.

Darvin Moon No To Online Poker Deals: Durrr Yes to Full Tilt

Ace King — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:07:31 +0000

Darvin Moon told USA Today he won’t be taking any online poker sponsorship deals, unlike his opponent, Joe Cada, who has an endorsement deal with PokerStars and will be wearing their gear this evening.

Darvin Moon vs. Joe Cada WSOP Odds

C Costigan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:40:36 +0000

Yes you can still bet on the 2009 World Series of Poker final table even with only two players left. Darvin Moon vs. Joe Cada WSOP odds had Moon as the +200 underdog with a potential payout of $20 on every $10 bet at Sportsbook.com.

Online Sports Books Spared by Phil Ivey WSOP Exit

Ace King — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:10:53 +0000

There were quite a few big bets placed on Phil Ivey to win the 2009 World Series of Poker before the event even began. Fortunately for the online sportsbooks, Ivey was eliminated in 7th place on Saturday.

Joe Cada, Darvin Moon Last Two in 2009 World Series of Poker

Ace King — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:28:55 +0000

Joe Cada and Darvin Moon are the last men standing at this year’s 2009 World Series of Poker final table. The two will go one-on-one when play resumes Monday night.

Phil Ivey Bites The Dust: Snubs Media

C Costigan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:52:49 +0000

It will be Darvin Moon and Joe Cada going up against one another to determine the winner of the 2009 World Series of Poker. It only took 18 hours!

Phil Ivey Remains at WSOP Final Table

Ace King — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:49:27 +0000

Two out and seven more to go as we head into Saturday evening at the WSOP final table.

2009 World Series of Poker Final Table Update

Ace King — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:29:21 +0000

The first of our 2009 World Series of Poker final table update has little going on as of mid afternoon Saturday (Las Vegas Time).

World Series of Poker: Brunson Godfather of Poker Signing

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:02:58 +0000

Doyle Brunson is laying all his cards on the table. The poker legend’s tell-all autobiography, titled The Godfather of Poker, will be released nationally next week but poker players looking to grab an advance copy are in luck.

Phil Ivey 2009 World Series of Poker Win Will Kill Books

Ace King — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:53:46 +0000

It’s not just North American facing online sportsbooks that will suffer with a Phil Ivey win at the 2009 World Series of Poker final table, bookmakers in Europe will also be biting their nails throughout the weekend, including our friends at NordicBet.com, who continue to offer odds on the 2009 World Series of Poker.

2009 World Series of Poker: Doyle Brunson to Announce

C Costigan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:16:57 +0000

When the Main Event of the World Series of Poker resumes this Saturday, the world will have their eyes on one poker legend – and he isn’t even playing. DoylesRoom.com has confirmed that poker legend Doyle Brunson has been tapped to announce the “Shuffle Up & Deal” as the final table of the WSOP resumes.

Will a Wall Streeter Win Big at 2009 World Series of Poker?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:56:21 +0000

Steven Begleiter isn't the only Wall Streeter to have hit pay dirt at the poker tables in Las Vegas. But he might become the first to claim the game's biggest prize - and in an odd way he owes it all to his former employer, the collapsed investment house Bear Stearns.

Doyle Brunson Won’t be Rooting For Phil Ivey to Win WSOP

Doyle Brunson — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:19:51 +0000

Well, I thought I would be pulling for Phil Ivey and Jeff Shulman at the WSOP final table. But when Daniel wanted to bet Ivey over Moon, I had to take Moon who has 5 times the chips of Ivey. It is a must-win bet so probably we won’t have action. Sorry Phil, I won’t be rooting for you now. Business is business.

Phil Ivey Poison to Internet Sportsbooks

Thomas Somach — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:32:49 +0000

Internet sportsbooks that offered betting odds on the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event are quaking in their boots.

World Series of Poker Player Begs to be Taken Seriously

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:33:55 +0000

At the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event, Joseph Hachem had a cheering section that carried him to victory with the memorable Australian chant: “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie - Oi, Oi, Oi!”