Gambling911.com - 2008 WSOPE

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.

Bum Knee Brunson Would be Brutus to. Julius Hellmuth

Doyle Brunson — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:01:48 +0000

I played day one of the WSOPE where I could get home if I got knocked out. I made it through and have 93,000 in chips when the average is 45,000. I rested through starting day two and we don’t start until 5:30 p.m. today because of a Jewish holiday.

Doyle Brunson, Annette Obrestad Hanging Tough at WSOPE

Ace King — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:50:09 +0000

Gambling911.com continues to root for Doyle Brunson and his top 10 chip lead at the 2009 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE). Heading into Day 2B, Brunson was the 6th biggest chip leader.

What Happened in the 22 Hours it Took John Juanda to Win the 2008 WSOPE

Ace King — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:51:04 +0000

22 grueling hours. That's how long it took John Juanda to win the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe. Much of that time was spent going head-to-head exclusively with a relative unknown Russian poker player, Stanislav Alekhin.

Oct 13 2008 - 8:04pm

Pizza Delivery Man Wins Big at 2008 WSOPE

Ace King — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:21:11 +0000

Until very recently Chris Elliott was delivering pizzas at night while playing online poker during the day. This past week, Elliott finished among the final nine in the second ever World Series of Poker Europe.

Oct 4 2008 - 6:22pm

2008 WSOPE Winner: John Juanda

Ace King — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:48:36 +0000

Multiple bracelet winner John Juanda has just walked off with another having become the second person to win the World Series of Poker Europe.

Oct 3 2008 - 8:50am

Daniel Negreanu Fails to Grab WSOPE Win

Ace King — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:32:24 +0000

It was down to the wire between John Juanda and Stanislav Alekhin at this year's World Series of Poker Europe. Daniel Negreanu, probably one of the most recognizable faces in poker today, busted out in the number 5 position.

Oct 2 2008 - 11:35pm

Five Remain at 2008 World Series of Poker Europe

Ace King — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:49:13 +0000

Nine finalists now down to five remaining at the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE). The two chip leaders were Russians Stanislav Alekhin, a virtual unknown before this tournament and Ivan Demidov who is also among the WSOP finalists to play next month in Las Vegas.

Oct 2 2008 - 4:50pm

Russian Players Have Impact on World Series of Poker Once Again

C Costigan — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:51:00 +0000

Russia's Ivan Demidov was listed with +425 odds at BetCRIS.com to win the 2008 World Series of Poker. Demidov had the second largest number of chips coming into the delayed final which is scheduled to play out this November.

Oct 1 2008 - 10:54pm

2008 WSOPE Final Table Decided: Three Multiple Bracelet Winners Make Cut

Ace King — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:21:56 +0000

With 363 entrants - the exact same number as last year - the second ever World Series of Poker Europe was about to conclude. By Thursday evening the 2008 WSOPE final 9 table was determined. At stake: A cool $2.1 million (£868,800). 36 positions walk away "in the money".

Oct 1 2008 - 8:24pm

Daniel Negreanu Tries for First World Series of Poker Main Event Win

Ace King — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:58:58 +0000

It's hard to imagine that one of the poker world's most recognizable faces, Daniel Negreanu, has yet to actually win a World Series of Poker main event.

Oct 1 2008 - 7:00pm

Legalized Online Poker Will Most Certainly Boost US Economy

C Costigan — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:56:41 +0000

The numbers are staggering: Poker pro John Juanda has $7,100,000 in total career total winnings to date. The 37-year old one time Bible salesman has won most of this money in just the last five years. Daniel Negreanu, one of the most recognizable faces on the poker tournament circuit today, has $10,400,000 to his name.

Oct 1 2008 - 11:03am

Annette Obrestad Won't Repeat 2007 WSOPE Win

Thomas Somach — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:34:13 +0000

Annette Obrestad, the Norwegian poker prodigy who stunned the poker world last year when she won the Main Event at the inaugural WSOPE at age 18, will not repeat that achievement this year.

Oct 1 2008 - 9:36pm

WSOPE Update Has Daniel Negreanu, Johnson Juanda Among Chip Leaders

Ace King — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:20:18 +0000

The 2008 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) was down to 26 players from 363 entries with some familiar names among the big chip leaders.

Oct 1 2008 - 9:21pm

WSOPE Main Event Down to 67 Players

Ace King — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:55:57 +0000

The 2008 WSOPE main event was now down to 67 players from 363 entrants. Poker pro Daniel Negreanu was still hanging in there after leading for a while heading into Monday. Negreanu was 7th in terms of chip count.

Sep 29 2008 - 9:58pm

WSOPE Main Event Cut Down to 179 from 362

Ace King — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:50:54 +0000

Poker pro Daniel Negreanu was enjoying early success at this year's World Series of Poker European main event. Negreanu was the second biggest chip leader heading into Day 2.

Sep 29 2008 - 3:23pm

2008 WSOPE Day 1a Chip Leaders

Ace King — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:53:50 +0000

Everyone is so excited about the 2008 WSOPE main event in London, England. It's the second year this event has taken place.

Sep 28 2008 - 8:55pm

Theo Jorgensen Wins Event #3 of 2008 WSOPE

Ace King — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:48:14 +0000

Danish poker player, Theo Jorgensen, walked away with his first WSOP bracelet and GBP 218,626 ($400,000 USD). Jorgensen's total career tournament winnings so far amount to just under $1.2 million. He has made two European Poker Tour final tables.

Sep 27 2008 - 2:50pm

Doyle Brunson Shows Whose Boss Against Youngster Poker Prodigy

Ace King — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:31:46 +0000

Poker legend Doyle Brunson went up against the youngest World Series of Poker bracelet winner and proved he still has his A Game.

Sep 27 2008 - 12:33am

Doyle Brunson vs. Annette Obrestad: T Rex vs. Teenage Prodigy

Ace King — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:39:21 +0000

In one corner is one of the oldest living professional poker players and a true legend, Doyle Brunson. In the other - a young teenage poker prodigy and the first person to win the World Series of Poker Europe.

Sep 26 2008 - 10:41pm

Afghanistan Wins….In World Series of Poker Europe

Ace King — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:54:00 +0000

The second bracelet of the WSOPE was awarded to Sherkhan Farnood Wednesday night, after beating out a bunch of big name pros the likes of Phil Ivey, Jeff Lisandro and chipleader Howard Lederer.

Sep 25 2008 - 9:55pm

Phil Hellmuth’s 12th WSOP Bracelet and his Long Lost Twin

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:23:10 +0000

There is only one 11-time WSOP bracelet winner, but world-record holder Phil Hellmuth will have poker fans seeing double next week in London when the UltimateBet pro will come to the WSOPE with a gaggle of men and women vying for the "Phil Hellmuth Lookalike" title.

Sep 23 2008 - 5:25pm

WSOPE Event #1 Winner Jesper Hougaard of Denmark

Ace King — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:05:36 +0000

Denmark was the first country representative to win this year's World Series of Poker Europe event with more to come. Jesper Hougaard walks off with the modest prize of $144,218 but will definitely have made a name for himself.

Sep 23 2008 - 9:07am

2008 WSOPE Event #1 Final Table Set

Ace King — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:13:59 +0000

The 2008 WSOPE Event #1 final includes a woman, Linda Lee. The final 9 were.....

Sep 22 2008 - 7:14pm

WSOPE Day 1B Top 10 Chip Leaders

Ace King — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:49:25 +0000

With the end of Day 1B of the World Series of Poker Europe, 48 players were left standing (or sitting perhaps).

Sep 21 2008 - 11:22pm