Poker Stars
Poker Stars has reopened for most of the world, but not yet in the United States. It is endorsed by professionals like Daniel Negreanu and Chris Moneymaker. The site offers Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha 8/b, 7 Card Stud, 7 Card Stud 8/b, Crazy Pineapple, Crazy Pineapple 8/b, Triple Draw, Royal Hold'em. Table limits range from penny games up to $300-600. The competition leans to the more challenging end of the spectrum.
All In: The (Almost) Entirely True Story of the World Series of Poker
by Jonathon Grotenstein
Jonathan Grotenstein and co-author Storms Reback, have done a remarkable job of research in writing 'All In: The Entirely True Story of the World Series of Poker,' using hundreds of resources, interviews and re-creations of hands and situations to take care of everything a poker buff might want to know about the most famous poker tournament in the world. Well-indexed, this is the story about how the game became popular, and of the people who helped and are helping promote it.
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World Series of Poker (WSOP)
The World Series of Poker is the most famous and popular poker tournament in the world. In 1970, Binion hosted the first World Series of Poker, then a small tournament of truly elite players.
The World Series of Poker is the biggest poker event of the year. Caesar's has since bought the rights to the tournament and is currently hosting it at the Rio. In 2006, players from more than 40 nations took part in the World Series of Poker, generating a prize pool that paid the Main Event champion, Jamie Gold, a record payday of $12 million. That win was not without its controversy with Gold being sued to relinquish half of his winnings due to a promise he made. There is also some speculation that the 2007 event may not break records again due to the clampdown on US online poker players. The 2007 World Series of Poker tournament began June 1st..
The World Series of Poker is the biggest poker event of the year. Caesar's has since bought the rights to the tournament and is currently hosting it at the Rio. In 2006, players from more than 40 nations took part in the World Series of Poker, generating a prize pool that paid the Main Event champion, Jamie Gold, a record payday of $12 million. That win was not without its controversy with Gold being sued to relinquish half of his winnings due to a promise he made. There is also some speculation that the 2007 event may not break records again due to the clampdown on US online poker players. The 2007 World Series of Poker tournament began June 1st..
The Latest World Series of Poker News
ESPN and World Series of Poker reach seven-year agreement
ESPN and Harrah's Interactive Entertainment, Inc. today announced they have reached a new seven-year agreement that will keep the World Series of Poker (WSOP) airing on ESPN through April 2018.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
World Series of Poker Academy announces Chicagoland event
The World Series of Poker Academy, poker's premier series of instructional schools where participants learn first-hand from the world's greatest poker players, announced today details for the first-ever event in the Chicagoland area.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Poker VT big wins at World Series of Poker
Poker VT shines at WSOP The poker instructional site saw pros Daniel Negreanu and Jason "JCarver" Somerville cash big at the World Series.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
PKR poker parties in Las Vegas with playboy
It's a bold statement to make, especially in Sin City, but the verdict was unanimous – the official PKR.com Vegas shindig was the party of the 2009 World Series of Poker!
Friday, July 17, 2009
November Nine World Series of Poker winners announced
The final table is set at the World Series of Poker. The nine players who will compete in November for the top prize of more than $8.5 million have been announced and are ready to battle at the final event.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Team PokerStars take command of World Series of Poker main event
By the end of Day 4, only 407 players remained in the Main Event and PokerStars, the world's largest online poker room, is proud to have an estimated 77 online qualifiers and sponsored players in the event.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Instant millionaires at 2009 World Series of Poker main event
The 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event payout schedule was recently released on Day 1D of the tournament. And the top 9 players who are fortunate and skillful enough to make the final table, will become instant millionaires!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Cancer fighter gets to play World Series of Poker event
Kent Senter, fighting blood cancer, gets his shot at a World Series of Poker championship in Las Vegas.
Friday, July 10, 2009