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In the July issue hitting newsstands this week, Maxim Magazine profiles four of the top young guns in the world of poker: Isaac Haxton, Justin “ZeeJustin” Bonomo, Scott Seiver, and Steve “MrTimCaum” O’Dwyer. Davy Rothbart takes readers on a journey through the lives of four of the game’s best in an article entitled “From Geeks… Read more »
Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi’s march through the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has turned plenty of heads in the industry. Weeks after a run-in with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Mizrachi took down the $50,000 buy-in Player’s Championship and banked $1.5 million, the largest prize awarded at the WSOP so far. Then, “The Grinder”… Read more »
In last weekend’s running of the Huntington Beach Open beach volleyball extravaganza, Jennifer Kessy and April Ross defeated Misty May-Treanor and Nicole Branagh for the title. May-Treanor is an Olympic gold medalist, while Kessy and Ross are the newest sponsored sports icons of Bodog.net. The pair was actually signed to Bodog.net before the Huntington Beach… Read more »
Since 2006, ESPN.com has held a fantasy poker draft leading up to the World Series of Poker, and the poker writers and players involved pick the team of players that will perform the best at this year’s WSOP. On Monday, ESPN.com Poker Editor Andrew Feldman published the results of the fifth annual draft, which was… Read more »
Nevada casino gaming “win,” or revenue, was relatively flat in March 2010 compared to March 2009, according to figures released by the Gaming Control Board last week. Nevada casinos hauled in $912.2 million during the month. Gaming revenue on the famed Las Vegas Strip actually rose in March year over year. The Strip, which features… Read more »
It was reported on Wednesday in a South Florida newspaper that Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi is facing tax issues and has already had real estate property seized by the U.S. Government in an effort to settle those tax problems. In the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel, reporter Nick Sortal revealed that Mizrachi was facing payment of… Read more »
With the start of the 41st annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) just over two weeks away, a poll from ESPN regarding the top poker players in the world gives readers an excellent insight on who looks to be on track for outstanding performances at this year’s WSOP. As a part of its poker coverage,… Read more »
On April 29, 2010, President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring May 2010 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The proclamation began as follows: For centuries, America’s story has been tied to the Pacific. Generations of brave men and women have crossed this vast ocean, seeking better lives and opportunities, and weaving their… Read more »
Exactly one year to the day after it was founded, the International Federation of Poker (IFP) accomplished a major goal Thursday when poker was officially accepted as a “mind sport” by the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA). Poker will now join chess and bridge as part of IMSA’s World Mind Sports Games, expected to be… Read more »
Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. is denying claims that it breached a $22.5 million sponsorship contract with Ultra Internet Media (UIM), the owners of online poker site Everest Poker. Harrah’s, which purchased the World Series of Poker (WSOP) brand in 2004, filed a response to the suit on Friday that detailed its side of the heated dispute.… Read more »
While many across the United States were watching the NCAA Final Four play out, others were preparing for the start of the Major League Baseball season Sunday night. Read more »
In a prop bet that many believed to be an April Fools Day joke, two-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner Jeff Madsen will move to Israel, temporarily of course. The bet is for $50,000 and begins on April 15th. Read more »
Canadian poker pro Mike McDonald, known as "Timex" online, announced on his blog at CardRunners this week that he is retiring from the game of poker. McDonald, 20, earned more than $2.6 million in live tournament earnings during his brief career. Read more »
One of the hot topics over the past few days was the victory on Tuesday by Bryan "badbeatninja" Devonshire at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Championship at Harrah's Rincon in San Diego. Read more »
He may have a bald head and thick Finnish accent, but Durrrr Challenge participant Patrik Antonius is actually from Madison, Wisconsin. He was born Mordecai Zimmerman II. Read more »
In a recent press release, poker training innovators DeepStacks Live announced a newly minted partnership with popular media provider PokerRoad. Under the terms of the deal, PokerRoad will serve as the official media partner of DeepStacks Live and DeepStacks University. Read more »
In breaking news from the world of poker training, StoxPoker, which has been hit with a swarm of controversy surrounding its coaching staff, will merge with CardRunners on May 1st. Read more »
On March 6th, four armed gunmen stormed the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Berlin event and attacked the tournament's registration area. On Sunday, the alleged mastermind behind the rare casino attack was taken into custody. Read more »
Anticipation is building for the upcoming finale to the sixth season of the European Poker Tour (EPT). The Grand Final will be held from April 25th to 30th in the glamorous Mediterranean resort city of Monte Carlo. Read more »
Just like many people around the world, poker players leapt at the chance to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday. Whether it was pulling up a chair for some poker or pulling up a bar stool to tip a few, poker's best kept up its end by celebrating well. Read more »
A second suspect is behind bars charged with taking part in the high-stakes robbery of the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Berlin event two weeks ago. The second arrest came after the first assailant, 21 years of age, turned himself in to police on Monday. Read more »
It's not Time Magazine, but given the history of celebrity appearances on its cover, getting one's face on the front of Cigar Aficionado is quite an accomplishment. Read more »
One of the most popular celebrity poker tournaments in Las Vegas will be making its return in April, with a host of top professional poker players and celebrities turning out. Read more »
It was announced on Friday that WSOP Main Event champion Joe Cada would be sponsored by Shodown Couture, a clothing company that features apparel themed around the poker lifestyle. Read more »
Daniel Negreanu is always among the first in line to provoke poker brat Phil Hellmuth. The PokerStars Team Pro took another hearty shot at Hellmuth this week, making Hellmuth a rather humorous offer for the upcoming WSOP Player's Championship. Read more »
