More Team UB.com Tweets from the WSOP

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Whether you are into it or not, there is no denying that Twitter has revolutionized communication and information gathering in the 21st century.  And as it turns out, it is perfect for getting updates on poker tournaments.  That is, provided players decide to Tweet up a storm. One player who wasn’t shy about hopping on… Read more »

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Joy Miller, Dan Bilzerian Speak Out on Twitter Spat

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On Monday, Victory Poker pro Dan Bilzerian made headlines for Tweeting the following quote from the movie “Gran Torino,” featuring Clint Eastwood: “A Mexican, a Jew and a colored fellow walk into a bar… The bartender looks up and says… Get the **** out of here.” The quote shocked Bluff poker reporter Joy Miller, who,… Read more »

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Victory Poker Pro Dan Bilzerian in Spat Over Controversial Tweet

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In 2009, Victory Poker pro Dan Bilzerian and his brother Adam were featured prominently in ESPN’s coverage of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Dan Bilzerian finished 180th for $36,000 in the prestigious poker tournament, while Adam Bilzerian took 47th for $138,000. However, a controversial Tweet by the former “Flying Bilzerian Brother” has… Read more »

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Team UB’s latest Tweets at the 2010 World Series of Poker

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Arguably the hottest discussion at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) presently is Phil Hellmuth‘s deep run in the $1,500 No Limit Hold ’em event (#6), where Hellmuth was fifth in chips going into the final day of play with 25 players left. Hellmuth was updating progress on Twitter throughout Day 2, including this Tweet… Read more »

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Poker Players Take Performance-Enhancing Substances

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Move over Roger Clemens. Take a seat Mark McGwire. According to an article that appeared in the Los Angeles Times, researches from Nova Southeastern University found that poker players frequently ingest performance-enhancing drugs. The Florida university surveyed 198 poker players and found that “28% said they took at least one prescription medication to improve their… Read more »

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Tony Dunst, Leo Murphy Win Brunson Beer Pong Invitational

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The Third Annual Doyle Brunson Beer Pong Invitational was held at Hogs and Heifers bar in Downtown Las Vegas on Wednesday, giving many of poker’s biggest names a chances to drink, socialize, and talk a little trash before the World Series of Poker (WSOP) kicks off later this week. After a day filled with foolish… Read more »

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Poker Hall of Fame Induction Requirements Lowered

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The guidelines for enshrinement into the Poker Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2010 were released on Wednesday. This year, the top two vote-getters will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in November as long as they receive a majority. Last year, a candidate had to receive 75% of the vote… Read more »

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Hellmuth Goes Gangsta

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If there’s one thing UB.com pro and 11-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth has proven over the last few years, it’s that he will do anything for attention. Whether it’s dressing up as Julius Caesar, ranting at players on live TV, or collapsing in a heap of tears after a gut-wrenching… Read more »

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Brunson Beer Pong Invitational to Be Held Wednesday

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Coming up on Wednesday at Hogs and Heifers, located at 201 North Third Street in Las Vegas, is the third annual Brunson Beer Pong Invitational. The event, which is sponsored by Doyle Brunson’s online poker site DoylesRoom, will see some of the top names in our industry try their hand at an old frat party… Read more »

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Poker in Twitter: Lost, Basketball, and Annette Obrestad’s Spider

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This past weekend in online poker was relatively tame. Sandwiched between the conclusion of PokerStars’ Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) and the kickoff of the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP), many players decided to recharge their batteries instead of playing all day. Luckily for them, one of the most anticipated TV episodes in… Read more »

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Poker in Twitter: After School All-Stars and World Team Poker

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UB.com’s Annie Duke hosted a charity tournament benefiting After School All-Stars on Thursday. The $250 buy-in, $100 rebuy event drew celebrities and some of poker’s biggest names and Duke was thrilled with the turnout at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. Tweeted Duke, “We raised over $60K tonight for After School All Stars! Thank to… Read more »

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Van Marcus (Sirens) Has Car Stolen from Crown Casino Melbourne

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In one of the sillier stories you’re likely to come across this weekend, Full Tilt Poker pro Van “Sirens” Marcus‘ Ferrari F430 Spider was stolen from the Crown Casino parking lot on Friday morning in Melbourne, Australia. You might be thinking that this sounds like a standard carjacking, but you’d be wrong. All that the… Read more »

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Poker in Twitter: The NBA Playoffs, Online and Live Poker, and Phil Hellmuth’s Top Ten

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Poker players on Twitter over the past few days have had plenty to talk about. While poker remains a constant, the National Basketball Association playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics took center stage. Taking a break from playing, Shannon Shorr Tweeted, “Enjoying the day off. About to watch Cavs/Celtics obv,” yesterday evening.… Read more »

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Phil Ivey Puts Las Vegas Home on the Market

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According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, poker professional Phil Ivey is selling his home in Las Vegas for a reported $1.995 million. The story, written by the Times’ Lauren Beale on Monday, describes the Ivey home as it is listed on Realtor.com. It was built in 2001 and is a contemporary design… Read more »

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