Poker Gossip

With the World Series of Poker (WSOP) wrapped up until November, poker players on Twitter returned to their normal routines. Much of their attention was focused on Annie Duke as she testified in front of a Congressional committee regarding online gaming regulation. “I hope I did a good job for poker players today,” Duke Tweeted… Read more »

The first match of the highly anticipated Durrrr Challenge has been running since February 2009 and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight. Tom “durrrr” Dwan and Patrik Antonius still have 11,026 hands left in the challenge and the two haven’t played a session since April 30th. But, that isn’t stopping Dwan from… Read more »

The entire of the poker world was sweating the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event over the weekend, with many players offering their thoughts through Twitter on several aspects of the tournament. UB.com pro Phil Hellmuth accurately pointed out, once it got down to one table, that several players eliminated just off the final… Read more »

The Twitterverse has been blowing up with poker players chirping about their activities around Las Vegas. With the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event in full swing and  the World Poker Tour’s (WPT) Bellagio Cup beginning, many in the poker community are looking for their last bit of action before taking a few weeks… Read more »

In news that has stunned the poker community, 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Peter Eastgate has stated that he plans to retire from international high-stakes poker, at least for the time being. In a blog on his sponsor site, PokerStars, Eastgate indicated that he lacked the desire to continue to pursue the… Read more »

Whether it was for the various parties going on, the fireworks or the start of the World Series of Poker Championship Event on Monday, the Independence Day weekend brought all the pros to Las Vegas. The Twitterverse was abuzz with their activities as they worked towards the biggest day of the poker year. One of… Read more »

Gavin Smith‘s first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet over the weekend nearly melted down the Twitterverse. After Smith made his breakthrough victory in the $2,500 Mixed Hold’em event on Saturday, congratulations flooded in for the popular Canadian. UB.com pro Joe Sebok was excited over Smith’s first WSOP bracelet win, Tweeting, “Congratulations @olegsmith. Love you… Read more »

Slightly over two weeks ago, Phil “The Unabomber” Laak stepped away from the felt at a $10/$20 cash game at the Bellagio after 115 consecutive hours of playing poker, setting a new Guinness World Record. Now, reports are emerging from Europe that a group of players has eclipsed Laak’s record by a substantial margin. According… Read more »

With Father’s Day on Sunday, many of the pros in the poker world took the time to send their best wishes to their dads. “Happy Father’s Day to all the great Dad’s out there!,” Liz Lieu Tweeted to her followers, while Erica Schoenberg added her tribute: “Dad, thanks 4 being the degen that I know… Read more »

Earlier last week, infamous Hollywood gossip monger Perez Hilton aimed his somewhat twisted view of the celebrity life at none other than one of poker’s more visible celebrity players, actress Shannon Elizabeth. In a blog on his website entitled “Shannon Elizabeth Is NOT Going To Like This” on Thursday, Hilton posted an e-mail he received… Read more »

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 »

Tiffany Michelle decided to hit the streets of Las Vegas for some clubbing. “Did anyone catch @TrishelleC and I karaoking @ Ellis Island??? No? Too bad. Good times,” the Team UB pro Tweeted about her duet with Trishelle Cannatella. Apparently, the good times were cut short by one of the nightspots in Sin City when… Read more »

The weekend looked like it would be a calm one from poker players on Twitter… until Tom “durrrr” Dwan made his assault on Event #11, a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em event, at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). With Dwan making the final table with the chip lead – and with anywhere from $5 to… Read more »

Unabomber Poker pro Phil Laak endured 115 straight hours of poker, a new Guinness World Record. That’s nearly three traditional work weeks compacted into just under five days. Laak’s enduro challenge played out at a $10/$20 cash game at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Laak shattered the old record of 78 hours set by Paul… Read more »

The day that many in the poker world have been waiting for arrived on Wednesday with Annette “Annette_15” Obrestad’s debut at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). After starting out well in Event #8, the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em tournament, Obrestad quickly learned about the battles during large field poker at the Rio. “Up to… Read more »

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 »

Over the course of the weekend in the Twitterverse, poker players were naturally discussing the start of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). With the $50,000 Players’ Championship starting on Friday for the high rollers and the $1,000 No Limit Hold’em tournament picking up action on Saturday, the top pros on Twitter kept their fans… Read more »

While the start of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) has been on the minds of many of poker’s elite on Twitter, there were other matters that took center stage in the hours preceding the start of the event today. In many cases, it was television that occupied the Tweets of poker players. The finale… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »