Annette Obrestad to Re-Attempt No-Peeking Tournament Victory

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In 2007, Norwegian poker superstar Annette “Annette_15” Obrestad famously won a tournament on PokerStars without looking at her hole cards. Now she plans to attempt the unthinkable feat again at the upcoming Bluff Europe Poker Academy at the Victoria Casino in London. Obrestad’s shot at history will come during the Poker Academy Boot Camp series… Read more »

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Denny Crum Previews 2010 Derby Poker Championship

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One of the events leading up to this weekend’s running of the Kentucky Derby is the Derby Poker Championship. Fronted by Phil Hellmuth, Robert Williamson III, and legendary University of Louisville coach Denny Crum, the event promises to be one for the ages. Poker News Daily caught up with Crum to talk about the gala,… Read more »

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EPT San Remo Shatters European Poker Records

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The 1,240 players who took to the felts for the 2010 European Poker Tour (EPT) San Remo Main Event comprised the largest EPT field ever assembled on the continent. Accordingly, the total prize pool swelled to over €6 million. A total of 44 countries were represented and the top 184 finishers will make the money.… Read more »

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World Team Poker’s Team Lebanon Signs Shannon Elizabeth

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According to unnamed sources inside the operations of World Team Poker, Hollywood actress and poker player Shannon Elizabeth has been chosen to compete in the event as a member of Team Lebanon. The actress, noted for her appearance in the hit movie “American Pie,” is eligible for membership on the Lebanese team since her parents… Read more »

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PokerStars Announces France Poker Series

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PokerStars, the world's largest online poker site, announced a new live tour dubbed the France Poker Series. There will be seven stops as part of the series, each with €1,200 buy-in events and culminating in the Grand Final in Paris, which will be a €2,500 buy-in tournament. Read more »

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