Bernard Lee's Articles
Old Poker Guard Makes Early Statement in 2011
In recent years, many experts feel that the world of poker has been taken over by the young guns. For example, the past three World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champions have all been under 24 years old. During the past two years, the Player of Year winners have all been in their 20s. …
27 March 2011
Bernard Lee Breaks Down Foxwoods Poker Sponsorship
If you have not heard or read the news, let me give you a quick recap. On February 9th, it was announced to the poker world that Foxwoods Resort Casino named me its official spokesperson for their World Poker Tour (WPT) branded poker room.
1 March 2010
2010 WSOP Schedule Critiqued by Bernard Lee
The 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) concluded with the completion of the second November Nine. The crowning of Joe Cada as the 2009 WSOP Main Event champion culminated 57 bracelet events this year.
5 January 2010
Bernard Lee Recaps the 2009 WSOP Main Event Final Table
It was certainly a memorable World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table. From Doyle Brunson announcing “Shuffle up and deal” to Joe Cada putting on the coveted bracelet, I was present in the Penn and Teller Theater to cover all of the festivities for ESPN Inside Deal.
6 December 2009
Bernard Lee Gives the Inside Scoop on Inside Deal
Every true sports fan has watched ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary on the air. On September 6th, Chris Berman (30 years), Bob Levy (30 years), and John Saunders (23 years), the elder statesmen of ESPN, hosted a trip down memory lane for this iconic sports recap show.
27 October 2009
Bernard Lee Recaps the 2009 WSOP, ESPN Inside Deal Launch
With the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in the midst of a four month hiatus, the members of the November Nine are currently engaged in the inevitable media onslaught. Of course, these players are also mentally preparing to return to the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino to battle for the coveted WSOP Main Event bracelet, the $8.5 million first prize, and instant poker stardom.
10 September 2009
Bernard Lee at the 2009 WSOP
The 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is well underway. Already, most of this year’s 57 WSOP bracelets have been awarded. If you have never been to the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino during the summer, you owe it to yourself to attend one year to witness the spectacle that is the WSOP.
16 July 2009
Why May is a Month of Celebration by Bernard Lee
First, I celebrated my 39th birthday with family and friends. My two wonderful kids helped me blow out the candles (and there are a lot of them now) on my cake. Second, my radio show, “The Bernard Lee Poker Show,” is celebrating its second anniversary on the air.
29 May 2009
Bernard Lee on Poker and Golf
Spring has definitely arrived. This year, the weather in New England has been at times unseasonably warm, as the temperature has already reached into the 60s on several occasions. Although New England golf usually doesn’t get into full swing until mid-April, most golf courses in the area opened in mid-March this year.
17 May 2009
Bernard Lee Previews 2009 East Coast Poker Tournaments
Over the last few years, people are always surprised that I still live in the Boston area. Poker players repeatedly ask me why I don’t move to the West Coast, specifically Las Vegas, assuming that I would be closer to the bigger poker tournaments.
22 March 2009
January Poker Tournaments at a Glance by Bernard Lee
How time flies! I cannot believe it is once again the start of a new year. It seems like just yesterday that we rang in the new millennium. In 2009, we begin a new era with the inauguration of our 44th President, Barack Obama.
26 January 2009
Christmas Gifts for Poker Players by Bernard Lee
As we enter the month of December and the holiday season, many readers often ask me for a list of poker books for holiday gift ideas. In this blog, I have compiled a thorough list that ranges from timeless classics to modern day standards to recent releases. I hope you enjoy them.
20 December 2008
WSOP and WPT Foxwoods Thoughts by Bernard Lee
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) final table is finally over. After the 117 day intermission, the November Nine finally reassembled in Las Vegas to continue their quest for the WSOP Main Event bracelet. Although poker traditionalists were originally against the idea, many poker fans are considering this experiment to be a success.
8 December 2008
Bernard Lee is Back on the Tournament Trail
My kids have already been back at school for a month now. They are eagerly anticipating their second favorite holiday of the year – Halloween! (You know what their favorite one probably is. Hint: Jolly old man in a red suit with reindeer.)
21 October 2008