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B.C. Poker Championship Winner Sophon Sek Arrested
by Ryan Lucchesi | Published: Nov 25, '09
… One year ago, Daniel Negreanu topped a field of 688 players to win … prize money and gave the tournament a marquee Canadian champion. It was a … this year’s champion has been a nightmare for the event. Sophon … $364,364 CDN for topping a field of 679 players. On …
Barney Frank to Hold Hearing on Poker Bills Next Week
by Stephen A. Murphy | Published: Nov 25, '09
… Barney Frank (D-MA) has scheduled a hearing for his two poker-related … his efforts to fight the UIGEA — a law passed in 2006 that … the UIGEA starting Dec. 1, but a joint petition filed in early … told Card Player yesterday that a decision would be made, “one …
Online Poker -- Isildur1 Beats Dwan, Ivey, Antonius
by Julio Rodriguez | Published: Nov 25, '09
… limit hold’em. After picking up a $655,000 win there, Isildur1 went … see Antonius fight back and claim a small lead of his own. … said and done, Isildur1 finished with a $696,000 profit over the course … Player readers are eligible for a deposit bonus of up to $ …
Police in Cyprus Break Up Pensioners’ Poker Game
by Brendan Murray | Published: Nov 25, '09
… said they arrested and charged 42 old age pensioners with gambling after busting up a poker game in a private home in Limassol according to Reuters. Neighbours complained to the police about the comings and goings at …
Online Poker Banned in Poland
by Rebecca McAdam | Published: Nov 25, '09
A new bill has just been passed in the Polish Parliament, restricting gambling to casinos only. This means … drafted this new legislation. According to Polish news site, KrakowPost.com, in a vote of 48 to three with 30 abstentions, the bill was passed in …
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Cruisin’ With a Draw
by Michael Cappelletti | Published: Nov 13, '09
… one-fourth of the time. A better possibility here would be to … river, again, you might score a big win, since your opponent … especially at this stage in a tournament when each higher finishing … goods, I not only avoided a possible unlucky exit, but also …
Mind Over Poker
by David Apostolico | Published: Nov 13, '09
… the short-term results. Maintain a long-term commitment to withstanding … over-think things. Trading is a simple game — up, down, sideways. … 10 different answers. That’s a function of the endless permutations … is not meant to be a criticism of the knowledge of …
Hand 2 Hand Combat -- Michael Rocco
by Craig Tapscott | Published: Nov 13, '09
… was playing very aggressively, opening a lot of pots and three- … showdown, especially when he had a positional advantage. He wasn’t … gathered. MR: Yes. I had a strong feeling that Kanter would … his monstrous hands on such a non-threatening board. CT: Why …
Final Table Takedown -- Prahlad Friedman
by Craig Tapscott | Published: Nov 13, '09
… perceived table image; adjusting to a table and changing gears. Stacks … final table that set up a win: metagame, image, aggression, and … Wow. PF: Yeah. This was a player who was real tight … tournament. And now, I make a ballsy good play, knowing exactly …
Generation Next -- Kevin Browne
by Craig Tapscott | Published: Nov 13, '09
… main perks of playing poker for a living is freedom — the freedom to … game evolved and bankroll grew, a light appeared at the end … self-employed, playing 40 hours a week, and love it,” said … August “Ultimate Grinder Award” at a tracking site. He played 160, …