Daniel Cates Believes Isildur Uses

Daniel Cates Believes Isildur Uses 'martonas' Nick?

March 17, 2011

Apparently Daniel 'jungleman12' Cates believes the Swedish 'martonas' to be just another alias for PokerStars' pro, Viktor 'isildur1' Blom. Martonas plays on Full Tilt Poker, this is why it's a sensitive issue Cates raised.

Category: Poker Players
Andrew Li Breaks Supernova Elite Record

Andrew Li Breaks Supernova Elite Record

March 03, 2011

Andrew 'azntracker' Li has set up a new record by the end of February: he managed to collect the 1 million VPPs that are required to the highest PokerStars VIP level, the SuperNova Elite in just two months.

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Peter Eastgate vs. Sports Betting - 0:1

Peter Eastgate vs. Sports Betting - 0:1

March 02, 2011

An interview has recently appeared in a Danish newspaper, in which 2008 WSOP Champion Peter Eastgate told journalists of Politiken that he had lost around $1.7 million sportsbetting, mainly because of last year's World Cup South Africa. He even missed the WSOP in order to be able to attend the World Cup (not a very profitable choice, after all).

Category: Poker Players
Durrrr Wins $11,5 Million Pot in Macau

Durrrr Wins $11,5 Million Pot in Macau

March 02, 2011

Seemingly Tom 'durrrr' Dwan plays much more live than offline, he only logged 2,000 hands during last month, and the reason is obvious: he can earn much more at live tables, most recently he took down an mind-blowing $11,5 million pot in Macau.

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David Williams is a Dad

David Williams is a Dad

February 22, 2011

David Williams, "one of the most successful poker players of all time", as PokerStars denotes him, tweeted some very good news: his daughter, Liliana was born.

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Sorel Mizzi Cheats Again?

Sorel Mizzi Cheats Again?

February 22, 2011

We wrote about the "new and better" Sorel Mizzi only a few days ago about Full Tilt unbanned him, forgiving his multi-accounting cheat he committed back in 2007, there's a new accusation of him being a cheater. John Racener is the accuser.

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Gus Hansen Is Up Around $3 Million in February

Gus Hansen Is Up Around $3 Million in February

February 21, 2011

Gus Hansen seems to have had a winning streak on the high stakes tables lately; his February winnings already total at around $3 million. HighstakesDB has refined its earlier published draw results; yet another game type which he currently owns.

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Sorel Mizzi Is No Longer Banned on Full Tilt

Sorel Mizzi Is No Longer Banned on Full Tilt

February 18, 2011

After being permanently banned from Full Tilt Poker in 2007, the Canadian poker pro, Player of the Year Sorel Mizzi is (quite surprisingly) now again allowed to play there.

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Jared Huggins on the Big Game

Jared Huggins on the Big Game

February 16, 2011

After much debate, petitions, audition video and an outright rejection, finally it seems Jared Huggins will be playing on PokerStars' hit TV show, The Big Game. According to a TwoPlusTwo user called 'PokerStars Steve', Huggins will be one of the 7 Loose Cannons at the next taping of The Big Game in February.

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Poker Pros Celebrate Valentine

Poker Pros Celebrate Valentine's Day

February 15, 2011

Valentine's day has passed, and it affected poker players as well. Many well-know pros tweeted, or somehow reflected upon the occasion. Some of such occurences we are going to present to you now.

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European Poker Awards: Jake Cody Is Player of the Year

European Poker Awards: Jake Cody Is Player of the Year

February 15, 2011

On Sunday, February 13, 2011 the Aviation Club de France in Paris hosted the European Poker Awards ceremony. Jake Cody is awarded with the title Player of the Year, while the Internet Player of the Year is Andreas ’skjervoy’ Torbergsen.

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Macau Cash Games Continue - Johnny Chan Wins Big, durrrr and Juanda Lose

Macau Cash Games Continue - Johnny Chan Wins Big, durrrr and Juanda Lose

February 15, 2011

According to recent information, Phil Ivey, Patrik Antonius, John Juanda, Johnny Chan and Tom 'durrrr' Dwan have been playing nosebleed cash games at the StarWorld Casino in Macau in the last few days. Chan is rumored to be up, but durrrr and Juanda are losing millions of dollars.

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The Million Dollar Bet, Pt. 1 & 2

The Million Dollar Bet, Pt. 1 & 2

February 13, 2011

You might recall the news from earlier this week of Ashton Griffin winning an insane prop bet. He offered to run 70 miles (nearly 3 marathons) in 24 hours; if he won, he would earn $300,000 from Haseeb Qureshi and if he lost, he would pay $900,000. Now, here is the whole story.

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Phil Laak - King of the Kitchen

Phil Laak - King of the Kitchen

February 11, 2011

We are quite used to the fact that Phil Laak is not by any means sane. Proof below. Judging from his many random funny and insane tweets, it is apparent the Irish-born poker pro loves to eat. According to his Twitter, not only does he appreciate good food cooked by others, he can also cook his own. Looking at his pictures at Twitter, he's not that bad at it to be honest. Here's a little compilation of his food-related tweets to literally whet your appetite.

Category: Poker Players
Peter Eastgate Unretires from Poker

Peter Eastgate Unretires from Poker

February 11, 2011

Which has been rumored for some time is now official: 2008 WSOP Main Event winner Peter Eastgate returns to poker after deciding to retire last summer.

Category: Poker Players
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