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Liquored Up Phil Hellmuth Trapeze Stunt
He's still alive and posting on Twitter so we'll assume he's all right, but had we caught poker pro Phil Hellmuth's earlier Tweets we would surely have been cringing....actually we still are.
A Look at Phil Hellmuth’s Ambitions from his New Book
In its weekly extract column, community site Cardrunners have quoted Phil Hellmuth's life ambitions, from his new
Iran National Anthem Played at World Series of Poker
Bahador Ahmadi, a Canadian born Iranian, won $278,104 and a gold bracelet this past weekend at the 2009 World Series of Poker.
Ahmadi requested that the Iranian National Anthem be played in order to pay his respect to all those looking for reform in that troubled nation. Most of those in the room stood up to show their respect Pokerati reports that he told Nolan Dalla after his win:
Annie Duke Pays $10,000 If She Makes 2009 WSOP Final Table
She made it all the way to the Celebrity Apprentice Season two Final, ultimately losing out to comedian Joan Rivers. Now poker pro Annie Duke, arguably the most famous woman in the game today, ha
Goodbye Guy, Hello Obama? Goodbye Full Tilt Poker
Guy Laliberte, founder of billion dollar entertainment company Cirque du Soleil has disappeared off the Full Tilt radar.
H.O.R.S.E Offers No Kick for Negreanu
The $50K H.O.R.S.E event got under way this weekend but very few players straddled up.
2009 World Series of Poker Odds to Make Final Table
When we look at the performance of certain poker players at this year's World Series of Poker, it's hard to tell if any of the top dogs vying to be named "WSOP Player of the Year" will tr
Phil Hellmuth Cashes Out in 4th 2009 WSOP Event
World Series of Poker bracelet record holder, Phil Hellmuth, managed to finish in 14th place at Event #48 - WSOP Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better with winnings of $11,347. So far, Hel
Doyle Brunson Gets Speeding Ticket: New Escalade Goes 160 MPH
Not everybody is buying fuel efficient hybrids. Certainly not the Texas Dolly, Doyle Brunson.
Jeffrey Lisandro Most Likely 2009 WSOP Player of Year
It won't be long until we discover the 2009 WSOP Player of the Year but it seems like a "given" at this point that Jeffrey Lisandro will receive that honor.
Poker Author David Slansky’s Home Robbed
Respected poker author and theorist David Sklansky's home took a bad beat as it was burglarized last night.
Barry Greenstein Says Russ Hamilton is Innocent
Implicated in a highly publicized insider cheating scandal, Russ Hamilton has his supporters. The 1994 World Series of Poker winner was implicated by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, stating it h
Phil Hellmuth Still Holds World Series of Poker Record
Despite some recent bad luck and two other poker pros vying to break his record, Phil Hellmuth still holds on to the record for most bracelets won at the World Series of Poker.
Poker pro Johnny "The Orient Express" Chan's attempt to win his 11th career World Series of Poker (WSOP) championship gold bracelet and tie Phil "Poker Brat" Hellmuth Jr. for the all-time lead fell short this week, Thomas Somach of PokerHelper.com reports.
Jeff Lisandro Hat Trick Reaps in the Plaudits
Jeff Lisandro looks to be on a collision course for the WSOP ‘Player of the Year' title.
More Hot Poker Babe Shots: This Time Christina Lindley
Christina Lindley on Thursday released her first shot from the Dirty Pretty Things shoot, calling photographer Josh Ryan "the best photographer ever".
Lacey Jones Poker Babe Ups The Ante
It may be the 2009 World Series of Poker, but that won't stop the lovely Lacey Jones from stripping down to a bikini and posing for a photo shoot at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego (and, yeah, we
Poker Players Need to File a 90-22.1 Says Tax Expert
In light of a US Government crackdown affecting Internet poker's two biggest rooms, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, Gambling911.com recently spoke to a tax expert who questioned what might happen i
Brandon Cantu Finishes Strong at WSOP for UB Poker
Just a few weeks into joining UltimateBet's Team UB, Brandon Cantu is catapulting the leading online poker site's team of pros into the spotlight once agai
Richard Austin Causes World Series Stir
Richard Austin is a bit of an enigma.
Player Collapses During $2500 Razz at WSOP
Poker player Miami John Cernuto collapsed while playing at the $2500 Razz table of the 2009 World Series of Poker Tuesday.
From Pokerati.com:
Apparently he was raking a pot, at first people thought he was asleep, and then someone said I don't think he's breathing ... at which point they kinda poked him, and he fell to the ground felt.
UltimateBet’s Matt Graham Grabs Hold of 2nd WSOP Bracelet
Matt Graham is making a habit out of winning WSOP bracelets.
Eastgate vs. Demidov Rematch in the Cards
World Series of Poker Main Event champion and Team PokerStars Pro Peter Eastgate is to take on his 2008 opponent - fellow team member Ivan Demidov, in a unique heads-up charity tournament held onli
Vanessa Rousso to Shoot Steamy Poker Commercial
Everyone's favorite poker babe and one of this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit models, Vanessa Rousso, filmed a commercial for the online poker room, PokerSt
Mexico Poker Pro Angel Guillen Wins WSOP Bracelet
Team PokerStars Pro Mexico member Angel Guillen has secured a World Series of Poker bracelet only six months after playing in his first live poker tournamen
Jeff Lisandro Pulls a Triple Double at the Rio
Jeff Lisandro became the third double bracelet winner of this year's 2009 WSOP when he took down the $10,000 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo 8 or Better World Championship a couple hours ago def
Positive Thinking Helps Hellmuth at WSOP
11-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, Phil Hellmuth, admits that negativity has gotten in the way of his poker play. The past few days, Hellmuth has posted positive thoughts on
Is Phil Hellmuth Cursed?
He has more World Series of Poker bracelets than any of his peers, but these days Phil Hellmuth is lucky if he can get his hands on a Cubic Zirconia ring....though he might be better off with a Cru
2009 Poker Hall of Fame: A Case for Tom McEvoy
Tom McEvoy, one of the longest standing members of Team PokerStars Pro, has stood the test of time in the poker industry and would be one of the most deserving players to be nominated to the 2009 P
Doyle Brunson Says Peter Eastgate Can Kiss His Butt
Poker legend Doyle Brunson isn't exactly happy with last year's World Series of Poker main event winner, Peter Eastgate.
2009 WSOP Player of The Year Standings
The 2009 World Series of Poker Player of the Year race can be followed by visiting the WSOP official website here for la
