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Phil Ivey Leads as Current 2012 World Series of Poker Player of the Year
Phil Ivey hasn’t won any of the 2012 World Series of Poker events yet, but he’s already amassed quite a payday of well over $500K, finishing in the money in four different events. He is currently the leader to be named WSOP 2012 Player of the Year.
The breakdown for the top 10 appears below.
Scotty Nguyen Denied Another WSOP Bracelet by Joe Cassidy
Somehow young poker player Joe Cassidy managed to deny two World Series of Poker multi-bracelet winners, Phil Ivey and Scotty Nguyen, from capturing another. And consider this, between the two of them, Ivey and Nguyen have a total of 13 WSOP bracelets.
Joe Cassidy vs. Scotty Nguyen Heads-Up: 6th World Series of Poker Bracelet Sought
Phil Ivey was out in 3rd place, denied of getting his 9th bracelet at the World Series of Poker Event 24: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better. Instead it was Joe Cassidy vs. Scotty Nguyen heads up with Nguyen looking for his 6th WSOP bracelet.
Phil Ivey Hungry for World Series of Poker Bracelet Number 9: Leads Event 24
Poker pro Phil Ivey continued to hold the chip lead heading towards Midnight Pacific Time at WSOP Event 24: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better. A win would mean Ivey’s 9th World Series of Poker bracelet.
All Eyes on Phil Ivey at WSOP Event 24: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better
Excitement was brewing at the 2012 World Series of Poker heading into Wednesday as poker great Phil Ivey led with chips at the Event #24: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better.
A total of 27 players were returning to this event Wednesday afternoon.
2012 WSOP Results: Michael Gathy Wins Event #21: No-Limit Hold'em
Belgium’s own, Michael Gathy, has won the 2012 World Series of Poker Event #21: No-Limit Hold’em along with the $440,829 grand prize.
Gathy managed to beat out 2798 other players to win his first ever WSOP bracelet.
Poker Pro Adam Friedman Denies Being Crybaby at 2005 WSOP…OH REALLY (Video)
Real men don’t cry….they just get a little emotional. Just ask poker pro Adam Friedman.
He tells Quadjacks.com that there were no tears at the 2005 World Series of Poker following his deep run and brutal bust out.
“I was 23 back then, fairly emotional. I didn’t know how to keep my emotions in check,” he told Quadjacks. “I will say this officially, I never cried on TV.”
Hmmmmm…You decide below.
Phil Hellmuth Paid Out 4 to 1 Odds With 12th Bracelet Win (Video)
Gambling911.com’s own Thomas Somach noted that a number of online bookmakers were offering betting odds on Phil Hellmuth winning another bracelet at this year’s World Series of Poker.
That happened late Sunday night, with the self-proclaimed “Poker Brat” breaking his own record with a 12th bracelet. Those betting Hellmuth received $400 for every $100 wagered.
If there’s anything Hellmuth is not, it’s modest.
That said, the “Poker Brat” insisted he’s still the same man he was prior to winning number 12.
WSOP No-Limit Hold’em, Limit Hold’em: Shulman Tandem Falls Short
The father and son tandem of Barry and Jeff Shulman failed to capture bracelets in their individual World Series of Poker events.
Father Barry finished 8th in the WSOP Event #19 – No Limit Hold’em where he walked off with a cool $53,669.
Barry Shulman Among 10 Remaining at WSOP Event #19: No-Limit Hold'em
Card Player Magazine publisher Barry Shulman was among those still remaining at the 2012 World Series of Poker Event #19 – No-Limit Hold’em.
Shulman already has one WSOP bracelet under his belt along with 96 cashes, 13 first place finishes and winnings that total nearly $4.4 million in live career play.
Cliff Goldkind was leading Event #19 Monday evening with 10 players remaining.
Phil Hellmuth’s 12 WSOP Bracelet was First in Non-Texas Hold’em Event (Video)
In addition to earning his 12th World Series of Poker bracelet and thus extending his own world record, Phil Hellmuth also silenced critics who suggested the self-proclaimed “poker brat” could not win beyond Texas Hold’em.
Phil Hellmuth Wins 12th World Series of Poker Bracelet
It has finally happened as Phil Hellmuth shattered his own record winning his 12th World Series of Poker bracelet.
Hellmuth won the $2500 buy-in Seven-Card Razz tournament, which concluded late on a Sunday night.
From the WSOP.com website:
Michael The Punter Nugent Wins First Ever Latin Series of Poker
As expected, the opening $500,000 guaranteed main event was epic. It exceeded all expectations. The LSOP introduced Re-Entry Tournaments to Latin America, a new type of tournament that lets hopefuls re-register for the same tournament after they’ve busted out. Thus, getting another chance of taking down the tournament and today the gunslinger was Michael "The Punter" Nugent.
WSOP $1m Tourney is 7/8 Filled
Top pros Negreanu, Chan lead $1 million WSOP field. Event gets underway July 1
The field for the World Series of Poker's richest buy-in tournament ever is seven-eighths filled, the WSOP has reported.
The tourney, which will be the 55th of 61 separate events at this year's WSOP, is a no-limit Texas hold 'em tournament with an unprecedented buy-in of $1 million.
The event will be held on July 1, 2 and 3, 2012, at the site of the WSOP, the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth WSOP Watch at Pot-Limit Hold’em, Seven Card Razz
One of the 17 poker players remaining at Event #17 of the World Series of Poker Pot-Limit Hold’em was Phil Ivey. One of the most recognized names in all of poker returned to the WSOP after a one-year absence. Ivey’s ties to now defunct Full Tilt Poker continue to leave a bad taste in some people’s mouths. FTP owes millions of dollars to customers following their abrupt closure more than a year ago.
451 Poker Players Take Part in 2012 LSOP
A total of 451 players came to play Day 1A and 1B and only 69 players made it to day 2 of the 2012 Latin American Poker Series (LSOP) in beautiful Lima, Peru. The action was fast and in less than 120 minutes the bubble burst.
After 19 levels of play, 28 players remained late Saturday.
Mike The Mouth Matusow Going Strong at WSOP No-Limit Hold'em Six Handed Event
Colorful poker pro Mike “The Mouth” Matusow was among the finalists at the WSOP Event #16: No-Limit Hold’em / Six Handed Saturday afternoon.
Matusow, who has won just shy of $7 million in live tournament play to date, has already collected three World Series of Poker bracelets.
Phil Ivey Mounts Comeback With Final Table Finish in First 2012 WSOP Event
Poker elite Phil Ivey managed to make it to the final table of the WSOP Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split-8 or Better event before going busto.
This marked his first World Series of Poker appearance in two years following a much publicized ugly divorce settlement and the shutdown of Full Tilt Poker, a company Ivey was closely aligned with.
World Series of Poker Events Have Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth With Strong Showing Friday
The 2012 World Series of Poker events were in full force with a total of 5 in progress on Friday. Among the top performers in events that were starting to wind down included Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth, Todd Brunson, David Arsht, Layne Flack and Brandon Schaefer.
WSOP Event 13 Limit Hold’em Winner is David Arsht
David Arsht has won Event 13 of the 2012 World Series of Poker – Limit Hold’em. Arsht takes home $211,921 and his first ever bracelet.
Investment in Poker Pro Barry Shulman Could be Winning Play
Do you have an extra million dollars laying around that you don't need?
If so, poker pro Barry Shulman would like to talk to you!
In an exclusive interview with Gambling911.com, Shulman revealed that he expects to play in about 20 different tournaments at this year's World Series of Poker, which recently got underway in Las Vegas.
Brian Hastings Wins First WSOP Bracelet: Financial Struggles Behind Him Perhaps
Popular online poker player Brian Hastings has won his first ever World Series of Poker bracelet, beating Jason Mo in the Heads-Up No Limit Hold’em Event 12.
Hastings also pocketed $371,498 with the win.
Family Values Group Want UIGEA Strengthened
Despite close to a dozen states pushing forward to legalize online poker, some groups are looking to further strengthen existing prohibition such as the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
UIGEA essentially makes it illegal for US banks to process payments for online gambling companies. The US Justice Department, meanwhile, has given the green light to states to regulate Internet poker.
Something to Peru-oove: 213 Poker Players Taking Part in LSOP
Welcome to the 2012 Latin Series of Poker Lima Main Event! The quest for the first LSOP trophy has just begun at the stunning Casino Atlantic City in Lima, Peru. Crazy Julius is covering this event for us here at Gambling911.com.
Brian Hastings, Tommy Chen Top WSOP Event 12 Head’s Up No Limit Hold’em
4 out of 512 players remained at the World Series of Poker Event 12 Head’s Up No Limit Hold’em including popular online player Brian Hastings and Tommy Chen, who was chip leader coming into Thursday.
Hastings was the second biggest chip leader after Jeffrey Gross overnight but Gross would eventually go on to be eliminated.
Lock Poker pro Michael Drummond cashed out in 8th place with $56,380.
Vanessa Selbst also enjoyed success in this event, cashing out at $20,674 in 9th place.
Vincent van der Fluit Wins World Series of Poker Event 11: Pot-Limit Omaha
Dutch poker player Vincent van der Fluit has won Event 11: Pot-Limit Omaha. He takes home $265,211 and a bracelet, van der Fluit’s first.
Some 970 players entered the tournament and only nine returned for the final day.
John Monnette Wins World Series of Poker Event Number 10: Seven Card Stud
John Monnette has won the WSOP Event 10: Seven Card Stud. The US poker player pocketed just over $190,000.
Finishing behind Monnette were Huu Vinh, Timothy Finne, Perry Friendman and Jeff Lisandro.
This is Monnette’s second World Series of Poker bracelet. He had previously won the 42nd WSOP Eight Game Mix and the $278,144 that came with it.
World Series of Poker Director Ty Stewart Addresses WSOP Controversies (Video)
World Series of Poker Executive Director Ty Stewart sat down with Quadjacks.com to talk about four early controversies surrounding the WSOP events.
Among those controversies, WSOP Twitter administrator Seth Palansky personally attacking poker pro Jon Aguiar by referring to him as a “complete bitch” . Palansky later apologized and announced he would no longer be overseeing the WSOP Twitter feed.
First Ever Latin Series of Poker Trophy to be Rewarded
Peru has been designated the country to crown the first LSOP Poker Champion. In this its inaugural event the $500,000 Guaranteed No Limit Hold’em tournament - takes place in MiraFlores, a district of Lima, boasting a variety of cuisine, known for its hotels, shops, restaurants, pubs and casinos.
Daniel Negreanu Parks Trailer Outside WSOP
Daniel Negreanu is one of a handful of poker pros who has his own trailer and he’s parking it right outside the Rio in Vegas while taking part in the 2012 World Series of Poker events.
Negreanu’s trailer has its own fridge and a bed of course to take naps.
“I'm a vegan, so I have a fridge full of stocked foods with a microwave so I never have to worry about going hungry, and also in between breaks I'm double dipping a lot of these tournaments,” he notes in his blog.
Aubin Cazals Beats 2010 November Niner Joseph Cheong in WSOP Event
Aubin Cazals won the Event 6: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Mixed-Max Monday night, beating 2010 November Niner Joseph Cheong.
Cazals traveled from Malta all the way to Las Vegas for the 2012 World Series of Poker, and, thanks to winning Event 6: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Mixed-Max, he's not going to leave empty handed.
