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2012 WSOP Results: Herbert Tapscott Wins Event #8: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better
Herbert Tapscott has won his first ever World Series of Poker bracelet and the $264,400 cash prize that came with it at this year’s Event #8: Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better.
The 71-year-old from Alabama has won $322,250 on the live circuit to date with a total of 20 cashes. This is his second 1st place finish.
Will The Thrill Failla thrown Out of WSOP Event After Entering a Third Time (Video)
Poker pro Dutch Boyd believed it to be an ‘honest mistake” whereby Will “The Thrill” Failla ended up thrown out of the World Series of Poker Event 9 $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Re-Entry for a third time.
Boyd told Quadjacks.com: “It’s kind of a shame too, he had a nice little stack.”
Failla appeared to believe he could re-enter the tournament for a third time.
WSOP Event 6 No Limit Hold’em Mixed Max Showdown: Joseph Cheong Led With Chips
It was down to three players Sunday evening at the World Series of Poker Event 6 No Limit Hold’em Mixed Max with the winner about to pocket just over $480,000.
Joseph Cheong was the chip leader with Warwick Mirzikinian of New South Whales, Australia trailing in second. Montserrat’s Aubin Cazals was in third place at press time.
Event 6: No-Limit Hold'em Mixed Max Will Pay Almost Half Million
With just 16 remaining at press time, the winner of this year’s World Series of Poker Event 6: No-Limit Hold’em Mixed Max will receive just shy of $500,000 ($480,564 to be exact).
This event is so rich that each player finishing between 9th thru 16th place will receive just over $24,000.
409 players took part in this event.
2012 Punta Cana Poker Classic Online Guarantees Start June 10
It’s hard to believe but the 2012 Punta Cana Poker Classic is just around the corner. We’re anticipating even more money being rewarded than last year’s event.
This will mark the 3rd Punta Cana Poker Classic, and as Gambling911.com readers know, we are there live covering this tournament.
Daniel Negreanu Bows Out of WSOP Pot Limit Hold’em in 5th Place
The World Series of Poker Event #5 Pot Limit Hold’em was winding down during the late evening hours of Friday. One of the most winningest poker pros of all time, Daniel Negreanu, managed to go deep, finishing in 5th place and leaving the table with $41,683.
Nick Jivkov, Bryan Pellegrino and Jonathan Aguiar were each vying for the WSOP bracelet in this event at the time Gambling911.com was going to publication.
ACR Allows Players Exchange of Reward Points for Entry Into Sunday Night $50k Guaranteed
Online poker players rejoiced last month when Americas Cardroom made its Sunday Night $50,000 Guaranteed tournaments — which gained wild popularity during April's Liberty Weekends series — permanent fixtures. Today the online poker site sweetened the program, announcing that players they can keep their wallets in their pockets when buying into the weekend headliners.
May the Leif Force be With You: Wins Event 3 at WSOP and First Bracelet
One of the more interesting names on the poker circuit today, Leif Force, has just won the Event #3: Heads Up No-Limit Hold'em / Pot-Limit Omaha. He beat out Jason Coon for the 1st place prize of $207,708 and was awarded the second bracelet of this year’s World Series of Poker.
Revolution Gaming Network Good Luck Charm: Annette Obrestad Cashes at WSOP
Young Norwegian poker pro Annette Obrestad didn’t win the WSOP Heads Up No-Limit Hold'em / Pot-Limit Omaha (Event #3), but she did manage to finish a respectable 6th place with a cash out of $28,409. She finished strong the very day Lock Poker launched the world’s newest online poker network, Revolution Gaming.
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Bookmakers Offer Odds to Win the 2012 WSOP
Last year, for the first time, casinos in Las Vegas were allowed to offer betting odds on who would win the World Series of Poker Main Event.
They'll be offering those odds once again this year, but if you can't make it to Vegas to put in your action, don't fret.
Online Poker Promotions June 2012: Cake Announces Massive Tournament Increase
As of June 1, popular online poker site, Cake Poker is increasing the size and frequency of its Guaranteed Poker Tournaments within an entirely new tournament line-up. To mark this occasion, Cake Poker is featuring two special tournaments on June 3rd – a $100,000 Guarantee and a $75,000 Guaranteed Super Stack. Additionally in June, Cake Poker has increased their first deposit bonus and is launching a $30,000 Gold Champs 2012 Tournament Series which mirrors the Euro 2012 football events.
Vanessa Selbst, Annette Obrestad Start Off Strong Early on at 2012 WSOP
One of the best female poker pros around was making a strong showing thus far at the 2012 World Series of Poker. Vanessa Selbst was within striking distance of taking over the chip lead at Event #2 No Limit Hold’em during the evening hours Wednesday as this event had dwindled down to 6 players. Selbst is guaranteed to take home at least $87,231.
Selbst an American professional poker player who has made three final tables and two heads-up semi-finals at the World Series of Poker.
Phil Hellmuth Going Strong, Stout Out at Current WSOP Events 2 Thru 4
Phil Hellmuth was among the top 15 chip leaders in the first open event of the 2012 World Series of Poker. He was taking part in the Event #2: No-Limit Hold'em, which was offering a sweet $517,725 to the winner.
Hellmuth, the WSOP record bracelet holder, made headlines last year when he managed to finish in second place in three World Series of Poker events.
Elsewhere, Event #3: Heads Up No-Limit Hold'em / Pot-Limit Omaha – also got underway Tuesday with a 512 player max.
Phil Ivey Playing in 2012 World Series of Poker After One-Year Absence
One of the most famous poker players in the world, Phil Ivey, will be playing in this year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) following a one-year sit out.
Camasino.com Strikes Deal with Snakespoker.com: Tournaments During Grand Prix Weekend
Camasino.com has made a deal with Snakespoker.com, located in Kahnawake Quebec, which will facilitate bigger tournaments and events. The deal fell through on the 15th of May and will officially take place on June 7th. June 7th is the beginning of the Grand Prix weekend in Montreal and you will be sure to find them on Crescent Street.
2012 WSOP Event 1 Casino Employees World Championship First Bracelet Winner
Chiab Saechao has become the 2012 World Series of Poker’s first bracelet winner, taking the honor for the Casino Employees World Championship.
Event #1 is pretty self-explanatory. It’s for casino employees only, but is not inclusive to just those working in Vegas. Saechao is, in fact, a California blackjack dealer.
2012 WSOP Event 2 No Limit Hold’em Will Pay $517,725 to Lucky Winner
Whoever wins the 2012 World Series of Poker Event #2 No Limit Hold’em will walk away with a gold bracelet plus $517,725. This year’s WSOP opened on Monday and will continue straight through January, culminating with the Main Event and determination of the nine finalists. The final table will return in November.
World Series of Poker to Have its Own Live In-Game Scoreboard
At this year’s World Series of Poker, the game will join the ranks of professional sports by offering fans a live in-game scoreboard.
The company tasked with providing this new technology is PageMail. The new software to be used by dealers is called ChipTic.
Bracelet events will feature dealers handling a Blackberry- tablet inputting various data.
Still All In at 2012 WPT World Championship Super High Roller: Daniel Perper, Andrew Robl
The 2012 WPT World Championship Super High Roller event was down to 6 by 7:30 pm EST Friday.
Leading the pack was Daniel Perper, followed closely by Andrew Robl. Justin Bonomo, who had led much of the way into Friday, was 4th in terms of chip count.
Last Remaining Satellites for $500,000 Guaranteed Latin American Poker Series
For those of you looking for a different flavor of poker tournament there is still time to qualify for this year's inaugural Latin Series of Poker Peru. The $500,000 Guaranteed No Limit Holdem poker tournament takes place in Lima Peru, from June 6th to 10th at the Atlantic City Casino.
Marvin Rettenmaier Enjoys Comfortable Lead at 2012 World Poker Tour Championship
Poker pro Marvin Rettenmaier had 6,715,000 chips to lead at this year’s World Poker Tour Championship. His count was 2-and-a-half times greater than that of the second biggest chip leader, Michael Mizrachi.
Justin Bonomo Leads at 2012 World Poker Tour $100 Buy-In Super High Roller
Poker ace Justin Bonomo was leading the 2012 World Poker Tour $100 Buy-In Super High Roller coming into Thursday. 27 big name players were taking part in the event, which will yield $1,282,905 to the winner and $822,375 for 2nd place.
Justin Bonomo, Andrew Robl, Dan Smith, Phil Galfond, Daniel Perper, Tom Marchese, Sam Trickett, Roger Sippl, Bill Klein, Isaac Haxton, David Sands, Cary Katz, Jason Mercier, John Juanda, Brian Hastings, Justin Smith, Clemenceau Calixto, Sorel Mizzi, Jean Noel Thorel, Dan Shak and last year’s champion Erik Seidel.
Revolution Gaming Network, Lock Poker Full Online Poker Tournament Schedule Unveiled
In exciting news Wednesday, the Revolution Gaming Network has unveiled its full online poker tournament schedule. You can join Lock Poker here to enjoy these great tournaments.
The newly branded Revolution Gaming Network is set to debut June 1, 2012 and includes Lock Poker, Cake Poker and Intertops.com among others.
Record-Breaking PokerStars SCOOP Crowns 3 Main Event Champions
LONDON, UK –This year’s record-breaking PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) came to a thrilling climax on Monday, May 21 as the final two events awarded some huge six-figure prizes across the six different tournaments, with three Main Event champions crowned.
Daniel Acevedo Wins Big at Heartland Poker Tour Majestic Star Casinos Circuit Event
When his kids are grown, 39-year-old Daniel Acevedo has aspirations of leaving his career as a product developer to play poker professionally. With one son in college and another in high school, it’s time for the small stakes player to get serious. Well on his way, he invested $300 in a WSOP Circuit event last year and Final Tabled for $30k. Over the weekend in Gary, Indiana, he invested just $360 in the Heartland Poker Tour event at Majestic Star Casinos and took down the tournament for the $133,081 win.
PokerStars SCOOP 2012 Breaks All Records: Richest Online Poker Tournament Series Ever
More than $65 million awarded to players in latest online championship
WPT World Championship 2012: Steve O’Dwyer Leads After Day 1
The WPT World Championship 2012 had Steve O’Dwyer leading with 231,750 chips after Day 1.
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With 43 cashes and 4 first place finishes in live tournaments, O’Dwyer has won over $2.4 million to date.
O’Dwyer has had unprecedented success in recent months. Here were some of his top performances since September.
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Shaun Deeb Incredible Poker Feat: Wins Unprecedented 5th SCOOP Title
Never before has PokerStars, and maybe even the online poker world, witnessed such domination by one player in an online tournament series. Shaun Deeb has now won four High stakes events in SCOOP 2012 – 10-H, 19-H, 26-H and 38-H – to put him on a record five SCOOP titles in total. His stats for this series now read: 25 cashes, 8 final tables, 4 wins, $236,951.39 – and there’s still two more events to come. What price on Deeb going deep in today’s Main Event? You wouldn’t bet against it.
$40k Online Poker Tournament Series Kicks off May 15th Thru 30th
Cake Poker is offering 13 Diamond suited Gold Card buy-in events that can earn you a piece of $40,000 in cash prizes as part of their latest online poker tournament series. Plus, for the Cake Poker hard core Gold Card collectors and players, there's a chance to earn a seat in an exclusive $10,000 Flawless Final.
EXCLUSIVE $10,000 Flawless Final Freeroll
7 Weekly Online Poker Tournaments Introduced by Carbon
All poker players are constantly working on improving their game and becoming more well-rounded players. With the introduction of the new “7 Weekly” Tournaments on Carbon Poker, players can continue to strive for improvement by learning to succeed outside their personal comfort zone.
