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Punta Cana Poker Classic Day 2 Underway
Day 2 of the Punta Cana Poker Classic 2011 was underway with the field dropping fast. A dinner break was going from 7 pm local time to around 8 pm with play expected to last throughout the late evening.
It was a beautiful day here in Punta Cana with sunny skies and a brisk breeze off the ocean. The Gambling911.com crew spent much of the day sipping Pina Coladas on the beach as play was about to resume.
Someone on Saturday was going to win $136,950. Gambling911.com will be here to break the news who wins when it happens.
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Jessica Perez of Cuba Making Waves at Punta Cana Classic: Tears Shed by Some
Cuban player Jessica Perez was among the chip leaders ending play early Thursday morning at this year’s Punta Cana Poker Classic. A total of 415 players ultimately registered. The second annual event required a room three times the size of last year’s event, which featured just over 200 players.
Humberto Brenes Does a “Chayote” on Felipe Montenegro
Famed Costa Rican poker pro Humberto Brenes eliminated fellow countryman Felipe Montenegro from the Punta Cana Poker Classic with what organizers were calling a “Chayote”.
Here we go with our somewhat haphazard explanation of what a “chayote” is:
Punta Cana Poker Classic 2011 Kicks Off
Over 450 registered and several more walk-ins were taking part in the Punta Cana Poker Classic 2011 and Gambling911.com is covering the event right through Sunday.
Play kicked off Tuesday November 9 at 3 pm local time.
Last year, Peter Cross defeated a tought field of 204 players to receive the first place prize.
The event exceeded turnout expectations in its inaugural event in 2010 by more than doubling its $100,000 guaranteed prize pool to more than $200,000.
More Than 450 Registered for 2nd Annual Punta Cana Poker Classic… Now Under Way
Players from around the world have gathered in beautiful Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for the second annual Punta Cana Poker Classic, which has just gotten under way at 3 pm local island time (1 hour before Eastern) Wednesday afternoon November 9.
German Pius Heinz Wins 2011 World Series of Poker
German poker player Pius Heinz has won the World Series of Poker main event.
The 22-year-old walks away with $8.72 million in cash along with the WSOP bracelet.
"Honestly I'm not sure what I'm going to do with the money," Heinz said early Wednesday after winning the main event in a marathon session of Texas Hold 'em. "Probably my family is going to get a couple gifts."
He added: "It's got to be the happiest day of my life," Heinz said. "But I can't believe what happened — it's unreal."
Chaos In Punta Cana as 1st Prize Likely to be Near $200K
With close to 450 registered to play at this year’s Punta Cana Poker Classic, Gambling911.com can confirm that another close to 100 walk-ins arrived late in the evening Tuesday. With the combined registrations and walk-ins, this year’s $500,000 guaranteed Punta Cana Poker Classic could present a prize of close to $180,000, officials suggested.
Ben Lamb Out Fast at World Series of Poker Final Three
Ben Lamb was the first to go of the three remaining poker players at this year’s World Series of Poker final. Play resumed Tuesday with three remaining players. Six of the finalists were eliminated on Sunday.
Lamb is widely considered the most likely candidate to receive “Poker Player of the Year” honors. He was already named the “WSOP Player of the Year” for 2011.
Pius Heinz of Germany and Martin Staszko were vying for the $8.72 million grand prize.
Odds to Win the 2011 World Series of Poker – Final 3
The odds to win the 2011 World Series of Poker Final 3 were now available for betting heading into Tuesday November 8 with 6 eliminations taking place on Sunday.
Germany’s Pius Heinz was the near even favorite as the chip leader while Martin Staszko of the Czech Republic was listed with 4/1 odds and Ben Lamb at 12/5.
Pius Heinz even (107,800,000 in chips)
Martin Staszko 4/1 (42,700,000)
Ben Lamb 12/5 (55,400,000)
Heinz has only won $108,318 to date in live poker tournaments with two cashes.
ACROSS Online Poker Tournament Schedule Released for November – December 2011
2011 World Series of Poker Final Three
The 2011 World Series of Poker Final was down to three players heading into Tuesday’s remaining play, which will ultimately determine this year’s winner.
The three players left standing were as follows:
Seat Player Chips
1 Pius Heinz 107,800,000 (Germany)
2 Ben Lamb 55,400,000 (USA)
3 Martin Staszko 42,700,000 (Czech Republic)
Ben Lamb is vying to become this year’s Poker Player of the Year and will probably already receive the honor after making it this far in the WSOP Main Event.
2011 WSOP Final Table Eliminations
The first of the 2011 WSOP Final Table eliminations occurred on Sunday with the final two playing against one another on Tuesday to determine the winner of this year’s World Series of Poker Main Event.
Anton Makiievskyi was eliminated in eighth and Sam Holden of Great Britain went out in ninth place. Badih Bounahra, a 49-year-old grocery wholesaler from Belize, finished seventh after gambling the last of his chips with an ace-five.
Punta Cana Poker Classic, WSOP Final Table Kick Off Tuesday
The 2nd annual Punta Cana Poker Classic will officially begin on Wednesday with delegates and players arriving in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday. Gambling911.com will be covering this event from Punta Cana so visit this site often for all the latest updates.
Also on Tuesday, the Final Table of the 2011 World Series of Poker will begin with live coverage (30 minute time delay) on ESPN. The final two players will go at it following Sunday's eliminations.
Odds to Win the 2011 WSOP Final Table: Winning Hand Odds Offered
Time Based Online Poker Tournaments Introduced by ACR
America’s Card Room is priding itself on becoming the most innovated online poker room. They have just announced the introduction of time based online poker tournaments.
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Online Poker Tournament Structures Revamped at AMC
New online poker tournament structures have been announced at America’s Card Room.
Robert Chow Wins $393,548 at World Series of Poker Circuit Hammond, Indiana
51-year-old Robert Chow has won $393,548 at the World Series of Poker Circuit in Hammond, Indiana, which is about a 40 minute drive from Chicago. 1,615 entries were recorded for the main event.
"I've been the bridesmaid a couple times," Chow told ESPN.com. "This is the first time I've actually cracked through and made first place. I'm ecstatic. I thought I had a deep run this year at the WSOP Seniors event when I came in 66th."
Though eliminated on Day 1A, he re-entered on Day 1B after winning a satellite.
US Player Elio Fox Wins 2011 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event
Elio Fox of New York has won the 2011 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event.
Fox beat out a record field of 592 in the €10,000 buy-in main event and cashes in on €1.4 million ($1,927,310).
Fox has had a successful 2010 having previously won the Bellagio Cup VII Main Event and the nearly $670,000 prize. He also won the Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza III back in June, cashing $87,192.
Lock Pokerpro Chris Moorman finished second in the event.
1. Elio Fox – €1,400,000
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WSOPE Main Event 2011 Final Table: Lock Poker Pro Chris Moorman Makes the Cut
Lock Poker pros Chris Moorman made the WSOPE Main Event 2011 final table as did online poker phenom Patrik Antonius.
“We are all rooting for Chris,” Lock Poker CEO Jennifer Larson told Gambling911.com late Wednesday.
His appearance among the top 9 finalists is certainly great exposure for one of the fastest growing online poker rooms. Another Lock pro, Michael Drummond, also enjoyed a strong finish at number 16.
America’s Cardroom ACROSS Online Poker Super Series to Debut
Americas Cardroom commits to growing its stake in the US market with new online poker super series geared to US players.
WSOPE 2011 Day 2 Chip Leaders
The World Series of Poker Europe 2011 Main Event Day 2 is history. Here are your Day 2 chip leaders:
1 Constant Rijkenberg – 462,800
2 Hoyt Corkins – 429,900
3 Rifat Palevic – 353,500
4 Jake Cody – 323,200
5 Giuseppe Sammartino – 305,900
6 Tom Bedell – 301,900
7 Andy Moseley – 301,400
8 Hyacinthe Bonnin – 296,000
9 Erik Seidel – 291,900
10 Shawn Buchanan – 291,400
2011 WSOPE Biggest Ever
593 entrants are taking part in the 2011 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event, making it the biggest in the tournament’s five year history.
The total prize pool is 5,692,800 euros with winner receiving close to 1.4 million (Euros).
Day 2 of the event will see 334 players moving forward.
The current leaders were as follows:
Julian Thew Wins Third GUKPT Title
Poker pro Julian Thew has won his third Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT title). The tour is considered among the toughest on the United Kingdom poker scene.
Grosvenor UK Poker Tour. He beat out a field of 145 to take home £42,740
The 44 year old “YoYo” had previous title wins in September 2007 and January 2008.
Benny Spindler Wins EPT London Main Event 2011
PCA finalist Benny Spindler has won the PokerStars.com EPT London Main Event today for a £750,000 first prize, plus a stunning Shamballa Jewels bracelet worth over €10,000.
EPT London Final Table 2011
The EPT London Final Table 2011 was being led by Martins Adeniya.
The London-based player has 13 lifetime cashes and over $240,000 in live winnings to date.
EPT London Final Table Chip Counts
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Benny Spindler Leads EPT London
German pro Benny Spindler, who came third at the 2009 PCA, is the chip leader for the second day in a row - going into Day 3 of EPT London. There are just 159 players left, all gunning for a €750,000 first prize. Spindler has 469,800, a good 50k clear of American internet pro Jamie Rosen.
A total of 691 players from 52 countries competed at EPT London this season creating a total prize pool of £3,351,350. 104 places get paid.
The EPT London Poker Festival comprises 31 events and is being held at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel from September 30 - October 6, 2011.
EPT London 2011: Viktor Blom Among Top 10 Chip Leaders
A total of 691 players from 52 countries competed at EPT London 2011 - 411 on Day 1b today and 280 on Day 1a yesterday. More than a quarter of the field - 179 players - are from the UK.
The total prize pool = £3,351,350; first prize is £750,000; paying 104 places.
The top 10 chip leaders on Saturday included none other than Swedish high stakes Internet sensation Viktor Blom.
2005 World Series of Poker Main Event winner, Joe Hachem, was the second biggest chip leader.
Famed tennis player Boris Becker also ranked among the top 10 chip leaders.
