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Loyalty Program Reviews

Changes in PokerStars VIP Club

January 11, 2011 at 4:33 PM |

The PokerStars VIP Club underwent minor modifications as of January, 2011; core features remained intact, as the main aim was to simplify the VIP program. Important to note is that PokerStars continues to reward VPPs on a “dealt” basis.

Poker Players

A Deadly Disease and Three Million VPPs – WizardOfAhhs

January 11, 2011 at 2:18 PM |

As we indicated in our previous article on the Top Supernova Elite Players of 2010, here comes our writing, based in part on an earlier post at PokerStarsBlog.com, on how to amass 3 million VPPs in one years’ time; even more notably, on how to do so while fighting a deadly disease. Ladies and Gentleman, we present you the story of Kevin ‘WizardOfAhhs’ Thurman.

Poker Tournaments

PCA Super High Roller - Katchalov Wins, Negreanu 2nd

January 10, 2011 at 1:04 PM |

The Ukranian player, Eugene Katchalov won the 2011 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) $100,000 Super High Roller event. Katchalov defeated Daniel Negranu at the heads-up winning $1,500,000.

Poker Players

It Is Official: Viktor Blom Is Isildur1

January 9, 2011 at 4:28 PM |

On Day 1A of the Caribbean Adventure, PokerStars officially revealed the identity of Isildur1. There was little surprise, however; the screen name is used by Viktor Blom.

Online Poker

More than $500,000 in Rake in One Year – Top Supernova Elite Players of 2010

January 8, 2011 at 6:27 PM |

Joining the PokerStars Supernova Elite club is one of the greatest acknowledgements for a poker player. Considerable amount of playtime, physical and mental stamina and, of course, humility towards poker are all necessary to generate the $170,000 in rake required to become an SNE. And there are players who do triple the amount...

Poker Humor

The Funniest Moments of Poker (Part 4): Phil Hellmuth

January 7, 2011 at 6:21 PM |

Phil Hellmuth, once the best tournament player in the world is recently only known for his scandals and rough words at the poker table. He is very easily tilted, and likes to call other players idiots. In the 4th part of our Funniest Moments of Poker series, the 'Poker Brat' does it 5 times. Enjoy!

Poker Interviews

4 Days With Phil Ivey - An Old Documentary

January 7, 2011 at 5:57 PM |

Phil Ivey doesn't need any introduction, he's considered the best poker player in the world right now. And we don't say this, everybody does. Even the best players in the world. In this episode of ESPN's E60 show they followed the Full Tilt pro for 4 days, interviewing him on his way. Very interesting, if you haven't seen it already, a must watch.

Poker Players

Gus Hansen Dating Caroline Wozniacki?

January 7, 2011 at 2:50 PM |

Gus Hansen seems to be having some kind of relationship with Danish professional tennis player Caroline Wozniacki. The rumor has been around for some time, but it seems more grounded, as it turns out from her tweets.

Poker Players

Out With the Old in with the New - Prahlad Friedman a UB Pro

January 7, 2011 at 1:29 PM |

Prahlad Friedman, young online pro is UB's newest addition to its team of pros. As the company promised, they are finding young online pros to represent them from now on, and from this aspect, Friedman seems a good choice.

Poker Humor

Messageboard Grinder - TwoPlusTwo Music Video

January 6, 2011 at 3:28 PM |

Funny videos and songs produced or created by TwoPlusTwo forum users never cease to amaze us. This time it's the user called 'SrslySirius' who made a cover for Katy Perry's hit single California Gurls.

Poker Tournaments

PCA Main Event to Start This Saturday

January 6, 2011 at 2:39 PM |

The first major tournament this year, the exotic PokerStars Caribbean Adventure's $10,000 Main Event, which happenst to be EPT's only non-European tournament kicks off this Sunday in the Atlantis Resort, Bahamas. More than 1000 players registered, but the side events look very promising as well.

Online Poker

Durrrr Challenge: Jungleman12 Strikes Again

January 5, 2011 at 5:00 PM |

Monday night, we saw the Durrrr Challenge continue in an almost 3,000 hand long battle, and Daniel Cates has further increased his lead, now $819,000 ahead of Tom Dwan.

Poker Players

Sorel Mizzi is 2010 BLUFF Player of the Year

January 4, 2011 at 6:15 PM |

The final results of the annual Player of the Year competition at BLUFF Magazine have been made public a few days ago, and it did not really come as a surprise that Sorel Mizzi came out on top. 

Online Poker

Ladbrokes and 888 Merger on the Horizon?

January 4, 2011 at 4:02 PM |

InsidePokerBusiness reports that UK-based bookmaking firm Ladbrokes and online gaming company 888 are in preliminary negotiations about the former purchasing its gambling rival.

Poker Rake Races

150K in Rake Races at Unibet

January 4, 2011 at 3:41 PM |

To make sure you will not forget to keep playing poker this year, we are offering you a brand new promotion at Unibet. Starting this January, Unibet will be holding three rake races, making a €150,000 prize pool altogether.