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Cantu v Aguiar Rematch Scheduled for 7 November

November 3, 2012 at 9:09 PM |

WSOPE Mixed Max event runner-up Brandon Cantu says that Jonathan Aguiar owes his victory merely to the organisers of the tournament. On 7 November, they clash once again.

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Phil Ivey Launches Coaching Site

November 2, 2012 at 6:18 PM |

Eight times WSOP champion Phil Ivey launches a brand new poker site with 2012 Main Event winner Greg Merson as a sponsored pro, in addition to Patrik Antonius and Jennifer Harman.

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Introducing the October Nine - Russell Thomas, a Man of Numbers

October 26, 2012 at 9:32 PM |

Russell Thomas is not a professional poker player, he works as an actuary. However, his results at the poker table demand attention, qualifying him as one of the potential surprise favourites in the WSOP 2012 Main Event finale.

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Introducing the October Nine – Jesse Sylvia, the Chipleader

October 25, 2012 at 1:38 PM |

Jesse Sylvia trusts his own knowledge as well as his supporters, considering himself a favourite to become the next world champion of poker.

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Introducing the October Nine - Michael Esposito, the Enduring Amateur

October 21, 2012 at 12:41 PM |

Michael Esposito is not touched by the promise of millions of dollars. He just wants to enjoy poker and his attitude might well get him straight to the top.

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Introducing the October Nine - Steven Gee, Doyen of the Final Table

October 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM |

Arguably the most prominent member of the WSOP 2012 October Nine, Steven Gee is predominantly a live cash game player, while already possessing a golden bracelet. He has the 5th biggest stack in the finale.

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Eric Drache and Brian Roberts Joins the Poker Hall of Fame

October 19, 2012 at 3:03 PM |

Caesars Entertainment officially announced that it is WSOP's former cardroom manager Eric Drache and poker legend Brian 'Sailor' Robers, who are elected into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2012.

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Durrrr and Isildur1 Joins Team FTP

October 17, 2012 at 8:54 PM |

Full Tilt Poker has officially announced the signing of Tom ‘durrrr’ Dwan and Viktor ‘Isildur1’ Blom as professional players of the re-launching room.

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Introducing the October Nine - Jeremy Ausmus, To Win for his Family

October 15, 2012 at 7:08 PM |

A Las Vegas grinder fighting for his family, Jeremy Ausmus awaits the upcoming WSOP Main Event final shortstacked.

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Negreanu: Tanking Ruins Live Poker

October 11, 2012 at 4:54 PM |

Via his Twitter, Daniel Negreanu has apparently generated a heated discussion considering the introduction of the shot clock.

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Crockfords Casino Refuses to Pay Ivey’s Baccarat Winnings

October 8, 2012 at 7:00 PM |

The Crockfords Casino of London accuses poker legend Phil Ivey of collusion and withholds his £7.3 million baccarat winnings.

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Gus Hansen Returns as FTP Ambassador

October 3, 2012 at 3:20 PM |

Full Tilt Poker has officially announced to have their former pro, WSOPE and WPT champion Dane Gus Hansen back representing the room. Hansen is the first official ambassador of the re-opening FTP.

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Tony G vs Phil Hellmuth Triathlon - The Maltese Match-Up

September 21, 2012 at 3:20 PM |

Phil Hellmuth and Tony G, the weird couple of high stakes poker faced off in a brutal triathlon matchup during the WPT Malta.

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Nominees for the Poker Hall of Fame Induction 2012

September 14, 2012 at 5:28 PM |

Caesars Entertainment and the WSOP have released the list of nominees for the Poker Hall of Fame 2012 induction, as a result of a public ballot.

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Ziigmund Crushing PLO High Stakes and EPT Barcelona

August 24, 2012 at 4:31 PM |

It seems Ilari 'Ilari FIN' Sahamies is back on track again; he is very successful at PokerStars' high stakes PLO tables against pros such as Jeans89, Skjervøy, VietRussian és milkybarkid and even Isildur1. He also plays the EPT Barcelona Main Event simultaneously.