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WSOP Event #13 and Event #14 - $1,500 NLHE Shootout and $3,000 Limit Hold’em

June 13, 2011 at 10:36 AM |

Online poker pro Andrew ‘southrnctowl’ Badecker won the WSOP $1,500 NLHE Shootout (Event #13), besting a field that included Vitaly Lunkin, David Pham and Dan Kelly, among others. Event #14 $3,000 Limit Holdem was taken down by Tyler Bonkowski, defeating Brandon Demes heads-up.

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WSOP Event #11 and Event #12 - $10,000 Omaha Hi-Low and $1,500 Triple Chance NLHE

June 10, 2011 at 12:08 PM |

Chipleader George Lind, Steve Billirakis and Viacheslav Zhukov returned from the total 9 final table players on Day 4 of the $10,000 Omaha Hi-Low Event; Zhukov took home the $465,216 first prize. The $1,500 Triple Chance NLHE was won by David Diaz, who bested the likes of initial chipleader Nicholas Rampone and two-time WSOP champion Bill Chen.

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WSOP Event #10 – Klein’s Patience Bears $544,000 Fruit

June 10, 2011 at 9:12 AM |

Geffrey Klein made it almost accidentally to the heads-up of the WSOP $1,500 NLHE 6-max event final table as shortstack, starting 1:10 behind Eddie Blumenthal who kept rivering flushes throughout the session. Turning the tide, however, Klein won the $544,388 first prize.

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WSOP Event #8 - Getzwiller Wins $1,000 NLHE

June 9, 2011 at 3:24 PM |

Sean Getzwiller prevailed at the WSOP $1,000 NLHE Event as he defeated Sadan Turker in a 5-hour long heads-up. Jon Turner (PearlJammer) finished 3rd.

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WSOP Event #9 - Matt Perrins Wins 2-7 Draw Lowball Event

June 8, 2011 at 11:35 AM |

The young British player, Matt Perrins took down the main prize of the WSOP $1,500 2-7 Draw Lowball event very confidently, he has beaten Chris Bjorin in the heads-up.

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WSOP Event #2 - Jake Cody Defeats Hansen

June 7, 2011 at 10:54 AM |

As we reported, Gus Hansen was a clear favourite for the WSOP $25,000 Heads-Up Championship. However, it was Jake Cody, 22-year-old British poker pro, who took down the $851,192 main prize and the WSOP bracelet in the end.

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WSOP Event #7 – Amir Lehavot Wins $10,000 PLH Championship

June 7, 2011 at 10:30 AM |

American poker pro Amir Lehavot won his first golden bracelet besting an amazingly strong field.

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WSOP Event #5 and Event #6 – Seven Card Stud and $1,500 Limit Hold’em

June 6, 2011 at 1:06 PM |

WPT champion Eugene Katchalov won his first WSOP bracelet, defeating Alessio Isaia heads-up in WSOP Event #5 $1,500 Seven Card Stud. Winner of the $1,500 Limit Holdem event (WSOP #6) is Harrison Wilder, who bested Thomas Jamieson.

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WSOP Event #4 – Allen Bari Wins $5,000 NLHE

June 6, 2011 at 7:54 AM |

Allen Bari had been way ahead of the other three players throughout the 4-handed session of the WSOP $5,000 NLHE Event; eventually, he earned his first ever golden bracelet playing aggressively, defeating Maria Ho heads-up.

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WSOP Event #2 - Hansen In Final Eight

June 3, 2011 at 4:53 PM |

The Top 8 of the WSOP $25,000 Heads Up World Championship Event is set after day 2 ended. Gus Hansen eliminated his fellow Full Tilt Poker pro, Tom 'durrrr' Dwan in a fierce fight.

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WSOP 2011 Kicked Off

June 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM |

On 31st May, the 42nd World Series of Poker (WSOP) launched. Players will be dealt into 58 different events for a total of around $180 million, not to mention the coveted bracelets all grinders dream about.

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WPT Spanish Championship: Berglund Becomes Youngest Champion Ever

May 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM |

18-year-old Swede player Lukas Berglund won the World Poker Tour (WPT) Barcelona Main Event. Defeating his seven opponents at the final table, he became the youngest champion of the tournament ever.

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WSOP Heads-Up Rematches - Seidel vs. Johnny Chan as 3rd Match

May 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM |

The vote on the WSOP Heads-Up Rematches has closed, not surprisingly, voters chose the Johnny Chan vs Erik Seidel 1992 WSOP final match to be recreated during this year's championship. The event will air on ESPN on July 26.

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WPT Championship: Seiver Wins Main Event, Seidel Takes Down Super High Roller

May 23, 2011 at 12:12 PM |

Scott Seiver won the $1,618,344 first prize of the WPT Championship Main Event, defeating 'Freddy' Bonyadi heads-up. The Super High Roller event is also finally over: Erik Seidel emerged on Friday as champion.

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Management: Black Friday Will Not Affect WSOP

May 23, 2011 at 7:36 AM |

The tournament management of this summer’s World Series of Poker is confident that there will be no decrease in the number of participants in the tourney, with the possible exception of the $50,000 Players Championship.

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WPT Championship Super High Roller - Seidel vs Lindgren Heads-Up

May 20, 2011 at 10:49 AM |

It's Erik vs. Erick at the $100,000 Super High Roller Event of the WPT Championship 2011. Erik Seidel can continue his huge heater if he defeats his opponent, Erick Lindgren in the heads-up today starting today at 12:30 pm.

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WPT Championship Final Table Set, Galen Hall Leads

May 19, 2011 at 8:18 AM |

The final table of this year's WPT Championship is all set and ready to go in the Bellagio. Galen Hall still leads, but Scott Seiver is not much behind. Young, Bonyadi, Gargano and Teska all made it to the finals. Andy Frankenberger won the Player of the Year award.

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WPT Championship - Tough Final Table Emerging

May 18, 2011 at 10:38 AM |

Galen Hall finished as the chipleader as the 4th day of the World Poker Tour Championship came to its end. Only 15 players remain, many well-known pros are still competing for the title.

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WPT Championship - Sam el Sayed leads, Almost ITM

May 17, 2011 at 8:36 AM |

WPT Amneville winner Sam el Sayed leads the World Poker Tour (WPT) Championship. 52 players made it through Day 4. The infamous cheater, Ali Tekintamgac is still at the tables.

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Mercier Takes Down EPT Champion of Champions Trophy

May 16, 2011 at 9:09 AM |

As a conclusion to this year's European Poker Tour series, Jason Mercier won the tournament that brought together all EPT winners of the last 7 years. Mercier defeated PCA winner Galen Hall for €50,000 worth of EPT Season 8 buy-ins.

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Freitez Wins EPT 7 Grand Final

May 13, 2011 at 1:02 PM |

The final table of the European Poker Tour Season 7 Grand Final took place yesterday, on May 12. Eventually, Venezuelan Ivan Freitez managed to acquire the Shamballa bracelet, defeating his last four opponents in a less than two hours long session, broadcast live with some delay.

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EPT Grand Final Final Table Live Feed

May 12, 2011 at 9:50 AM |

The Final Table of the EPT Grand Final is soon underway. In a few minutes, 8 players will sit down and battle each other until only 1 remains. You can watch the live feed right here, on Rakerace.com.

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Schedule for 2011 WSOPE Released

May 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM |

The European version of the World Series of Poker starts this fall, on October 7. The schedule for it has already been released so players can plan in advance.

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ElkY Wins EPT Grand Final High Roller

May 9, 2011 at 11:31 AM |

Bertrand ’ElkY’ Grospellier earned €525,000, winning the PokerStars European Poker Tour Grand Final High Roller event. The French pro defeated Benny Spindler heads-up.

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EPT Grand Final High Roller - Blom Takes the Lead

May 6, 2011 at 11:10 AM |

EPT San Remo came to an end just now, but EPT Grand Final in Madrid is already underway. Viktor Blom leads the remaining 36 players at the EPT Grand Final High Roller Event. The main prize will be €525,000.

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ESPN Offers Same-Day Coverage of WSOP 2011

May 5, 2011 at 10:33 AM |

ESPN is about to provide unprecedented coverage of this year's World Series of Poker; between July 14-19 they will air almost live (30 minutes delayed) coverage, with hole cards and commentary.

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EPT San Remo - Elder wins, Lykov 4th

May 4, 2011 at 8:52 AM |

Rupert Elder took down his first ever live tournament trophy at the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) San Remo, winning €930,000. The biggest name, Max Lykov finished 4th.

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EPT San Remo - Elder Leads, Lykov at Final Table

May 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM |

The final table of the 2011 EPT San Remo is set. Rupert Elder is the chipleader, Max Heinzelmann repeats his EPT Berlin final table appearance, but the biggest name at the table is definitely Max Lykov.

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EPT San Remo Kicks Off Today

April 27, 2011 at 10:32 AM |

The last regular stop before the Grand Final in Madrid, the San Remo main event of the PokerStars European Poker Tour Season 7 begins today, on April 27.

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Jason Mercier Also Back-to-Back Champion at NAPT Mohegan Sun

April 15, 2011 at 12:27 PM |

It seems that this year's NAPT Mohegan Sun is all about title defenders, Vanessa Selbst won the Main Event yesterday, Jason Mercier took down the Bounty Shootout at the NAPT Mohegan Sun, Uncasville.