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Durrrr Challenge 2 – Phil Galfond Analyzes Again (video)

January 13, 2011 at 4:55 PM |

The high stakes pro Phil ’OMGClayAiken’ Galfond continues his series (started in September) with another two videos, in which he analyzes the most interesting hands of the ’Durrrr Challenge 2’.

Poker Players

Viktor Blom is Isildur1 – But What Did the Parents Say?

January 13, 2011 at 4:23 PM |

A Swedish online magazine, NWT visited the Blom family, after Viktor Blom admitted at the currently ongoing PCA that he was the one playing under the nick ’Isildur1’.

Poker Rake Races

PokerStars Exclusive Loyalty Freeroll - January

January 13, 2011 at 4:07 PM |

With an extraordinary timing and prize, the exlusive RakeRace Loyalty Freeroll continues this January. PokerStars offers 41 tickets (worth 3000FPP each) to PokerStars' January Turbo Takedown, where players can play for their share of the handsome $1,000,000 prize pool.

Poker Rooms

Multi-Entry Tournaments – ’Legal Multiaccounting’ on FTP

January 12, 2011 at 4:31 PM |

Full Tilt Poker has introduced a brand new tournament type called Multi-Entry Tournaments. In these types of tournaments, players are allowed to multitable in one single tourney, thus increasing their chances of winning.

Poker Rooms

Home Games – The Latest Innovation by PokerStars

January 12, 2011 at 3:13 PM |

PokerStars has come up with an unprecedented addition to its online poker room. With Home Games, players can create their own poker clubs, where they can invite their friends and colleagues to compete with each other.

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.