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Full Tilt Poker has entered into an exclusive negotiation agreement with European investors, introduced by Phil Ivey. The agreement, reached on June 30, 2011, prohibits Full Tilt from engaging in new negotiations for at least three weeks.
Edukitos poker community members have had a successful week with notable wins in both online and live tournaments. Highlights include significant cashouts and impressive performances.
Mikhail Lakhtov from Cheboksary, Russia, won the WSOP #36 NLHE, $2,500 tournament, earning $749,610. Other notable winners include Fabrice Soule, Arkady Tsinis, and Matt Jarvis.
Phil Hellmuth finished second to Brian Rast in the $50,000 Championship event, regaining the top spot in the WSOP 2011 Player of the Year rankings.
Full Tilt Poker is expected to resume operations in 2-3 weeks, according to insider reports. The company's management denied rumors that Raymond Bitar was fired.
elperillas has been crowned the champion of the Spartan League, securing a package for the EPT in Barcelona. The final freeroll was held on July 7, 2011, with 12 packages up for grabs for the EsPT.
Unibet is giving away a package to the Unibet Open Dublín to a Spanish player who earns at least 7000 VIP points between July 8 and August 7, 2011. The package includes a buy-in for the event, hotel accommodation, and travel expenses.
Discover the highs and lows of a poker professional's career in Las Vegas from 2004 to 2005, including the transition to online poker and personal reflections on the game.
PacoLimon is offering a Holdem Manager Small Stakes license to students at EducaPoker. To win, guess how a posted hand will end.
Educapoker has introduced a new coaching forum to enhance its coaching section, allowing users to share feedback and improve the system.