Russian Poker Pros Shine in SCOOP Series on PokerStars
Russian players dominate the SCOOP series with multiple wins and high placements. Alexander Kostritsin and others lead the charge in various tournaments.
May 14, 2011
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WSOP 2011: 58 Final Tables to Stream Live, Champion's Tournament on Hiatus
The 2011 World Series of Poker will feature 58 final tables broadcast live on WSOP.com. The Champion's Tournament is on hiatus, and every Main Event registrant will receive a pair of slippers.
May 12, 2011
Meet the Team Behind Russian Poker Tour: The Great Seven of RPT
Russian Poker Tour (RPT) is the first major poker series in the CIS. Meet the team behind its success, including Eric Shahbazyan, Oleg Udenko, Marina Skubenik, Igor Afanasiev, Valery Dontsov, and Anzhelika Voznyuk.
May 11, 2011
Black Friday Fallout: UB Team Disbanded, Players React, and More
Eleven American players were fired from the UB team. Eric Baldwin expressed relief, while others shared mixed feelings. Moneta.Ru suspended withdrawals from Full Tilt accounts.
May 11, 2011
EducaPoker VIP Conference 2011: A Poker Event in Valencia
EducaPoker is hosting a VIP conference in Valencia from June 3 to 5, 2011. The event will feature seminars, lectures, and more, with packages starting at 3,200,000 PV.
May 11, 2011
PokerStars Revamps Sit & Go Tournaments with Major Changes
PokerStars has introduced significant updates to its Sit & Go tournaments, including new lobby features, standardized buy-ins, and improved tournament structures. Hyper-turbo tournaments with a $5 buy-in have also been added.
May 10, 2011
EducaPoker and Everest Poker Launch 'La Cumbre' Tournament with Free Rolls and Prizes
EducaPoker and Everest Poker have joined forces to host 'La Cumbre', a special tournament with free rolls and exciting prizes. Register through EducaPoker to participate.
May 10, 2011
Andres_As_7 Wins Party Galaxy, Secures Spot in WPT Barcelona
Andres_As_7 emerged victorious in the Party Galaxy tournament, earning a spot in the WPT Barcelona. The win includes a 5,000€ package covering entry and travel expenses.
May 10, 2011
ESPN to Show Hole Cards in WSOP 2011 Broadcasts
ESPN is set to revolutionize poker broadcasts with hole cards shown during WSOP 2011. Ilya Gorodetsky heads to Madrid for EPT Grand Final.
May 9, 2011
Spartan Project: Updated Rankings for 'La Muerte de los Inmortales'
The fifth chapter of the Spartan Project is underway, with winners set to receive a 2000€ package for the Unibet Poker Open Barcelona. Check the updated rankings here.
May 9, 2011