Poker News Roundup: Geshkenbein Wins, Schwartz Banned, Ivey's Big Week
Vladimir Geshkenbein secures another victory, Luke Schwartz faces a year-long ban, and Phil Ivey's impressive online wins.
October 12, 2009
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Poker Pros Reveal: Why Cash Game Players Bet Better Than Tournament Players
Cash game players generally have a better understanding of betting sizes than tournament players. Aejones explains why and offers tips for tournament players.
October 9, 2009
Russian Poker Stars Shine at EPT London: Notable Achievements and Close Calls
Russian poker players made a significant impact at the EPT London tournament, with standout performances from Ivan Demidov, Ilya Gorodeckiy, and others.
October 7, 2009
EPT London: Live Video Broadcast and Final Table Results
The European Poker Tour London event featured a live video broadcast with commentary from top Russian poker stars. See the final table results and prize distribution.
October 6, 2009
WSOPE Final Table: Dramatic Heads-Up Between Schulman and Negreanu
The WSOPE final table featured a thrilling heads-up match between Barry Schulman and Daniel Negreanu. The video of the dramatic episode is no longer available, but the details of the intense game are still captivating.
October 5, 2009
Poker Pro Vikki Koren Faces Gender Bias and Harassment During Tournament
Vikki Koren, a renowned poker player, writer, and TV host, shares her experiences of gender bias and harassment during a high-stakes poker tournament. She recounts an encounter with a player named Eric who made disparaging comments about her play.
October 4, 2009
Matt Glantz Wins High Roller Tournament
Matt Glantz emerged victorious in the high roller tournament, securing 542,000£. The final table was broadcasted live.
October 2, 2009
Barry Schulman Defeats Daniel Negreanu in Epic WSOPE Heads-Up
In a thrilling heads-up match, Barry Schulman emerged victorious against Daniel Negreanu at the WSOPE. Negreanu reflected on the increasing difficulty of modern poker.
October 2, 2009
Cirque du Soleil Founder Guy Laliberte Blasts Off to Space
Guy Laliberte, the founder of Cirque du Soleil, has embarked on a 12-day journey to the International Space Station. Laliberte spent $35 million for the trip, launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
October 1, 2009
Doyle Brunson Criticizes Phil Hellmuth's Dramatic Entrance at WSOPE
Phil Hellmuth's elaborate entrance at the WSOPE in London drew criticism from Doyle Brunson, who found the spectacle too much. Brunson also suggested moving the event from London due to high costs.
September 30, 2009