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Annies Not Such a Celebrity Apprentice

Annies Not Such a Celebrity Apprentice

March 26, 2012, Jeff.Kimber

Anyone turning into BBC1 late night over the past couple of weeks will have enjoyed seeing the American version of Celebrity Apprentice, featuring a motley crew of famous Yanks with varying degrees of fame. The line-up included one of my all-time heroes, Dennis Rodman, the former bad boy of the ...

Dealing With The Sunday Million

Dealing With The Sunday Million

March 23, 2012, Jeff.Kimber

Winning the Sunday Million is the number one ambition for almost every online tournament player. The PokerStars weekly event is the blue riband event of Internet poker, and to turn $215 into $200k-plus, as well as the kudos that comes with landing the title, would be the fulfilment of many ...

The Genius of the MicroMillions

The Genius of the MicroMillions

March 21, 2012, rick.dacey

Over the years PokerStars have done a lot of things right. Few would argue with that. Try it. See, you can’t. What those ‘correct’ things are, however, differs depending on who you speak to. Business or marketing analysts would point to huge market share of some savvy global branding policies, ...

A Fair-E Tale

A Fair-E Tale

March 19, 2012, Submission

It's nearing Easter, and my 3 year-old daughter is excited about the Easter Bunny's arrival. A candy-dispensing rabbit a silly concept of course, but we've all been there. We've all believed in stupid things that turned out not to be real. Things like the Easter Bunny, or the Tooth Fairy. ...

General Poker News

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News Update: June 22nd, 2012

News Update: June 22nd, 2012

June 22, 2012, Daniel.Smyth

In today’s news update we look forward to the most anticipated poker tournament in the world and size up the betting markets courtesy of Matchbook.com and MatchbookMedia.com. 1 Million Reasons to Bet With all the world’s best players including Sam Trickett, Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu taking part in the ...

News Update: June 20th, 2012

News Update: June 20th, 2012

June 20, 2012, Daniel.Smyth

In today’s news update we see why the misery continues for Andrew Feldman, marvel at Phil Ivey’s WSOP achievements and share a laugh or two with The Micros. The Misery Continues for Feldman The scorn being poured over Andrew Feldman seems to growing at the moment with the poker community ...

News Update: June 18th, 2012

News Update: June 18th, 2012

June 18, 2012, Daniel.Smyth

In today's news update we find out why Sam Trickett is annoyed with Andrew Feldman, catch up with Daniel Negreanu, see who is on course for WSOP POTY and get lesson in poker from Nick Wealthall.  Trickett vs. Feldman  Sam Trickett recently came out and disclosed via Twitter that a well known ...

News Update: June 8th, 2012

News Update: June 8th, 2012

June 8, 2012, Daniel.Smyth

In today’s news update we get the facts from Brad Booth, see why Annie Duke has been given a rough ride at this year’s WSOP and check out the latest episode of the Micros. Brad in the Truth Booth In the last news update we brought you news of Brad ...

Talking Hands

Macau Cash Game - Sam Trickett

Jan. 4, 2012, Hand played by Pokerfarm

Macau Cash Game - Sam Trickett
Sam is used to playing in some of the biggest poker games in the world but it doesnt mean you dont need to hold your nerve to pull off a bluff like this. This was the biggest bluff of Sam Tricketts Career to date, and could well be the biggest one...

Matt Giannetti Final Table WSOP

Nov. 29, 2011, Hand played by Pokerfarm

Matt Giannetti Final Table WSOP
Matt Gianetti talks about the hand that he feels was the most crucial for him at the 2011 WSOP November Nine Final Table between himself and Pius Heinz.

$200k Guaranteed Ongame Tournament

Nov. 1, 2011, Hand played by John_Hewitt

$200k Guaranteed Ongame Tournament
John Hewitt, playing here as "speculator", discusses a hand from a recent online tournament which propells him into one of the chip leaders. Find out what factors prompted his play.

WSOPE Calling All Streets

Nov. 1, 2011, Hand played by MartinsAdeniya

WSOPE Calling All Streets
Martins Adeniya, fresh off a final table in EPT London, played this hand on WSOPE Day 1 against Will The Thrill Failla.

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