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PokerStars launches online qualifiers for PCA Ladies Weekend

Editor — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:30:23 GMT

World leading poker site PokerStars.com is pleased to announce the start of online qualifying tournaments for the PCA Ladies Weekend, which is set to take place at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure at the Atlantis Resort and Casino in the Bahamas in January 2010.

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Full Tilt Poker Million Dollar Challenge Day 3: Dwan smashes Sammy George

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:18 GMT

The third and final leg of the Full Tilt Durrrr Million DollarChallenge was completed yesterday in London with Tom “Durrrr” Dwanscoring a second victory in this event against Sammy George. Tom Dwan,who bought in for $250,000, busted George repeatedly, winning $750,000and ending with exactly $1.000.000 in chips.

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Poker Players Alliance launches "Tweet for Poker" campaign

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:45:24 GMT

The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has launched a new campaign in pro of the legalization of online poker called "Tweet for Poker" and that allows poker players from all over the United States to contact their respective Congress and Senate representatives and ask them to support a two legislation bills introduced by Rep. Barney Frank and Senator Robert Menendez and that will finally regulate online poker in the U.S.

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Ipods & Poker

brigantineshark — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:36:20 GMT

How does everyone feel about ipods at the poker table? They annoy the crap out of me. I think they should be banned. Its a distraction for everyone at the table. They are always not paying attention and taking up game time.

Poker celebrities to gather for second annual Poker for CP Charity event

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:20:30 GMT

One Step Closer Foundation and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino areinviting players and poker fans to take part in the second annual AllIn for CP Charity poker tournament, which is set to take place onSaturday, December 12th, at 2:00 p.m at the Hard Rock casino.

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Full Tilt Poker Million Dollar Challenge Day 2: Dwan beats Ilari Sahamies

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:28 GMT

Day Two of the Full Tilt Poker Million Dollar Challenge played out in London, with Tom “durrrr” Dwan scoring his first victory at this event against Ilari “Ziigmund” Sahamies.

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2009 Asia Pacific Poker Tour prepares for Final Event in Sydney

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:15:42 GMT

The PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour is getting ready to end its third season with the $6,300 buy-in APPT Grand Final, which is set to take place from December 1-6 at the Star City Casino in Sydney, Australia.

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Erick Lindgren: Team Full Tilt Poker Player Profile

poker mike — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:20 GMT

California-born Erick Lindgren
is a World Series of Poker winner, two-time World Poker Tour winner and
a member of Team Full Tilt. The poker professional's total live
tournament winnings exceed $7,300,000 and he was the first Full Tilt
pro to win an FTOPS event hosted by the online poker room.

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Marcello Marigliano beats Tom "Durrr" Dwan in First Live Million Dollar Poker Challen

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:50:09 GMT

Full Tilt pro and heads up spe******t Tom “durrrr” Dwanhas suffered his first loss against on Italian sports bettor Marcello“Luckexpress” Marigliano during the Full Tilt Durrrr Live MillionDollar Challenge currently running at Les Ambassadeurs in Mayfair,London.

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Phil Gordon: Team Full Tilt Poker Player Profile

poker mike — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:14:16 GMT

Known for his role as host and poker commentator at the Celebrity Poker
Showdown and the World Series of Poker, Phil Gordon is an accomplished
poker player, adventure traveler, sports fan, and successful
businessman.

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Small wins add up

XPOKERCHIC — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:08:03 GMT

This time last month I was struggling to win a freeroll so I can have a bankroll. I played many tourneys and no success. Finally at the end of October I was fortunate enough to finally cash in a freebie. I was sure if I could keep my head and use proper bankroll management, I could get my bank to a comfortable amount. Well I have been doing really well in November. I have cashed more in November than all of this year. Small wins add up. X

I think I had to come to terms with a few things

Poker will not make me rich over night
Some people are luckier than others
Take a break when you are running bad or change games
Read, Read, Practice, then Read some more
Don't be afraid to lose
Don't get cocky when you win
Know your skill level and stick with that level till you are sure you are ready for another level
Don't make poker your #1 priority, even if you are a pro, make time for family and friends
Patience is a virtue
You can lead a donkey to the river, but you cannot make them fold

PokerStars.net "Million Dollar Challenge� returns on November 22nd

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:46:40 GMT

PokerStars.net "Million Dollar Challenge" will be back on Sunday, November 22nd, with a brand new episode featuring two more contestants playing their way to the $1,000,000 grand prize

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Jean-Robert Bellande leaves Bodog Team

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:46:40 GMT

Bodog Poker has recently informed that poker pro Jean-Robert Bellande won't continue with Bodog's Team after the site decided not to renew his contract.

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Bwin poker launches tournament clock app for iPhone

Editor — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:50:11 GMT

The bwin poker developed iPhone Tournament App is made for organising home games and is currently available for download via Apple's iTunes App Store.

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Jennifer Harman: Team Full Tilt Poker Player Profile

poker mike — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:02:34 GMT

Known as the only woman to have won two WSOP open event bracelets, Team Full Tilt
Pro Jennifer Harman is one of the most respected female poker players
in the world. Harman is also recognized for her charity work and for
authoring the Limit Hold'em chapter of Super System II.

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