Archive for November, 2009
Isildur1 Killing It – Might be Viktor Blom
Written by Renee K | Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Who is the mysterious new stranger to enter the world of high stakes online poker…some are saying it is Victor Blom. Currently known only by his handle name, Isildur1, the player has massed up to 5 million this year so far playing online, and is the leading money player.
Hope for Unpaid Merge – Picclub Poker Players
Written by Matt W | Monday, November 16th, 2009
Poker players who played off the Merge Online Poker Network may have been caught in the unfortunate position of not getting their due payouts.
The reason is that Merge and the payment platform, PIC Poker have been involved in a bitter dispute over money owed.
It is Absolute-ly Poker for Trishelle Cannatella
Written by Roger S | Monday, November 16th, 2009
A new sponsored pro has joined the Absolute Poker family, and poker fans will be pleased to see a new female face join the team, Trishelle Cannatella.
Las Vegas Casino Settles Poker Complaint at 100K
Written by Matt W | Monday, November 16th, 2009
According to the complaint, the Palms allowed outside operators to run several tournaments in 2007, even though local law demands that no outside operators run events in state licensed casinos.
As a result, the Palms Casino agreed to pay 100,000 USD in penalty fees.
Partygaming and WPT Join – Renamed Ante4
Written by Renee K | Monday, November 16th, 2009
In a surprise twist to the ongoing saga relating to the sale of the World Poker Tour, it was decided this week that the final purchaser would be Party Gaming.
Ivey is Out of WSOP
Written by Renee K | Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
At the time of going to press, the final table of the World Series of Poker event is still being played out, but one piece of newsworthy information simply has to be shared, the world champion poker professional, Phil Ivey, has been eliminated in seventh place.
Pokerstars UK and Ireland Poker Tour Schedule
Written by Matt W | Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
An exciting nine tournament poker series has been announced by PokerStars online poker room. The UK and Ireland Poker Tour as already been heralded as a welcome addition to the live tournament circuit in this part of the world.
New Face for Sixth Season of High Stakes Poker
Written by Roger S | Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Joining the new season of the High Stakes Poker show will be Kara Scott, best known as the former presenter of the European Poker Tour.
