Chris Jesus Ferguson defeated Phil Ivey in the semi finals and Andy Block in the finals last night to win the 2008 National Heads-Up Poker Championship, for more details read our full event summary.
Chris Jesus Ferguson defeated Phil Ivey in the semi finals and Andy Block in the finals last night to win the 2008 National Heads-Up Poker Championship, for more details read our full event summary.
This past weekend Bodog announced that professional poker player and reality television star Jean-Robert Bellande has signed on as the newest member of Team Bodog. Most in the poker world known Bellande for his various appearances at WSOP Circuit events and his roll on the World Poker Tour’s Bad Boys of Poker Two, but what makes him such a valuable signing for Team Bodog is his popularity outside the poker circle. Bellande recently was a key contestant in CBS hit television show Survivor China. He was known here for his feuds’ with fellow contestant Courtney Yates and for helping Todd Herzog win as he was voted off in 8th place and became the second member of the jury.
As a member of Team Bodog, Bellande joins Josh Arieh, David Williams and Evelyn NG at the Bodog’s online poker tables and will represent Bodog at many high stakes live tournament events.
It’s been 48 hours since Royal Card Club, Arctic Poker, Battlefield and Red Nines players lost access to their funds. While nothing much has changed some new rumors have popped up, and a new press release has been issued by Microgaming. While we regret not having more positive news to report, you can read what’s happened over the past 24 hours on this page.
Duplicate Poker is known as the 100% legal poker room because of their skill-based poker format. This USA friendly poker room is having an inaugural competition, which will determine the world’s best skill-based poker player. Right now, players can qualify to earn their chance to play in the World Championship for free. For more information please visit Duplicate Poker by clicking the banner on the left.
The Microgaming Network has shut down Battlefield Poker, Royal Card Club, Red Nines, Arctic Poker and 24 smaller MicroGaming operators due to solvency issues facing the company which licenses these poker rooms. This is a nightmare like situation for both players, who have their funds tied up on the network, and operators who were completely blindsided and had not idea their licensee was facing liquidation nor that their poker rooms would be shut down. Full Story Here
Staypuff is here giving us a review of the 2008 World Series of Poker events 29 to 40. Read the Full Report Here
StayPuff is back giving us a review of the upcoming 39th World Series of Poker events. There is coverage of Event 17 to Event 28. Read the Full Report Here
Our very own poker news columnist Staypuff, is back with more World Series of Poker news. In this column, he breaks down events 9 through 16 at the 2008 World Series of Poker schedule. Full Report
Cake Poker is definitely one of the fastest growing poker rooms and poker networks in todays competitive market. They continue to push their product and are now looking to market internationally. The network has just added a massive European betting operation, known as MarathonBet.com. This new strategic partnership means that the Cake Poker Network is truly global in scope. Complete story here
The Premier League Poker is returning to London and the best players in the world are returning for the competition, including Phil Hellmuth. Last season Phil finished in third place after Juhan Helppi ran over his KK with 87 offsuit. He hasn’t forgot about this suckout and he will specifically look to get his revenge in 2008. The tournament will be played out from February 10th to the 16th. A total of 12 players will be competing for the $1 million prize pool.
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