As part of a conference call held on Thursday, ESPN poker commentators Norman Chad and Lon McEachern previewed the conclusion of the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table, set to resume on Saturday, November 7th. Read more »
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Sally Anne Boyer Sues WSOP Academy and Harrah’s
2007 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Women's Champion Sally Anne Boyer has filed a lawsuit against Harrah's Entertainment, the WSOP Academy, and other related companies for misuse of her image for advertising purposes. Read more »
Dan Livingston Wins WSOP Circuit Event in Hammond
In what has to be one of the surprise stories of this poker year, a 22 year-old part-time poker player from Oak Forest, Illinois, Dan Livingston, has become the latest champion on the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, just outside Chicago. Read more »
WSOP Hammond Circuit Event Attracts Record Field
A $345 buy-in No Limit Hold'em tournament kicked off the festivities at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Event stop in Hammond, Indiana. The Horseshoe Casino's opening attracted 1,412 players, the largest field ever assembled on WSOP Circuit felts. Read more »
Doyle Brunson Advocates WSOP Europe Venue Change
Even though he has more than 50 years in the poker world under his belt, poker legend Doyle Brunson continues to be one of the leaders in the community, advocating suggestions for improvements to the industry. Read more »
ESPN’s Andrew Feldman Reviews Poker Hall of Fame Candidates
On Friday, ballots were due for the 2009 Poker Hall of Fame class. A total of nine players were considered for enshrinement and among those voting alongside this author was ESPN.com Poker Editor Andrew Feldman, who shared his thoughts on each nominee. Read more »
Barry Shulman Wins WSOP Europe Main Event
After over 16 hours, CardPlayer CEO Barry Shulman defeated Team PokerStars Pro member and crowd favorite Daniel Negreanu to win the Main Event of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe. Shulman earned £801,603. Read more »
Antoine Saout, James Akenhead Reach WSOP Europe Main Event Final Table
Not one, but two members of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) November Nine made the final table of the WSOP Europe Main Event. Last year, Ivan Demidov accomplished the feat. This year, Antoine Saout and James Akenhead will battle for the top prize. Read more »
Matt Hawrilenko Leads WSOP Europe Main Event Entering Day 4
Two days of play remain in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe Main Event and, perched atop the leaderboard entering Wednesday's battle is Matt Hawrilenko, a 27 year-old poker pro who goes by "Hoss-TBF" online. Read more »
Doyle Brunson Sixth in WSOP Europe Main Event
History may be in the making in one of the most historic cities in the world. Doyle Brunson is in search of his record-tying 11th bracelet in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe Main Event and is sixth in chips with 92 players remaining. Read more »
Mike Matusow Calls Caesars Cup a Farce in Phil Hellmuth TwitVid
One of the most popular players in the game today, 11-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth, has given those who couldn't make their way to the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe festivities the opportunity to tour the Casino at the Empire in Leicester Square in London and get personal with other poker pros through his Twitter account. Read more »
Steve Zolotow Tops WSOP Europe Main Event Day 1B Field
Two-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner Steve Zolotow paced the field in London on Day 1B of the 2009 WSOP Europe Main Event. A total of 178 players entered on Sunday for a combined starting grid of 334. Read more »
Brian Powell, Jason Mercier Lead WSOP Europe Main Event Day 1A
Day 1A of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe Main Event played out on Saturday. When the smoke cleared, Brian Powell and Team PokerStars Pro member Jason Mercier led the field, which began with 156 players. Read more »
WSOP Extends Contract with IMG Sports and Entertainment
Harrah's Interactive Entertainment (HIE) announced Thursday that its World Series of Poker (WSOP) brand would be renewing its contract with IMG Sports and Entertainment for five more years through 2014. The two groups have worked together since 2005. Read more »
Team Europe Wins Inaugural Caesars Cup
Team Europe emerged victorious in the first ever Caesars Cup, claiming the heads-up and two-on-two matches by a 4-1 margin. Daniel Negreanu captained the American team, while Annette "Annette_15" Obrestad headed the European squad. Read more »
Poker Community Offers WSOP November Nine Predictions
Who will win the 2009 WSOP Main Event? Poker News Daily sought the insight of some of the other players who made incredible runs at this year's Main Event as well as a couple of our own writers who spent the summer keeping a very close eye on the action. You'll be surprised to read just how many of them did not opt for fan favorite Phil Ivey. Read more »
Phil Hellmuth Coaching Jeff Shulman for WSOP Main Event Final Table
The conclusion of the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event is now just six weeks away and an $8.1 million first place prize will be up for grabs. Poker News Daily has learned that CardPlayer Editor Jeff Shulman is receiving training from Phil Hellmuth. Read more »
Schedule Announced for WSOP Atlantic City Circuit Event
Most poker enthusiasts are currently thinking about their plans for World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) or the World Poker Tour (WPT) event currently running at the Borgata in Atlantic City. However, those who like to plan ahead are already setting their sights on another upcoming Atlantic City tournament series, the World Series of Poker Circuit Event (WSOPC) at Harrah's in December. Read more »
Poker Hall of Fame: Reaction to Changes in 2009 Ballot
Last week, Harrah's, the World Series of Poker (WSOP), and the Poker Hall of Fame Governing Council announced the final list of players to be considered for induction into the Hall this fall. This has brought out differing opinions among some in the world of poker. Read more »
Brunson, Harman, Antonius, Sahamies Join Caesars Cup Lineup
With the Caesars Cup getting ready for its inaugural action in just over three weeks, both American captain Daniel Negreanu and European captain Annette "Annette_15" Obrestad have been busy filling out the remainder of their squads. Earlier this week, each named two additional members to their teams. Read more »
Joe Cada Turns Down PokerHost, Ultimate Bet to Sign with PokerStars
Recently, World Series of Poker (WSOP) November Nine member Joe Cada inked an agreement to be sponsored by PokerStars, the world's largest online poker site. The signing marked the end of a grueling process for Cada and his agent, Dan Frank. Read more »
Industry Reacts to Phil Hellmuth WSOP Main Event Tirade
It took all of three episodes of the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) on ESPN for 11-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth to get the industry buzzing. Hellmuth used a parade of words not fit for television during ESPN's Day 1C recap. Read more »
Hellmuth, Juanda, Grospellier, Minieri Chosen for Caesars Cup
Four players now comprise each team that will battle in September in the Caesars Cup as part of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe festivities. Recently, team captains Daniel Negreanu and Annette Obrestad each made two more selections. Read more »
Ante Up for Africa Poker Event Features Hollywood Invasion
On Tuesday night, cable station ESPN featured action from the Ante Up for Africa charity tournament held during the 2009 World Series of Poker. The final table aired for just 30 minutes in a unique telecast. Read more »
Everest Poker Signs WSOP November Nine Member Antoine Saout
Antoine Saout, who recently earned a seat as a member of the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) November Nine, has signed a deal to join Team Everest Poker. Read more »