The 2009 Macau Summer Festival of Online Poker Betting will include 20 separate events, with buy-ins for non-satellites ranging from HKD $1,000 all the way up to HKD $40,000 for the APPT Macau main event and $88,800 for a special “High Rollers” event to be held August 29 and 30. Also on the agenda are special women’s and charity events and a “Terrence Chan Limit Hold’em” (shorthanded) tourney, scheduled for August 23.
The complete 2009 Macau Summer Festival of Online Poker Betting slate of events:
August 15
14:15 Satellite to 100K Guarantee $550
18:00 No Limit Hold’em - $100,000 Guaranteed $2,500
August 16
14:15 No Limit Hold’em w/ Re-buys - $20,000 Guaranteed $500
17:00 Satellite Main Event Phase 2 $900
19:00 Satellite Main Event Phase 3 $4,200
August 17
12:15 Satellite Main Event Phase 2 $900
14:15 No Limit Hold’em $1,000
August 18
12:15 Satellite Main Event Phase 2 $900
14:15 No Limit Hold’em $1,500
August 19
12:15 Satellite Main Event Phase 2 $900
14:15 Knock-Out Bounty No Limit Hold’em (each bounty $500) $2,000
18:00 Satellite Main Event Phase 3 $4,200
August 20
14:15 Free to Enter Mega Satellite w/ $500 Re-buys (1 Main Event seat guaranteed) ($0/$500)
18:00 APPT Macau Charity Event w/ max 2 Re-buys ($50,000 added value prizes) $1,000
August 21
14:15 No Limit Hold’em Deep Stack $1,500
18:00 Satellite Main Event Phase 3 $4,200
August 22
12:15 Mega Satellite to $10K $2,150
15:30 No Limit Hold’em Day 1 $500,000 Guaranteed $10,000
18:00 Satellite Main Event Phase 3 $4,200
August 23
12:15 No Limit Hold’em Day 2
14:15 Terrence Chan Limit Hold'em Tournament 6 handed $2,500
18:00 Satellite Main Event Phase 3 $4,200
August 24
12:15 Satellite Main Event Phase 3 $4,200
14:15 Turbo Shoot-out No Limit Hold’em $1,500
16:30 Satellite Main Event Phase 3 $4,200
21:00 APPT Macau Welcome Party
August 25
12:15 APPT Macau Main Event Day 1 Flight 1 $40,000
15:00 No Limit Hold’em $4,000
August 26
12:15 APPT Macau Main Event Day 1 Flight 2 $40,000
15:00 No Limit Hold’em 7-Handed Event $5,000
18:00 Last Chance Mega Satellite to Main Event $4,200
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Poker Game Bets Online-ESPN confirms online poker show
On Wednesday ESPN confirmed they will be airing a new web-only poker show called the
ESPN Inside Deal.
The show, which is presented by PokerStars.net, will debut on Aug. 4 on ESPN.com. It will give poker Game Bets Online fans a behind the scenes look at poker lifestyle.
Inside Deal will be hosted by ESPN the Magazine contributor Laura Lane, pro player and ESPN.com columnist Bernard Lee and ESPN.com poker Game Bets Online editor Andrew Feldman.
The three month series will conclude with the completion of the World Series of Poker Main Event final table and along the way they will interview and analyze each member of the November Nine. Poker fans will also get to watch never-before seen hands and features from the WSOP broadcasts.
ESPN Inside Deal.
The show, which is presented by PokerStars.net, will debut on Aug. 4 on ESPN.com. It will give poker Game Bets Online fans a behind the scenes look at poker lifestyle.
Inside Deal will be hosted by ESPN the Magazine contributor Laura Lane, pro player and ESPN.com columnist Bernard Lee and ESPN.com poker Game Bets Online editor Andrew Feldman.
The three month series will conclude with the completion of the World Series of Poker Main Event final table and along the way they will interview and analyze each member of the November Nine. Poker fans will also get to watch never-before seen hands and features from the WSOP broadcasts.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
European Free Poker Betting Online Tour:The Sixth edition moves to Kiev
Organizers of the sixth edition of European Poker Tour (EPT) had changed their program this year. They did not delay announcing that the tournaments foreseen to be held in Moscow are cancelled further to the Russian ministerial decision which crossed off poker from sports list. The EPT Russia Open planned to be done in Radisson SAS in Russia is thus going to move in Kiev Sports Palace, in Ukraine from August the 18th till the 23th and will be called officially Fortunately, Ukraine goes back on its decision forbidding poker on its territory further to the fire of a gaming room which killed 9 persons.
600 players are thus going to be able to play Free poker Betting Online during this big event considered as the biggest tournament never competed in Ukraine.
600 players are thus going to be able to play Free poker Betting Online during this big event considered as the biggest tournament never competed in Ukraine.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Online Poker Betting Hearing Scheduled for August 21st
A hearing involving the seizure of $14 million in online poker Betting players’ funds from payment processor Account Services will take place on Friday, August 21st at 1:30pm. The location: the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
The hearing for return of property, namely over $14 million in online poker funds, was originally scheduled for Friday, August 14th at 1:30pm Pacific Time. However, it has now been pushed back one week. In addition, the motion filed by the 1.2 million member strong Poker Players Alliance (PPA) to submit an amicus brief has been accepted. The Southern District’s memo reads, “The court has considered the application of third-party Poker Players Alliance to appear in this matter as amicus curiae in support of Movant Account Services Corporation.” The PPA must file its amicus brief by August 7th, one week before the hearing.
Looking forward to the Accounts Services hearing four weeks from now is PPA Executive Director John Pappas, who told Poker News Daily, “This is a very important hearing. The PPA will be submitting an amicus brief for it and will be available to testify as well. We think that the arguments outlined in Account Services’ brief are excellent and should prevail.” The PPA is fresh off holding a wildly successful National Poker Week and Fly-In event in Washington, DC. Over 100 meetings with lawmakers and their staffs were held to push for the legalization of online poker in the United States.
The hearing for return of property, namely over $14 million in online poker funds, was originally scheduled for Friday, August 14th at 1:30pm Pacific Time. However, it has now been pushed back one week. In addition, the motion filed by the 1.2 million member strong Poker Players Alliance (PPA) to submit an amicus brief has been accepted. The Southern District’s memo reads, “The court has considered the application of third-party Poker Players Alliance to appear in this matter as amicus curiae in support of Movant Account Services Corporation.” The PPA must file its amicus brief by August 7th, one week before the hearing.
Looking forward to the Accounts Services hearing four weeks from now is PPA Executive Director John Pappas, who told Poker News Daily, “This is a very important hearing. The PPA will be submitting an amicus brief for it and will be available to testify as well. We think that the arguments outlined in Account Services’ brief are excellent and should prevail.” The PPA is fresh off holding a wildly successful National Poker Week and Fly-In event in Washington, DC. Over 100 meetings with lawmakers and their staffs were held to push for the legalization of online poker in the United States.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Community Card Poker Games
Community card poker is a type or variant of poker that uses cards that are dealt face up to the center of the table and shared by all players. In these games, each player is dealt privately an incomplete hand ("hole cards"), which is then combined with the community cards to make a complete hand. The set of community cards is called the "board" or the "widow", and may be dealt in a simple line or arranged in a special pattern. The rules of the particular community card poker game determine how these may be combined with each player's private hand.
In home games, it is typical to use antes, while casinos typically use only blinds for these games. Fixed limit games are most common in casinos, while spread limit games are more common in home games. No limit and pot limit games are less common, but some games play particularly well with those structures.
The later betting rounds often have a higher limit than earlier betting rounds. Each betting round begins with the player to the dealer's left (when blinds are used, the first round begins with the player after the big blind), so community card games are generally positional games.
Most community card games do not play well with lowball hand values, though some do play very well at high-low split, especially with ace-to-five low values, making it possible to win both halves of a pot. When played high-low split, there is generally a minimum qualifying hand for low (often 8-high), and it is played cards speak.
The most important types of Community Card Poker Games are:
- Texas Hold 'em Poker
- Omaha Hold 'em Poker
Other variants include:
- Manila
- Pinatubo
- Cincinnati
- Iron Cross
- Chowaha
- Tic Tac Toe
- Lame-Brain Pete
- Six-Pack
- Bel-Aire
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Online Poker Tips - Online Poker Betting
Before playing online poker betting these are the tips you have to take care.This collection of poker tips is given by SPORTSBETTING.com.
Pay attention
Watch who's playing in an aggressive or loose way and who's playing tight, try to play the loose players and avoid the tight players, unless you've got a strong hand.
Watch the chips
Always be aware of everyone's chip count. Know who has more chips than you and play more carefully against them - a mistake could knock you out. It's usually better to play pots with players who have fewer chips than you do.
No match
If your cards don't match any of the community cards, throw your hand away when someone else bets.
Ace in the hand
Don't play every time you have an ace in your hand. However, play an ace if it's accompanied by a card of the same suit or by a 10 or higher.
Hands to stay with before the flop
Play with pairs (7-7, 9-9), two face cards (K-Q, Q-J), or hands that can make both a straight and a flush (8-9, 6-7 of the same suit). Be patient and fold other hands, unless you're in the blind.
Good hand? Bet strong
In no-limit Texas Hold'em, players can bet all of their chips at any time, so bet aggressively when you have a good hand.
Watch and wait
Play fewer hands when you're one of the first players to act, because you'll be 'out of position' and vulnerable to raises from the remaining players.
Wait your turn
Do not act until it is your turn; play proceeds clockwise at the poker table.
Be a 'bettor,' not a 'caller'
Being aggressive is good.
Call their bluff
If someone raises in a late position (near or on the button), re-raise them a good amount if you are on the blind. Chances are, they don't have a big hand and they're just trying to steal your blinds. (This style of play, known as going 'over the top', is probably the strongest play one can make in no-limit Texas Hold'em.)
Be patient
The biggest mistake most players make is to act too quickly. When you're making an important decision pause to think about how the betting has gone and what your opponent might have. Take your time.
Pay attention
Watch who's playing in an aggressive or loose way and who's playing tight, try to play the loose players and avoid the tight players, unless you've got a strong hand.
Watch the chips
Always be aware of everyone's chip count. Know who has more chips than you and play more carefully against them - a mistake could knock you out. It's usually better to play pots with players who have fewer chips than you do.
No match
If your cards don't match any of the community cards, throw your hand away when someone else bets.
Ace in the hand
Don't play every time you have an ace in your hand. However, play an ace if it's accompanied by a card of the same suit or by a 10 or higher.
Hands to stay with before the flop
Play with pairs (7-7, 9-9), two face cards (K-Q, Q-J), or hands that can make both a straight and a flush (8-9, 6-7 of the same suit). Be patient and fold other hands, unless you're in the blind.
Good hand? Bet strong
In no-limit Texas Hold'em, players can bet all of their chips at any time, so bet aggressively when you have a good hand.
Watch and wait
Play fewer hands when you're one of the first players to act, because you'll be 'out of position' and vulnerable to raises from the remaining players.
Wait your turn
Do not act until it is your turn; play proceeds clockwise at the poker table.
Be a 'bettor,' not a 'caller'
Being aggressive is good.
Call their bluff
If someone raises in a late position (near or on the button), re-raise them a good amount if you are on the blind. Chances are, they don't have a big hand and they're just trying to steal your blinds. (This style of play, known as going 'over the top', is probably the strongest play one can make in no-limit Texas Hold'em.)
Be patient
The biggest mistake most players make is to act too quickly. When you're making an important decision pause to think about how the betting has gone and what your opponent might have. Take your time.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
2009 World Series of Online Poker Betting Beginning Tuesday The 28th
Now that the final table has paused, ESPN can put those old World Series of Poker reruns to rest and roll out their 2009 footage.
ESPN has shuffled up their WSOP programming schedule this year, answering their viewer's requests for "more Main Event!" with 24-hours dedicated solely to the tournament of all tournaments. Bracelet events paid the price, as in addition to the Main Event, only Event #2, the special $40K anniversary tourney, will hand over any gold on ESPN.
The $40K event, which is a one-time event commemorating 40 years of the WSOP, will be the first to air. A two-hour episode will show Tuesday, July 28th at 8:00 p.m. ET. Two other two-hour episodes will follow Event #2 on the airwaves; the WSOP Champions Invitational and the Ante Up for Africa charity tournament.
The WSOP Champions Invitational is a freeroll that was held to reward all former Main Event winners. I lieu of a bracelet, you will be able to see the winner awarded the Binion Cup, presented by Jack Binion, and a shiny new car on the air on Tuesday, August 4th, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
For more about Online Poker Betting Check out at SPORTSBETTING.COM.
ESPN has shuffled up their WSOP programming schedule this year, answering their viewer's requests for "more Main Event!" with 24-hours dedicated solely to the tournament of all tournaments. Bracelet events paid the price, as in addition to the Main Event, only Event #2, the special $40K anniversary tourney, will hand over any gold on ESPN.
The $40K event, which is a one-time event commemorating 40 years of the WSOP, will be the first to air. A two-hour episode will show Tuesday, July 28th at 8:00 p.m. ET. Two other two-hour episodes will follow Event #2 on the airwaves; the WSOP Champions Invitational and the Ante Up for Africa charity tournament.
The WSOP Champions Invitational is a freeroll that was held to reward all former Main Event winners. I lieu of a bracelet, you will be able to see the winner awarded the Binion Cup, presented by Jack Binion, and a shiny new car on the air on Tuesday, August 4th, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
For more about Online Poker Betting Check out at SPORTSBETTING.COM.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Online Poker Betting Tournament
Get ready to rock the UltimateBet poker tables in the encore performance of Scott Ian's Home Game, an online poker tournament set to take place August 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Swap your guitar chips for poker chips to win one of 11 exclusive seats in ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's Home Game where you could find yourself seated next to rock legends and poker pros, and shooting for the stars in the ultimate rock 'n roll sit-and-go for a trip to the Aruba Poker Classic.
"UltiimateBet players showed huge support for my first 'home game' on UB back in March," said UltimateBet pro Scott Ian, who was reached for comment on a break from play during the 2009 World Series of Poker main event. "With an Aruba Poker Classic package up for grabs this time, expect the competition to be fierce."
"UltiimateBet players showed huge support for my first 'home game' on UB back in March," said UltimateBet pro Scott Ian, who was reached for comment on a break from play during the 2009 World Series of Poker main event. "With an Aruba Poker Classic package up for grabs this time, expect the competition to be fierce."
Sunday, July 19, 2009
World Series Of Online Poker Betting 2009 Main Event Final Table
The 2009 Main Event has been taking place over several days and what we have all been waiting for has finally been decided: The November Nine. All nine players are ready for when this November comes and they all earn million dollar pay days.
The final day of play came to a head fast as players were dropping like flies. The drama ensued until only ten players were left, with one player left to be eliminated. The Amazon was filled with tension as the final player was just moments away from being eliminated.
The final table was decided as Jordan Smith, the recent winner of a WSOP bracelet in the $2k no limit hold’em tournament, went up against Darvin Moon. Smith’s cards did not hold up against Moon’s flopped set so he was knocked out, leaving the nine players creating the November Nine.
Below is a list of the poker players who will be returning in November to compete for WSOP glory.
The final day of play came to a head fast as players were dropping like flies. The drama ensued until only ten players were left, with one player left to be eliminated. The Amazon was filled with tension as the final player was just moments away from being eliminated.
The final table was decided as Jordan Smith, the recent winner of a WSOP bracelet in the $2k no limit hold’em tournament, went up against Darvin Moon. Smith’s cards did not hold up against Moon’s flopped set so he was knocked out, leaving the nine players creating the November Nine.
Below is a list of the poker players who will be returning in November to compete for WSOP glory.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Michigan 21-year-old makes Final Table At World Series Of Online Poker Betting
Joseph Cada went from huge long shot in the World Series of Poker tournament to millionaire --overnight-- and is the envy of nearly every poker player in the world.
Cada ,21,from Shelby Township,has advanced to the final table of the world Series of poker Texas Hold'em Main Event in Las Vegas and is one of the "November Nine"who'll return on NOV.7 to play for an $8,546,435 firt-place prize.
cada navigated his way through 6,494 entrants and 12 grueling,long poker days to guarantee himself,at the leat,a $1,26,602 payday.
Cada ,21,from Shelby Township,has advanced to the final table of the world Series of poker Texas Hold'em Main Event in Las Vegas and is one of the "November Nine"who'll return on NOV.7 to play for an $8,546,435 firt-place prize.
cada navigated his way through 6,494 entrants and 12 grueling,long poker days to guarantee himself,at the leat,a $1,26,602 payday.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Coverage Changes In The Cards At World Series Of Online Poker Betting
ESPN decided not to film the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event, which incorporates five poker disciplines. While the event has become prestigious among poker die-hards, it doesn't translate well to television and the ratings suffered.
Instead, ESPN will be airing coverage of three events from this year's WSOP: the 40th anniversary $40,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em event, the Ante Up for Africa event and the Main Event.
Coverage of this year's World Series of Online Poker Betting will be different from the last few years.
This year's Main Event will have unprecedented coverage, with more televised hours than ever. These changes haven't come without controversy, though, because a scheduling conflict has forced ESPN to scramble.
Instead, ESPN will be airing coverage of three events from this year's WSOP: the 40th anniversary $40,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em event, the Ante Up for Africa event and the Main Event.
Coverage of this year's World Series of Online Poker Betting will be different from the last few years.
This year's Main Event will have unprecedented coverage, with more televised hours than ever. These changes haven't come without controversy, though, because a scheduling conflict has forced ESPN to scramble.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
El Paso Online Poker Betting Player Has Success On Poker Tour
Suzanne Carrillo, as she cheerfully admits, doesn't look like the stereotype of a pro poker player, hunched over cards in a smoky back room.
Most obviously, she's a young woman (31 years old) in a male-dominated game with a big smile and an outgoing personality.
In the ways that matter, though, she has plenty in common with anyone who consistently makes money at cards. Carrillo completely believes in herself.
"This year will be my starting point; I feel it with everything in me," she said. "I'm going to be a household name. I haven't put myself out there yet, but I'm going to. I'm going to be one of the players on TV everyone knows."
Carrillo's certainly on her way. Earlier this year, after a career that included plenty of big Texas No-Limit Hold 'Em payouts (A $53,000 prize three years ago stands out), she won her most prestigious tournament, a World Series of Online Poker Betting Circuit Event at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, and a gaudy ring that goes with it.
Most obviously, she's a young woman (31 years old) in a male-dominated game with a big smile and an outgoing personality.
In the ways that matter, though, she has plenty in common with anyone who consistently makes money at cards. Carrillo completely believes in herself.
"This year will be my starting point; I feel it with everything in me," she said. "I'm going to be a household name. I haven't put myself out there yet, but I'm going to. I'm going to be one of the players on TV everyone knows."
Carrillo's certainly on her way. Earlier this year, after a career that included plenty of big Texas No-Limit Hold 'Em payouts (A $53,000 prize three years ago stands out), she won her most prestigious tournament, a World Series of Online Poker Betting Circuit Event at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, and a gaudy ring that goes with it.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Full Tilt Poker Announces FIVE
Five years ago, Full Tilt Poker began with one goal: to provide the best Online Poker Betting experience in the world. In those five years, Full Tilt Poker has achieved and expanded on the vision to provide a community where poker enthusiasts can Learn, Chat and Play with the Pros, win big and improve their games.
FIVE runs until July 19th, 2009 and will include a number of special, one-time promotions.
FIVE runs until July 19th, 2009 and will include a number of special, one-time promotions.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Bubble Trouble For Amateurs At World Series Of Poker
All of the players remaining in the World Series of online Poker Betting Main Event are officially "in the money."
Of the 6,494 who started, 648 will be getting paychecks. When it got down to 649 players, the eliminations came to a halt because not one player went broke over 1 hour, 48 minutes, the longest such spell in WSOP history.
The bubble stage is often seen as a period of the tournament that separates the men from the boys.
Top pros, uninterested in the $21,365 prize for 648th place, will often get more aggressive at this stage and take advantage of those amateurs looking to hang on by playing conservatively.
Of the 6,494 who started, 648 will be getting paychecks. When it got down to 649 players, the eliminations came to a halt because not one player went broke over 1 hour, 48 minutes, the longest such spell in WSOP history.
The bubble stage is often seen as a period of the tournament that separates the men from the boys.
Top pros, uninterested in the $21,365 prize for 648th place, will often get more aggressive at this stage and take advantage of those amateurs looking to hang on by playing conservatively.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Poker:Wsop Day 2B Update
A mammoth 4-level Day 2B at the World Series of Poker Main Event came to an end just before 11pm Vegas time Wednesday with more than half of the original 2 924 entrants eliminated in eight scorching hours of intense online poker Betting.
Day 2B represents the last of the heats, combining the survivors of Day 1C and 1D. When Day 3 starts on Friday July 10th, it will see the survivors of Day 2A and Day 2B merged for the first time into one highly competitive field at the Rio in Las Vegas as the quest for the $8 million+ first prize in this $10 000 buy-in event continues.
Among the many big names still in the hunt when Day 2B commenced were Dennis Phillips, Phil Ivey, Jean-Robert Bellande, Vanessa Rousso, Jesper Hougaard, Wille Wahlgren, Robert Williamson III, John Juanda, James Akenhead, Rob Hollink, Kathy Liebert, Tom Dwan, Ylon Schwartz, Jennifer Harman, Marco Traniello, David Benyamine, Howard Lederer, Scotty Nguyen, Erick Lindgren, Shannon Shor, Victor Ramdin, Eric Froehlich, David "Devilfish" Ulliott, Phil Hellmuth, Bertrand 'ElkY' Grospellier, J.C. Tran, actor Marlon Wayans, Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, Lee Watkinson and Alexander Kostritsyn.
Day 2B represents the last of the heats, combining the survivors of Day 1C and 1D. When Day 3 starts on Friday July 10th, it will see the survivors of Day 2A and Day 2B merged for the first time into one highly competitive field at the Rio in Las Vegas as the quest for the $8 million+ first prize in this $10 000 buy-in event continues.
Among the many big names still in the hunt when Day 2B commenced were Dennis Phillips, Phil Ivey, Jean-Robert Bellande, Vanessa Rousso, Jesper Hougaard, Wille Wahlgren, Robert Williamson III, John Juanda, James Akenhead, Rob Hollink, Kathy Liebert, Tom Dwan, Ylon Schwartz, Jennifer Harman, Marco Traniello, David Benyamine, Howard Lederer, Scotty Nguyen, Erick Lindgren, Shannon Shor, Victor Ramdin, Eric Froehlich, David "Devilfish" Ulliott, Phil Hellmuth, Bertrand 'ElkY' Grospellier, J.C. Tran, actor Marlon Wayans, Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, Lee Watkinson and Alexander Kostritsyn.
Hellmuth changing his game at World Series of Poker
The player with the most tournament wins at the World Series of Poker says he's no longer avoiding aggressive opponents who threaten to knock him out of the main event this year.
"This year I decided, let's play online poker," Phil Hellmuth told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "All those amateurs making all those crazy moves on me that they got away with in the past, this year I'm calling."
The 11-time gold bracelet winner has been known to avoid plays for all his chips in the past, because he believes he can outplay others without giving them a chance to get lucky.
That means that opponents have simply shoved all-in against him to respond to his extra-tight play.
"This year, when I do have a strong hand I win tons of chips because everybody's overplaying their hand against me," said Hellmuth, who won the no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event 20 years ago. "That's been a good strategy for players against me for years, is to just get all their money in, but not this year.
"This year I decided, let's play online poker," Phil Hellmuth told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "All those amateurs making all those crazy moves on me that they got away with in the past, this year I'm calling."
The 11-time gold bracelet winner has been known to avoid plays for all his chips in the past, because he believes he can outplay others without giving them a chance to get lucky.
That means that opponents have simply shoved all-in against him to respond to his extra-tight play.
"This year, when I do have a strong hand I win tons of chips because everybody's overplaying their hand against me," said Hellmuth, who won the no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event 20 years ago. "That's been a good strategy for players against me for years, is to just get all their money in, but not this year.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
World Series of Poker players
Nearly 1,500 players started the World Series of Poker main event on Tuesday with a flurry of all-in bets as they worked to claim a spot in the event's third day.
While many players simply looked to get through their second sessions without being eliminated, some tried to accumulate large amounts of chips to make a deep run in the no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament.
Actor Jason Alexander started the day among the chip leaders with nearly 90,000 chips, and said he gained about 20,000 more chips during the first two levels of play, but was back down to about 56,000 by the dinner break.
"I have no illusions about where I'm going to wind up in this thing," Alexander told The Associated Press. "My aggressiveness is counterbalanced by the fact that I just don't want to be stupid. And when you're a C-plus, B-minus player and you've got some chips, you can get stupid."
Alexander said he waThe player with the most tournament wins at the World Series of Poker says he's no longer avoiding aggressive opponents who threaten to knock him out of the main event this year.
"This year I decided, let's play online poker," Phil Hellmuth told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "All those amateurs making all those crazy moves on me that they got away with in the past, this year I'm calling."
The 11-time gold bracelet winner has been known to avoid plays for all his chips in the past, because he believes he can outplay others without giving them a chance to get lucky.
That means that opponents have simply shoved all-in against him to respond to his extra-tight play.
"This year, when I do have a strong hand I win tons of chips because everybody's overplaying their hand against me," said Hellmuth, who won the no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event 20 years ago. "That's been a good strategy for players against me for years, is to just get all their money in, but not this year.
nts to make it to a third day of play, but not without a healthy amount of chips.
Players left on Tuesday were expected to combine with the players left from a session on Wednesday, when about 2,900 players will play eight hours in their second session. The fields will combine on Friday when all players will play simultaneously for the first time.
While many players simply looked to get through their second sessions without being eliminated, some tried to accumulate large amounts of chips to make a deep run in the no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament.
Actor Jason Alexander started the day among the chip leaders with nearly 90,000 chips, and said he gained about 20,000 more chips during the first two levels of play, but was back down to about 56,000 by the dinner break.
"I have no illusions about where I'm going to wind up in this thing," Alexander told The Associated Press. "My aggressiveness is counterbalanced by the fact that I just don't want to be stupid. And when you're a C-plus, B-minus player and you've got some chips, you can get stupid."
Alexander said he waThe player with the most tournament wins at the World Series of Poker says he's no longer avoiding aggressive opponents who threaten to knock him out of the main event this year.
"This year I decided, let's play online poker," Phil Hellmuth told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "All those amateurs making all those crazy moves on me that they got away with in the past, this year I'm calling."
The 11-time gold bracelet winner has been known to avoid plays for all his chips in the past, because he believes he can outplay others without giving them a chance to get lucky.
That means that opponents have simply shoved all-in against him to respond to his extra-tight play.
"This year, when I do have a strong hand I win tons of chips because everybody's overplaying their hand against me," said Hellmuth, who won the no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event 20 years ago. "That's been a good strategy for players against me for years, is to just get all their money in, but not this year.
nts to make it to a third day of play, but not without a healthy amount of chips.
Players left on Tuesday were expected to combine with the players left from a session on Wednesday, when about 2,900 players will play eight hours in their second session. The fields will combine on Friday when all players will play simultaneously for the first time.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Poker event turns away over 500 angry players
World Series of Poker officials are facing hundreds of angry players who were turned away from the no-limit Texas Hold ‘em main event because of capacity.
World Series of Poker Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack told players on Monday that he was sorry, but the tournament simply reached its limits and couldn’t accommodate more entries.
Roughly 2,700 players entered the tournament on Monday, the last day players are able to begin playing in the event. More than 500 people were rejected.
Officials expected to release the total prize pool and top prize later in the day. About 10 percent of roughly 6,400 players will earn money in the tournament.
Last year, Peter Eastgate won $9.15 million for beating 6,843 others in the $10,000 buy-in tournament.
World Series of Poker Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack told players on Monday that he was sorry, but the tournament simply reached its limits and couldn’t accommodate more entries.
Roughly 2,700 players entered the tournament on Monday, the last day players are able to begin playing in the event. More than 500 people were rejected.
Officials expected to release the total prize pool and top prize later in the day. About 10 percent of roughly 6,400 players will earn money in the tournament.
Last year, Peter Eastgate won $9.15 million for beating 6,843 others in the $10,000 buy-in tournament.
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