WSOP 2007

Three WSOP Circuit Wins for Ferguson

Three WSOP Circuit Wins for Ferguson

There are a lot of things that are consistent about the character of Chris "Jesus" Ferguson. He wears black, most noticeably his large black cowboy hat, his sunglasses, he always tents his hands in front of his face before making a decision, and he has long hair and a beard. Oh, and he wins, a lot.

World Series of Poker Circuit Harrah's New Orleans

World Series of Poker Circuit Harrah's New Orleans

The World Series of Poker Circuit train keeps on going, and right now it is in station at the Harrah's casino in New Orleans, Louisiana. This marks the fourth year in a row that the WSOP has come to Harrah's New Orleans for a Circuit stop.

WSOP Lake Tahoe

WSOP Lake Tahoe

The World Series of Poker goodness continues this month with a WSOP Circuit event taking place on Thursday, November 08, 2007 and running through Sunday, November 18, 2007.

World Series of Poker Circuit - Caesars Indiana

World Series of Poker Circuit - Caesars Indiana

The next World Series of Poker Circuit event is coming to the Caesars casino in Indiana from Wednesday, October 17, 2007 to Friday, November 02, 2007, and poker players will have 13 events to chose from, with buy ins ranging from $300 to $5,000 for the championship event.

World Series of Poker Europe - Main Event Champion Is Crowned

World Series of Poker Europe - Main Event Champion Is Crowned

The World Series of Poker Europe was a period on any sentence that talks about how the Internet has changed the sport. Before today Annette "Annette_15" Obrestad had the glorious distinction of being the best multi-table tournament player that the internet has to offer. In certain snobbish corners of the sport, the "poker elite" behave as if being the best tournament player in cyberspace is the equivalent of being the best race car driver in Hazzard County.

World Series of Poker Europe - Day 8, September 13th, 2007

World Series of Poker Europe - Day 8, September 13th, 2007

It was about two in the afternoon (British Time) when the evil was exorcised from the gaming floor at the World Series of Poker Europe. It was at this time that Phil Hellmuth was eliminated from competition. Usually when really bad things are killed off it takes an exploding death star or a farm house from Kansas falling on malevolent character to keep them down. In this case all it took was a short stacked Phil Hellmuth running into a very determined player.

World Series of Poker Europe - Day 7, September 12th, 2007

World Series of Poker Europe - Day 7, September 12th, 2007

Isabelle Mercier was eliminated with extreme prejudice when her pair of sixes failed to hold up against Tong G's full house. During the previous hand Isabelle had the opportunity to eliminate Tony. She had him lined up for the kill with a pair of Queens when all he was holding was a suited A-K. During the hand her bravado got the best of her, and she took the opportunity to stick it to her flailing opponent.

World Series of Poker Europe - Day 6, September 11th, 2007

World Series of Poker Europe - Day 6, September 11th, 2007

The sixth day didn't end with a bang - it was more like a flushing sound. Day 2A of the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event concluded with a pair of last minute eliminations. Pat Scanlan ended Ian Munns tournament on the very last hand of the night while Gus Hansen took out Chris Bjorin in a hand that had all the excitement and energy of a Bob Newhart running the 40 yard dash.

World Series of Poker Europe - Day 5, September 10th, 2007

World Series of Poker Europe - Day 5, September 10th, 2007

On Monday Phil Hellmuth arrived in grand fashion atop a double decker bus. Phil is a legend, a bit of a knob, but a legend nonetheless. His entrance was as big as his presence in the sport. On Day 1B Doyle Brunson's exit was far less grand and in direct contrast to man who surpassed him as the most decorated player in World Series of Poker history.

World Series of Poker Europe Event 2 - £5,000 + £250 Pot Limit Omaha

World Series of Poker Europe Event 2 - £5,000 + £250 Pot Limit Omaha

The first event at the World Series of Poker Europe was won by a guy from Germany. Today an Italian was crowned the champion of Event 2. The last time folks from these two nations dominated a European struggle, well... really bad things happened. Seeing as neither of these winners has dreams of world domination or a tasteless little mustache, we think the EU you are safe.