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When Joe Hachem won the 2005 WSOP main event, he would occasionally show up in the news, with his new found celebrity making his actions noteworthy. The same holds true for reigning World Series of Poker Champion Jamie Gold.

All things must come to an end, and the dispute between TV producer Bruce Crispin Leyser and 2006 World Series of Poker main event winner Jamie Gold has ended as it had begun - an agreement was struck between two men.

Barry Greenstein, Kid Poker, and many others were vocal in their complaints about the schedule for the 2006 series when it was published at the beginning of the year, but if there is one thing Harrah's Entertainment is good at, it is trend watching.

When the 2006 World Series of Poker got underway in the summertime in Las Vegas, players noticed a few things that were different from the year before. And one thing stood out immediately as each player took his seat in the first game of the season. An oversized chip with no monetary value that, players were told, was their "All In chip."

When Mike Sexton took down not only Mike Matusow but Daniel Negreanu at the 2006 World Series of Poker's Tournament of Champions, it was a sweet, sweet victory. Not only did Mike Sexton, often referred to as the "Ambassador of Poker", create this version of the TOC's predecessor many years ago, Sexton has played the role of expert commentator for the World Poker Tour since its inception, and has had plenty of opportunities to comment on both Matusow and Negreanu as they played.

A man who goes by the name of "Li'lholdem" does not look like he lives old enough to play in a casino, but despite his looks, he knows his poker game. Chad "Li'lholdem" Batista is old enough at 25 and he is the new champ after winning the $5,000 championship at the WSOP Circuit Tour at Caesars Indiana.

If you are a big fan of the World Series of Poker, or know someone who is, then there are a few special guests that will make someone's Christmas a happy one, all for $40 and under.

37th annual World Series of Poker is now over. Starting the day as a huge chip leader, about two to one over his closest threat Allen Cunningham, Jamie Gold managed to hold on to a dominating position, playing aggressive poker in about 30% to 40% of the parts, and bringing it home in early morning hours on August 11, becoming the latest World Series of Poker Main Event Champion.

Winner - Anders Hedriksson

Prize - $202,291

Event 45, the final event of the 2006 World Series of Poker and the last of six "second chance" events, attracted 494 players that made a total prize pool of $674,310. Poker pros as well as many amateurs battled it out to determine the winner in this No-Limit Texas Holdem event, and here is the list of the final table players along with their cash prizes.

Winner - Kevin Cover

Prize - $196,968

During Event 44, a $1,500 buy in No-Limit Texas Holdem "second chance" event, 481 players battled it out for the biggest part of a $656,565 prize pool. Check out the list of the final nine players and their winnings.