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Since Americans can’t play on the William Hill Poker download, some of the most popular poker events in the U.S. are those of the World Series Poker Circuit. Despite attracting some of the best players in the world, the Main Event buy-ins aren’t ridiculously high. This allows even players with modest bankrolls to participate.

The buy-in for the recent Lake Tahoe circuit event was $1,600, with 327 players paying to take part. There were two Day 1s, and then 181 total players went on to play Day 2. Day 3, the final day, saw only 11 people make it. And then it took just 30 minutes for a 9-man final table to be formed!

Casey McCarrel was in a good spot when the final table started, but he was destined to be the first elimination. First he doubled Chris Clark up a few hands into the final table. A mere ten hands later, he got it in with an overcard and flush draw against Ron Segni’s top pair and busted.

Daniel Lowery decided to take Segni’s newfound chips in a pot where he hit a boat and Segni hit top two. Lowery then hit another boat versus Joe Fernandez,… READ MORE

A little over a week ago, I wrote about the final table of the WSOP Main Event. I didn’t finish it because it was getting way too long, so today I will talk about the remaining three players in what is the biggest event of casinos for USA players. When everything got started on Day 2 of the final table, Martin Staszko was the short stack with 35bb. Ben Lamb was just a bit ahead with 45bb, and Pius Heinz enjoyed the chip lead with a healthy 90bb.

Things got started very quickly. Lamb and Staszko got involved in a huge pot preflop which resulted in a flip: Lamb had KJ and Staszko held 77. Lamb’s good luck in the WSOP was apparently finished because he could not win this hand, and then he was soon finished off by Staszko’s JJ a few hands later. Although Lamb busted in 3rd place, he still wowed the world by becoming the WSOP Player of the Year for 2011.

Poker fans around the world were about to be treated with one of the most epic heads-up battles of all time. In total there would be 120 hands over a grueling 6 hours.… READ MORE

The Main Event of the World Series of Poker has been the most prestigious live tournament for quite some time now. It is the dream of everyone to win it, from new players to world class professionals on the PKR download.

6,865 players paid $10,000 to participate in the tournament over four Day 1s, and it was further thinned out by two Day 2s. Play was scheduled to be stopped on Day 8 when only nine players remained. The November Nine was scheduled for 109 days later on November 6th.

All of Pius Heinz, Anton Makiievsky, Bob Bounahra, and Sam Holden were less than 50 big blinds deep when the final table started. These stacks gave them a little breathing room, but they knew that it would be a good idea to pick a spot in the near future to avoid blinding out. The chip leader of the table was Martin Stazsko who had over 80 bigs in his stack.

It remained 9-handed until the 51st hand took place. Holden was the first victim as he shoved AJs into Ben Lamb’s AK. Holden was out in 9th place, and everyone else was guaranteed at least $1,010,015 thanks to the… READ MORE

With the recent problems that have plagued the online poker best in America, brick-and-mortar tourneys across the country have had much higher participation than usual. The recent World Series of Poker Circuit event in Hammond, Indiana was one of these events.

In total 1,615 paid $1,600 to enter, creating an impressive prize pool of $2,349,825. The player that could conquer the record-setting field would take down $393,584 for first place. This is way more than you can usually win on a Ladbrokes Poker download!

Shawn Quinn was the first victim of the final table, losing all-in preflop with AK versus Eric Crain’s QJ. The action continued as Drazen Ilich got in the last of his chips with KK against the JT of Bob Chow on a 983 flop. Ilich was ahead when the chips went in, but a 7 was dealt on the turn and he was sent to the rail.

Joe Hebda didn’t wait long to bust after Ilich as the very next hand he shoved AT into Aaron Steury’s JJ. Steury faded the AT, and Hebda had to settle for 6th place.

Quickly afterward another huge pot went down between Dave Neff and Crain. Because Crain… READ MORE

Following hours of discussion, the steering committee for the Poker Hall of Fame have announced the 2011 inductees, just in time for the November Nine. Barry Greenstein and Linda Johnson are the two names selected to receive the honor this year. The WSOP are the custodians of the HoF and will commit both names to the record on November 8th.

Barry Greenstein has been a legend among the poker community for years. Famous globally and locally for his quality poker play, The Bear is one of the most highly respected players in the game. He has three WSOP bracelets to his name, along with two WPT titles.

Barry is often praised for his consistent dedication to charitable causes. For years, he has given his net earnings from poker tournaments to charity, making the money to support himself from cash game play. For that reason, he has become known to many as the ‘Robin Hood of Poker’.

He is also a long time member of Team PokerStars Bonus Code and continues to represent them to this day. Having written the seminal poker book, Ace on the River, Barry now hands out a copy to anyone who eliminates him from a… READ MORE

In the wake of Black Friday, there are two rays of hope for the poker industry. The first is the World Series of Poker. The WSOP has posted strong numbers so far and looks set to be one of the best attended series’ for many years. It’s also the focus of unprecedented televised coverage, which will only further enhance its cachet.

The other happy story is the rumbling from Capitol Hill about a new online poker bill. Laws that would see the game fully legalized in the United States. Texas Republican Joe Barton has been cooking up a us friendly poker sites bill with the help of the Poker Player’s Alliance and is set to unveil it in the next few days.

These two positive elements will combine tomorrow when the Congressman steps up to the mic at the Rio Hotel and Casino to announce “Shuffle up and deal!” on the day’s play.

“At this moment, millions of law-abiding citizens are still playing poker in jurisdictions all over the world,” read a recent Barton statement. “Many in places with weak or less than desirable regulatory environments that provide no certainty of legitimacy or safety. This bill will protect them.”… READ MORE

A few days ago I wrote about free things to do in Vegas during your days off. Don’t even think about that Bingo bonus during your free days because the Strip has a lot to offer when it comes to cheap entertainment. Keep reading for a list of cheap activities that will keep you away from the Bingo cards.

Everybody enjoys eating, so I’ll get started by mentioning the food deals. Shrimp-lovers should try the deal offered by the San Francisco Shrimp Bar & Deli. For just $1.99, you get shrimp with crackers, topped off with homemade sauce and lemon wedges.

If you need some meat to go with your shrimp, the Hard Rock Hotel is the place for you. For just $7.77, you can feast on steak and shrimp any time of the day at Mr. Lucky’s. You get the works with this meal: steak and three shrimp, mashed potatoes, salad, and a dinner roll. Take note that you’ll need to put in a special request for it as you won’t find it anywhere on their menu.

If you want a place to blow your wad on drinks, head over to the Plaza. You can get well drinks… READ MORE

With the WSOP getting closer every day, people around the world are preparing for MTTs in casinos for USA players. If you are planning on making the trip down to Vegas for the series, it is a very good idea to schedule some days off. It can be very tiring to play every day, so part of the keys to success is having some days off in order to recharge and regain some energy. Are you worried that you might be bored on these days away from the tables, however? This article will go over some entertaining things to do for a poker player on a budget.

If you are a frequent player of free bet sportsbooks, chances are you like getting things for free. So what can you do for free while in Vegas? You can find plenty of free entertainment, especially if this is your first time in Vegas. To start, you could watch the fountains at the Bellagio. It’s dancing but by water – the water moves in a choreographed fashion to music! When you are satisfied with what you have seen, feel free to enter the hotel/casino to take a peak at the Bellagio… READ MORE