February, 2010
JackQKA takes FTOPS XV and Durrrr Loses to Isildur1
Sunday, 28 February, 2010It’s been another interesting week in the world of online poker, which began with the winding down of Full Tilt Online Poker Series XV, whose main event was won by “JackQKA”.
Poker Patter 4
Thursday, 25 February, 2010The latest edition of “Poker Patter”, our guide to the ludicrous yet lavish language of the poker table, takes a look at the different types of tournament format on offer. So if you’ve ever been confused by a “cashout” or baffled by a “bounty”, read on.
David Benyamine wins Party Poker Premier League IV
Thursday, 25 February, 2010David Benyamine overcame a tough final table at the PartyPoker Premier League IV, to take the title and $400,000 in prize money. The Frenchman defeated the young British player Luke “FullFlush” Schwartz heads up, despite being around 2:1 down in chips, in an epic battle which is sure to make for compelling viewing when it eventually hits the screens.
FTOPS XV now Finished, JackQKA Wins Main Event
Wednesday, 24 February, 2010The fifteenth Full Tilt Online Poker Series drew to a close this weekend, with “JackQKA” coming out on top in the $500 + $35 Main Event, after a seven way deal was agreed. The No Limit Hold’em tournament drew 5,645 players for a total prize pool of $2,822,500 and brought the curtain down on another successful FTOPS.
Racing Post Poker and Horse Racing
Wednesday, 24 February, 2010The Cheltenham Festival, National Hunt horse racing’s end of season extravaganza, where the best horses in training do battle for some of the most prestigious titles in the game, is just a month away. This season’s Gold Cup looks set to be a thriller, as old rivals Kauto Star and Denman lock horns once more.
Poker Table Image
Monday, 22 February, 2010Poker is a multi-faceted game and there are many areas a player will need to work on, in order to become the best player he or she possibly can be. It is often said that position is the key to winning poker games; bankroll management is cited by many as the most vital of skills to learn in order to make it; timing is thought by many to crucial. Of course, all of these things are important.
European Poker Awards 2009
Monday, 22 February, 2010The results are in for the ninth annual European Poker Awards, hosted by the Aviation Club, Paris and Vitaly Lunkin has been named as “Player of the Year” for 2009.
Laak Dominating PartyPoker Premier League
Saturday, 20 February, 2010The PartyPoker Premier League IV began on February 12th without Texan poker legend Doyle Brunson, who missed out due to an enforced break after surgery. His replacement, Phil “The Unabomber” Laak, must be thanking his lucky stars in the build up to the final of the prestigious poker tournament.
Isildur1 Returns With a Vengeance
Saturday, 20 February, 2010High stakes railbirds the world over breathed a huge sigh of relief as “Isildur1” returned to the virtual felt earlier in the month. With the absence of the mysterious Swede from the high stakes online poker scene, things had become a little quiet, but the player on the losing end of the biggest online pot in history is back with a vengeance.
FTOPS XV halfway update
Saturday, 20 February, 2010The Full Tilt Online Poker Series is bigger than ever, with $17 million guaranteed to be won from some 27 different tournaments. Although the fifteenth series is now over halfway through, there is still plenty of action to be had and titles to be won.
