Poker news from 2008-08-19

Here are some archived poker news articles.

Wrath of Dwan: durrrr explodes for $850k

That day was definitely yesterday, and even Dwan - a guy used to big swings and big wins - must have been pleasantly surprised with the final tally, as he hauled in a sweet $850k from an epic 14-hour session across both Full Tilt and PokerStars. It was such a huge score, after being over $1 milli... Read more...

Caribbean Sun for Everest Poker Players

Taking place Dec. 2-4 the Everest St. Maarten Poker Open will feature a $3,000 main event buy-in, directed by world-renowned Thomas Kremser and will be played out at the luxurious Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino. Set on 10 acres of beachfront property the 534-room hotel is a one of the most ... Read more...

Press Release: WSOP Europe Schedule Announced

The second annual World Series of Poker Europe presented by Betfair.com has solidified its ...
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World Poker Tour Inks Deal with Fox Sports Net

After the Game Show Network declined to pick up ...
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Phelps May Play WSOPE

Michael Phelps has the attention of the world after winning the eight golds at the Olympics, and the rumor is he may be headed for the World Series of Poker Europe to try his hand at poker. The WSOPE will take place in London this September, and it is the second year the WSOP Europe event will be he... Read more...

2008 Legends of Poker at Month's End

The next big event on the World Poker Tour calendar will be the 2008 Legends of Poker main event, which will take place at the end of August. The event will run, as it always does, at the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles, California, and is certain to draw a huge crowd of pro poker players and amateurs... Read more...

Check-Raising on Draws by Steve Brecher

In No-Limit Hold 'em, drawing hands can be very difficult to play out of position. Most beginners take a straightforward approach when they flop something like a straight or a flush draw; they check, then call a bet and hope the turn brings something helpful. But, simply check-calling can present di... Read more...

Guardian Series: The Secret of Winning Online

Victoria Coren

It's quite fun, this Guardian experiment. They're having a games slot every day - bridge, chess, that sort of thing - and I'm doing the poker one. It's aimed at the fairly new player, who might have watched a bit of poker on T... Read more...

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