2007 October 03 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Following 35 knot winds yesterday, there were clear skies yet blustery conditions today as Sydney played host to the fourth International tournament of Extreme Poker suspended over the cliffs of North Head, Manly opposite the Harbour Bridge. Perched on a platform, six players faced a 90 meter vertical drop if they lost their chips.

Have you ever heard of Annette Obrestad? If not, say hello to the newest poker superstar.

Only a few seats remain available as excitement and the list of celebrities continues to build for Spotlight 29 Casino’s inaugural All-Star Poker Challenge. The latest to join the lineup is actor Kato Kaelin.

Although the school year is already in full stride at the University of Colorado Boulder, CU students looking to increase their poker action still have many opportunities left, both on and off campus, before the semester ends….

Oceans Eleven in Oceanside California along with sponsor the LipsTour recently held a three day series of championship tournaments of no limit Hold Em, limit Hold Em and Omaha. Honorary hosts for the events were Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher….

October 3 - Titan Poker is currently hosting a series of super satellite poker tournaments for players interested in winning themselves a coveted seat to the upcoming prestigious Master Classics of Poker 2007 tournament in Amsterdam…

The casinos of America are fast becoming video-poker paradises as video poker machines begin to bump traditional slot machines for floor space. No game, be it table or machine, has the sheer variety and number of playing options as does video poker. At latest count, there are well over 100 different games to choose from. If casinos were evolutionary playgrounds, then the survival of the fittest seems to be going to video poker.