2008 May 01 Poker News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

Looking to deliver a fresh format to its World Series of Poker coverage, ESPN worked with tournament organizers and the WSOP Players Advisory Council to change the structure of the tournament, with the final table to be played months after the rest of the tournament has ended.

The Kelsey Smith Foundation provides resources and comfort for the friends and family of violent crime victims, something the family of murder victim Kelsey Smith understands is needed all too well. They will be holding a poker run on her birthday, May 3, in order to raise money for the foundation. Registration starts at 9 in the morning and players will put $20 in to play…

Shannon Elizabeth started her career with a bit part in the comedy movie American Pie, and soon there after started a second career as a pro poker player. It seemed like she was interested in a third career when she signed up to partake in the popular dance show “Dancing with the Stars,” but could she make it all the way? It appears not as the “Poker Princess” was voted out on the last show. This Texan was in good spirits, however, has she called the show “amazing” and said that she learned a lot.Related Articles:WSOPE champ bounty in online freerollAnnie Duke hired to figure poker schedule…

The World Series of Poker is not long off, and players are getting warmed up playing in the many WSOP Circuit events around the country. The latest, which took place recently at Caesars Palace, was the longest running single tourney at a circuit event at eight hours of play. The final victor was pro Ted Lawson, who with this victory made his tournament career cashes top two million dollars…

A 56-year-old woman was arrested on charges of illegally operating poker machines at a business in Clemmons following a two-month undercover operation, the sheriff’s office said today. (Credit: “”)

A conference call is scheduled for 11:00am Las Vegas time tomorrow, but it seems that the rumors that have been flying in the poker world may be true. If you make the final table of the World Series of Poker, you will have to wait 117 days…

All you poker fans out there, here’s the deal. These may look like ordinary Poker Chips, but these cunning gizmos are actually a bit more. Dane-Elec has actually incorporated a USB Flash drive inside a real size Poker Chip - the Poker Mate. So now you can get a …