2008 June 27 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Beckley police say the woman who robbed a video poker parlor last month planned the crime with the business manager even down to trapping employees in a closet.

Annie Duke has long been associated with Ultimate Bet. For years, Annie has gone from being very involved in the running the poker part of UB, to simply representing the brand at live events. During Annie’s involvement in UB…

For professional poker players, anything can be a reason for betting.

BOSTIC - The Young family waits in prayer. They wait and pray for the day father Allan Young receives a kidney transplant. They wait and pray for the day daughter Jessica Roper, 17, walks again. But they aren’t waiting and praying alone.

Action at the 2008 World Series of Poker on Thursday centered around continuing action in Event #45, the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship. The elite field in this one narrowed significantly as the blinds came into play…

What does a player do after busting out in Day 2 of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event? They roll right into the $1,500 Seven-Card Stud Hi-Low tourney, Event #47 on the WSOP calendar. At least that’s what Chris Ferguson, Kathy Liebert…

In a field as deep and storied as Event #45, $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship, the names at the top of the leader board may change, but they will undoubtedly be recognizable. James ‘mig.com’ Mackey took the chip lead into Day 2, but…