2008 November 11 Poker News, Events and Happenings

A 22-year-old college dropout from Denmark won the World Series of Poker and its $9.15 million prize, then spent the night partying with friends at a suite reserved for this city’s biggest gamblers. Read comments

Peter Eastgate of Denmark became the World Series of Pokers youngest ever champion early Tuesday morning, eclipsing a 19-year mark held by Phil Hellmuth.

After nearly four months of waiting, the final table of the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event concluded last night in a battle of rising poker superstars. 27-year-old Ivan Demidov had already locked up the title of biggest Russian…

LAS VEGAS A 22-year-old Danish poker professional won the World Series of Poker early today, turning a wheel straight on the last hand to become the youngest champion in the history of the no-limit Texas Hold ‘em main event.

A 22-year-old Dane became the youngest ever champion in the World Series of Poker here today, defeating a Russian opponent to land the $US9.15 million ($A13.68 million) first prize. Peter Eastgate, f

“Let’s hear it for the money!” That was the cry at the final table of the World Series of Poker, where Peter Eastgate became the youngest player ever to win the WSOP’s Texas Hold ‘Em main event and collected first-place money of $9.15 million after beating Ivan Demidov.

Online Poker Giant Titan Poker has announced the launch of its online Super Satellite series, offering players twice weekly chances to enjoy a taste of Irish Luck and poker celebrity buzz at the party capital of Europe’s most prestigious poker tournament, the Irish Open 2009.