2011 November 08 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Developers at a gaming company say they have developed an interactive poker slot machine that will revolutionize the gaming industry.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 22-year-old German poker professional won the World Series of Poker main event and $8.72 million Tuesday night, capturing the title with an ace high.

Poker hostess Leeann Tweeden is going to be featured on the cover of the December issue of Playboy magazine. Find out more in the Nightly Turbo.

It’s poker’s biggest payday as the richest prize in gaming is divided by three players each seeking the massive $8 million winner’s haul — and …

LAS VEGAS — Three poker professionals from three different countries started their final run at the World Series of Poker on Tuesday night, chasing an $8.72 million top prize and the most coveted crown in cards. Pius Heinz, 22, of Cologne, Germany, 35-year-old Martin Staszko of Trinec, Czech Republic, and 26-year-old Ben Lamb of Las Vegas were each guaranteed a payday of at least $4 million on …

I was watching ESPN Sunday night, and I noticed the World Series of Poker was being shown (live, with a 15-minute delay, due to Nevada gaming laws). One of the announcers noted that there was an “expert” chess player at the final table.

Leeann Tweeden, former sportscaster, has posed nude for “Playboy” and will be on the front cover of the December issue going on sale Nov. 11.