2011 December 13 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Phil Hellmuth says he’s close to signing with an online poker site in preparation of the legalization of online poker.

A source at Crown Poker told PokerNews that a $250,000 Super High Roller event is set to take place at the 2012 Aussie Millions.

When will it end? Never, apparently — Jason Mercier is unstoppable right now, and leads this week’s Five Thoughts.

We recently sat down with Maria Ho to talk a little poker, Australia, and her adventures.

Six episodes of the 2011 World Series of Poker Europe are set to air on ESPN2 this Sunday, December 18.

A select group of military servicemen have created Patriot Poker Players to use poker as a vehicle to help raise awareness and funds for charitable causes.

Randy “nanonoko” Lew will attempt an unknown Guinness World Record at PCA in January, one that will be determined by poker fans.