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Summer Brings New Poker Reality Show to NBC

Summer Brings New Poker Reality Show to NBC

Poker Productions, who produces the Poker After Dark series on NBC, has come up with another poker show, except this time it is a reality show. Reality television is extremely popular and the new Face The Ace television show is sure to be a big hit with poker fans and players alike.

MGM Mirage, Dubai World and City Centers lenders reach agreement.

MGM Mirage, Dubai World and City Centers lenders reach agreement.

It was announced today in a press release that the MGM Mirage, Dubai World, and CityCenter’s Lenders have reached an agreement for the completion of CityCenter. According to spokespersons the project has recieved approval for full financing. Dubai World has dismissed their lawsuit against the MGM Mirage. Press Release – LAS VEGAS, Nevada and DUBAI, [...]

ElkY Sets World Record of 62 SnGs in One Hour

ElkY Sets World Record of 62 SnGs in One Hour

Yesterday we told you that Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier was going to attempt to set a world record for the most Sit & Go’s played in one hour. Well after attempting the challenge, Grospellier was able to play 62 SnGs and set a new world record.

Bertrand Grospellier Attempts to Set One Hour Sit & Go Record Today

Bertrand Grospellier Attempts to Set One Hour Sit & Go Record Today

Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier will be attempting to break a world record today at PokerStars and online players have been invited to participate. ElkY will be participating in as many $6.50 Sit & Go’s as he can in a one hour period. The action got started at 1 PM ET and he must complete all tournaments he enters as well as making an overall profit. This must be done for the record to be successful.

Darla’s Poker Playground Announces Battle of the Sexes Tournament

Darla’s Poker Playground Announces Battle of the Sexes Tournament

Darla’s Poker Playground has announced a Battle of the Sexes tournament to be held tonight, April 27th 2009. According to an announcement made today, the top male and female from each weekly game will advance to a $50 freeroll poker tournament. The battle of the sex tournaments are held every week in April, May and [...]

Poker Pro’s Dad Wins GUKPT Manchester

Poker Pro’s Dad Wins GUKPT Manchester

Two hundred and ninety eight players competed in the 2009 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour stop in Manchester at the G casino. One of those players was Simon Moorman, the father of poker pro Chris “Moorman1” Moorman, who just so happened to win the tournament.