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WSOP Academy Heads to Chicago in August
The Chicago area will be welcoming the World Series of Poker Academy for the first time every this August and several poker pros will be on hand to teach attendees about the game of poker. The event is set to take place on the 29th and 30th at the Horseshoe Casino.
November Nine Set for World Series of Poker 2009 Main Event Final Table
The 2009 Main Event has been taking place over several days and what we have all been waiting for has finally been decided: The November Nine. All nine players are ready for when this November comes and they all earn million dollar pay days.
Harrah’s Announces List of Players for Poker Hall of Fame Consideration
Harrah’s announced this morning the list of poker players that are up for consideration for the 2009 Poker Hall of Fame class. The list is ten players long with Phil Ivey, Mike Sexton and Tom McEvoy included on the list.
Oldest WSOP Player Leaves Main Event to Standing Ovation
At age 96, Jack Ury of Indiana is the oldest player to compete in the World Series of Poker Main Event. Ury started his Main Event journey on day 1B Saturday and advanced to the second day before he was knocked out of the competition by Antonio Maestro on Tuesday. When he was eliminated he [...]
Carsten Joh Wins WSOP Event #51
Event #51 of the 2009 World Series of Poker has ended and it was German native Carsten Joh who came out victorious. The $1,500 no limit hold’em event had 2,781 players competing and for outlasting the field Joh earned $664,426.
Greg Mueller Joins List of Double Bracelet Winners at WSOP 2009
Three players have earned two bracelets at the 2009 World Series of Poker: Brock Parker, Phil Ivey and Jeff Lisandro. Now a fourth poker pro has been added to the double bracelet list: Greg Mueller. Mueller waited a long time to earn his first bracelet and now he has earned two during the 2009 WSOP.
