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LA Lakers owner takes his shot at poker's elite

28 June 2009
LAS VEGAS – Of all the people that entered this year's $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship at the World Series of Poker, the guy in the purple jacket probably had the least to gain. Sure, the first-place payday of $1.2 million would have been nice, but when you're Jerry Buss – owner of one of the most ... (read more)
 

Lisandro making a run at WSOP history by winning his third bracelet this year

25 June 2009
Jeffrey "The Iceman" Lisandro continued his dream run at the 2009 World Series of Poker Wednesday night by capturing his third bracelet of the Series. And this time he was so dominant there wasn't even a speck of suspense. The former real estate broker who wears a signature black fedora at the poker table ... (read more)
 

Handicapping the field of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship

22 June 2009
The Main Event is the centerpiece of the World Series of Poker each year, but the event that measures the best all-around player in the game is no doubt the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship. Scotty Nguyen won last year's $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship and the new Chip Reese trophy. (photo by IMPDI ... (read more)
 

Top-10 storylines from the 2009 WSOP

21 June 2009
The 2009 World Series of Poker is in full stride and the anticipation is beginning to build for the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship, which begins later this week, and the Main EVent, which starts July 3. So before we get to the two biggest events left on the >WSOP docket, let's take a look at some of the storylines that have broke since the havoc began back in late May. ... (read more)
 

Top-10 heads-up matches we'd like to see at the WSOP

15 June 2009
Later this evening the winner of the $10,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em World Championship will be decided and while we have nothing against those still alive in the event, the remaining match-ups aren't exactly making us wish we could be there live to witness all of the action. As far as we're concerned, ... (read more)
 

Cards go dead for Negreanu in bid for WSOP bracelet No. 5

8 June 2009
Daniel Negreanu fell just short in his bid for a fifth bracelet late Sunday night at the World Series of Poker and the manner in which he did so left even than man they call "Kid Poker" nearly speechless. Negreanu, who has been as busy as any player in the early stages of the 2009 WSOP, went into ... (read more)
 

Top-10 WSOP-related Twitter accounts to follow

8 June 2009
Like it or not, Twitter is taking over the world. And events like the World Series of Poker are adding to the fury. Think about it: Other than actually being in Las Vegas, is there a better way to follow all of the WSOP action than by watching your favorite players "tweet" about what's going down at the ... (read more)
 

Champions Invitational victory has Tom McEvoy thinking Hall of Fame

4 June 2009
Tom McEvoy's career has been impressive enough that you wouldn't think he would need to validate himself as a poker player. That's typically the kind of thing reserved for fringe players or those who have never won a bracelet, not a former World Series of Poker Main Event champion. But in McEvoy's mind, he needed and wanted more accolades on his already impressive resume. ... (read more)
 

Top-10 players primed to win their first WSOP bracelet in 2009

1 June 2009
You can win millions of dollars playing the game of poker, but you can't buy a World Series of Poker bracelet. And, simply put, being able to slip a bracelet on your wrist sets you apart from the rest. It legitimizes your career because you have proven you can "win the big one." Don't believe us? Ask Dan Marino. ... (read more)
 

Microgaming and Intertops end longtime partnership

27 May 2009
Following a partnership that lasted nearly 11 years, Intertops and Microgaming have parted ways. Microgaming – which made the decision to begin denying U.S. players last November as a result of the Kentucky domain seizure case – made the announcement last week after Intertops decided to reenter the U.S. ... (read more)

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Gary Trask
Gary serves as Casino City's Editor in Chief and has more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor. He also manages new business ventures for Casino City.

A member of the inaugural Poker Hall of Fame Media Committee, Gary enjoys playing poker and blackjack, but spends most of his time sitting in the comfy confines of the sportsbook when in Las Vegas.

The Boston native is also a former PR pro in the golf-casino-resort industry and a fanatical golfer, allowing his two favorite hobbies - gambling and golf - to collide quite naturally.

Contact Gary at gary@casinocity.com and follow him on Twitter at @CasinoCityGT.

Gary Trask Websites:

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Gary Trask
Gary serves as Casino City's Editor in Chief and has more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor. He also manages new business ventures for Casino City.

A member of the inaugural Poker Hall of Fame Media Committee, Gary enjoys playing poker and blackjack, but spends most of his time sitting in the comfy confines of the sportsbook when in Las Vegas.

The Boston native is also a former PR pro in the golf-casino-resort industry and a fanatical golfer, allowing his two favorite hobbies - gambling and golf - to collide quite naturally.

Contact Gary at gary@casinocity.com and follow him on Twitter at @CasinoCityGT.

Gary Trask Websites:

twitter.com/#!/casinocityGT