Online Poker News and Gossip

Live Like a Poker King With Bodog!

2009-01-21T11:46:00.000-08:00

Live The Life Of A Poker King In The Bodog Flight Club!

Bodog now offers poker players the opportunity to play in the world's finest poker events located at some of the most exotic locations around the globe! All they have to do is win their membership into the Bodog Flight Club!

Each month, a seat to play in a major international poker event will be given away to one lucky player. Players who win Bodog Flight Club packages will instantly become a member of Team Bodog, complete with a Bodog swag bag and articles published at Bodog Beat about their successes!

This is a once in a life time opportunity. With qualifiers running for as little as $1 or 100 Bodog Poker Points, you won't want to miss out!

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Rizen Returns To Bodonkey Battlefield

2008-11-24T13:03:00.000-08:00

THIS JUST IN! Eric "Rizen" Lynch is returning to the Bodog blogger battleground as the special guest bounty player in the Tuesday November 25th, 2008 Bodog Blogger Tournament Series!

Poker bloggers are getting a run for their money this October 28th!

Professional poker player and author, Eric "Rizen" Lynch, will be competing against them in the Bodog Blogger Tournament.

There will be a bounty on Eric's head. The poker blogger who takes Eric's last chips in this tournament will win a $75 credit to their Bodog player account. This blogger will also receive a signed copy of Eric's book, Winning Poker Tournaments One Hand at a Time.

If Eric wins this tournament, he will give the $75 credit to the poker blogger that places 1st runner up.

Are you a poker blogger who thinks you have what it takes to bust out poker pro Eric "Rizen" Lynch? Enter this online poker tournament for a chance to win BIG!

Sign Up for the Bodog Blogger Tournament Series

This blogger tournament is open to poker bloggers world wide.

Bodog Poker Puts Bounty on Waffles

2008-11-17T21:18:00.000-08:00

On Thursday November 20th, Bodog poker is going down a path that no other online poker site has gone before.

A bounty of T$109 will be placed on the head of notorious poker blogger, Waffles in their online poker blogger tournament series. The lucky poker blogger to knock out Waffles will receive the credit of T$109 to play in Bodog's $100K Guaranteed Tournament occurring each Sunday at 4 PM!

Be sure to check out Bodog's Interview with Notorious Poker Blogger Waffles!

If you're a poker blogger blogger, then you don't want to miss this!

Evelyn Ng Competes Against Bloggers

2008-11-11T15:15:00.000-08:00

Think you have what it takes to bust out poker pro Evelyn Ng?

Poker bloggers, mark your calendars! You don't want to miss this tournament! On Thursday November 13th, the special guest bounty player for the Bodog Blogger Tournament Series will be Bodog Poker pro Evelyn Ng.

There will be a bounty on her head for T$109 to play in Bodog's online poker tournament, the $100K Guaranteed occurring Sundays at 4pm.

Download Poker For Free

2008-08-14T11:38:00.000-07:00

Bodog Poker's new, customizable poker client is now fully available!

The new software introduces the most requested feature - fully resizable poker tables. Players now can control the size of their game window simply by dragging the lower right corner of the table, and with the click of a button, they can also enjoy a full-screen, high-resolution experience that is limited only by the size of their monitors.

Players can also detach, resize and move their windows for chat, statistics, notes, profiles, tournament info and game details, leaving more playable space and less distractions.

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All pokered out? Try your luck at Bodog's new fun and simple free online casino game Mystic Shuffle Hi-Lo where you place your wager to forecast whether your next card will be higher, lower or the same!

How to Read Poker Tells

2008-07-26T13:56:00.000-07:00

Bodog Poker shows you how to read common poker tells!

Bodog Poker To Host $250K Guaranteed

2008-07-16T11:10:00.000-07:00

On Sunday August 10, 2008 at 4 pm EST, Bodog Poker is hosting its BIGGEST guaranteed prize pool tournament EVER with a guaranteed $250,000 in total prize money to be rewarded!

A direct buy-in to Bodog's $250,000 guaranteed online poker tournament costs $250+$20. They are also offering around-the-clock qualifiers running from July 14 through Aug. 10 with buy-ins starting for as little as $1.

This one-time, history-making tournament is a great opportunity for online poker players to take advantage of Bodog's new and improved resizable poker client.

Don't miss this chance to win BIG with Bodog!

GoldenHammer Wins 12K WSOP Bodog Prize

2008-06-12T22:45:00.000-07:00

Here is the order in which the Bodog TOC poker bloggers placed:

GoldenHammer - $12,000 WSOP* Prize Package
ScottMC - T$540 (enough for two WSOP Main Event semifinal buy-ins)
Emptyman - T$379 (enough for a WSOP semifinal and a $100,000 Guaranteed buy-in)
MiamiDon - T$270 (enough for one WSOP semifinal buy-in)
Cbags - T$109 (enough to buy-in to the $100,000 Guaranteed)
InstantTragedy
Newinnov
Drizztdj
BuddyDank
WhatsTheNuts
Yestbay1
JL514
Vin_nay
$mokkee
JD Schellnutt
Donkette
ICrushBloggers
Columbo777

Bodog Places Bounty on Tournament Host

2008-06-04T21:45:00.000-07:00

News Update! $mokkee Takes The Cake!

Bodog is adding an extra T$270 to Tuesday's June 3rd tourney!

On Tuesday, June 3, 2008 the Bodog blogger tournament is placing the biggest bounty ever in the history of blogger tournaments on the head of $mokkee, the blogger tournament host.

The poker blogger to claim the bounty will be rewarded with a seat in Bodog's WSOP Semifinal 5 Seat Guaranteed to be held on June 8 at 3:15 pm ET.

Bloggers from around the globe are invited to participate.

"* World Series of Poker and WSOP are trademarks of Harrah's License Company, LLC ("Harrah's"). Harrah's does not sponsor or endorse, and is not associated or affiliated with Bodog or its products, services, promotions or tournaments."

Bodog Hosts WSOP Semifinal on June 8th

2008-05-27T14:47:00.000-07:00

With the World Series of Poker* fast approaching, Bodog Poker is offering one final tournament to qualify for the 2008 WSOP Main Event starting July 3rd in Las Vegas, NV.

Bodog is guaranteeing 5 WSOP Main Event seats in a tournament with a buy-in of $250+$20 on Sunday June 8 at 3:15 pm ET.

Finish in the top five and receive more than just the $10,000 buy-in and $2,000 in travel expenses. Cool perks come with being a part of Team Bodog! Details at WSOP Online Qualifying Schedule

"* World Series of Poker and WSOP are trademarks of Harrah's License Company, LLC ("Harrah's"). Harrah's does not sponsor or endorse, and is not associated or affiliated with Bodog or its products, services, promotions or tournaments."

Announcing Bodog's Mini-SOP Online Tourney

2008-05-22T14:58:00.000-07:00

Breaking News! To celebrate the biggest poker tournament in the world, Bodog is launching a new online poker tournament series this summer that will mirror all 25 Holdem events of the 2008 WOSP* in Las Vegas at just a fraction of the buy-in.

The Bodog Poker Mini-SOP will run from May 30-July 3. Each tournament will be held on the same date as its counterpart in Las Vegas, but with buy-ins equal to just 1 percent of the actual buy-in of the WSOP Event.

After the completion of the series' 25 events, Bodog will host a final tournament on July 10 that will award three seats to the 2009 WSOP Main Event, making Bodog the first online poker site to give away seats to next summer's Main Event.

"* World Series of Poker and WSOP are trademarks of Harrah's License Company, LLC ("Harrah's"). Harrah's does not sponsor or endorse, and is not associated or affiliated with Bodog or its products, services, promotions or tournaments."

Bodog's WSOP* Blogger Props Betting

2008-05-21T20:23:00.000-07:00

Inspired by the success of the Bodog Blogger Poker Tournament Series, Bodog has posted a WSOP* props bet that allows you to bet on which poker blogger will win the most money at the WSOP Main Event.

Put your money on $mokkee, the Bodog Blogger Tournament host. It might be a longshot bet with the odds at 60/1, but if you win the payout could be donk-a-riffic!

"* World Series of Poker and WSOP are trademarks of Harrah's License Company, LLC ("Harrah's"). Harrah's does not sponsor or endorse, and is not associated or affiliated with Bodog or its products, services, promotions or tournaments."

Bodog Releases Comic Book Masterpiece!

2008-05-14T22:56:00.000-07:00

If you’re looking for a good comic read, consider Ayre Force, the new graphic novel by Bodog. This well written creative masterpiece follows the adventures of super spy and billionaire playboy Calvin Ayre and his team of trained operatives as they take on the forces of injustice, cruelty, and greed.

Get your copy of Ayre Force
All proceeds go to the Calvin Ayre Foundation

Poker Pro Justin Bonomo Joins Bodog

2008-05-12T20:47:00.000-07:00

22-year-old poker pro Justin "ZeeJustin" Bonomo is the newest member of Team Bodog and now online poker players have the opportunity to sit down and play poker with him at the virtual tables. Bonomo's table is now up and running in the Bodog Poker room and features a $3/$6 No Limit Holdem cash game, where he will drop in on occasion to sit down with Bodog online poker players.

Will Justin be the next poker pro to play the Tuesday night Bodog Blogger Tournament? Stay tuned to find out!

2008 WSOP* Freeroll Series Seat Giveaway

2008-05-12T15:52:00.000-07:00

Bodog is hosting a freeroll series during the month of May where the top 25 players in each of the 4 daily tournaments will qualify for a final freeroll in June. The winner of this freeroll will win his seat to the World Series of Poker* Main Event and everything else that comes with being part of Team Bodog.

Visit WSOP* Seat Giveaway Freeroll Tournament

"* World Series of Poker and WSOP are trademarks of Harrah's License Company, LLC ("Harrah's"). Harrah's does not sponsor or endorse, and is not associated or affiliated with Bodog or its products, services, promotions or tournaments."

Poker Pro Plays Bodog Blogger Tournament

2008-04-24T20:05:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: Bodog Poker Pros David Williams and Jean-Robert Bellande Surprise Bloggers in Bodog's WSOP Qualifier Blogger Tournament!

If you're a poker blogger up for the challenge of playing a pro poker player, then play the Bodog Blogger Tournament on Tuesday, April 22, 2008! This tournament is open to bloggers worldwide.

Do You Have the Skills to Beat a Poker Pro?

2008-04-11T12:08:00.000-07:00

Blogger Abby17 Claims Bounty on Josh Arieh's Head!

Play Online Poker With Bodog Pro Josh Arieh

On Tuesday March 25th 2008, Bodog Poker Pro Josh Arieh will compete in the Bodog Blogger Tournament Series. Start Time: 9:05 pm ET.

A $100 bounty will be on Josh Arieh’s head and the poker blogger who takes Josh's last chips in this tournament will receive a $100 credit to their Bodog Member Player Account. If Josh wins this tournament, he will receive the $100 credit.

How to Participate

Players must have a Bodog Member Player Account to register.
If you are new to Bodog, please sign up at http://www.bodoglife.com/join/

Players are then required to go to the Bodog Blogger Tournament Registration page and sign in with their Bodog account information in the upper right hand corner. Once this is completed, they must then click on "REGISTER NOW" to register themselves into the tournament series.

Bloggers will each have to do this once in order to play in the series. Once this is done, they then need to find the "Online Poker Blogger Tournament" in the software and register as they normally would each and every week.

Players are encouraged to register early. If you need assistance with signing up for the tournament or with starting a Bodog member player account, please call Bodog's Poker Customer Service at 1-866-909-2237 or contact Bodog prior to start time.

So what are YOU waiting for? Sign up today and may the best poker player win!

Bodog's Poker Blogger Tournament Series

2008-04-01T12:34:00.000-07:00

Bodog is proud to host the Bodog Poker Blogger Tournament Series opened to any Online Poker Blogger. Join up and challenge other Poker Bloggers each week in our Bodog Poker Room and live to tell about it. Earn points and work your way up the Tournament Leader Board for a spot in the final tournament for your chance to win a $12,000 World Series of Poker* prize package and be a part of Team Bodog 2008.

How it Works
The Bodog Poker Blogger Tournament Series is composed of a series of 18 qualifying tournaments that run weekly beginning Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 to Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008. The top 30% of finishers in each qualifying tournament will earn points based on their finish. These points will be used to rank players over 4 months of qualifying. At the end of the qualifying series, the top 18 players on the Tournament Leader Board will play in the Final Tournament on Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 with the first place finisher winning a $12,000 WSOP* prize package!

Prizes
Weekly Tournaments
Buy-in: $10 + $1
Prize Pool will be distributed as per Bodog's standard multi-table payout table. In addition, the top 5 players each week will also win T$109 to be used to buy-in to the $100,000 Guaranteed Tournament held every Sunday at 4:00 PM ET. The top 5 bubble players each week will win a free buy-in to next week's Weekly Tournament. (T$11 will be credited to these players' Bodog account within 24 hours after the completion of the tournament)

Final Tournament
Buy-in: $0 + $0 (must finish in the Top 18 on the TLB to be invited)
Grand Prize: $12,000 WSOP* Prize Package with Team Bodog
2nd place: T$540 to be used to buy-in to (2) World Series or Players Choice Semifinal
3rd place: T$379 to be used to buy-in to (1) World Series or Players Choice Semifinal and (1) $100,000 Guaranteed Tournament
4th: T$270 to be used to buy-in to (1) World Series or Players Choice Semifinal
5th: T$109 to be used to buy-in to (1) $100,000 Guaranteed Tournament

Bodog Blogger Tournament Leader Board
The Tournament Leader Board will be available at http://www.bodoglife.com/promotions/poker/blogger-tournament/ throughout the course of the Bodog Poker Blogger Tournament Series. It will provide the point totals for every player that has played in the qualifying tournaments. The top 30% of players in each tournament will receive points according to finish which at the end of the qualifying tournaments will ultimately determine who will move on to the Final Event. The top 18 players on the TLB at the end of the qualifiers will earn their way to the Final Event.

How To Register
To register for the Bodog Poker Blogger Tournament Series, poker bloggers must first go to http://www.bodoglife.com/promotions/poker/blogger-tournament/ and sign in with their Bodog account information in the upper right hand corner. Once this is completed, they then must click on "REGISTER NOW" to register themselves into the tournament series. Bloggers will each have to do this once in order to play in the series. Once this is done, they then need to find the "Online Poker Blogger Tournament" in the software and register as they normally would each and every week.

Bodog Blogger Tournament Host Site
Bodogbloggertournament.com will host this tournament series and will provide poker bloggers with weekly updates on:

tournament results for winners and losers
announcements for special promotions or guest players
the latest in Bodog Poker Room news and gossip
tips on how to succeed at Bodog Poker

What are you waiting for?
Sign up today and may the best poker blogger win!

"* World Series of Poker and WSOP are trademarks of Harrah's License Company, LLC ("Harrah's"). Harrah's does not sponsor or endorse, and is not associated or affiliated with Bodog or its products, services, promotions or tournaments."

The Biggest Tournament in Bodog History!

2008-03-04T16:34:00.000-08:00

ONE Week of High-Stakes and HUGE Cash Prizes!

On March 9th, the winners of this poker tournament will not only walk away with their share of the prize pool and be crowned the first ever "Bodog Poker Champion," but they will also receive an engraved Omega Speed Master Pro watch worth $4,400! Check out the qualifying structure and schedules at The Bodog Poker Open

Win an entry into the main event through Bodog's satellite tournament. For times, see the satellite Bodog Poker Open schedule

110% POKER BONUS at Bodog Poker!

2008-01-17T14:34:00.000-08:00

Hold on to YOUR Pants!
Bodog Announces their BIGGEST Poker Bonus ever!

Bodog Poker is offering a sign-up poker bonus you just can't pass up!
For a limited time only!

Make any deposit and you’ll immediately receive an upfront cash bonus of 10%. Then hit the tables and for every 10 poker points you earn you’ll receive an additional $1 bonus up to 100% match of your first deposit (up to a maximum of $500). This bonus is Colossal!

Earn poker points in three different ways:

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Check it out today at Bodog Poker’s 110% signup bonus.

Live The Good Life in Las Vegas Contest

2007-12-05T11:04:00.000-08:00

Dreaming of Living the Good Life in Fabulous Las Vegas?

Media and digital entertainment giant, Bodog Entertainment Group, is pleased to announce their Live The Good Life in Las Vegas Contest.

Enter to win an exclusive trip to Las Vegas and experience the life. Entrants are also entered to win an iPhone in weekly giveaway.

No purchase is necessary to participate or win. So what are YOU waiting for? Enter now at LiveTheLifeContest.com

Rules and Regulations

Poker Blogger Event at The Venetian

2007-12-03T13:40:00.000-08:00

Bloggers go Italian at the Winter Poker Blogger Gathering Tournament Saturday December 8th in Las Vegas

Looks like poker bloggers nationwide will be heading to Las Vegas this weekend to celebrate the industry of poker blogging online and to play poker in their own on site poker blogger tournament.

Tournament Details:

Where: The Venetian Resort Casino
When: Saturday, December 8th
Tournament Format - Freeze out
Buy-In - $125 ($100 to prize pool, $25 juice)
Chips - $4,500 in chips
Starting Blinds - $25/50
Adder - $1,500 in chips for a $10 staff toke (optional)
Levels - 30 minutes long

Over 100 poker bloggers are expected to attend the event as well as representatives from reputable poker rooms like Bodog Poker and Full Tilt Poker.

This Las Vegas news event is open to all poker bloggers. For information on how to participate, visit John Hartness' site, the event host, at http://pokerstage.blogspot.com/

Live the Casino Royale Life

2007-11-20T11:18:00.000-08:00

Now, I know you're all pros at poker, but how are your online casino skills? Well, if you're good, you may get a chance to live the Bond lifestyle. Online poker site is awarding a James Bond style prize to a lucky Baccarat player. First place will get a swanky trip to Monte Carlo, a ride in an Aston Martin, a tuxedo and spending cash. So you can live out your Bond fetish to the extreme.

Runner up prizes include movie passes, dinner, and cash. If you don't know how to play baccarat, well, you can always learn. Baccarat tutorial Good luck!

VH1 Poker Tournament in Las Vegas

2006-11-06T11:17:00.000-08:00

The VH1 Classic Rock n Roll Poker Tournament took place at the Flamingo Las Vegas last week.
Five of rock's metal legends were there to take part in the action.
Godsmack's Sully Erna, ZZ Top's Dusty Hill, Pantera's Vinnie Paul, Anthrax's Scott Ian, and Ace Frehley of Kiss all had their best poker faces on.
The boys were competing against some of worlds toughest poker pros, including Phil Hellmuth, Phil "Unabomber" Laak, and Antonio Esfandiari.
The final results will remain a secret until the event airs in early 2007.

Team Bodog at North American Poker Championship

2006-10-26T09:48:00.000-07:00

Online poker site Bodog.com has sent 11 players to the North American Poker Championship at the Fallsview Casino & Resort in Niagra Falls, Ontario!
The players earned their way onto the tournament by playing online poker at the Bodog website.
The televised tournament is the only Canadian stop on the World Poker Tour, and will run till October 29th.
In addition to its WPT satellite qualifiers, Bodog also holds qualifiers for the World Series of Poker, and this year alone sent over 500 players to compete.

World Poker Tour Canadian Open

2006-10-19T11:37:00.000-07:00

World Poker Tour Enterprises announced that the first WPT Canadian Open will take place at the Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagra Falls!
There will be over 300 US & Canadian players, including Canadas poker pros Daniel Negreanu, Gavin Smith, and Isabelle Mercier.
The poker tournament will start on October 22nd and go to October 24th, with the final table being played on the 30th.

World Poker Tour Academy

2006-10-12T12:23:00.000-07:00

WPT Enterprises is about to lauch World Poker Tour Academy, an interactive online poker education center.
The site will feature play by plays, video sessions with pro poker players giving tips & tutorials, as well as an interactive community.
Poker fans will be able to comment on their favorite hands, and give their thoughts and opinions.
Pros involved include Scotty Nguyen, Doyle Brunson, Phil Hellmuth, Antonio Esfandiari, TJ Cloutier, Evelyn Ng and Vanessa Rousso.
World Poker Tour Academy will contain a database of over 1700 hands of WPT tournaments, including 900 that never made it to the air on the Travel Channel.

Poker Pro Sam Farha in the Movies

2006-09-27T15:14:00.000-07:00

Professional poker player Sam Farha has taken his skills to the silver screen. Sam will be playing poker in the new film "Lucky You". The movie will star Drew Barrymore, Robert Duvall, Robert Downey Jr and Debra Messing, and is set to be released in November.
Sam spoke out on poker and his love of games,
"I like games. I've always been good at them. It's the way my mind works. I love to play Monopoly and games like that too. I was a great pinball player, the best. I like shooting pool. I was great at that too. Poker is like all other games. You have to develop a strategy. Anybody can play poker when you have pocket aces. It takes something extra special to play when you have a four and a deuce."
Looks like Sam has developed his strategy quite well considering he hasn't had to work a typical "job" in 17 years.

Shana Hiatt Still a Poker Girl

2006-09-25T13:55:00.000-07:00

Former World Poker Tour hostess, Shana Hiatt is still interested in poker TV.
After Hiatt left the WPT after only a few seasons, she was looking to work on NBC's, National Heads Up Poker Championship and new show Poker After Dark. But apparently NBC was informed that Shana couldn't work for the network, since she didnt complete her contract with World Poker Tour.
On Friday however, a judge ruled that she could still pursue work at NBC.
So look out for Shana on a poker show near you!

Source: Card Player.com

Earn your seat at The World Poker Tour by playing online poker!

Play Poker for a Good Cause with Vince Neil

2006-09-22T08:54:00.000-07:00

Motley Crue's Vince Neil will be holding his second annual Off The Strip Poker Tournament on November 5, 2006.
The event will take place in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, and raise money for the TJ Martell Foundation to support cancer, luekemia, and AIDS research.
The Texas Holdem poker tournament buy-in is $500, and the there will be a cash prize pool of $50,000. There will also be silent auction featuring a collection of unique music, sports & entertainment memorabilia.
All proceeds from the poker tournament and auction will benefit the Skylar Neil Foundation, established by Vince Neil to honor his daughter who passed away from cancer. So far, Vinces charitable efforts have helped raise over $1 million for the TJ Martell Foundation.

Mark Newhouse Wins WPT Borgata Poker Open

2006-09-21T09:30:00.000-07:00

North Carolina's Mark Newhouse took home the title and prize of $1,519,020 last night, when he won the 2006 World Poker Tour Borgata Poker Open.
The 21 year old was the youngest player at the final table, and the second youngest player to ever win a World Poker Tour Championship.
The Borgata Poker Open made history this year with its attendance records, and the main event whcih featured a prize pool of over $5 million, was the biggest tournament to ever hit Atlantic City.

Vanessa Rousso Wins Big at Borgata Poker Open

2006-09-18T14:40:00.000-07:00

Vanessa Rousso impressed all at the WPT Borgata Open in Atlantic City on Thurs night.

The 23 year old law student survived over 300 top poker players to win the largest prize to date at the Borgata Poker Open, taking away $285,450.

The World Poker Tour was welcomed with a celebration at MIXX nightclub, where attendees included poker pros Antonio Esfandiari, Phil Laak and Jennifer Tilly.

Joanne 'JJ' Liu Wins WPT Ladies Night

2006-09-01T14:07:00.000-07:00

Joanne 'JJ' Liu was the champion at the World Poker Tour Ladies Night 4 on Thursday evening. Joanne beat out fellow poker pros Jennifer Tilly, Vanessa Rousso, Anahit Galajian, and Erica Schoenberg for the WPT ring, and a seat at the WPT Championship event.
Joanne is known for her wild fashion sense, and even greater sense for the cards.
Jennifer Tilly won the tournament last year, but was the first to be eliminated this year.
Ladies Night 4 will air sometime in October on the Travel Channel.

NBA and Poker Pros come out to Play

2006-08-24T14:55:00.000-07:00

The biggest names in the NBA and the poker world will be at the Trent Tucker Charity Poker Tournament on Sept 8th.
The Texas Holdem tournament will benefit the Trent Tucker Non-Profit Organization for youth programs.

NBA player Trent Tucker spoke out,
"It is going to be an amazing event that will allow us to further our impact on the community."
NBA stars to attend include Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, and Charles Oakley.
As for poker pros, Phil Ivey, Johnny Chan, Chris 'Jesus' Ferguson, and Phil Hellmuth are all expected to be there.
First prize is estimated at around $50,000.

Return of WPT Ladies Night

2006-08-18T13:44:00.000-07:00

The World Poker Tour Ladies Night has returned to the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles.
Actress and poker pro Jennifer Tilly and the up and coming women of poker will be competing to support breast cancer research.
The winner will score a $25,500 seat in the WPT World Championship at the Bellagio, which will take place sometime in April 2007.
The Bicycle Casino will also be holding a gala and cocktail party to support cancer research on Saturday August 19^th, 2006.

Team Bodog's Jamie Gold Wins World Series of Poker

2006-08-11T13:37:00.000-07:00

Jamie Gold, the former Hollywood agent, took home the WSOP championship including $12 million!
He held the lead in the poker tournament since last Friday, and when he sat down at the final table he already had $26,650,000 in chips!

Golds $10,000 entry into the WSOP was provided by online poker giant Bodog.com, who he will be regularly play for.

Jamie said it was his ill father who provided him with the most strength and motivation.
"He's not well and unable to travel", Gold said of his 76 year old father. "This is all for him."
Congratulations Jamie!

Surfrider Foundation Poker Tournament

2006-08-08T13:58:00.000-07:00

The charity poker tournament was one of the many happenings at the Surfrider Foundation benefit event last night.

Paris Hilton, Kevin Costner and many of the "Laguna Beach" cast members were all in Costa Mesa supporting the cause.

Guests were treated to a fashion show, poker, Sprinkles cupcakes, and gift bags filled with goodies.

All proceeds raised went to support Surfrider, which help save beaches though public awareness in communities.

The "Oceans Thirteen" Poker lounge

2006-08-03T13:41:00.000-07:00

Poker at work! At least for the cast and crew of the upcoming "Oceans 13".
The lucky actors and crew will be getting their own poker lounge when the movie starts filming this weekend.
Producer Jerry Weintraub had the poker room built for the exclusive use of the cast, so they'll be able to relax and play in between filming.
The poker lounge will also include a 24 hour bar where everyone can hang out at the end of the day.
Must be nice.
Oceans 13 will feature George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Ellen Barkin and Andy Garcia.

Drew Barrymore Promotes Poker

2006-07-31T14:08:00.000-07:00

Drew Barrymore made an appearance at the World Series of Poker at the Rio in Las Vegas to promote her new film "Lucky You ".

Now that she doesnt have to stay in character, Drew said shes ready to get tips from the poker pros.
In "Lucky You", Barrymore plays a lounge singer, so she missed out on learning from the poker pros who starred in the film.
"I'm planning to pick up as many tips as I can from the experts so I can go home and kick my friends butts", Drew said.
Jennifer Harman and Chris Ferguson are a couple of the pros who make appearances in the movie, which is set to be released Sept 8th.

Shannon Elizabeth in Love with Poker

2006-07-24T14:55:00.000-07:00

American Pie star Shannon Elizabeth is now becoming more well known as a poker player than an actress. She says that her card playing addiction is taking over her life, and that poker has become her second career. Shannon is playing against the pros in Vegas several times a month.

She told Blender magazine, “I have become addicted to poker. I am in Las Vegas two or three times a month these days, playing poker has become my second career".

She has now become one of the leading celebrity poker players and has already taken home some impressive winnings.

Her good looks seem to help in the game, and shes admitted to using her charm to distract other players.

"A lot of men get lost in their cards if you introduce a decent distraction".

The Australian Poker Rivals

2006-07-06T10:55:00.000-07:00

It seems the Ausralian Poker pros Joe Hachem and Mark Vos aren't getting along too well.
Joe won the World Series of Poker last year, while Vos won $1.08 million in a poker tournament in Las Vegas this week.
Vos said that Hachem and himself were enemies and don't speak.
"We don't really get along. It's complicated." He told the Herald Sun yesterday.
The dispute supposedly started over a message sent on an internet poker site, which then escalated to harsh comments over the past few months.
Apparently Hachem thinks he hasnt been given any respect by the 20 year old Vos.
"Vos has got a big mouth", one source said. "Joe can't stand him."

Mike Sexton Taking Over the World Series of Poker

2006-06-28T14:55:00.000-07:00

Not only is Mike Sexton the poker ambassador and host for the WSOP, but he is now taking home the winnings!
Mike took home $1 million when he won first prize at the World Series of Poker Circuit Tournament of Champions.
He got through 17 hours of the final table, and beat out some of the world's best poker pros at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Three time WSOP bracelet winner Daniel Negreanu came in second place, while Mike Matusow came in third.
Sexton won his first WSOP bracelet in 1989, so this was his first big win in 17 years.
He also plans to donate half his winnings to various charities.
Congratulations Mike!

Maxim Coming to Vegas!

2006-06-16T15:12:00.000-07:00

Maxim magazine just announced plans to build a luxury $1.2 billion Maxim Hotel & Casino at the north end of the Las Vegas strip.
Construction for the resort is set to begin next year and then open in 2010.

The Hotel and Casino will be built on 9 acres of land, feature indoor and outdoor concert spaces, and the usual swimming pools, spa, restaurants, stores, and conference spaces.
There will also be a Maxim Lounge, run by Cindy Crawfords ex Rande Gerber.

Carmen Electra Hosts Poker Tournament

2006-06-06T13:25:00.000-07:00

Carmen Electra hosted the Head to Hollywood Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament & Auction this past week.
The tournament took place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, and featured a buffet as well as a silent auction.
The charity was founded by Carmen, and provides brain tumor survivors & their families a celebrity experience in Hollywood.

Poker Pro Chris Ferguson Signs with Glu Mobile

2006-05-26T13:35:00.000-07:00

Chris "Jesus" Ferguson has just signed on with Glu Mobile, mobile entertainment creator and partner of Harrah's Entertainment & the World Series of Poker.
Glu Mobile's chief creative officer stated, "Based on Chris' tournament success, worldwide popularity and expert poker skills, we're thrilled to incorporate him into our mobile products."

Glu will feature a WSOP Texas Holdem game, which will feature Chris as the in game advisor. Poker players will be able to improve their skills by getting advice from Ferguson on how to play their hand.
"The team at Glu is doing a fabulous job of creating an authentic poker experience, and I'm honored to be a part of these cutting edge mobile products," said Ferguson.

World Series of Poker Caesars Palace Event

2006-05-19T15:30:00.000-07:00

The World Series of Poker Championship event at Caesars has crowned John Spadavecchia its king! John's a poker veteran, and he seems happy to be in the spotlight again.
He beat out over 200 poker players last week when he took the prize of over $648,000, and a WSOPC ring. The event at Caesars was the first held in the Vegas resorts new poker room!
John told the Las Vegas Sun, "I'm glad Casears is back in the poker business. This has been a very lucky place for me."

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sold

2006-05-15T12:16:00.000-07:00

The Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has just been sold for $770 million. The Morgans Hotel Group purchased the 41 acre property, which includes the 647 room hotel & 30,000 square foot casino, a beach club, Body English nightclub, a concert hall, 5 restaurants, and a spa & fitness center. The Morgans Group also manages hotel and bar brands such as Mondrian, Hudson, Royalton, and Skybar. The Hard Rock brand was founded in 1971, and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino was built in 1995 in Las Vegas and then doubled in size in 1999. Still waiting for a poker room though.

Joe Bartholdi World Poker Tour Winner

2006-04-26T10:21:00.000-07:00

The World Poker Tour crowned Joe Bartholdi its king of 2006! The 26 year old took home the WPT Championship and $3.76 million! The former Vegas card dealer said he didnt think much of his chances of winning when competing against over 600 other poker players. Though he did quite well at last years World Series of Poker, taking home $71,445. Canadian Davidson Matthew finished in second place, walking away with $1.9 million.

World Poker Tour Final Table Revealed

2006-04-24T13:40:00.000-07:00

Today is the day!
The World Poker Tour final table will begin at 4pm PST! Yesterday was day 5 in the WPT Championship at the Bellagio Las Vegas, and 7 out of the 19 remaining players were eliminated.
The 6 players that will be battling it out include Men "The Master" Nguyen, James Van Alstyne, Joe Bartholdi, Claus Nielsen, David Matthew, and Roland De Wolfe.

Poker Leader Bodog.com Announces Charitable Foundation!

2006-03-02T15:50:00.000-08:00

Calvin Ayre, CEO of online poker giant Bodog.com announced the launch of the Calvin Ayre Foundation website! The foundation supports charities around the world, and works in the lives of disadvantaged families and communities. The Bodog Entertainment Group has worked with various charities including The Humane Society, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the LA Lakers Youth Foundation, and the Animal Avengers Organization. The Calvin Ayre Foundation is also working on sponsoring better education for underprivileged youth.

Online Poker Site Bodog gives out Poker Chip Sets!

2006-03-01T14:46:00.000-08:00

Online poker giant Bodog.com will be giving away poker chip sets to Oscar nominees! The poker chip sets will be in a gift bag with other items given out to Hollywoods finest at the Extra Awards Lounge. This event will take place just days before the Academy Awards, and nominees attending will recieve one of these exclusive bags valued at over $12,000! Some of the celebrities invited to attend include Charlize Theron, George Clooney, Kiera Knightly, Reese Witherspoon, Heath Ledger, and Matt Dillon! You can get involved in betting on the Oscars at Bodog too!

Online Poker Site Bodog & The Card Player of the Year Awards!

2006-02-23T11:39:00.000-08:00

Online poker site Bodog.com threw a massive party for Card Players "Player of the Year Awards" Gala! The "oscars" of Poker took place at the Music Box Theatre in Hollywood, California and turned out to be a huge success! The event was glamourous and exciting, and showcased the hottest players in poker today! Here are some of the results:

Player of the Year - Men Nguyen
Best Cash Game Player - Chip Reese
Best No Limit Player - Phil Ivey
Most Entertaining Player - Mike Matusow
Lifetime Achievement Award - Doyle Brunson
Most Feared Player - Phil Ivey
Best Female Player - Jennifer Harman
Favorite Player - Daniel Negreanu
Favorite Celebrity Player - Jennifer Tilly