Mark Newhouse Wins WPT Borgata Poker Open

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.