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Local Tournament Director Daydreams Of One Day Getting Matt Savage Autograph

Joe Krisberg November 14, 2017

Local tournament director Neil Anderson calls idol Matt Savage the "Jesus Christ" of tournament directors but remains too nervous to ask Savage for his autograph.

Allen Kessler Fails To Win WSOP Bracelet, Poker Room Employees Breathe Sigh Of Relief

Joe Krisberg October 31, 2017

Poker dealers -- and most human beings in general -- are celebrating zero-time bracelet winner Allen Kessler coming up short in his bid to win his first WSOP bracelet.

Negreanu Hit With Lawsuit Over “Fraudulent” Nickname

Joe Krisberg October 25, 2017

As he approaches 44, is Daniel Negreanu being disingenuous by letting people continue to call him "Kid" Poker? A recently filed lawsuit says yes.

$1 billion guaranteed at home game tournament from garage

Man To Host $1 Billion Guaranteed Poker Tournament From Garage

Joe Krisberg September 25, 2017

A Californian man has announced plans to hold a $1 billion guaranteed tourney from his garage. He will keep adding flights until the guarantee is reached.

Hellmuth Beheaded, Several Other Deaths Reported At Westeros Poker Open

Joe Krisberg September 12, 2017

Poker brat and 14 time WSOP champion Phil Hellmuth has met an untimely demise during the Westeros Poker Open. Hellmuth was among several pros beheaded.

Poker Masters Champion Jacket To Be Designed By John Hesp

Joe Krisberg August 14, 2017

The John Hesp jacket was all the rage during the WSOP. Now the bloke has parlayed his newly found fame into a gig designing the new Poker Masters jacket.

Matusow and Sheikhan Announce Grudge Match, No One Cares

Joe Krisberg March 13, 2017

Alleged poker pros Mike Matusow and Shawn Sheikhan are set to compete for $100 in a closet at the Gold Spike Casino in Las Vegas. Twitter isn't that fussed.

Poker Player Tells Wife The Foreclosure Is “Just Variance”

Joe Krisberg April 26, 2016

An Atlantic City poker pro is assuring his family that the foreclosure on their home is "just variance" and that basic math suggests his luck will change.

Sources: Caesars Close to Naming Ray Bitar as New CEO

Joe Krisberg October 29, 2013

Former Full Tilt Poker CEO is reportedly close to being confirmed as new head of Caesars.

Sky Poker Secrets: Free Play, Action Tables, Timed Tournaments And More

Joe Krisberg March 29, 2013

In the midst of all the major events like the UK Online Poker Series and Sky Poker Tour, and big money ongoing tournament events like the Monthly Roller and Super…