Started by pro poker player Phil Gordon, the "Bad Beat on Cancer" Texas Holdem poker tournament is a popular event among poker pros and celebrities, and the fourth annual event was no exception. Played on May 6th the event was held in Washington, D.C. and raised more than $300,000 thanks to the 130 entrants. It was played in a Round Robin poker tournament style, which meant that each player had a chance to face off against at least one poker pro, of which there were plenty. In addition to Phil Gordon, Andy Bloch was there, as well as Annie Duke and her brother Howard Lederer, and Chris Ferguson.
Titan Poker can't help the affiliation with really big things, it's all in the name. Obviously by choosing that particular name, this is exactly what they wanted to project. This is a site that delivers on the unspoken promises implied by the name. The site is user friendly, and runs rather cleanly even at times of peak use. Read full review »
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While they can't boast the history that some sites have, Lucky Ace is far from being a fly-by-night outfit or a novice in the genre of online poker. Lucky Ace not only has some rather impressive software, graphics that are a breath of fresh air, as well as creative promotions, but they have added a new wrinkle to the equation. Read full review »
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Established in 2006, Redkings is part of the Ongame Network, one of the biggest poker networks, and the room boasts plenty of action at the tables. Redkings runs plenty of tournaments and encourages players to boost their skills in the poker school available here. Not only poker can be played at Redkings - casino games are available as well. Read full review »
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