World Series of Poker: 2007 WSOP tournamenthttp://www.launchpoker.comThu, 07 Aug 2008 08:24:46 +0100en-usCopyright 2003-2007, Launchpoker.comhttp://www.launchpoker.com/wsop/2007-wsop/2007-wsop-reviews/-world-series-of-poker-europe-main-event-champion-is-crowned-/The World Series of Poker Europe was a period on any sentence that talks about how the Internet has changed the sport. Before today Annette "Annette_15" Obrestad had the glorious distinction of being the best multi-table tournament player that the internet has to offer. In certain snobbish corners of the sport, the "poker elite" behave as if being the best tournament player in cyberspace is the equivalent of being the best race car driver in Hazzard County.2007 WSOP ReviewsMon, 17 Sep 2007 12:45:53 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/wsop/2007-wsop/2007-wsop-reviews/-world-series-of-poker-europe-day-8-september-13th-2007-/It was about two in the afternoon (British Time) when the evil was exorcised from the gaming floor at the World Series of Poker Europe. It was at this time that Phil Hellmuth was eliminated from competition. Usually when really bad things are killed off it takes an exploding death star or a farm house from Kansas falling on malevolent character to keep them down. In this case all it took was a short stacked Phil Hellmuth running into a very determined player.2007 WSOP ReviewsMon, 17 Sep 2007 11:53:07 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/wsop/2007-wsop/2007-wsop-reviews/-world-series-of-poker-europe-day-7-september-12th-2007-/Isabelle Mercier was eliminated with extreme prejudice when her pair of sixes failed to hold up against Tong G's full house. During the previous hand Isabelle had the opportunity to eliminate Tony. She had him lined up for the kill with a pair of Queens when all he was holding was a suited A-K. During the hand her bravado got the best of her, and she took the opportunity to stick it to her flailing opponent.2007 WSOP ReviewsFri, 14 Sep 2007 08:58:48 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/wsop/2007-wsop/2007-wsop-reviews/-world-series-of-poker-europe-day-6-september-11th-2007-/The sixth day didn't end with a bang - it was more like a flushing sound. Day 2A of the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event concluded with a pair of last minute eliminations. Pat Scanlan ended Ian Munns tournament on the very last hand of the night while Gus Hansen took out Chris Bjorin in a hand that had all the excitement and energy of a Bob Newhart running the 40 yard dash.2007 WSOP ReviewsThu, 13 Sep 2007 11:39:53 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/wsop/2007-wsop/2007-wsop-reviews/-world-series-of-poker-europe-day-5-september-10th-2007-/On Monday Phil Hellmuth arrived in grand fashion atop a double decker bus. Phil is a legend, a bit of a knob, but a legend nonetheless. His entrance was as big as his presence in the sport. On Day 1B Doyle Brunson's exit was far less grand and in direct contrast to man who surpassed him as the most decorated player in World Series of Poker history.2007 WSOP ReviewsWed, 12 Sep 2007 10:04:16 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/wsop/2007-wsop/2007-wsop-results/-world-series-of-poker-europe-event-2-pound-5-000-pound-250-pot-limit-omaha-/The first event at the World Series of Poker Europe was won by a guy from Germany. Today an Italian was crowned the champion of Event 2. The last time folks from these two nations dominated a European struggle, well... really bad things happened. Seeing as neither of these winners has dreams of world domination or a tasteless little mustache, we think the EU you are safe.2007 WSOP ResultsTue, 11 Sep 2007 09:43:09 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/wsop/2007-wsop/2007-wsop-reviews/-world-series-of-poker-europe-day-4-september-9th-2007-/Jennifer Harman may not have won any bracelets at the WSOP Europe, but she has had the uncanny knack of somehow being wherever the action was happening. She was a runner up in the first event, and on Day 1A of the Main Event, took out Andy Bloch.2007 WSOP ReviewsTue, 11 Sep 2007 08:48:39 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/wsop/2007-wsop/2007-wsop-reviews/-world-series-of-poker-europe-day-3-september-8th-2007-/Today we have crowned the first winner ever at the World Series of Poker Europe. The person who will forever hold this place in history is German poker ace Thomas Bihl. That is the good news, the bad news is that he had to beat Jennifer Harman in a heads up match to secure this place in poker history.2007 WSOP ReviewsMon, 10 Sep 2007 10:00:36 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/wsop/2007-wsop/2007-wsop-results/-world-series-of-poker-europe-event-1-163-2-500-163-150-h-o-r-s-e-/Usually when a story involves a New Zealander, a German, a Chick from Nevada, and Jesus it is the start of the sort of joke that one commonly finds written on the walls of the men's room of a high school or the DNC headquarters. In the historic first event of the World Series of Poker Europe, this situation described the final four players vying for the first bracelet to ever be awarded outside the Las Vegas borders.2007 WSOP ResultsMon, 10 Sep 2007 09:15:47 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/wsop/2007-wsop/2007-wsop-reviews/-world-series-of-poker-europe-day-2-september-7th-2007-/As of the writing of this column the final table has been set for the first event of the WSOP Europe. Unlike the WSOP proper that boasts dozens of events, the first European branch of this franchise has only three events to speak of. Don't think of it as small though, we prefer the term "intimate".2007 WSOP ReviewsMon, 10 Sep 2007 08:51:23 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/news/08072008/5906_wsope-to-stay-at-empire-casino-this-year.htmlLast year was the first World Series of Poker Europe, with events spread out over three London casinos. This year all the events will be held in one of those casinos, the Casino at the Empire in Leicester Square. Lots of big name players will appear at the tables this year, including Phil Hellmuth, who showed up last year with a bevy of English beauties as an entourage...Online poker news. WSOPThu, 07 Aug 2008 08:24:46 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/news/07222008/5858_poker-fans-look-forward-to-espn-wsop-coverage.htmlThe World Series of Poker is wrapped up until the final table resumes in November, and the ESPN coverage of the WSOP is about to be showcased on TV, and the fans of the poker world can't wait. In addition to the excitement of the poker being played there is the drama - such as Phil Hellmuth's infamous berating of his table mates late in the tournament series - and the fun. A rumor is circulating that pro player Phil "The Unabomber" Laak went through make up and disguise efforts to hide his identity in one tournament, and that is just the sort of thing ESPN will capture...Online poker news. WSOPTue, 22 Jul 2008 08:13:52 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/news/07192008/5848_wsop-finisher-gaining-bad-rep.htmlPoker player Tiffany Michelle has gone further in the World Series of Poker main event than any woman since Annie Duke, finishing in 17th place this year, but her victory has been blemished by accusations of misconduct. Having been staked by Tony G and his outfit PokerNews, Tiffany Michelle stopped wearing their logos and started wearing Ultimate Bet's logo late in the event. She has spoken out, stating that many other players wore multiple logos, but the case is being built against her good name that she went back on her word. Related Articles: The last event of the 2008 WSOP Country music star tries World Series of Poker...Online poker news. WSOPSat, 19 Jul 2008 16:04:46 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/news/07182008/5845_the-last-event-of-the-2008-wsop.htmlWhile technically the 39th annual World Series of Poker won't end until November, when the final table of the main event is held, the last event on the roster was completed Tuesday when 930 players came together to play the Casino Employees No Limit Holdem tournament. The $500 buy in event was open only to casino employees, such as dealers and poker room managers. The event was won by Jonathan Kotula, who won $87,929...Online poker news. WSOPFri, 18 Jul 2008 08:23:05 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/news/07172008/5841_country-music-star-tries-world-series-of-poker.htmlPoker fans are already familiar with some music stars participating in the biggest poker game on the planet, the World Series of Poker: rock stars such as Sully Erna have proven that musicians can hold their own in a professional poker world, and country music has finally joined the game. Country music artist Andy Griggs played in the main event and did fairly well for his first time. He doubled his chips by the end of the first day and made it deep into day three as the last celebrity playing...Online poker news. WSOPThu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:32 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/news/07162008/5840_wsop-s-largest-international-attendance-year.htmlThe 39th annual World Series of Poker is being paused till November now, the records are all being tallied, and one record is the number of countries that attended the play in Las Vegas this summer. Last year some 87 countries were represented at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino, where the games are held. This year that number jumped to 118, and included players from every one of the 50 US states...Online poker news. WSOPWed, 16 Jul 2008 07:57:42 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/news/07162008/5838_final-table-set-for-2008-world-series-of-poker.htmlThe Final Table is set for the 2008 World Series of Poker, and no big name poker pros are among the final nine. The players, who hail from New York, Missouri, Texas, Califorina, Denmark, Russia, and Canada, are being dubbed the "November Nine" thanks to the delay in the game this year, which will not resume again until the Fall. The nine players are: Dennis Phillips, Craig Marquis, Ylon Schwartz, Scott Montgomery, Darus Suharto, David "Chino" Rheem, Ivan Demidov, Kelly Kim, and Peter Eastgate, all of whom are competing for the $9 million top prize. Related Articles: 2008 WSOP broadcast schedule announced WSOP Circuit schedule released...Online poker news. WSOPWed, 16 Jul 2008 07:35:25 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/news/07152008/5836_2008-wsop-broadcast-schedule-announced.htmlThe 2008 World Series of Poker is wrapping up in Las Vegas right now, but the TV show hasn't yet started. The ESPN coverage of the 39th annual World Series of Poker has been going on from the beginning, but there is a lot of work to be done putting the shows together, and as such the first show won't air until Tuesday, July 22nd. From there every Tuesday night will have coverage running up through November, when the final of the main event will begin...Online poker news. WSOPTue, 15 Jul 2008 07:41:44 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/news/07122008/5826_players-make-money-at-wsop.htmlThe Main Event of the 39th annual World Series of Poker is running currently, and they have finally got the field down far enough that all remaining players are guaranteed at least $21,000, more than double the $10,000 entry fee. The 6844 players that started four days ago had to reach 666 to "make the money." In poker parlance the 667th player was the "bubble boy" and was the player to make it the furthest and not win any money. Related Articles: Player of the Year at WSOP picked WSOP Circuit schedule released. ...Online poker news. WSOPSat, 12 Jul 2008 15:37:30 +0100http://www.launchpoker.com/news/07102008/5820_wsop-circuit-schedule-released.htmlThe 2008 World Series of Poker is currently wrapping up in Las Vegas, but fans don't have to feel sad: Harrah's Entertainment, the company that owns the WSOP brand and organizes the events, has just announced the schedule for the WSOP Circuit for this year. 2008 Events2009 Events Oct 2 – 14 at Caesars IndianaFeb 20- 9 at Harrah's Tunica Nov 24 - Dec 2 at Horseshoe HammondFeb 12 - 25 at Horseshoe Council Bluffs Nov 6 - 16 at Harveys Lake TahoeMarch 4- 14 at Caesars Atlantic City Dec 5 - 18 at Harrah's Atlantic CityMarch 19- 29 March at Harrah's Rincon April 12 - 29 at Caesars Palace May 8 - 20 at Harrah's New Orleans Related Articles: WSOP tops last year Player of the Year at WSOP picked. . ...Online poker news. WSOPThu, 10 Jul 2008 07:23:19 +0100