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Nevada Jurisdiction News
WSOP after dark
10 Jul 2007
The Amazon Room at the World Series of Poker transforms itself from a sedate card room into an electric, tension filled tournament when the sun sets. Take a journey inside the room, and see what tales it has to tell.
Poker event to help children's charity
9 Jul 2007
The Small Town Poker Tour Pro Am will take place July 13, 2007 at 12:00 PM. and will benefit the Corps of Compassion.
Joe the Pro's advice on playing in the WSOP
5 Jul 2007
While Joe the Pro (a professional Internet poker player well known for his YouTube advice) isn't playing in the Main Event, he's got plenty of advice for those of you thinking about playing in the $10,000 poker tournament, which begins tomorrow. We just hope you'll take it with a grain of salt.
Poker players stay in, reach out
4 Jul 2007
Nevada law has long protected home poker games, as long as nobody takes a rake, or a percentage of the pot, as a fee.
Viva Las Vegas
2 Jul 2007
I have been to Vegas over ten times throughout my life, but this might be the most excited I have ever been for a trip to Sin City. I am ready in every way, and here is why.
Deeb (and his lucky shirt) win H.O.R.S.E. title
29 Jun 2007
After winning the $50,000 World Championship H.O.R.S.E. tournament in the wee hours of Friday morning, Freddy Deeb didn’t hold anything back. "I played great and I got what I deserve," Deeb told the crowd of nearly 100 observers who watched the end of the tournament at 5 a.m. -- 14 and 1/2 hours after the final table began.
H.O.R.S.E. final table set
28 Jun 2007
After four days of play, Amnon Filippi and Freddy Deeb have impressive chip stacks heading into the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship, but there isn’t a slouch at the final table, and it will be a real grind to win the title and the $2.3 million first place
The "E" in H.O.R.S.E. with Cyndy Violette
28 Jun 2007
In the final part of our five-part series, World Series of Poker Seven Card Stud Eight or Better bracelet holder Cyndy Violette explains the key concepts in the "E" in H.O.R.S.E.
Tournament structure, 'Sequestrium' top player concerns at WSOP 'Town Meeting'
27 Jun 2007
The leadership group of the World Series of Poker held an open town meeting for players and media on Wednesday morning, and about two dozen people were in attendance to air their concerns about different aspects of the WSOP.
A work in progress - Part three of our interview with WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack
27 Jun 2007
In our final installment, Pollack explains how WSOP officials deal with player complaints, and explains why his long-term vision for the WSOP is to always keep the players' best interests in mind.
H.O.R.S.E. day three tournament notes
27 Jun 2007
News and notes from day three of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship tournament at the World Series of Poker.
H.O.R.S.E. tournament brings new games to poker fans
27 Jun 2007
The $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship a the World Series of Poker has introduced some different poker variations to fans at the WSOP, and Casino City's Aaron Todd thinks that's good for poker.
The "S" in H.O.R.S.E. with David Williams
27 Jun 2007
As part of our coverage of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker, we’re examining each game played in H.O.R.S.E. in detail. Today we get a Seven Card Stud less from David Williams.
Toughest field in poker? Nah, they're just guys
26 Jun 2007
Neal Friets may not be the most well-known poker player in the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker, but he just might be having the most fun.
The "R" in H.O.R.S.E. with Linda Johnson
26 Jun 2007
As part of our coverage of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker, we’re examining each game played in H.O.R.S.E. in detail. Today we talk Razz with the "First Lady of Poker," Linda Johnson.
Tape-delay of "The Sequestrium" allows Wong an instant replay
25 Jun 2007
Suey Wong, who finished seventh in the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em final table at the World Series of Poker on Monday, was able to relive a few hands with some fans thanks to a one-hour delay of the WSOP broadcast.
WSOP official: Ivey's missing chips question likely caused by his own miscount
25 Jun 2007
When Phil Ivey stacked his chips before the second day of play in the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event at the World Series of Poker, he thought that he’d lost $10,000 chips overnight.
One on one with WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack: Part one
25 Jun 2007
Jeffrey Pollack, the commissioner of the World Series of Poker, has been a busy man over the last two years. But he took 20 minutes out of his day to talk to us prior to the start of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament, and we're bringing you pieces of that interview over the course of the next three days.
The "O" in H.O.R.S.E with T.J. Cloutier
25 Jun 2007
As part of our coverage of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker, we’re examining each game played in H.O.R.S.E. in detail. Today we talk Omaha Hi-Low with T.J. Cloutier.
$50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament notes
24 Jun 2007
Interesting news and notes from the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker.
H.O.R.S.E. tournament starts late, but with plenty of fanfare
24 Jun 2007
The World Series of Poker $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament got underway this afternoon, and 148 players entered with hopes to take down the most prestigious tournament in poker. Oh yeah, and then there’s the $2.3 million first place prize.
Amazon Room remarkably still before WSOP H.O.R.S.E. stampede
24 Jun 2007
Walking into the Amazon Room at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino yesterday, you would never have known that the fifth-largest poker tournament in history was underway.
Cloutier falls short of goal, but still charms the crowd
24 Jun 2007
T.J. Cloutier fell just shy of reclaiming sole possession of the World Series of Poker record for final table appearances on Saturday night, finishing 11th in the $2,000 Pot Limit Hold’em event.
The "H" in H.O.R.S.E with Bill Chen
24 Jun 2007
As part of our coverage of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker, we’re examining each game played in H.O.R.S.E. in detail. Today we examine Limit Hold'em with two-time WSOP bracelet winner Bill Chen.
WSOP update: Retiree, 24-year old philosopher win bracelets
23 Jun 2007
Alan Smurfit, a 64-year old retiree from Miami, and Alexander Borteh, a 24-year old professional poker player who recently graduated from college with a degree in Philosophy, won bracelets last night at the World Series of Poker.
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