The Brand New PokerNetwork Aussie Millions Online Poker League

The PokerNetwork Aussie Millions Online Poker League may be quite a mouthful of words, but the organizers of this brand new online poker league are hoping that they will be received with the same enthusiasm that the poker world has shown other organizations of its same kind, and to show that they can be just like the big names, they will kick it off by hosting a series of poker tourneys, and up for grabs are fabulous cash prizes.

The People Behind PokerNetwork Aussie Millions Online Poker League

The PokerNetwork Aussie Millions Online Poker League is a partnership between PokerNetwork and Party Poker, one of the famous online poker rooms in the internet right now.  They are hoping to see a huge number of their players in the Aussie Millions this coming 2010, hence, they will launch the online poker league.  And they will kick it off with their very own poker tournament. [Read][more][...]

Bodog’s Flagship Tournament Cancelled Last Sunday

We all know what Bodog is also famous for, right?  It is their Sunday $100,000 Guaranteed Tournament, which the online casino always holds every Sunday at 4 p.m. ET.  The buy-in fee for the said tourney is at $162 with a rake of 8%.  The players are given a starting chip stack of 5,000, and the blinds are going to be increased every quarter of an hour.

But this Sunday's most awaited tourney was cancelled, earning the irritation of the players that have signed up for the said tournament.

A Bad Sunday

It was a bad Sunday indeed for the 400 plus registrants who signed up to participate in Bodog's guaranteed $100,000 tournament as the online casino left the players hanging. [Read][more][...]

Poker for a Cause Held by Children’s Institute

If there is another good thing that can be said about poker tournaments is that it can benefit organizations, especially those that aim to help people, and one of the organizations that have greatly benefit from a poker tournament was Los Angeles' Children's Institute.  The proceeds of the said tournament went directly to the organization's fund, which will help traumatized children.

A Quick Look at the Children's Institute

The Children's Institute, Inc. is one of Los Angeles' child services organizations that provides excellent care to traumatized children brought about by violence within their on homes and violence within their own communities. [Read][more][...]

Wildcats Baseball Team to Benefit from a Poker Tournament

Are you a fan of the Wildcats baseball team?  If you are, then you better mark October 15 on your calendars as this is your time to help your favorite team.  You only have to have two things with you — money and your poker skills.

Date and Time

October 15, 2009, Thursday, is going to be the date of the annual poker tournament that benefits the Wildcats baseball team.  The said poker tournament will be held at the Peppermill Hotel Casino in Reno, Las Vegas.  Registration starts at 6 o'clock in the evening in conjunction with a complementary cocktail hour.  The tourney will start at exactly 7 o'clock in the evening until 11 o'clock of the same day. [Read][more][...]

November 4, 2009 Marks the Start of Full Tilt’s FTOPS XIV

FTOPS or Full Tilt Online Poker Series may be a mouthful of words for such a prestigious event, but nevertheless, it is one of the major online poker series that many poker players wait for every year, and 2009 marks its third year running of providing an exciting event where tens of thousands of online poker players gather together and compete for some of the biggest prizes in the world of online poker.  This is an event which makes a relatively unknown poker player turn into an instant millionaire and poker celebrity with just a few simple clicks of the mouse button.

The Highlights of the FTOPS XIV

The FTOPS XIV will start on November 4 through November 15, 2009, and the said tournament will feature 25 events, culminating with the main event of a $535 buy-in fee No Limit Texas Hold'Em tournament with a guaranteed prize pool amounting to $2,500,000.  The Main Event is schedule to start on November 15, 2009, Sunday, at exactly 18:00 ET.

Aside from the main event, there is also one other event that is attracting thousands of players, and this is the $2,620 buy-in fee No Limit Texas Hold'Em Ante from Start.  This is a two-day special event which will take place on November 14, Saturday, at exactly 14:00 ET.

The Games at the FTOPS XIV

Although you will see the usual No Limit Texas Hold'Em games, there is also a Limit Texas Hold'Em Game.  Aside from this, the FTOPS XIV also has Stud Eight or Better and Pot Limit Omaha.  Other game varieties in the online poker tournament include Pot Limit Omaha Eight or Better as well as Razz.  You will also find a H.O.R.S.E. event here.

There may be a lot of Texas Hold'Em games at the FTOPS XIV, but you should know that each game varies aside from the simple No Limit and Limit Texas Hold'Em games.  You have six-max tourneys as well as heads-up tourneys.  You will also find triple and quadruple shootouts No Limit Texas Hold'Em games as well as knockouts.  As if these are not enough, there is also a turbo event No Limit Texas Hold'Em tourney and rebuys.  Aside from this, there is also a rebuy and an add-on tourney and the ante from the start.

So, take your pick now among these many events to choose from, and grab the chance to win big.  However, if you have not yet created an account with Full Tilt, take the opportunity, too, to avail of their bonuses when you sign up and deposit your initial deposit.

The Durrrr Challenge

Have you ever heard of the Durrrr Challenge? This is a new poker tournament that is unlike any other since it will involve only two players who are going to play at a heads-up match of No Limit Texas Hold'Em or Pot Limit Omaha.  The Durrrr Challenge was issued by Tom «durrrr» Dwan and is open to any player who is willing and skilled enough to go up against Dwan, a man who is said to have never gone broke since he started playing pro poker. Dwan asks that his opponent post $500,000, and he will match it up with a 3:1 ratio, so that increased Dwan's offer to $1,500,000 all in all, should his opponent win against him. [Read][more][...]

Poker Tournaments Worth Noting

It seems like there are a lot of poker tournaments going on right now, and PokerStars appears to be leading the pack, what with its very busy poker week.  But not to be outdone though, Full Tilt has a few surprises up its sleeves for its players and those who are seeking the thrill and excitement that tournaments offer.

PokerStars Noteworthy Tournaments

PokerStars' European Poker Tour Barcelona has just finished, and Carter Phillips took home the prize of more than $1.2M.  On the other hand, the World Championship of Online Poker, also from PokerStars, is still continuing to receive buy-in fees from online poker players from all over the world. [Read][more][...]

Online Poker Tournaments — Where the Action is

Before, casino gamblers flock to land-based casinos to take part in major tournaments, but with the proliferation of online casinos and the fact that many gamblers are now favoring online casino games, it can then be said that the real action is in these online casino game tournaments, not in land-based casinos.

But what do the online tournaments offer that land-based casinos cannot?

More Tournament Variety

One of the things that attract many gamblers to participate in online tournaments is the fact that there are more tournament varieties online than in land-based casinos, so you are definitely given the option to choose the tournament you want based on the budget and the skills that you have.  [Read][more][...]

September 3 Marks the Start of the 2009 World Championship of Online Poker

Yesterday, September 3, 2009, was officially the start of the 2009 World Championship of Online Poker, which is being held by PokerStars.  PokerStars is considered to be the biggest and the best online poker site in the Internet, and as such, you can expect popular names in the poker world vying for the chance to win at one of the world's biggest prize pools.

The 2009 World Championship of Online Poker

As stated above, PokerStars is going to host the 2009 World Championship of Online Poker, and there will be a total of 45 tournaments, the final table included.  The said event started yesterday, September 3, and will end on September 20.

The initial tournament asks that each contestant put up a $215 buy-in fee to be able to get a seat in the NL Hold'Em Six-Max Event.  The buy-in fee might be a bit heavy for some, but the huge $1.25 million dollars of guaranteed prize pool more than makes up for it.  As for the Main Event which will be on the 20th of September, the buy-in fee might be a whopping $5,200 to get a seat in the No Limit Texas Hold'Em Final Table, but you also get the chance to win your share of the huge guaranteed prizes pool of $10 million dollars!

But, of course, there are satellite tournaments whose buy-in fees are as low as $1 at the PokerStars, and if you enter and win in one, you just might win a seat at one of the 45 tournaments of the 2009 WCOOP.

All in all, the 2009 WCOOP is bound to be one of the hottest poker series this year with a guaranteed prize pool totaling to $40 million dollars.

What to Look Forward to

There are a lot of things that you have to look forward to during the said event.  Not only are you going to see big poker names winning their way to more millions, but you will also get to hear about undiscovered online poker talents suddenly making a big name for themselves as they win lots of money.  Who knows, this event might just reveal the next Daniel Negreanu of the poker world.

So, do you want to participate in PokerStars' World Championship and get the chance to earn your first million?  If you answered yes, then you should definitely visit their website now and learn more about how to join the said major online poker tournament.

Titan Poker’s Big September Million-Dollar Poker Tournament

Do you want to get a chance to bag some money in a tournament?  Then you, as well as other poker enthusiasts in the Internet, will surely be glad of what Titan Poker has in store for you this coming September.  This big poker site has a million-dollar guaranteed prize pool up for grabs to those who are willing to try their hands at this major event.

Million Dollars Up for Grabs

With a buy-in fee of only $535, you can buy a seat in Titan Poker's Million Dollar Online Poker Tournament, which is going to be held next month.  In fact, this is their first in a series of online poker tournaments that award huge prizes, so you can expect to compete against some of the best in the online poker world for the chance to take home a chunk of the million dollars. [Read][more][...]

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