A Look at James Akenhead, One of the World Series of Poker’s November Nine

Poker players have so much to look forward to in November as the WSOP series nears its completion.  The Main Event of WSOP is also going to be a big event as it brings together nine of the top poker players in the world.

Here is a look at James Akenhead, one of the fortunate players who got into this major poker tournament.

One of the UK's Best Poker Players

Although still a relatively unknown name in American households, James Akenhead has already made a big name for himself in the United Kingdom.  In fact, when he got into the November Nine, his fans from his homeland shared in his success. [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...]

2009 World Series of Poker Europe Won by a Brit

The WSOPE began last September 18 at the Empire Casino, London and, in fact, saw its biggest number of participants in its three-year history, having had 608 entrants.  The Main Event, which was to be a £1,000 Buy-In No-Limit Texas Hold'Em, started last Monday, September 21, for a two-day event.

Aside from seeing the biggest number of participants, this year also marks the first year that a Brit won a World Series of Poker Europe title championship, and he is JP Kelly. [Read][more...]

A Suggestion for Early Play in a Holdem Tournament

This suggestion works and will get many players deeper into the tournament than if they just sit and wait for a super starting hand.  The suggestion is this play suited connectors even if they are small value cards.  The reason this works is simple.  The blinds early in the tournament are small and unless you are playing -with some all-in maniac, the wagers to see the flop are not very threatening to the starting stake.  If you get lucky with this starting hand you may have the best of it at the end of the hand as a player with Ace King or such will be sucking wind even if he hits one of these cards on the River.  Your two pair, straight or flush may just win you a huge pot.  Another facet of playing this way early is you can play this way several times and fold.  The small loss of chips is nothing compared with the possible big pot this starting hand may capture.  Remember, many players will only play big cards of pairs.   If you are playing these small cards, the flop may hit you perfectly and give you an unbeatable hand at the end of the deal. [Read][more...]