May 21, 2012

Ways Phil Ivey’s Elimination Could Have Been Better

Phil Ivey’s  emlination from the 2009 WSOP final table caused a minor explosion.  Ivey gave a couple of interviews then he left the building. That’s when the WTF’s started.  While interviews are part of tournament coverage, it isn’t exactly comfortable talking to players just after they leave the table. Ivey walked out after a huge poker elimination. So what. Would it [...]

Poker Priest Kicks Off PokerStars Challenge

Andrew Trapp, a Catholic Priest, will be the first contestant on the PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge this Sunday.  Has he been nicknamed the Poker Priest yet?  Not sure, but it suits him well. Trapp had to win a 1,000 player online tournament, then beat NBA Legend John Salley to grab a televised spot against Daniel [...]