Archive for November 16th, 2008Nov 16 2008 EPT Warsaw: Lodden loading up againThe talk of the press room at the moment is the same as the talk of the press room through much of EPT Budapest. In short: Johnny Lodden. The PokerStars sponsored player made the first EPT final table of his career in Hungary, … More: continued here Nov 16 2008 APPT Manila: Final table profilesAPPT-20081115-225032-4840.jpg. Tae Jun Noh, Korea. Seat 1: Tae Jun Noh, Korea (466000 in chips): One of three Korean players at the final table, the story of this 24-year-old is not dissimilar to his compatriot and final table rival … More: continued here Nov 16 2008 EPT Warsaw: From Budapest to WarsawOne man who made a name for himself in Budapest was William Fry. All he needed to do was win the thing. Earlier today he was spotted by the video blog team who spoke to him about the EPT, Warsaw, and all things in between. … More: continued here Nov 16 2008 Colorado Towns Moving Quickly To Expand Gambling OptionsVoters in the state of Colorado recently approved Amendment 50 that would allow voters to decide in three towns whether to stay open twenty four hours, raise limits, or add new games. Those towns are now moving quickly to get those … More: continued here Nov 16 2008 EPT Warsaw: Post-prandial exertionsWith three levels scheduled after the dinner break, we’re entering a phase of make-or-break poker, with more players inevitably going broke than going on the make. When they returned from the buffet, the tournament board showed 84 … More: continued here Nov 16 2008 ACC Title On The Line When North Carolina Meets MarylandThe ACC is not considered to be one of the strongest conferences in college football this season, but don’t tell that to fans of the eight teams that are already bowl eligible. Today, the top of the standings will get clearer when North … More: continued here Nov 16 2008 EPT Warsaw: The celebrity tableIt’s been a game of contrasts since the dinner break. First, the music in the lobby consists of soppy greats played by the meandering piano player, whilst downstairs Gloria Gaynor belts out that she will survive. … More: continued here Nov 16 2008 Ameristar Begins Casino Worker Layoffs In MissouriWhile some companies are still expanding their casino base, others are downsizing their operations. Ameristar Casinos Inc. has begun their downsizing efforts by laying off workers in their Kansas City and St. Charles casinos. More: continued here Nov 16 2008 EPT Warsaw: Pressing aheadThere’s a new force in Warsaw and he’s the first player to break the 40000 barrier. His name, according to the registration card he handed me in lieu of spelling it out, is Serguei Pomerantsev and he’s just accounted for Ilari Sahamies. … More: continued here Nov 16 2008 EPT Warsaw: Mattern pays overtime“A tough game, exciting and fun”. That was Maciej Dowbor’s account of the day on his way out, busted by Alan Smurfit shortly after we mentioned him on the blog. He was followed just a few minutes later by Michel Wijniewski. … More: continued here |
