Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Las Vegas, NV--The last tournament before the start of the 2009 World Series of Poker Circuit Championship Main Event concluded today at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.  The winner was Jeremiah DeGreef, from Salt Lake City, UT.  He earned his first WSOP Circuit gold ring ever plus a whopping cash prize of $69,890, one of the biggest payouts so far at this year's tournament series.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Las Vegas, NV--The 2009 Cleopatra Open concluded today at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.  The $300 buy-in ladies-only poker tournament attracted 115 entries.  It has become a custom for all WSOP Circuit events to hold a special tournament for ladies-only who prefer playing in their own event.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Las Vegas, NV--Shan Jing, a.k.a. "PacMan" won his first World Series of Poker Circuit gold ring today.  Jing bested the field of 336 entries, earning $39,103 in seventh career major poker tournament victory.  Jing has previously won events at the Legends of Poker, LA Poker Classic, and elsewhere.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Las Vegas, NV--Everyone seems to know "Hollywood Dave."  The spikey-haired fast-talking actor-poker player-blackjack guru has been a fixture inside cardrooms in Los Angeles and Las Vegas for the past five years.  If you haven't seen the goggle-wearing cardshark, you most certainly have heard him.  Hollywood Dave has parlayed his outrageous personality in a mini-cult and has even appeared in several television shows, including "King of Vegas."