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Daniel Negreanu Wins 6th Bracelet
It was a historic day for one of the most popular poker players on the planet as not only did Daniel Negreau lock up the 2013 World Series of Poker Player of the Year Award today, he also won his 6th career bracelet by taking down the WSOPE €25,600 High Roller Event.
- Negreanu won his 6th career bracelet by taking down the WSOPE €25,600 High Roller Event.
- The victory puts Daniel now at “#4 on the All-Time Money List, ahead of both Phil Ivey and Phil Hellmuth, and #1 on the All-Time Money List (Excluding $50k Buy-in or Higher).
Indian High Court Dismisses Charges Against Poker Players, Rules Poker a Game of Skill
Indian Poker Association says criminal cases “humiliated and harassed” aspiring poker players.
Sam Trickett Joins Premiere League VII Lineup
The Party Poker Premiere League VII announced today that professional poker player Sam Trickett is set to take a seat at the $125,000 event taking place next month at the Playground Poker Club in Montreal.
PokerStars Supernova Elite Gets More Elite
This year, fewer players are on pace to qualify for PokerStars top VIP tier.
- 174 players are on pace to hit PokerStars top VIP tier Supernova Elite.
- About 200 more could get there if they step up their volume.
- 295 players qualified in 2012, this year may see a significant decline.
Accusations that PartyPoker’s Segregated Player Pool is Being Exploited
Romanian and Hungarian regs are blamed for the abuse.
- Players have complained that PartyPoker’s segregated player pool policy is being exploited by Hungarian and Romanian players.
Watch: World Series Of Poker Europe Main Event Final Table
The final table of the €10,450 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event is underway.
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Newly minted World Series of Poker Player of the Year, Daniel Negreanu, sits down with Bluff for some choice words on the importance of a ranking system in poker right after he captures his 6th bracelet for winning the 2013 WSOPE High Roller tournament.
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Gibraltar Chief Minister Says No Legal Challenge to UK POC Tax
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