Unfortunately for me, this is a blog that I didn’t really want to write this month, but the point of a blog like this is that you post when you are winning as well as when you are losing. So here goes. April 2012 was clearly my worst ever month, and its not even close. [...]
Last night I stayed up late playing poker with Tarot cards. I got a full house and four people died. ~ Steven Wright Remind me not attend a home game at Steven Wright’s house! Poker is an amazing game. Unlike most games you can play the word poker doesn’t refer to just one game, in [...]
With poker’s popularity exploding across the Asia-Pacific, the World Series of Poker (WSOP), in partnership with Crown Melbourne, has announced reached a multi-year agreement to bring the major poker tournament series to the region commencing in April 2013. Read more at Poker Media Australia
Phil King has beaten 519 players to win the APL/888pl Vic State Champs. Along with the title, Phil collects $4000 and a MAIN EVENT seat. Congratulations to 2nd place finisher Sid Bansal and all the players from around the state who all earned their spots in today’s field. Read more at the Poker Media Australia [...]
“Why do you think the same five guys make it to the final table of the World Series of Poker EVERY Year? What are they, the luckiest guys in Las Vegas?” – Mike McDermott (Matt Damon), Rounders (1998) Makes you wonder that. Sure it was almost 15 years ago when the statement was made [...]
The 888PL/APL State Championship spotlight shifts to Victoria later this week with three days of action at one of the best known pub poker venues in the country – the Dingley International. The PMA live reporting team will be on hand to cover the action from 10.30am on Sunday (April 29) as players from across [...]
Cohen Adams took down the QLD State Championships on the weekend, outlasting a huge field to take home $2500 in cash and a Main Event Ticket! Check out the 888pl Facebook Page for more details
Craig Lowe took down the South Australian State champs yesterday after outlasting a huge field of 344 runners. For his efforts, he walks away with $1200 in cash and a Main Event Ticket! Congratulations Craig! For more info, check out the SA Poker Live Reporting Page
Media release It’s back – even bigger and better than last time! Full House Group is thrilled to announce the next edition of The MAIN EVENT, to be held over five exciting days in the illustrious Crown Poker Room, Melbourne from September 5-9. Read more at Poker Media Australia
“Listen, here’s the thing, if you can’t spot the sucker at your first half hour at the table, then you ARE the sucker.” – Mike McDermott (Matt Damon), Rounders (1998). I’ve been thinking about that line a lot lately. As I try to improve my game, going back to “school” as it were, I’m left [...]
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