by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 15, 2014 | Poker Editorials
Superstitions have been around since the dawn of humanity and it is no wonder that they made their way into gambling and eventually, poker. Superstitions can range widely and influence players in a lot of ways; they can be generally accepted or personal. A good...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 13, 2012 | Poker News
As of now, it’s anticipated that someone will walk away with the biggest first place prize in the history of poker tournaments on July 3, 2012 – approximately $12,266,600! The prize may grow even bigger between now and the time when the inaugural $1,000,000 buy-in...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 4, 2011 | Live Poker Results, Poker News, WSOP
Going back-to-back is one of sport’s finest accomplishments. In the hideously competitive world of professional games, achieving consistent success in a specific area is something to be lauded. In poker, it can be more difficult to win the same event two times...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 8, 2011 | Poker News, WSOP
In this game, nothing has a history like the World Series of Poker. Back in the days of Benny Binnion, one single event pioneered the concept of tournament poker, not to mention the prevalence of Texas Hold’em. Now, as we approach the 42nd annual WSOP, there’s a...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 15, 2010 | Poker News, WSOP
Things are definitely starting to heat up this week in the Main Event of the World Series of Poker. With Day Five coming to a close, the pressure is now really starting to be felt by those remaining as their fellow players drop like flies around them. This...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 26, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Poker News
Sometimes, no matter how much preparation and anticipation go into an event, things don't work out the way we plan.
Such was the case with the opening of Phil Ivey's poker room, hosted by the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The initial event, a $1,000,000 Freeroll was attended by some of the biggest names in the game. Chino Rheem, a member of the 2008 WSOP's Main Event Final Table, took home an extra $100,000 bounty for taking out Ivey.
