2009 WSOP Main Event Photos

Date: Wed, Sep 16, 2009

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A few more Flipchip photos from the 2009 WSOP Main Event played at the Rio Resort Las Vegas. The second hour this week's ESPN TV two hour broadcast of the Main Event could be called the Aussie Poker Hour. 2009 WSOP Player of the Year, Jeffrey Lisandro, shares space at the Espn TV feature table with 2005 Main Event Champion, Joseph Hachem.

Both players call Australia home and both have demonstrated exceptional game talent. Lisandro leaves this year's WSOP with three bracelets and three quarters of a million dollars. Hachem has one bracelet worth seven and a half million dollars. The field is talent rich with big names and former WSOP Main Event champions playing deep into the event.

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Play Bodog's 15th Anniversary Event! The 15 Days of Poker Tournament

Date: Mon, Sep 14, 2009

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This fall, Bodog is celebrating 15 years in the online gaming business. Since 1994, Bodog has awarded over $50 BILLION in winnings to thousands of loyal customers that continue to play at the Bodog Sportsbook, Racebook, Poker Room, and Casino.

To recognize this special occasion, Bodog is offering players the 15 Days of Poker Tournament, an exciting online poker tournament where a group of lucky players will share a $15K prize pool.

Online qualifying tournaments will run for 15 days from Monday, Sept. 21st through Monday, Oct. 5th, with the 15 Days of Poker Semifinal taking place on Thursday, Oct. 8th and the 15 Days of Poker Final Tournament playing out on Thursday, Oct. 15th, 2009.

Each qualifying poker tournament ONLY costs you $15 +$1!

Action will vary in these Texas holdem tournaments, where players can choose from No Limit, Pot Limit, Fixed Limit, Turbo events, super-turbo events, and a couple of different types of re-buy events.

Players reaching the Semi Final Tournament will do so by accumulating tournament points on the 15 Days of Poker leaderboard. In addition to the first-place prize, the winner will also be awarded with an entry into Bodog's $100K Guaranteed Poker Tournament.

Players in the final will start out with a deeper structure and with 5,000 in chips. The $15K prize pool will be distributed in usual tournament fashion and the top 15 finishers will also win T$162 to play in the $100,000 Guaranteed.

Play this exciting poker tournament and join Bodog as they celebrate 15 years as an online gaming industry leader! Canadian players can sign up for Bodog's 15 Days of Poker Tournament at the Bodog Canada Poker Site.

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Tiffany Michelle, Maria Ho on The Amazing Race

Date: Sat, Sep 12, 2009

Taking a page out of Annie Duke on "Celebrity Apprentice," professional poker players (and Best Friends Forever) Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle team up to compete in the 15th season of "The Amazing Race."

Ho came in 38/6358 in the 2007 World Series of Poker main event, while Michelle came in 17/6844 in 2008's WSOP.

Ho and Michelle will use their poker skills to outwit fellow contestants on the race-around-the-world show to claim the ultimate prize $1 million.

"The Amazing Race" premieres Sept. 27 on CBS.

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Planet Hollywood poker room managers arrested for embezzling funds

Date: Thu, Sep 10, 2009

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LasVegasvegas reporter RC Clark posted the following article.

The latest poker scandal involves a long-term scam that four supervisors at the Planet Hollywood poker room were involved in.

The four skimmed money out of high hand jackpots, where poker players win an amount of money if receiving 4-of-a-kind or higher. If no one received that hand that day, jackpot rake from all hands would increase the amount for the next day.

Some supervisors and managers in the poker room worked together to intercept and keep that extra money, which belonged to the players. They were also falsifying payouts to nonexistent players who received nonexistent high hands.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board had been investigating the past few months and last month arrested Thomas Kordick, Scott Marshall, Jason Peterson, and Jonathan Sanner. They were led out of the poker room in handcuffs and charged with forgery, embezzlement, and conspiracy.

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Qualify For The 2009 Amsterdam Netherlands Event With Bodog

Date: Wed, Sep 9, 2009

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For as little as $1 or T$100 you can qualify for the 2009 Amsterdam Netherlands championship poker event through Bodog.

Online qualifiers are running at differing buy-in levels and tournament types up to the $270 buy-in Bodog Flight Club Semifinal. One player for every 48 entries in this Semifinal will win a $12,000 Prize Package to the Amsterdam Netherlands.

This poker tournament runs from November 10-13, 2009, and the prize package includes the € 6,000 + € 200 buy-in (approx. $8,800 USD) as well as $3,200 for travel and accommodation expenses.

As a member of Team Bodog, your Amsterdam Netherlands prize package will also include some pretty cool Bodog swag. You'll also have your progress covered on the Bodog Beat poker news so that family and friends can follow your progress at home.

The Amsterdam Netherlands at the Holland Casino is one of the staple events on the European poker circuit drawing in some of the biggest names in poker. The event will be particularly popular with younger players, who will be able to play legally in the country.

Amsterdam is always an attractive city to visit, so even if you make an unfortunate and early exit from the event (knock on wood!), there is still so much more to take in and do in Amsterdam. It may even be a good place and the perfect time to check out the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event props at Bodog.

For more information about the 2009 Amsterdam Netherlands, visit the Bodog Flight Club poker promotion overview page and get started on the path toward poker riches and the chance to live the Bodog lifestyle in Amsterdam.

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ESPN 2009 WSOP Tuesday Show Stars Phil Hellmuth

Date: Mon, Sep 7, 2009

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WSOP fans either love or hate Phil Hellmuth. There's no middle ground with this guy even though his table manners have definitely improved in the last few years. Verbal outbursts, temper tamtrums, rants against fellow players, and outrageous self promotion stunts are fewer and without the intensity that earned him the "Poker Brat" tag. Has Hellmuth matured or are we seeing the effects of evolving WSOP rule changes that demand better sportsmanship while imposing heavy handed penalties to those that don't comply? Me thinks it's the new rules that have produced the stoic Hellmuth.

Like him or not his poker accomplishments are the benchmark by which others are compared. A record eleven WSOP bracelets including a world championship in the 1989 Main Event. Hellmuth also holds the record for most WSOP cashes. He's bagged over $10 million in prize money and was the youngest player to win a Main Event, a record that lasted until Peter Eastgate grabbed the 2008 championship breaking Hellmuith's record after 19 years.

Don't forget to tune in this week's ESPN 2009 WSOP Main Event with two more hours of never before aired poker from the summer event at the Rio Resort in Las Vegas. It all begins at 8 PM ET on the ESPN sports network. Check local listings for broadcast times in your area.

More Flipchip photos from the 2009 WSOP Main Event after the jump.

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Bodog Opens To Canadian Players With The Launch of Bodog.ca

Date: Tue, Sep 1, 2009

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Bodog has officially announced yet another key milestone in the history of the brand: the launch of the Bodog experience to the Canadian market.

The launch of www.Bodog.ca coincides with the 15-year anniversary of the Bodog brand giving Canadian players the ability to cash in on some hot new promotions just in time for the remainder of the CFL betting season and the beginning of the NFL and NHL betting seasons.

Bodog Canada offers Canadian players safe, secure and simple access to world-class sports betting, a thriving and dynamic online poker community and a full Vegas-style casino with more than 80 web-based and downloadable games.

The Bodog.ca Sportsbook also has a particular focus on Canada's most popular sports: NHL Hockey and CFL Football.

Bodog is extremely excited to be able to bring the unique Bodog experience to Canadian players. The Bodog brand is known world-over for its unmatched customer service and for putting the player's experience and entertainment ahead of all else.

Bodog's fifteenth year anniversary is an absolutely remarkable pedigree and testament to its enduring values in the industry. They look forward to carrying the torch forward for another 15 years, while continuing to offer world-class customer service, unbeatable promotions and above all, fun.

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Monte Carlo Night at the House That "Bart" Built

Date: Fri, Aug 28, 2009

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Make your plans now and get your tickets early for the poker social event of the year. Nancy Cartwright, alter-ego and voice of Bart Simpson, is opening her Northridge home October 3rd to all those poker players out there seeking a great time while contributing to a great charity. The 4th annual Monte Carlo Night hosted by the Devonshire Police Activity League Supporters will feature a Denim & Diamonds theme this year so dust off the jeans and grab the bling for an unforgettable evening that will leave you feeling good about yourself and with any luck a little richer.

Bring your "A" game for the no-limit hold'em poker tournament and maybe you'll walk away with one of the 2010 WSOP Satellite seats going to the top five finishers. Rub shoulders with the stars of the entertainment world and the professional poker circuit. Jamie Gold, 2006 WSOP Main Event Winner, will once again be the Poker Chairman and will be joined by poker pros Jerry Yang (WSOP 2007 Main Event Winner) along with Susie Isaacs, multi-tournament winner Kenna James, and TV star Brad Garrett.

Poker players are invited to take in all the festivities for a donation of $250 and that includes your buy-in into the tournament. Those guests wanting to attend but don't play poker only donate $125 for the dinner and dancing to the Cody Bryant Band. There will also be an auction, other casino style games, entertainment, raffle, and open bar. Use this link for complete details and to purchase your tickets now or call 818.882.7336. As always, your donations are tax deductible.

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Poker News, Sports Betting Articles and NFL Football Betting at Bodog

Date: Wed, Aug 26, 2009

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Bodog is celebrating 15 years in the online gaming industry and to commemorate the occasion with all of their new and old players they have added even MORE online poker news, sports betting articles and football betting promotions to their extensive collection of everyday extras.

Bodog poker news and articles covers the latest news in online poker and poker events from around the globe. With in-depth analysis of the WSOP, professional and amateur poker players, poker rules, poker strategy and poker tournaments, this is your one stop for everything poker.

In order for players to have the best online betting experience possible and to stay on top of the latest sports betting news, Bodog's online sportsbook now offers sports betting articles and tips on every sport you could ever imagine!

Bodog is committed to keeping players informed of new developments and trends in the sports betting industry and has made it a top priority to post informative articles on MLB baseball odds, NFL football lines, NBA basketball spreads, NHL hockey odds, college football, the UFC and much more.

With the NFL football season only weeks away, Bodog is now offering football betting promotions that will keep players coming back for more!

Right now, deposit $100 for kick-off and receive a free bet of $25 or deposit $250 for an even more impressive $75 free bet. New players betting on their favorite NFL teams will also receive a special 15% signup bonus on their initial deposit up until September 3, 2009.

Stay tuned throughout the football season for more great promotions at Bodog, where the celebration has only begun and there's plenty more excitement ahead in the weeks to come!

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World Series of Poker Tuesday Night ESPN 8 PM

Date: Mon, Aug 24, 2009

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ESPN coverage of the 2009 World Series of Poker continues Tuesday night at 8 PM. Two more hours of the play from Day 1. Four days of Day 1 was required to accommodate the 6,494 entrants taking a $10,000 shot at a prize pool totaling more than $61 million. Tonight's two hours of 2009 WSOP poker offers a look into the many poker faces that have come to Las Vegas to play in the big poker show during the summer of 2009 at the Rio Resort.

More of Flipchip's WSOP First Day photos after the jump.

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Bobby Baldwin WSOP Main Event Winner Named in Lawsuit

Date: Thu, Aug 20, 2009

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The Las Vegas Sun is reporting the MGM Mirage based in Las Vegas is being sued by stockholders claiming they were provided false information about the company's financial health in an effort to mislead investors. Multiple law firms announced they were seeking legal action to provide relief to stock purchasers during a period between August, 2007 and March, 2009.

Also named in the suit are former MGM Mirage CEO Terry Lanni, current CEO Jim Murrem, CFO Dan D'Arrigo, and CityCenter Chief Bobby Baldwin. Bobby Baldwin is thew 1978 World Series of Poker Main Event champion and regular in the "Big Game." The high limit poker salon located in the poker room at the Bellagio Resort is named Bobby's Room.

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2009 WSOP Main Event Tonight on ESPN

Date: Tue, Aug 18, 2009

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The wait is finally over and now everyone that couldn't make the trek to Las Vegas for the live version of the 2009 WSOP Main Event will have the opportunity to be at the tables for all the action. Click the TV over to ESPN at 8 PM ET tonight for two hours of non-stop action direct from the floor of the WSOP poker room at the Rio Resort.

Tonight's episodes will be shown at other times this week so check the TV listings in your area and don't miss a minute of Day 1 and 2 of the World Series of Poker Main Event. These players are in the hunt for a piece of the $61 million prize including the $8.5 million going to the eventual winner scheduled to be crowned in November. It all begins tonight on ESPN.

More of Flipchip's favorite WSOP ME photos after the jump.

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Bodog's $100K Guaranteed Poker Tournament and The Bodog Flight Club

Date: Tue, Aug 18, 2009

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Bodog Poker offers the best bargain for your tournament dollar when it comes to overlays in online poker tournaments. Bodog players are taking advantage of Bodog's $100K Guaranteed poker tournament held every Sunday, where players are enjoying five-figure overlays and the chance to walk away with a $25K first-place prize. All this for only a $162 buy-in!

You can qualify for Bodog's $100K Guaranteed poker tournament through several qualifier satellite options. Players can use Bodog points to enter Turbo qualifiers or they can enter through a Cheap Seat qualifier for as little as a $1. For more qualifying options, take a look at the qualifying schedule for Bodog's $100K Guaranteed.

Each month, tens of thousands of dollars in overlays is rewarded at Bodog in different guaranteed tournaments. However, if you are looking for more value, Bodog also offers daily online poker tournaments for everyone as well as several online poker promotions like the Bodog Flight Club.

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The Bodog Flight Club offers players the chance to join Team Bodog to participate in some of the world's most exclusive poker tournaments. Every month, at least 1 seat to a major international poker tournament is given away. You can view the list of tournaments at Bodog's Flight Club Event Schedule.

Both skilled and lucky players are earning their way into the club. As a Flight Club member, they are receiving:

• Travel and accommodations to the event
• Buy-in to the main event
• Spending money
• Bodog swag bag
• Feature articles published at the Bodog Beat
• Bonuses: money made based on performance and exposure

A full list of qualifiers can be found at Bodog's Flight Club Qualifying Schedule
with buy-ins starting for as little as $1. You can also qualify using 100 Bodog poker points. Don't wait another minute; you owe it to your poker bankroll to get the best deals out there!

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2009 WSOP Up for Africa Charity Tournament photos

Date: Sun, Aug 16, 2009

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We start with an explanation for the lack of posts this week on the Poker Prof's Blog. Unfortunately, Flipchip was reminded that he's only human after all, and he spent a few days visiting with a covey of nurses and a gaggle of doctors during his recent hospital stay. Although at the time it appeared to be a routine emergency, it actually turned out to be much less. Due to the CYA requirement as a result of greedy lawyers the doctors decided to keep him for a few extra days just in case.

Without further ado we offer the latest batch of Flipchip images from the 2009 WSOP. All of the photos were shot during the Up for Africa charity poker tournament at the Rio Resort during the WSOP.

Ante Up For Africa, a non-profit organization founded by Academy Award® nominee Don Cheadle, World Series of Poker champion Annie Duke and Norman Epstein, raised $600,000 this year and have collected a total of $2.5 million during their three years of existence.

Flip wishes to thank all those that expressed concern during his recent medical adventure and says you can tell the guys to throw the dirt back into the hole, we won't be needing it...yet.

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