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Latest Update on The Tom “durrrr” Dwan Online Poker Challenge

December 8th, 2010 at 2:29 pm » Comments (0)

The second of  Tom “durrrr” Dwan’s  poker challenges, this one, a no-limit hold ‘em contest against Daniel “Jungleman 12″ Cates just finished its latest session. “Jungleman 12″ came out ahead in the 844 hands played today winning about $24,000. The totals so far in the 11 sessions played are: 11,569 total hands played out of [...]

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Tom Dwan and Patrik Antonius Online Poker Challenge Update

November 16th, 2009 at 7:31 pm » Comments (1)

Here is another update on the “durrrr Challenge” where Tom “durrrr” Dwan is playing heads-up in Pot-Limit Omaha against Patrik Antonius. If you’re not familiar with the challenge, check out the “durrrr” online Poker Challenge that I posted previously that explains many of the rules and details of the challenge. As of today, there have [...]

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High Stakes Poker: $800,000+ in One Hand

September 12th, 2009 at 12:59 am » Comments (2)

Here is one of the many notable poker hands from the television show, High Stakes Poker: It begins with Guy Laliberte limping in with the ace five of hearts. Jamie Gold then calls with the jack of diamonds and seven of spades. Doyle Brunson follows by raising to $11,200 with ace ten of diamonds. Sam [...]

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Cool Hand Poker Online Poker Site Review

July 18th, 2009 at 12:22 pm » Comments (0)

Cool Hand Poker caters to all players, especially the new or beginner player. They state, “We’re not into high stakes games or pushing players to become pros.” They want you to become a better poker player, by taking your time and growing your skills by using their online poker school. But, they add, “If you’re [...]

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BetFred Poker Online Poker Site Review

June 18th, 2009 at 10:57 am » Comments (2)

Be sure to read below to find out more about BetFred Poker’s big money tournaments offered everyday! BetFred.com offers a $250,000 Freezeout tournament every Sunday with a buy-in of $300 + $20 and a $50,000 guaranteed tournament every Saturday with a buy-in of $100 + $9. Every Friday brings a $150,000 guaranteed tournament with the [...]

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Update on the Dwan/Antonius Online Poker Challenge Match

April 29th, 2009 at 4:23 pm » Comments (1)

Here is an update on the “durrrr Challenge” where Tom “durrrr” Dwan is playing heads-up in Pot-Limit Omaha against Patrik Antonius. If you’re not familiar with the challenge, check out the “durrrr” online Poker Challenge that I posted previously that explains many of the rules and details of the challenge. As of today, there have [...]

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bwin Poker Online Poker Site Review

February 25th, 2009 at 11:55 am » Comments (0)

Be sure to read below to find out more about bwin Poker’s unique “Flight” poker tournament concept. If you’re looking for a new place to play poker, check out bwin Poker. They have a very active site with over 26,000 players online even early on a Monday morning. You can play by downloading their software [...]

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Littlewoods Poker Online Poker Site Review

February 11th, 2009 at 6:12 pm » Comments (0)

Be sure to read below to find out how to play for $100,000 each week at Littlewoods Poker with just Frequent Player Points! Littlewoods Poker is another great place to play free online poker or for real money. They also offer a lot of help to the new or novice player with an online poker [...]

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Pacific Poker Online Poker Site Review

January 8th, 2009 at 1:16 pm » Comments (2)

Be sure to read below to find out about Pacific Poker’s $20,000 Guaranteed poker tournament that runs six days a week. Pacific Poker is another great place to play free online poker or for real money. If you’re trying to improve your poker game, Pacific Poker offers a lot of help. They have a complete [...]

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Ultimate Bet Online Poker Site Review

March 15th, 2008 at 5:56 pm » Comments (0)

Ultimate Bet has been dealing cards on the Internet since 1999 and is another terrific online poker site. One of the things, however, that makes them unique is the different twist they have on bounty tournaments. Everyone is a target! Monday through Saturday they offer a nightly bounty tournament where everyone is a bounty and [...]

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