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A History of the World Series Of Poker: – Brian ‘Sailor’ Roberts (1975)

In 1975 the world saw Steven Spielberg's box office smash hit Jaws terrifying the seas. Meanwhile in as far away from the ocean as he could be Brian 'Sailor' Roberts was on smooth waters overcoming Bob Hooks at the final table in the 1975 WSOP at Binion's Horseshoe. And with only the first spotting paying out the prize of $210,000 Roberts made sure Bob wasn't getting his Hooks into any of his cash! Roberts was part of the legendary Texas Rounders alongside WSOP winners Amarillo Slim and Doyle Brunson. Close Friends It's said that Brunson wrote about his friends: "Sailor, Slim ...

Vegas Is Awesome! – By Kara Scott

I know that's not really a sentence you need to read right now. If you're already in Vegas, you KNOW that. And if you're not in Vegas, then you're probably cursing me for saying exactly what everyone who's lucky enough to be here for the WSOP is saying, and that's damned annoying. [caption id="attachment_29162" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Photo by Elizabeth Wolynski"][/caption] Ready To Get In There And Crush It! I'm sorry. But it's so true. I got into Las Vegas a few days ago and have already played (and busted short of the money) in a 1500 NLHE event. I was pretty tired ...

A History of the World Series Of Poker: – Puggy “The Roving Gambler” Pearson (1973)

Next up in our series of the World Series of Poker Champions we take a quick look at the life of Puggy "The Roving Gambler" Pearson: "I'll play any man from any land any game he can name for any amount he can count..." These were the immortal words displayed on the 'Roving Gambler' - the RV of the 1973 WSOP Champion, Puggy Pearson. While on the road if someone would challenge Puggy to a game that he wasn't so fond of he would point to just below his famous phrase where it read, "...Providing I like it". This was Puggy ...

Play Our $50 PartyPoker Social Media Freeroll This Sunday!

We've already got our eyes set on another super Sunday, that's right our PartyPoker Social Media $50 Freeroll tournament! With a little bit of cash, a chunk of glory and a ton of fun all up for grabs. What more could you ask for? Happening this Sunday at 15:00 EDT / 20:00 BST/ 21:00 CEST you'll find the registration open right NOW! So skip all the lines and go sign right up! Of course and you’ll need the password which you can find out how to get below: The Details Name: $50 PartyPoker Blog Freeroll Found Under: Freerolls Date and Time: 16th June 2013 - ...

A History of the World Series Of Poker: Amarillo Slim – Winner of the Main Event 1972

Next up in our series of the World Series of Poker Champions we take a quick look at the life of one of pokers more colorful characters that's right Thomas Austin 'Amarillo Slim' Preston, Jr. He became the 2nd person to win the World Series Of Poker Main Event in 1972, beating Walter "Puggy" Pearson and taking home $80,000 for his troubles. The event was held again at the infamous Binion's Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas which was the very same venue founded by his best friend Benny Binion. A Real Star On Both The Small And Big Screen It's noted that ...

Watch [VIDEO] Episode 5 Parts 1-4 of the Premier League Poker Season 6

We're back with Episode 5 of the PartyPoker.com Premier League! Watch Group A battle it out again on the felt with - Daniel Negreanu, Scott Seiver, Jonathan Duhamel, Antonio Esfandiari, Sam Trickett, Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Jungleman Cates, Marvin Rettenmaier for a spot at the final table and of course that $450,000 prize! Don't worry if you missed anything: Episode 1 is here Episode 2 is here Episode 3 is here Episode 4 is here Now sit back as it's time for Episode 5: Episode 5 - Part 1 And Phil Hellmuth is already trying to put people on tilt here... Episode 5 - Part ...

8 Gambling Films You Need To See – Plus Brian Koppelman Of Rounders Tells Us His Favourites Too!

Last week I managed to catch up with Brian Koppelman the producer and writer behind such great films as Rounders, Ocean's Thirteen and now of course Runner Runner to discuss his favorite gambling films: @partypoker Hard Eight. The Sting. The Hustler. Cinci.— Brian Koppelman (@briankoppelman) June 7, 2013 Here's my top 8 Gambling Films in no particular order that I'd recommend: 1 Rounders (1998) First up let's get the obvious one out of the way. Yeah yeah. Seriously though here's some essential viewing for any budding poker player out there. Whilst it initially didn't receive great reviews at the cinema later on due to ...

A History of the World Series Of Poker: Johnny “The Grand Old Man of Poker” Moss – Winner of the Main Event 1970, 1971 & 1974

With the 2013 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event less than a month a way I thought it'd be fun to take a trip down the memory lane of poker. In 1970 Benny Binion invited who he considered to be the world’s seven best poker players to his legendary Horseshoe casino in Las Vegas to determine which of them should be considered the greatest living poker player. The strange thing about the first WSOP championship was that it was awarded without a single hand of poker being played. So The Story Goes... All of the seven assembled players were simply asked ...

Kara Scott – Weddings and Vegas!

This weekend I attended the wedding of some friends of mine in the South of Italy. It was my first Italian wedding and wow, what an occasion! It was happy and loud and full of smiles, hugging, singing and food. It felt like I was in an old Italian film! Also, I have to say it again: So. Much. Food. Talk quickly turned to the WSOP The groom is an Italian poker pro so you can imagine that there were lots of players at the festivities and talk turned quickly to Vegas and the upcoming WSOP. The amount of enthusiasm and excitement ...

There’s Another Chance To Play Our $50 PartyPoker Blog Freeroll This Sunday!

Once again we're back with another super Sunday, that's right our PartyPoker Blog $50 Freeroll tournament! There's a little bit of cash, some glory for winning this tournament and a LOT of fun all up for grabs. What more could you ask for? Happening this Sunday at 14:00 EDT / 19:00 GMT / 20:00CEST you'll find the registration open right NOW! So skip all the lines and go sign right up! Of course and you’ll need the password which you can find right here: The Details Name: $50 PartyPoker Blog Freeroll Found Under: Freerolls Date and Time: 9th June 2013 - 14:00 EDT / 19:00 ...

Watch [VIDEO] Episode 4 Parts 1-4 of the Premier League Poker Season 6

Here's what you've all been waiting for,Episode 4 of the PartyPoker.com Premier League! and what a show this week! Watch the Second Heat of Group B with stars like Tobias Reinkemeier, Tony G, Igor Kurganov, Phil Laak, Dan Shak, Jason Mercier, Jennifer Tilly, Talal Shakerchi. You won't believe how this one ends! Don't worry if you missed anything Episode 1 is here and Episode 2 is right here and Episode 3 is here. Now sit back as it's time for Episode 4: Episode 4 - Part 1 Phil Laak up to his mind tricks again... Episode 4 - Part 2 Whats the joke Jason ...

4 Tips On Trusting Your Instincts In Poker

Over the last few weeks we've been giving you lot's of good advice about how to improve your poker game, from "changing gears" to "playing your position well" and of course those darn "calling stations" Now we're talking about instincts in Poker: Trusting Your Instincts Tip No1 - In golf, you have to trust your swing. In poker, you need to trust your instincts and have enough heart to follow through with them. Tip No2 - Part of instinct is getting a feel for the game. To win at poker, you must have enough heart to take risks based on your feel for the game. Tip ...

Christopher Walken, Jude Law and Benedict Cumberbatch All Show Us Their Poker Faces And It’s Not Pretty.

Once again we're back looking for some Classical YouTube Best Poker Clips. This week's one just happened to fall in to place by sheer chance no thanks some of you maybe thinking. Yep it's Poker Face by Lady Gaga turn. Now you either love it or loath it, you either think it's the best thing since sliced bread or feel it scrapes your eardrums like a dull razor blade. The horror ... the horror ... No matter what you think though as old Ben Kenobi commented it's "not dead, not yet" well it ain't dead on YouTube at least. Now I ...

Watch [VIDEO] Episode 3 Parts 1-4 of the Premier League Poker Season 6

What a week it's been for you poker fans! Up next it's Episode 3 of the PartyPoker.com Premier League. And here you'll see the First Heat of Group B with stars like Tobias Reinkemeier, Tony G, Igor Kurganov, Phil Laak, Dan Shak, Jason Mercier, Jennifer Tilly, Talal Shakerchi. If you missed it Episode 1 is here and Episode 2 is right here as well. We'll of course be hosting all of the Premier League VI episodes in a "work-safe" and served up in "bite-size" portions for you to enjoy. Now it's time for Episode 3 in 4 delicious parts: Episode 3 - ...

Play Our $50 PartyPoker Blog Freeroll This Sunday!

It seems you're all fans of our PartyPoker Blog Freeroll, so we thought we'd run another one! Coming up this Sunday don't miss out on our $50 Freeroll tournament! We know it's not life changing money, your certainly not going to quit your job and retire to the Caribbean on it but believe us it's a ton of fun! Happening this Sunday at 14:00 EDT / 19:00 GMT / 20:00CEST and the registration is open right NOW! This is your chance to by pass all the lines in life and sign right up! Oh and you’ll need the password which ...