In an historic event yesterday in France, Australian Jackie Glazier won the first ever women's gold bracelet event in the World Series of Poker Europe. The Ladies Event history goes all the way back to 1977 in Vegas, when Jackie McDaniel won the inaugural $100 buy-in event and pocketed $5,580. Yesterday, Glazier took home €21,850. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2013
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Robert Edelstein Goes Back-to-Back to Win $580 Hold'em Event at WSOP Circuit
As the action continued at the World Series of Poker Horseshoe Southern Indiana Circuit series event yesterday, the excitement mounted as Stephen Binkley led the group into day 2 of the $580 No-Limit Hold'em event. He was looking to go back-to-back after winning the $365 No-Limit poker event. Continue reading
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WSOP: Horseshoe Southern Indiana Circuit Main Event Starts Today!
Play continues at the Horseshoe Southern Indiana WSOP circuit event with the main event, a $1,675 No-Limit Hold'Em match kicking off at Noon today. Players will start with 20,000 in chips for Flight A today. Flight B, which is a re-entry event, will kick off tomorrow. Continue reading
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WSOP Europe Tournament Starts Today!
The sixth annual World Series of Poker Europe kicks off today in the suburbs of Paris. The series will be handing out 8 gold bracelets, including the first ever WSOPE High Roller Bracelet. The series promises tons of big names, new events, and plenty of prize money. Continue reading
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Jeanette Lee to be Inducted into the Billiards Congress of America Hall of Fame
The Billiards Congress of America (BCA) recently announced this year's Hall of Fame induction ceremony to be held Monday, December 2, 2013 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas during the Mosconi Cup rounds. The United States Billiard Media Association announced this year's winners, Jeanette Lee and British promoter Barry Hearn. Jeanette Lee, and her infamous "Black Widow" trademark name will enter the Greatest Players wing of the BCA Hall of Fame, while Barry Hearn will be honored for Meritorious Service. Continue reading
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Do I Need a Break Cue for Billiards Tournament or League Play?
If you play billiards often and are starting to play in leagues and tournaments, you may eventually ask yourself if it is time to buy a dedicated break cue. The answer depends a lot on your circumstances, and your budget. Continue reading