Day: June 15, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist today signed Senate Bill 788, which authorizes him to negotiate a new compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. If the compact

More bad news for Orlando poker players. Commissioners have removed poker discussions from the agenda for tonight’s meeting at Longwood City Hall, according to Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club general manager Make Loewe. No reason was given, but another meeting is planned for July. It is unclear if poker will be put back on the agenda for […]

Three players from Florida made the final table of World Series of Poker Event #27 (Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Low). The $5,000 event drew 198 players. It was the third cash of the series for John Racener, who has $1.2 million in tournament winnings at the age of 23, and the second for Robert Campbell. <strong>Florida cashers</strong> […]

Jerry Dunning of Sarasota was the lone Floridian to cash in World Series of Poker Event #26 (Limit Hold’em). The $1,500 event drew 643 players. <strong>Florida cashers</strong> 62. Jerry Dunning, Sarasota, $2,896 <strong>Florida to date</strong> <strong>Money won:</strong>$1,998,906 <strong>Cashes:</strong>124 <strong>Final tables:</strong>7 <strong>Bracelets:</strong>1 <strong>Florida players who cash (or their families or friends) are encouraged to e-mail contact […]

Chad Brown of Margate, featured on the cover of the July issue of Ante Up Magazine, was the lone Floridian to cash in World Series of Poker Event #25 (Omaha/Stud Hi-Low Split). The $2,500 event drew 376 players. <strong>Florida cashers</strong> 14. Chad Brown, Margate, $10,481 <strong>Florida to date</strong> <strong>Money won:</strong>$1,996,010 <strong>Cashes:</strong>123 <strong>Final tables:</strong>7 <strong>Bracelets:</strong>1 <strong>Florida […]

Eleven Floridians cashed in World Series of Poker Event #24 (No-Limit Hold’em). The $1,500 event drew 2,506 players. <strong>Florida cashers</strong> 87. Philip Gurian, Boca Raton, $4,344 96. Michael Halprin, St. Petersburg, $3,796 107. John Napoli, Daytona Beach, $3,352 126. Thayer Rasmussen, Largo, $3,352 150. Dean Schmaus, Altamonte, $3,044 158. Michael Bury, Jupiter, $3,044 198. Bryan […]

Justin Smith of Orlando was the only Floridian to cash in World Series of Poker Event #23 (World Championship 2-7 Draw Lowball). The $10,000 event

Anthony Cousineau now leads Floridians with four cashes in this year’s World Series of Poker. He was one of eight Floridians to cash in Event