Day: June 24, 2013

California

Quality daily poker events dot the NorCal scene

No need to panic if you’re not able to make it to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker. Many rooms in Northern California are beefing up their tournament schedules to entice action from players all over the area and reward them for their loyalty. In past columns, I’ve highlighted jackpots and promotions for […]

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Florida

Valevich leads winners at Deep Stack Charity Classic

The fifth annual Deep Stack Charity Classic at Daytona Beach Kennel Club, concluded May 5, was another sellout, as 667 players competed for packages to the popular Venetian series in Las Vegas. John Valevich of Palm Coast, Fla., was the overall winner, capturing the $12K package, which included a seat into the $5K main event. […]

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Florida

Tampa Bay Downs to host its first poker series

For its first series, the Silks Poker Room in Tampa is coming out swinging with a week-long schedule of events catering to the many facets of the poker community. Holding events for players younger than 40, women and Omaha enthusiasts, this series is affordable and looks to bring players in from the Tampa Bay area […]

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Nevada

Daniel Idema wins World Series of Poker Event #39

Daniel Idema moved over the $1 million mark in career earnings at the WSOP with a victory in the $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split-8 or Better tournament. The event concluded during the early morning hours of Monday and Idema earned his second gold brac

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Nevada

Simeon Naydenov wins World Series of Poker Event #36

Bulgarian-born Simeon Naydenov came out firing in the $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Shootout tournament at the 44th Annual World Series of Poker Saturday night. The poker pro wasted little time making his way through the 10-handed final table, besting the field

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