Month: February 2015

Pennsylvania

Kalas had one helluva poker year

Kane Kalas, son of Phillies Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas, is gaining a reputable image as a poker force in the Philadelphia region. Within the past year, Kalas has more than $700K in tournament earnings, stirring up media and nearby poker rooms. His first televised appearance at the WPT Borgata Championship saw him capture […]

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Iowa

Alexander wins Prairie Meadows poker event

Matthew Alexander of Robbinsdale, Minn., won the Heartland Poker Tour event in December at Prairie Meadows. Alexander pocketed $69,043 after he eliminated friend Kou Vang of Maplewood, Minn., who earned $42,961 for second. The main event had 176 entries for a prize pool of more than $250K. In other events, Ronald Thomas won $2,861 in […]

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