WSOP: Recreating History

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced it is going all-in playing the ‘what-if’ game by re-staging a select group of the best Main Event heads-up battles in its long and memorable history. The... continued

Thoughts on the Prahlad Friedman Floor Situation at the WSOP

For those of you who watched the WSOP coverage that aired on Tuesday night, August 31st, you probably saw the Bort/Friedman hand where Friedman had the clock called on him during the hand. What is clear... continued

November Nine Profile – Michael Mizrachi

With the 2010 World Series of Poker full of captivating stories, the run by November Nine member Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi stands out as one of the most compelling. The 29 year-old poker pro from... continued

November Nine Profile – Jonathan Duhamel

The 7,319 players that started the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event have been reduced to just nine; as the dust settled from the past week of world-class poker, 22 year-old Canadian Jonathan Duhamel... continued

2010 World Series of Poker – Main Event Days 2A and 2B

The Friday and Saturday “Day 2” seatings for the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event have concluded at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.  As anticipated, there were a number of surprises... continued

Hellmuth, Brunson Spar over MMA Costume

If you look up the term “grand entrance” in any dictionary, you should find a picture of poker’s Phil Hellmuth prominently displayed. The only question would be which picture of him you would find;... continued

2010 World Series of Poker Main Event – Day 1D Recap

Some of the biggest of poker’s big guns came out for the final seating of 2010 WSOP Main Event Day One action on Thursday.  Listed as Day 1D, the last of the first round World Series of Poker Main Event... continued

2010 World Series of Poker Main Event – Day 1C in Pictures

The third Day One seating for the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event wrapped up Wednesday at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. PokerRoomReview.com was on hand, covering both the Pavilion... continued

Darvin Moon – Same Ol’, Same Ol’ at 2010 WSOP

On the afternoon before last year’s WSOP runner-up Darvin Moon was slated to begin his 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event run, PokerRoomReview.com ran into him and his wife taking a leisurely stroll... continued

Hellmuth Enters Main Event a Fighter, Suffers First Round KO

Eleven-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth is still just that … an eleven-time winner. A few hours after making his trademarked grand entrance to his day one seating for the WSOP... continued

World Series of Poker Main Event Day 1B

PokerRoomReview.com caught a good deal of the WSOP Main Event Day 1B action from the rail on Tuesday. With almost 1,500 runners for this seating, both the Pavilion and Amazon rooms of the Rio All-Suite... continued

WSOP Records Fall in Advance of Main Event

Bad economy? While the rest of the United States may still be struggling with tough times, the World Series of Poker continues to hum along just fine. With fifty-six events in the books, the WSOP is reporting... continued

It’s One and Done as Tom Dwan Stands to Lose Millions

Look around the Amazon room at the Rio Casino this week and you are likely going to see one young fellow busy chewing his fingernails. After setting the poker world on edge early in the World Series of... continued

Poker’s Quiet All-Star Wins Tournament of Champions

In a tournament filled with poker’s brightest (and loudest) all-stars, Huck Seed worked his was through the 27 player field to win the World Series of Poker’s Tournament of Champions. One of the quietest... continued

Phil Gordon Tops Shannon Elizabeth in WSOP Charity Event

Poker Room Review was on hand as a small crowd gathered around the Ante Up For Africa final table at this year’s World Series of Poker.   Only three players remained, Phil Gordon, Shannon Elizabeth... continued

WSOP Ready for Main Event Crush

The rush is getting ready to start at the World Series of Poker Main Event, and WSOP organizers are preparing for what should be a strong turnout. Next Monday, when players at the Main Event hear “shuffle... continued

Pros Agree with Observers on Phil Ivey

Thanks to intensive coverage of live poker events, online card rooms and such, poker is followed by more people than ever before. While the film edits, news reports and press releases paint a picture that... continued

Ian Gordon’s First WSOP Win Denies Ashby’s Second

Representing the great state of Montana, poker pro Ian Gordon seemed like not only an unlikely final table challenger, but an even more unlikely victor of World Series of Poker Event 43, $10,000 H.O.R.S.E.... continued

Well Into the WSOP, Events Continue to Impress

The 2010 World Series of Poker still has about twenty-five percent of its events remaining to be played, but the self-proclaimed biggest competition in the world is setting records and producing impressive... continued

Will Phil Ivey Play in the WSOP Tournament of Champions?

In news that likely sent shivers down the spines of tournament organizers, it is possible that top poker pro and leading vote-getter Phil Ivey will not play in this year’s World Series of Poker Tournament... continued

Ivey’s Prop Bets – “So How Much is First Place Anyways?”

Saying that poker professional Phil Ivey likes to bet is like saying the Atlantic Ocean has a lot of water in it; simply put, Ivey relishes the thrill of playing for high stakes at the poker table, on... continued

British Invasion Hits the World Series of Poker

This is not the Beatles; it is not even the Rolling Stones. While the normal culprits are absent, there is still a “British invasion” going on at the World Series of Poker, as players from England... continued

Forty-One Could Equal Twelve for Hellmuth

Even though Phil Hellmuth is college educated and obviously a very smart guy, he might be willing to admit that today he is hoping 41 equals 12, as he looks to make the final table in Event 41, $1,500... continued

Hold’em and Leave’em – Alternate Game Numbers Rise at WSOP

Everybody loves a winner, and Hold’em has been the clear victor for the past decade. More players get involved in Hold’em than any other form of poker, and sports network ESPN will only televise Hold’em... continued

Full Tilt Poker Pros Impress at the WSOP

Headlined by the recent win of Phil Ivey, Full Tilt Poker pros are making a strong showing at this year’s World Series of Poker with both wins and deep runs into various events. In a year where unknown... continued

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