Doyles Room Announces Addition of Daniel Kelly to the Brunson 10
July 7, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
On the strength of his bracelet winning performance in the World Series of Poker Event 52, twenty-one year-old college student Daniel Kelly has become the seventh member of the Brunson 10. The Brunson... continued
Daniel Kelly Makes Move on Brunson 10 Challenge with Event 52 Win
July 7, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
The race for a spot among the Brunson 10 just heated up, thanks to Daniel Kelly’s win in the World Series of Poker Event 52, $25,000 No Limit Hold’em Six Handed. Kelly’s first WSOP bracelet lifted... continued
Doyles Room Pros Over $1 Million for WSOP
July 3, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
It is tough for the world’s best poker players when they have to face Doyle Brunson; 10 World Series of Poker bracelets, $6 million in career earnings, and $3 million at the WSOP. It is definitely difficult... continued
Pros Agree with Observers on Phil Ivey
June 30, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
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
“The Mouth” Bites the Field – Matusow Leads WSOP Tournament of Champions
June 29, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
Although Mike “The Mouth” Matusow earned his nickname for running his mouth at the poker table, the three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner took a bite out of the field during the second day... continued
Are Negreanu, Brunson Using Performance Enhancers?
June 26, 2010 by Dave Swinson · 1 Comment
PokerStars pro Daniel Negreanu and DoylesRoom namesake Doyle Brunson are being linked to a company that produces performance enhancing products aimed at poker players. The company, called Endura Poker... continued
Phil Hellmuth – Poker Brat
June 24, 2010 by Mike Ferguson · Leave a Comment
While he may be getting a little long in the tooth to be called “Poker Brat” much longer (he’ll be 46 this July) nobody in poker has cultivated a more carefully crafted persona than Phil Hellmuth.... continued
Youth and Age, Anonymity and Fame at the WSOP
June 23, 2010 by James McDonald · Leave a Comment
A seventy-eight year old retiree from Florida just polished off the field in the senior’s event for a bracelet and $487,994. Harold Angle has been playing poker for 64 years and scored his first and... continued
Phil Ivey Confirms Top Poker Spot with 8th WSOP Bracelet
June 23, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
Choosing the top poker player in the world is akin to arguing about the top boxer, the greatest baseball player or any other comparative exercise. Although the best of all-time may still be up for debate,... continued
Jaka, Sands Lead Battle for Brunson 10 Spot
June 23, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
Although Doyle Brunson hasn’t experienced the greatest success during this year’s World Series of Poker, several of the players vying for a spot among the Brunson 10 have been lighting it up. David... continued
Phil Ivey and the Tale of the Eighth Bracelet
June 22, 2010 by James McDonald · Leave a Comment
There was a handsome young prince of poker, respected by all for his play of the game and his side bets. He rose to spectacular heights with the winning of his 7th World Series of Poker bracelet in 2009... continued
What’s Going On With Doyle Brunson?
June 22, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
The 2010 World Series of Poker has not been the most enjoyable for Doyle Brunson. The 76 year-old “Godfather of Poker” has been struggling at the tables and entangled distractions off of it. Consequently,... continued
Sunday Showdown Set for WSOP Event 38
June 19, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
Although tomorrow only features the start of one event, a big event it is as players embark on a quest to win Event 38, $10,000 Pot Limit Hold’em Championship. As the $10,000 buy-in suggests, this... continued
Heads Up No Limit Hold’em Championship Starts Today at the WSOP
June 18, 2010 by James McDonald · Leave a Comment
Event 35, $10,000 Heads Up No Limit Hold’em Championship starts today at the World Series of Poker. This $10,000 buy-in event is limited to 256 players, and at noon, each of 128 tables will be devoted... continued
Fans Get it Right in WSOP Champions Voting
June 18, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
While each of the major sports opens its all-star voting to the fans, one of the biggest complaints is the quality of the players they choose. Fans frequently select injured and underachieving players... continued
Poker Publicity – Is Any News Good News?
June 17, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
Do a simple Google search for the word “poker”, and you are likely to be exposed to more articles about Lady Gaga and Joran van der Sloot than updates on the current World Series of Poker being played... continued
Lisandro Leads a Tight WSOP Event 29 Battle
June 16, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
Four-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner Jeffrey Lisandro leads a tight field into today’s action at the WSOP Event 29, Limit Hold’em Championship. The successful Australian pro, who now lives... continued
The World Series of Poker on Twitter
June 13, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
Anyone who is following the World Series of Poker already knows about Twitter; this social media phenomenon has revolutionized communication, with members able to “tweet” about anything they want in... continued
Doyle Brunson Owns Annette Obrestad on Poker Table, Twitter
June 12, 2010 by Mark Christopher · 2 Comments
Annette “Annette_15″ Obrestad has caused a minor stir lately with comments made in a recent ESPN interview, suggesting that she would have no trouble whipping poker legend Doyle Brunson, further... continued
Poker Legend Doyle Brunson Fires Back at Cyber-Stalker
June 11, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
Being famous has it pluses and minuses, just ask poker legend Doyle Brunson. Known as one of the greatest professional poker players ever, Brunson is respected by players all over the world. Unfortunately,... continued
Big Names Play in WSOP 2-7 Draw Lowball Championship
June 10, 2010 by James McDonald · Leave a Comment
A small but elite field of poker players started day one of Event 19, 2-7 Draw Lowball Championship yesterday. One hundred and one name players began the quest for $949,400 in prize money; this represents... continued
Annette Obrestad Comments on Doyle Brunson, Women Poker Players
June 8, 2010 by Dave Swinson · 9 Comments
In recent remarks made to ESPN that will surely cause a buzz at the World Series of Poker, 21 year-old Norwegian pro Annette “Annette_15” Obrestad made several statements that appeared to be critical... continued
Poker Stars Begin to Shine at 2010 WSOP
June 7, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
After a slow start, some of the top names in poker are beginning to make their presence felt at this year’s World Series of Poker. After a week with barely a mention of names such as Phil Ivey, Doyle... continued
World Series of Poker Day 8 Recap
June 5, 2010 by Dave Swinson · Leave a Comment
Five events and five exciting tournaments. This was the summary of the action that occurred on Day 8 at the World Series of Poker. Friday saw nearly every big name player in poker taking to the felt as... continued
Betty White, Tiger Woods Next Sponsored Poker Pros
June 5, 2010 by Mark Christopher · 3 Comments
In light of the recent signing of porn star Samantha Ryan by online poker site UltimateBet, we started to ponder the exact qualifications necessary to serve as a sponsored poker pro. What skills and traits,... continued

