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October 2007 - Posts

• PokerStars: GETTING THEIR STEP ON!

  
  

  PokerStars has always been known for their great customer service, and willingness to listen to players. Well, once again they have shown why so many of us choose PokerStars as our home, recently adding STEPS into their repertoire. Many of us at PocketFives... Read More... Posted Oct 13 2007, 04:21 PM by MattW with No Comments

• Rankings Update: mr. menlo is lucky #7

  
  

  This week the rankings have remained somewhat constant. However, this doesn't mean that there haven't been any significant changes. On the contrary, a well known player jumped up 4 spots this week, pushing his way into the top ten. We all know... Read More... Posted Oct 11 2007, 11:41 AM by MattW with No Comments

• Poker as an Educational Medium

  
  

  Needless to say, online gaming is a hot button issue right now. There are four pieces of legislation awaiting debate in Congress authored by high-powered Congressmen. One has already been discussed in committee. A lawsuit between the U.S. Government and... Read More... Posted Oct 09 2007, 11:11 PM by Dan with No Comments

• P5s Live Wrap Up: Aruba Results

  
  

  After a fun week in the sun, the excitement has died down and everyone has returned to their ordinary lives. However, some are a bit richer. After around 8 days in Aruba enjoying pina coladas and other colorful icy drinks decorated with little umbrella... Read More... Posted Oct 09 2007, 01:51 PM by MattW with No Comments

• September Triple Crowns

  
  

  It’s hard to top a month like August, in which 10 Triple Crowns were won. In fact, I’m not sure it will ever be done. Nonetheless, September was no letdown in big wins and domination across multiple sites for the Pocketfives community. Four players added... Read More... Posted Oct 07 2007, 02:37 AM by Lenny with No Comments

• WCOOP RE-UP: Huge Scores and Bracelet Galore

  
  

  The WCOOP went as expected. It brought every emotion known to man. It was at the same time infinitely generous, and nonchalantly merciless in its ways. In the end, some achieved that very thing that they envision in their dreams over and over, and the... Read More... Posted Oct 04 2007, 05:20 PM by MattW with No Comments

• Rankings Update: SC Closing In On #1.

  
  

  With the WCOOP in the rear-view mirror, the PocketFives world wide rankings have been shaken up a bit all throughout the top 100. In the top ten, SCTrojans (pictured right) continued his climb toward the top, moving up one position into 3rd. He has been... Read More... Posted Oct 04 2007, 01:38 PM by MattW with No Comments

• Poker in Paradise

  
  

  Many people look forward to this time of the year. A big reason for this is the UltimateBet Aruba Poker Classic. What could be better than sippin' on some tropical beverages and enjoying a picture perfect sunset while on a gorgeous beach? Well, maybe... Read More... Posted Oct 02 2007, 11:13 AM by MattW with No Comments