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November 2007 - Posts

• FTOPS IV Update

  
  

  With more than $9 million in guaranteed money, the FTOPS VI on Full Tilt Poker has started off like a whirl-winded tornado leaving behind a steady trail of $100 dollar bills. The smallest prize pool this year guarantees $25k, and four tournaments guarantee... Read More... Posted Nov 13 2007, 01:41 PM by MattW with No Comments

• Internet Gaming to be Discussed in Judiciary Committee Hearing

  
  

  The last legislative news that appeared on PocketFives.com concerned the Poker Players Alliance Fly In event, a three day affair that brought around 100 PPA members from across the United States to Washington to meet with their members of Congress and... Read More... Posted Nov 09 2007, 02:43 PM by Dan with No Comments

• Rankings Update: Simply Ape

  
  

  This week three skilled pros moved up in the top ten. We all know earning a position in the top ten is hard enough, and the fact that these players moved up within it shows just how deep their dedication runs. The first player on the list comes as no... Read More... Posted Nov 08 2007, 11:21 AM by MattW with No Comments

• These Guys (and Gal) are Good

  
  

  The top online poker pros dazzle us each week with their ability to dominate the big prize-pool events and to go deep in the Sunday majors. These days we have the added excitement of watching them dominate live as well. Already this year we have had Jared... Read More... Posted Nov 04 2007, 08:06 PM by Lenny with No Comments

• But it's SOOOOTED!

  
  

  For many of us, our most sought after dream or goal in online poker is to take down a Sunday major. We go to sleep every Saturday visualizing a run at the final table and actually allow ourselves to fantasize and feel some of the excitement it would bring... Read More... Posted Nov 02 2007, 07:12 PM by MattW with No Comments

• Rankings Update: Ape and BeL0W Applying Pressure

  
  

  This week, the rankings update is a short but sweet list of movers. In the top 10, apestyles (pictured) was able to improve one spot coming off of a hot streak that has included four final tables and two wins. He won the PokerStars $55 cubed twice and... Read More... Posted Nov 01 2007, 03:34 PM by MattW with No Comments