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May 2009 - Posts

• WSOP Coverage Takes Center Stage on the PocketFives.com Podcast

  
  

  The 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is underway from the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Thousands of the world’s top pros and aspiring amateurs will descend upon the Amazon Room to battle in the 57 bracelet events that comprise this year... Read More... Posted May 26 2009, 09:59 PM by Dan with No Comments

• Soxnation83 Wins Second Ultimate Bet Sunday Major

  
  

  Last weekend, Jared soxnation83 Mahoney brought home the gold in the UltimateBet $200,000 Guaranteed for the second time. He first captured victory in the Sunday major back in September. Eight months later, he was up to his winning ways once again. The... Read More... Posted May 25 2009, 09:11 PM by Dan with 1 Comments

• Winning the Sunday 500 is G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S

  
  

  You’re probably already questioning the title, so rather than provide a fancy introduction, I’ll just tell you that the winner of this week’s Sunday 500 on PokerStars was PocketFiver Andrew fergwrx Ferguson, who originally hails from Maryland. The longtime... Read More... Posted May 25 2009, 02:48 PM by Dan with 4 Comments

• WSOP Final Tables to be Streamed Online, Harrah's Expands Overseas

  
  

  If you can’t make it out to Las Vegas for the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP), there are several ways you can experience the action from the comfort of your own couch. Harrah’s officials have announced that the official websites of ESPN360 and Bluff... Read More... Posted May 24 2009, 10:29 PM by Dan with 1 Comments

• Tournament Review for 5-25-2009

  
  

  PocketFivers were led by Andrew fergwrx Ferguson of Maryland over the weekend, as he took down the PokerStars "Sunday 500" tournament for $87,400. Cesar makavelyces Fuentes of Florida cashed for $35,500 upon finishing 4th in that event, followed... Read More... Posted May 24 2009, 04:17 PM by dhubermex with 5 Comments

• No Response from ISPs in Minnesota

  
  

  In the case involving the potential censorship of 200 internet gambling domain names in Minnesota, none of the 11 targeted internet service providers (ISPs) has responded. Last month, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety issued letters to 11 of the... Read More... Posted May 24 2009, 11:50 AM by Dan with 5 Comments

• Win a Seat to the WSOP Main Event through the PPA

  
  

  If you’re looking for a last-ditch effort to play in the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, we’ve got a unique solution for you. The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the one million member strong lobbying group for the poker industry, is offering... Read More... Posted May 23 2009, 03:43 PM by Dan with No Comments

• 2008 Mini Series of Poker Winner Looking Forward to Repeating

  
  

  Now that the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is upon us, PocketFivers of all bankrolls who can’t make it out to Sin City may virtually participate by way of the Mini Series of Poker (MSOP). Playing out on brand name online poker rooms like Full Tilt... Read More... Posted May 22 2009, 06:26 PM by P5s Staff with No Comments

• PocketFivesLive.com to Cover 2009 WSOP

  
  

  It’s finally here! The 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) kicks off on Wednesday with the traditional $500 Casino Employees event. On Thursday, the action starts in the $40,000 buy-in No Limit Hold’em event commemorating the 40th running of the WSOP. PocketFivesLive... Read More... Posted May 22 2009, 05:00 PM by P5s Staff with 1 Comments

• Big Online Poker Splash for Big Huni

  
  

  Winning a Triple Crown is a feat in itself. Winning a Triple Crown in 24 hours shall now be coined a “Big Huni.” PocketFiver Chris Big Huni Hunichen captured a coveted title by taking down three $10,000 or higher prize pool tournaments across three different... Read More... Posted May 22 2009, 01:51 PM by Dan with 16 Comments