Dead Money - The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.comhttp://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/enMon, 01 Sep 2008 22:58:52 -0500Movable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/no1548347http://www.feedburner.comFrom 6,844 to 9: WSOP main event episodes beginhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/381038354/from_6844_to_9_wsop_main_event.htmlCasinosFeaturedInternetTournamentsWorld Series of PokerJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 01 Sep 2008 22:58:52 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1377355 ]]> For the first time in years, I won't be tuning into the initial episodes of ESPN's World Series of Poker main event coverage hoping to catch a glimpse of the eventual champion. When the network's coverage begins tonight (8...http://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/09/from_6844_to_9_wsop_main_event.htmlNguyen out of line, embarrassing at WSOPhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/374724397/nguyens_antics_on_espn_out_of.htmlFeaturedTelevisionWorld Series of PokerJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 25 Aug 2008 21:03:34 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1334724If mainstream America had the impression that former World Series of Poker main event champion Scott Nguyen was one of the good guys of poker, it likely was wiped out when ESPN aired the final table from the WSOP's $50,000 buy-in H.O.R.S.E. event last week. • Read "Dead Money"
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]]>If mainstream America had the impression that former World Series of Poker main event champion Scott Nguyen was one of the good guys of poker, it likely was wiped out when ESPN aired the final table from the WSOP's $50,000 buy-in H.O.R.S.E. event last week. • Read "Dead Money" More Local Sportshttp://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/08/nguyens_antics_on_espn_out_of.htmlWhat's next for Michael Phelps? Poker, perhapshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/370582391/whats_next_for_michael_phelps.htmlFeaturedWorld Series of PokerJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 21 Aug 2008 12:39:41 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1315829Record-setting Olympian Michael Phelps told a Baltimore Sun reporter it would be "cool to play in the World Series of Poker." According to one of his Olympic teammates, Phelps is a big fan of online poker. • Read "Dead Money" blog
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]]>Record-setting Olympian Michael Phelps told a Baltimore Sun reporter it would be "cool to play in the World Series of Poker." According to one of his Olympic teammates, Phelps is a big fan of online poker. • Read "Dead Money" blog More Local Sportshttp://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/08/whats_next_for_michael_phelps.htmlUnlucky 13: No Heartland Poker Tour seat for mehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/367847567/unlucky_13_no_hearland_poker_t.htmlFeaturedTournamentsJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 18 Aug 2008 00:05:20 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1302034 ]]> I could have just folded. Or, better yet, the best hand could have held up. Neither happened, though, and I eventually busted out in 13th place of a Heartland Poker Tour main event satellite in which the top 12...http://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/08/unlucky_13_no_hearland_poker_t.htmlPokerStars adds instant replay to online worldhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/355361972/pokerstars_adds_instant_replay.htmlFeaturedInternetJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 04 Aug 2008 13:46:04 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1248578 ]]>What's more painful than having an opponent hit runner-runner for a flush when you're all in? Reliving it, of course. The NFL uses it. Major League Baseball is even considering implementing it. The difference with PokerStars' instant replay, though, is...http://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/08/pokerstars_adds_instant_replay.htmlTom Dwan stars in 'Poker After Dark' cash gamehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/354016436/poker_after_dark_cash_game_not.htmlTelevisionJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 02 Aug 2008 20:27:05 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1247533 ]]>Tom Dwan I've finally dusted off my TiVo and checked out the "Poker After Dark" cash game that was on NBC a couple of weeks ago. It featured a couple big-name pros (Phil Hellmuth and Allen Cunningham), two internet whizzes...http://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/08/poker_after_dark_cash_game_not.htmlWorld Poker Tour headed to Fox Sports Nethttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/341698072/world_poker_tour_headed_to_fox.htmlTelevisionWorld Poker TourWorld Series of PokerJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 21 Jul 2008 23:19:43 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1200161 ]]> After one season on the Game Show Network, which had followed a successful five-year run on the Travel Channel, the World Poker Tour is moving to Fox Sports Net. GSN opted to not renew its contract with the WPT,...http://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/07/world_poker_tour_headed_to_fox.htmlOne of WSOP's final nine has some legal troubleshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/339975569/one_of_wsops_final_nine_has_so.htmlWorld Series of PokerJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 19 Jul 2008 10:28:40 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1196130 ]]>AP PhotoDavid "Chino" Rheem has two other World Series of Poker final tables to his credit -- and an outstanding arrest warrant. This isn't the kind of extra publicity that World Series of Poker officials had in mind. The South...http://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/07/one_of_wsops_final_nine_has_so.htmlFinal table set in World Series of Poker main eventhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/336152102/final_table_set_in_world_serie.htmlWorld Series of PokerJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 15 Jul 2008 09:43:14 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1180634 ]]>AP PhotoDennis Phillips -- who? -- is the chip leader heading into the November final table for the World Series of Poker main event. No Phil Hellmuth. No Gus Hansen. Not even Mike Matusow or Allen Cunningham. When World Series...http://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/07/final_table_set_in_world_serie.htmlFantastic Four of poker pros still standing at WSOPhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/333618577/fantastic_four_of_poker_pros_s.htmlWorld Series of PokerJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 12 Jul 2008 20:20:38 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1173959 ]]>If one of the top pros remaining wins the WSOP, that's probably worthy of the big screen. Comic book-themed movies have been a hit at theaters this summer (See: "Iron Man", "The Incredible Hulk" and, predictably, "The Dark Knight" this...http://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/07/fantastic_four_of_poker_pros_s.htmlMoneymaker, Gowen not must-see TV at WSOPhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/331904258/moneymaker_gowen_not_mustsee_t.htmlWorld Series of PokerJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 10 Jul 2008 12:23:32 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1164617 ]]>AP File PhotoChris Moneymaker hasn't cashed in the WSOP main event since winning it in 2003. I thought it was a joke. My eyes had to be playing tricks on me. Pokernews.com had this update to kick off Day 2b...http://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/07/moneymaker_gowen_not_mustsee_t.htmlWorld Series of Poker main event field tops 2007http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/329059338/world_series_of_poker_main_eve.htmlWorld Series of PokerJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 09 Jul 2008 17:22:56 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1155168 ]]> While my initial reports of the World Series of Poker's demise may have been a bit exaggerated, I just couldn't account for all of the procrastinators for this year's main event. Pros and amateurs turned out in large numbers...http://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/07/world_series_of_poker_main_eve.htmlWSOP main event heading toward another dropoffhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/327521420/wsop_main_event_heading_toward.htmlWorld Series of PokerJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressSun, 06 Jul 2008 10:30:04 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1150843 ]]>AP PhotoPlayers participate in the first day of the main event during the World Series of Poker at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Thursday. With 2,455 players in the opening two flights in the World...http://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/07/wsop_main_event_heading_toward.htmlPhil Hellmuth falls short of 12th WSOP bracelethttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/325108219/wsop_5.htmlWorld Series of PokerJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 02 Jul 2008 10:09:16 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1140479 ]]>Phil Hellmuth On the eve of the World Series of Poker main event, one of its past champions came close to making history again. Phil Hellmuth finished third in Event No. 51 ($1,500 H.O.R.S.E.), narrowly missing his 12th bracelet. He...http://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/07/wsop_5.htmlESPN's Wise: Top pros dominating WSOPhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/dead_money/~3/325108220/espns_wise_top_pros_dominating.htmlAudioWorld Series of PokerJosh Slagter | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 02 Jul 2008 12:35:18 -0500tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/deadmoney//2264.1141898 ]]>AP PhotoErick Lindgren has cashed for more $1 million at the World Series of Poker this year, including his first bracelet. ESPN.com's Gary Wise recently joined Ryan Terpstra on Sports Radio 1370 WGHN-AM (Grand Haven) from Las Vegas to talk...http://blog.mlive.com/deadmoney/2008/07/espns_wise_top_pros_dominating.htmlnonadult