Archive for July, 2007Jul 16 2007 World Series of Poker finals show card game’s appeal hasn’t waned (Market Watch)CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — Only nine players will compete for the top prize of just over $8 million at the World Series of Poker’s final table Tuesday afternoon but plenty of other folks — from casino operators to chocolate makers — will cash in as well as America’s fascination with the game remains high. More: continued here Jul 16 2007 World Series of Poker finals show card game’s appeal hasn’t waned (MENAFN)World Series of Poker finals show card game’s appeal hasn’t waned More: continued here Jul 16 2007 Local man wins 190 big ones at World Series of Poker (La Crosse Tribune)LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Tom Peterson, owner of the Double Deuce Bar and Grill on French Island, was a big-time winner Saturday at the World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas. More: continued here Jul 16 2007 Players vie for final table spot at World Series of Poker (Mohave Valley News)LAS VEGAS – The seesaw battle for the chip lead and a spot at the final table at the World Series of Poker continued Sunday as former champ Scotty Nguyen stayed alive. More: continued here Jul 16 2007 World Series of Poker down to two tables. (Austin American-Statesman)Westlake High’s Armbrust eliminated in 18th place. LAS VEGAS — Former champion Scotty Nguyen stayed alive Sunday as the seesaw battle for the chip lead and a spot at the final table at the World Series of Poker was down to the final two tables. More: continued here Jul 16 2007 Nguyen alive, Lam among chipleaders at main event of World Series of Poker (CP via Yahoo! Canada News)LAS VEGAS (AP) – Former champion Scotty Nguyen stayed alive Sunday as the seesaw battle for the chip lead and a spot at the final table at the World Series of Poker was down to its final two tables. More: continued here Jul 16 2007 Pair of aces: Local card players score at World Series of Poker (Daily Bulletin)Mike O’Malley walked away from Las Vegas with $30,000 last week. The Upland resident was one of 6,358 players to try his luck at this year’s World Series of Poker, which is considered the biggest, most prestigious card game of the year. More: continued here Jul 16 2007 ‘98 champ still alive at World Series of Poker (Sports Illustrated)Former champion Scotty Nguyen stayed alive Sunday as the seesaw battle for the chip lead and a spot at the final table at the World Series of Poker continued. More: continued here Jul 16 2007 Nguyen knocked out of World Series of Poker as final table nears (Las Vegas Sun)LAS VEGAS (AP) – Scotty Nguyen, “The Prince of Poker,” ended his remarkable run through the World Series of Poker’s main event with class early Monday, busting out two places short of the final table and ending hopes for a repeat winner for the first time in a decade. More: continued here Jul 16 2007 La Crosse Man Wins Poker Tournament (WEAU Eau Claire)The cards were lucky for one La Crosse man, who pocketed nearly $200,000 in a Las Vegas poker tournament this weekend. More: continued here |
