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Toby Lewis wins European Poker Tour stop in Vilamoura, Portugal, and the final table is reached at WPT London

The European Poker Tour stop in Vilamoura, Portugal, attracted 384 players and Toby Lewis became the biggest benefactor of that group, taking first place and 467,835 Euros. The 20-year-old from Southampton, United Kingdom, defeated Martin Jacobson to claim his first major title. Despite his age, Lewis has had numerous successes overseas including two previous cashes on the EPT and a final table ...
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Kabul Bank run may pose more immediate threat than Afghan Taliban

The Kabul Bank is a bedrock for a stable Afghan society. Its collapse could spell disaster for the country already battling a resurgent Afghan Taliban.
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Poker Guy: Olivier Busquet draws out on Hellmuth

RISING PRO Olivier Busquet didn't like his play on the turn based on the math in this hand from the $25,000-buy-in World Poker Tour Championship at Las Vegas' Bellagio in 2010, but he gambled, based on his read of 11-time World Series of Poker winner Phil Hellmuth. With blinds at $5,000-
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On poker: Good read on opponent offsets bad math in hand

Rising pro Olivier Busquet didn't like his play on the turn based on the math in this hand, but he gambled based on his read of 11-time World Series of Poker winner Phil Hellmuth.
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UB.com launches online qualifiers for the WSOP Europe

MIAMI, Florida -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Get ready for the clash in London, because the World Series of Poker Europe is returning to the Casino at The Empire, and for the first time in its four year history, Team UB will be right in the thick of it, logo'ed up and itching for action in the £10,350 buy-in tournament, September 23rd through 28th.
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Memorable teams, players giving us seven-game Finals to forget

The most decorated franchises in NBA history. Seven-game series. Must be great, right? Only if you like watching one team let the other walk all over it for two weeks, Gregg Doyel says.
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Gaming N ews

MIAMI, Florida -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Get ready for the clash in London, because the World Series of Poker Europe is returning to the Casino at The Empire, and for the first time in its four year history, Team UB will be right in the thick of it, logo'ed up and itching for action in the £10,350 buy-in tournament, September 23rd through 28th.
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UB.com launches online qualifers for the WSOP Europe

MIAMI, Florida -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Get ready for the clash in London, because the World Series of Poker Europe is returning to the Casino at The Empire, and for the first time in its four year history, Team UB will be right in the thick of it, logo'ed up and itching for action in the £10,350 buy-in tournament, September 23rd through 28th.
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Daniel Negreanu, Annie Duke, PokerStars and Freedom Of Speech

By now, almost everyone in the poker world has most likely heard about the comments Daniel Negreanu made in regard to Annie Duke. For the few that have not heard, Negreanu referred to Duke as a f***ing c*** in a conversation he thought was off the record. Daniel was speaking about the Ladies Event at the 2010 World Series of Poker where some men decided to play in the event. These men allegedly ...
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Poker Hall of Fame nominees announced

After a two-month process on WSOP.com, the public has made clear who they think should be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2010. It will now be up to the current Hall of Famers and a panel of media members to determine who actually does join this exclusive club.
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