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News articles from December-01-2005 to December-31-2005

Blue Square Poker: Five Gold Rings $500 NL Hold'em Freezeout - The Main Event
31-Dec-2005

Full Tilt Poker Iron Man Challenge from 1st Jan
30-Dec-2005

Do you have what it takes to become the first-ever Full Tilt Poker Iron Man? If you have the game and the dedication, we want you to take our Iron Man Challenge and play your way for a chance at more than $50,000 in prize money.

Ladbrokes Poker January $500,000 Cash Bonanza (no US players)
30-Dec-2005

During January, Ladbrokes Poker is giving away over $500,000 in free to enter tournaments. Make sure you win your share.

WPT Championship 2006 Qualifiers at CelebPoker
29-Dec-2005

Last year the winner of the World Poker Tour finals won $2.8 million. This year it could be even bigger with the winner expected to take home well over $3 million dollars. This is the televised final of the World Poker Tour, where the best players meet to see who will be crowned the World Champion.

Bodog Pro Bowl Poker Tourney
29-Dec-2005

Go to Bodog Poker now!

Ultimate Bet Reload Bonus until 2nd Jan
28-Dec-2005

The annual reload bonus promotion is now running at Ultimate Bet Go to Ultimate Bet now!

New Year's Day $100k Tournament at Golden Palace Poker
26-Dec-2005

Celebrate New Year’s Day with the Golden Palace $100,000 GUARANTEE tournament!

Dan Harrington Profile
25-Dec-2005

Dan Harrington : Ironic nicknames are always fun; take “Action” Dan Harrington, for example. To give action in poker means to play in enough hands that your opponents have a chance of winning some chips off of you; yet Dan is known as one of the most conservatively tight players in the world. While Doyle Brunson says “To get action you have to give action,” Dan’s strategy works well for him, leading to him to millions in tournament winnings, including the WSOP championship title for 1995. Besides, “Action Dan” just sounds cool.

Drew Carey Profile
25-Dec-2005

Drew Carey : If there was one Hollywood actor who could pass unnoticed at a Friday night poker game in somebody’s garage, it would have to be Drew Carey. Famous for the long running show that bore his name, Drew projects a very blue collar image, and his sensibilities seem to fall right in line. While a public person, there are a few things about Drew that might surprise you; for instance, his middle name is Allison. Poker Nickname, anyone?

Poker Survey finds 60% would rather play poker than have sex.
23-Dec-2005

Adrian Young Profile
23-Dec-2005

Adrian Young : What would the effect on poker popularity be if the players started playing nude? If No Doubt drummer Adrian Young was in charge, the next big WPT tournament would likely be the “Bluff In The Buff Poker Classic” in Aruba. Thankfully the exhibitionist musician, known for his semi-ironic expressions, his Mohawk hair cut, and his consistent lack of clothing on stage was compliant with the dress code on the WPT’s Hollywood Home Game.

Steve Zolotow Profile
23-Dec-2005

Steve Zolotow : From the nickname alone, you might place Steve Zolotow in a significant position in MI6, along side James Bond’s M and Q; but from appearances and preferences “Z” would be much more at home at a Grateful Dead concert, and certainly at the New York bar that he owns. There is no question, either way, that Steve is very comfortable sitting under the bright lights of the WPT cameras. Of course, winning a lot tends to make one relax.

David Williams Profile
23-Dec-2005

David Williams : Should he want it, it is very likely David Williams could become the leading spokesman for the Movement To Make Geeks Cool. A 4.0 grade point average at a major university, early twenties, and an avid Magic: The Gathering collectible card game player, David is nevertheless handsome, articulate, a top-flight poker player, and a millionaire. David, if the MTMGC ever gives you a call, you should really think about “giving back.”

Dave Ulliott Devilfish Profile
23-Dec-2005

Dave Ulliott : If one had to wonder why Dave Ulliott was picked as one of the players on the World Poker Tour’s “Bad Boys of Poker,” a quick look at the WPT profile should give a clue. Listing one of his hobbies as “Sex”, Dave’s reputation as a “take me or leave me” charmer is well earned. It is that kind of no-apologies attitude that contributed to the dangerous persona Dave developed at the poker table, a persona that lead to another player bestowing upon Ulliott what is quite possibly the coolest nickname in poker to date: Devilfish.

Blackjack 'Masters' at PartyPoker
23-Dec-2005

Jack Black Profile
23-Dec-2005

Jack Black : Sometimes people give off the vibe that they just don’t care what they are supposed to be doing. Sitting around a poker table, acting in front of a camera, fronting a rock band; whatever he is doing, Jack Black is focused on marching to a very different drummer indeed. With a portly frame, notoriously messy locks and hardly ever a sincerely friendly thing to say, it would be easy to get very annoyed with a person like Jack; someone who demands acceptance and attention and doesn’t seem to offer anything in return. It would be easy to dislike Jack; if only he weren’t so darned funny!

Stan James Poker (25% Rakeback on Cash Games and Tournament Fees)
22-Dec-2005

Stan James Poker is the Prima Poker room run by Stan James, a leading British bookmaker.

Will Hill Poker's $500,000 Guaranteed Tournament
22-Dec-2005

$500,000 Guaranteed: January sees the main event of Will Hill Poker's biggest ever online tournament. WillHill are guaranteeing a prize pool of at least $500,000, for as little as a $10 buy-in.

4 VIP World Cup Tickets from Purple Lounge Poker Room
22-Dec-2005

In a play-off like no other, poker play meets football fantasy as gaming enthusiasts compete for the ultimate golden tickets to one of the most oversubscribed sporting events in 2006. Requiring skill, flair, speed and dexterity, poker has proved it has more in common with football than gaming tactics, with the announcement that sleek online poker provider, Purple Lounge are offering up four VIP tickets to the much anticipated FIFA World Cup 2006 final.

Half Million Tourney at Caribbean Sun Poker (Jan 22nd)
21-Dec-2005

Guaranteed $500,000 Prize Pool

Stan James Poker Deposit Bonus Offer
21-Dec-2005

StanJamesPoker is the new poker site run by trusted British bookmaker Stan James. The site is on the Prima Poker network run by Microgaming. Sign up with Stan's Poker and you will get 25% rakeback on all tournament fees and cash games.

Satellites for the World Poker Challenge Reno at StansPoker.com
21-Dec-2005

The World Poker Tour is the leading televised poker series in the world and you can win the chance to be a part of it. Stan's Poker are giving you the opportunity to pit your poker wits against some of the best players on the planet.

Win a Bentley Continental with Purple Lounge Poker
21-Dec-2005

Win a Bentley Continental GT with Purple Lounge Poker

$3 Completely free from Prima Poker room Purple Lounge
21-Dec-2005

Not many people know that the US goverment used to issue $3 bills. Now Purple Lounge are giving them away for free to play on their Prima Poker software. Check it out now!

Miss Sweden to be sponsored by Purple Lounge Poker
21-Dec-2005

According to our sources, the tournament no poker player would want to miss, Miss Sweden 2006 is going to be sponsored by newcomer poker site Purple Lounge Poker

Purple Lounge Poker Bonus Code
21-Dec-2005

Go to Purple lounge poker room now!
($3 free, no bonus deposit required)

Playing big draws in Texas Holdem
20-Dec-2005

In this article, Chris Ferguson, Poker pro for Full Tilt, discusses playing Big Draws in Texas Holdem.

$15,000 Freeroll at Royal Vegas Poker (January 7th, 2006)
19-Dec-2005

Download and register at Royal Vegas Poker and get a chance to play in the $15,000 Freeroll on January 7th, 2006 at 10pm EST. Entry is free and the prize pool is $15,000.

Gus Hansen Profile
18-Dec-2005

Gus Hansen: Attention Gus Hansen: stop hogging all the poker nicknames. Isn’t it enough that you are one of the most feared, yet well liked, poker pros in the world today? Do you really need three poker names? Although to be fair, it is unlikely Gus would have saddled himself with such monikers as “The Poker Tramp” and “The Trashman”, and “The Great Dane” is a fair assessment of his skill and nod to where he is from. Still…

"Jersey Days" Promotion at Full Tilt Poker
18-Dec-2005

Do you want to join the best dressed team in poker? If you were at the 2005 WSOP or watched any of the coverage on television, you saw that no one attracted more attention at the tables than the Full Tilt Poker pros.

$5000 Freeroll at Poker Time (29.12, 2k raked hand requirement)
18-Dec-2005

December 23rd - Free $5000 Freeroll at Doyles Room (preregistration required)
17-Dec-2005

Bodog Bowl Offer Deposit $50, Get $50 upfront!
17-Dec-2005

PartyPoker.com High Flier Promo
16-Dec-2005

Hollywood Poker - Be a star without the plastic surgery
16-Dec-2005

$100,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool in Absolute Poker Tourney this Saturday (17th December)
16-Dec-2005

Absolute Poker one of the world's largest online poker sites,
has announced that this Saturday's $150 entry tournaments will now have a guaranteed prize pool of at lease $100,000.

Qualify for the Scandinavian Open at CelebPoker
16-Dec-2005

CelebPoker are sending players to the DKK 30,000 (€4,000) Scandinavian Open in Copenhagen, Denmark. This tournament is a No Limit Freezeout tournament taking place on the 19th to 22nd January 2006.

Titan Poker $100m Freeroll
16-Dec-2005

Titan Poker is proud to announce a $500,000 Guaranteed Prize Freeroll Tournament

Full Tilt Holiday Promotions - 50% reload
15-Dec-2005

Claim your Full Tilt Poker reload business today!

University Class President Robs Bank After Racking Up Poker Debts
15-Dec-2005

Class president, son of a Baptist minister, second cello in the Lehigh University orchestra, chaplain's office assistant ... bank robber? Class of 2008 president Greg Hogan was arrested on Friday on charges of bank robbery, and now the sophomore class leader faces up to 20 years in prison.

Win a WSOP Seat in a Massive Freeroll this Saturday 17th December!
15-Dec-2005

On Saturday, Dec. 17 at 9:30 p.m. EST, to celebrate the launch of PokerTime, the new online card room will hold a massive freeroll, giving away one WSOP seat to the winner. The past three years have proven that anyone can emerge to become poker’s world champion. This year, PokerTime buys in.

ZeeJustin wins PokerStars $500,000 Guarantee (12th Dec)
14-Dec-2005

It's been just a little more than a year ago that I ran into Justin Bonomo for the first time. As I wandered the floor at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, I kept heading back to the table where a young man with spikey green hair was advancing through the field. Word on the street was he was a tough, young online poker prodigy who called himself ZeeJustin

$8,100 of Free Poker Dollars
14-Dec-2005

The free poker bankroll offered by online poker rooms continues to rise. We are now tallying up up to $8,100 in free sign up bonuses for online poker rooms we track. That is a lot of cash!

Courtney Friel - Popular Poker Personality Profile
14-Dec-2005

Courtney Friel: There is more than one way to go "all in." No Limit Hold'em fans are perfectly familiar with how it works on the felt, but the expression could easily serve for explaining how much dedication and determination a person has for their job. When Courtney Friel had a shot at making the "Big Time" in her TV career, it involved pulling quadruple duty serving as reporter, anchor, news writer and pack mule. And, yes, that's probably the first time anyone's ever referred to Courtney as "pack mule."

Jennifer Leigh Profile
14-Dec-2005

Jennifer Leigh: It takes a nerd to come up with a nickname like “Jennicide.” Now, before the Jennifer Leigh fans start flaming G2P in protest, understand that, to Jennifer, this is a compliment. This 22-year-old rising poker pro had a life filled with Unix machines, coding C, and playing Everquest long before she started playing poker, and the nickname dates from those heady days of geek-dom.

Howard Lederer Profile
14-Dec-2005

Howard Lederer: It is, by now, a familiar story. Young person goes to college, discovers he is good at a game, his grades suffer, and he leaves college to pursue a life of professional chess. Wait a minute…chess? That’s right, Howard Lederer left college to pursue chess; thankfully, he discovered a back room game of poker that brought him back to his senses, and brought about the eventual evolution of “The Professor” of poker.

John Cernuto Profile
14-Dec-2005

John Cernuto: There probably isn’t anyone else on the planet who could answer the question “How did you become a professional poker player” with “because Ronald Reagan fired me” besides Miami John Cernuto. Fortunately, that isn’t his only claim to fame. With over 50 first place titles and a reputation for being the Great White of Omaha poker sharks, there are plenty of other reasons to pay attention to Miami John. It’s still a pretty cool answer, though.

Richest Poker Game?
13-Dec-2005

THE world's richest poker game, with a staggering $80 million winner-take-all prize, will be held at Melbourne's Crown Casino next year.

Knowing your Table Limit
13-Dec-2005

Paul Wolfe, Poker Pro at Full Tilt, tells guidetopoker about the significance of knowing your table limits.

Mathew Cherackal Profile
12-Dec-2005

Mathew Cherackal: One of the hot, young, new poker players that have started beefing up the WPT and WSOP player profile lists, Mathew Cherackal is a relative newcomer to the game of poker. Only playing for about a year, this Berwyn, IL native made waves on a Party Poker cruise ship by winning nearly three quarters of a million dollars.