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Early success proves Michael’s the real deal

Simon Dexter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:00:36 +0000

When he set off for Vegas last week with the promise of trying to achieve the first part of his unique double - a WSOP* bracelet (to go with his as-yet missing Oscar), he was given hearty cheers by all of us here at Littlewoods Towers, but we didn’t expect Michael Greco to score quite so quickly. (more…)

Accountants confirm poker growth

Simon Dexter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:59:03 +0000

A report by accountants PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP released on Tuesday revealed that when measured in monetary terms, poker‘s popularity, together with the rest of the gaming industry, continues to grow - and then some. The report estimated that by 2012, the world’s gaming revenue will exceed $155 billion. (more…)

New rules for final table? You tell us…

Simon Dexter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:57:51 +0000

This year’s split WSOP* (the final table actually takes place in November) has prompted some bright sparks to suggest the re-introduction of a long-discarded protocol last used in 1970 whereby the final table players vote to decide who they believe should be world champion.
This might sound far-fetched, but the first WSOP*, held at Binion’s Horseshoe casino, was won by Johnny Moss (who also won the following year, collecting $30,000). (more…)

Poker: the new golf

Simon Dexter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:55:33 +0000

It didn’t take business owner Deepak Thadani long to discover that successful poker players have much in common with successful business people: “It’s not the hands that you’re dealt,” he says, “it’s the way you play them that separates the regulars from the pros. Just like in business.” (more…)

Book review: Practical Poker Maths Odds & Probabilities for Hold ‘Em & Omaha by Pat Dittmar

Simon Dexter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:54:21 +0000

Pat Dittmar might not be a household name, but as a journeyman poker pro, he’s seen most things over the twenty years he’s been involved with the game. During the same period, it’s evident that he has absorbed everything you need to know about poker’s mathematics. (more…)

Becoming one of the greats

Simon Dexter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:52:43 +0000

Hi Guys,
If you could pinpoint one particular factor which differentiates the best poker players from the rest, what would it be? (more…)

Podcast Episode Five

Simon Dexter — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:08:52 +0000

It’s that time again folks as we catch up with all the latest thrills and spills from the world of poker with the Littlewoods Pokercast. This month we help a complete online novice road-test the Littlewoods Poker website, meet this month’s player of the month and speak to our new sponsored poker pro! (more…)

EastEnders man joins Littlewoods Poker

Simon Dexter — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:41:50 +0000

Former EastEnders star and new Littlewoods Poker pro Michael Greco arrived in London from his ‘poker training camp’ in Spain for a photo shoot with Tony Cascarino late last week. (more…)

2,500/1 shot an each-way shout?

Simon Dexter — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:40:04 +0000

We were so impressed with new Littlewoods Poker pro Michael Greco’s display of confidence when it came to winning an Oscar and a world title that we were almost persuaded to follow him Stateside. Apart from it being a pretty decent gig, we reckon he has a chance of following on from Jerry Yang last year who came in from left field and scooped $8.25 million. Unfortunately, head office refused our request for return business class flights to Nevada. (more…)

Dozing off can be good - sometimes

Simon Dexter — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:32:09 +0000

With record number of entrants in several of the preliminary WSOP* tournaments, quite a few have developed into lengthy affairs with 2am and 3am finishes not unusual. On several occasions, more than one player has had to be prodded into action by a neighbour when it was their turn to play. There has even been reports of one guy falling off his chair when he fell asleep. (more…)

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