Archive for July 11th, 2007

 

Chris Ferguson Strikes Fear of God at World Series of Poker

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 11th, 2007 | Comments Off
Although Dan Melan appeared to have met his maker when Chris Ferguson was moved to his table at the World Series of Poker, they got along swimmingly. (Bodog Beat Image) Chris "Jesus" Ferguson shared a charming chat with Bodog player, Dan Melan after they were seated together. Don’t be mislead by the above image which suggests terror in the eyes of … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Daniel Negreanu Eliminated from World Series of Poker

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 11th, 2007 | Comments Off
Daniel Negreanu made the call and took the fall at the World Series of Poker. (Bodog Beat Image) Another super star was sent home just now when Daniel Negreanu called an all-in push here on Day 2B of the World Series of Poker.The flop came 8/7/6 and Negreanu made a $12K raise. His opponent came over the top and Negreanu thought … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Frank Welch Looking Strong at World Series of Poker

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 11th, 2007 | Comments Off
Frank Welch has more than tripled his chipstack over the course of the day at the World Series of Poker Day 2B. (Bodog Beat Image) Team Bodog’s Frank "The Tank" Welch started the day with $68K in chips. And despite the fact that he’s facing off against some of the best poker players in the world he is now sitting at … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

America's Got Talent Down to Final 20

by Bodog Beat Entertainment Buzz | July 11th, 2007 | Comments Off
Cas Haley figures to be a front-runner for the top prize on America’s Got Talent. (Photo courtesy of NBC.com) One magician. A ventriloquist. A lasso artist. A Bollywood dancer. A male Shakira. A bunch of singers and acrobatic types. And one dog act. They are among the 20 finalists for the $1-million grand prize on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”, the popular … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

The Saga of Vinny Vinh and the 2007 WSOP Comes to a Close

by A Bodog Beat Original | July 11th, 2007 | Comments Off
Two Team Bodog poker players were seated at the table with Vinny Vinh for Day 2B of the 2007 World Series of Poker. (Bodog Beat Image) As we have posted about before, the saga that is Vinny Vinh at the 2007 WSOP has caused a lot of concern amongst friends and family and drawn a lot of media attention. Today, during … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Tiger Woods a 3/1 Favorite to Win British Open

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 11th, 2007 | Comments Off
Tiger Woods is ready for Carnoustie. (AP Images) Winning a major gets you in the record book, but not the respect of bookmakers. With the year’s third major golf tournament one week and one day away, Masters’ champ Zach Johnson and U.S. Open winner Angel Cabrera hold British Open odds longer than most tee shots. Johnson is at 66/1 while Cabrera … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

A-Rod Could Get Contract Extension from Yankees

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 11th, 2007 | Comments Off
Maybe Don Mattingly can unretire and grow back his moustache. Things are so bad in Yankee-land that upper management may be willing to bend its own stodgy rules. According to published reports, the Bronx Bombers are so eager to keep MVP candidate Alex Rodriguez in pinstripes that they’re open to negotiating during the regular season. Traditionally, New York has not been … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Jessica Simpson Changes Birthday Party on the Fly

by Bodog Beat Entertainment Buzz | July 11th, 2007 | Comments Off
Like Daisy Duke would do, Jessica Simpson high-tailed it out of there when she caught sight of the fuzz. “There” was a posh guest house in Malibu, Calif., and the “fuzz” were the paparazzi, of course. Simpson was celebrating her 27th birthday at a beach house Tuesday, but quickly moved the gathering to her parents’ home after the sand got crowded … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Gus Hansen on Fire at the World Series of Poker

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 11th, 2007 | Comments Off
With so many of the top poker pros eliminated from the World Series of Poker Gus Hansen is taking up the slack. (Bodog Beat Image) Gus "The Great Dane" Hansen is currently number two overall on Day 2B of the World Series of Poker with a massive chip stack of approxiamtely $420,000.Hansen, known for his extremely aggressive play, is now using … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Rick Tocchet AWOL from World Series of Poker

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 11th, 2007 | Comments Off
Rick Tocchet abandoned his chips at the World Series of Poker. (Bodog Beat Image) With his court date for sentencing on his conviction of gambling-related charges, the ex-assitant coach to the Phoenix Coyotes, Rick Tocchet came to take his chances at the World Series of Poker.And despite the odds Tocchet did extremely well surviving into Day 2 of the most prestigious … Read More Read More