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John Phan

Amit Makhija Leads WPT Legends of Poker Final Table

by Ace Rothstein | August 28th, 2008 | Add a comment
Look, we apologized for jinxing the WPT Legends of Poker by saying that there were a bunch of big name pros in the field. Apparently, that wasn’t enough as the final table is a head-scratchingly unknown collection of “Who?” Except … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Blackjack Contest Winners

by Jake Gosselin | August 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
Bodog’s online Blackjack tournament started on August 20th and will continue throughout its six week course. The tournament is simple and anyone can play. Here’s how it works. Each week the 10 players who get dealt the highest number of … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Making Cuts

by Laura Gosselin | August 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
The fuel crises is hitting airlines hard. Southwest Airlines announced today that they are among the carriers cutting back. Southwest has been less affected by fuel costs than other carriers because of its fuel hedging strategy, will be cutting 190 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Monta Ellis Has Ankle Surgery, Out 3 Months

by Carlisle Richards | August 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
After losing Baron Davis to free agency it looks like the Warriors will also be without guard Monta Ellis when their season starts. ESPN is reporting that Ellis underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn deltoid ligament in his left ankle, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Hugh Hefner

Hugh Hefner Getting Married to Playboy Bunny?

by Laura Gosselin | August 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
Hell has officially frozen over and the word on the street is that Hugh Hefner will marry one of his three girlfriends, Holly Madison. OK! magazine is reporting that Hef’s second girlfriend Bridget Marquart, 34, next season of The Girls … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Despite Torn Knee Ligaments, Shawne Merriman Will Play in 2008

by Carlisle Richards | August 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
Every doctor has told him he needs surgery or he’ll be risking his NFL career, but Shawne Merriman still plans on playing in 2008. “I know what’s at stake,” Merriman said Wednesday. “But I had a goal with the team before … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Mackenzie Phillips

Mackenzie Phillips Busted for Heroin at LAX

by Laura Gosselin | August 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
Former One Day at a Time actress Mackenzie Phillips was busted for heroine at LAX on Wednesday morning. TMZ reports that the 48-year-old was passing through screening in the airport’s Terminal 4 when baggies and balloons containing heroin and cocaine were … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps Invited to Play Poker at APT Macau Event

by Ace Rothstein | August 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
During the myriad of interviews in various media over the past couple of weeks 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps mentioned several times that he enjoys playing online poker and would like to play in the WSOP. As a result, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Heidi Montag

Heidi Wood Clothing Is Popular for Some Reason

by Laura Gosselin | August 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
Reality star Heidi Montag is furiously cashing in on her 15 minutes. A smart move - if only she had some talent. Solidifying the theory that celebrity clothing lines are a dime a dozen, Heidiwood is the latest endeavor for … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Poker pro Layne Flack

Three Tables Remain at WPT Legends of Poker Event

by Ace Rothstein | August 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
The WPT Legends of Poker event is getting nearer and nearer its goal of doling out a $1.1 million first-place prize to a new champion as the 79 players who began Day 3 of the tournament are now down to … Read More Read More