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Bertrand elky Brospellier

Poker Pro Bertrand 'ElkY' Grospellier Wins WPT Festa al Lago

by Ace Rothstein | October 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
Anybody who knows anything about poker understands that having the chip lead, even with only six players remaining in a tournament, does not guarantee one a victory. However, not only did poker pro Bertrand ‘ElkY’ Grospellier go wire to wire … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Poker pro Nenad Medic

WPT Festa al Lago Field Narrowed to 34 Heading into Day 4

by Ace Rothstein | October 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
The breakneck speed of eliminatios at the WPT Festa al Lago continued during Day 3 yesterday as the field plowed through the money bubble, drawing ever closer to crowning a champion. Currently leading the way is Ryan Fair, who took … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Poker pro Daniel Negreanu

Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu Chip Leader at WPT Festa al Lago

by Ace Rothstein | October 23rd, 2008 | Add a comment
Players dropped like flies during Day 2 of the WPT Festa al Lago. A lot of them. And not just the short-stacks coming into the day, but several of the big stacks, including the chip leader. It was a tumultuous … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Antonio Esfandiari

Antonio Esfandiari Leads WPT Festa al Lago Into Day 2

by Ace Rothstein | October 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
The WPT Festa al Lago wrapped up the second flight of Day 1 last night and ended up drawing in more players than was originally thought, based on the current economic woes and the increased buy-in for the event. Over … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Michael Phelps poker Las Vegas

Michael Phelps Cashes at Caesars Poker Classic, Will Play WPT Event?

by Ace Rothstein | October 21st, 2008 | Add a comment
According to Wicked Chops Poker, Michael Phelps, everyone’s favorite American swimming hero from the 2008 Beijing Olympics this past summer, has been showing he’s got some wicked chops (get it?) in something other than swimming. As the site reports: Phelps, an … Read More Read More