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Should I play live poker or online poker?

Posted on February 19, 2021 by CalvinAyre .com

We take a look at what poker environment might suit new players best as poker in 2021.

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The Bernard Lee Poker Show (2/2/21): Joe Hebert (Part 2)

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Cardplayer Lifestyle Blog

The Bernard Lee Poker Show features the second and final part of Bernard’s interview with Joe Hebert, who won the U.S. Bracket of the 2020 WSOP Main Event, and finished second to Damian Salas in the heads-up battle for ultimate supremacy.

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The Bernard Lee Poker Show (1/26/21): Joe Hebert (Part 1)

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Cardplayer Lifestyle Blog

The Bernard Lee Poker Show welcomes Joe Hebert, who won the U.S. Bracket of the 2020 WSOP Main Event, and finished second to Damian Salas in the heads-up battle for ultimate supremacy.

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When will the World Series of Poker return to the Rio?

Posted on January 25, 2021 by CalvinAyre .com

This year could yet prove too problematic for a live World Series of Poker to return to the Rio in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Poker Idols – Puggy Pearson

Posted on January 21, 2021 by CalvinAyre .com

We look at the life and poker times of a World Series of Poker champion whose glorious past is often overlooked.

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The Bernard Lee Poker Show (1/12/21): 2020 Year in Review w/ Chad Holloway & Robbie Strazynski

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Cardplayer Lifestyle Blog

Poker media veterans Bernard Lee, Chad Holloway, and Robbie Strazynski review what happened in poker in 2020, including all things WSOP-related, online poker-related, and more, in part 1 of this two-part Year in Review special on the Bernard Lee Poker Show.

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Damian Salas wins WSOP main event million-dollar hybrid heads-up

Posted on January 4, 2021 by CalvinAyre .com

Damian Salas took on Joseph Hebert for the WSOP Main Event Championship at the Rio in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Damian Salas wins WSOP main event million-dollar hybrid heads-up

Posted on January 4, 2021 by CalvinAyre .com

Damian Salas took on Joseph Hebert for the WSOP Main Event Championship at the Rio in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Chris quits, but is this the end of the Moneymaker Effect?

Posted on January 4, 2021 by CalvinAyre .com

Chris Moneymaker has left PokerStars after a 17-year partnership that changed the face of poker.

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Chris Quits, but is this the end of the Moneymaker Effect?

Posted on January 4, 2021 by CalvinAyre .com

Chris Moneymaker has left PokerStars after a 17-year partnership that changed the face of poker.

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Huck Seed inducted to Poker Hall of Fame

Posted on January 4, 2021 by CalvinAyre .com

The 1996 WSOP Main Event winner has entered the Poker Hall of Fame as the only player to be inducted in 2020.

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Huck Seed inducted to Poker Hall of Fame

Posted on January 4, 2021 by CalvinAyre .com

The 1996 WSOP Main Event winner has entered the Poker Hall of Fame as the only player to be inducted in 2020.

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Joseph Hebert Goes wire-to-wire to win U.S.-based main event for $1.5 million

Posted on December 29, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

Hebert won $1.5 million after leading from the front to take down the Main Event at the Rio in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Five songs that were top when poker made history

Posted on December 27, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

What was top of the pops when players such as Doyle Brunson, Chris Moneymaker and Stu Ungar won the WSOP Main Event?

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Damian Salas Wins WSOP Main Event at King’s for $1.5 million

Posted on December 17, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

An all-South-American heads-up saw the Argentinian Damian Salas beat Brazil’s Bruno Botteon to the Main Event title.

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WSOP main event day 2 sees Joseph Hebert lead Vegas final table

Posted on December 15, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

The final nine in the Las Vegas leg of the WSOP Hybrid Main Event have been confirmed and Joe Hebert leads the way.

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WSOP main event day 1 Sees 71 survive and De Silva thrive

Posted on December 14, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

Former WSOP bracelet winner Upeshka De Silva was the chip leader at the end of the WSOP Hybrid Main Event Day 1 in America.

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Poker Idols – Phil Ivey

Posted on December 10, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

The 10-time WSOP bracelet winner is one of the most successful and popular players in the history of poker.

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Poker in print: The Biggest Game in Town (1983)

Posted on December 8, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

Al Alvarez’ classic poker book was the first to tell the story of the World Series of Poker in Print.

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Vijayaratnam leads as 75 players escape day 1c of WSOP Main Event

Posted on December 7, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

A bumper final WSOP Main Event Day 1 flight saw a new leader in the tournament overall emerge.

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WSOP Main Event day 1b sees both Sergio Aido & Toby Joyce survive

Posted on December 7, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

Just 42 players survived the Day 1b WSOP Main Event on GGPoker as the ‘Hybrid Event’ moved closer to live play.

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Poker Idols: Johnny Chan

Posted on December 1, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

The two-time World Series Main Event champion, nicknamed The Orient Express, is a poker legend and hero to millions.

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Day 1a of WSOP Main Event sees 62 progress to day 2

Posted on December 1, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

The first day of the hastily scheduled WSOP Hybrid Main Event has taken place on GGPoker and 62 players managed to survive it.

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Poker idols – Phil Hellmuth

Posted on November 30, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

A look at the life and times of Phil ‘The Poker Brat’ Hellmuth as the 15-time WSOP bracelet winner is a legend of the game.

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Stoyan Madanzhiev and Kid Poker Clash over ‘World Champion’ Status

Posted on November 18, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

We spoke to Bulgarian WSOP bracelet winner Stoyan Madanzhiev on feeling like a World Champion.

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WSOP launch Hybrid main event to crown Christmas winner

Posted on November 16, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

A late WSOP Main Event will take place across the live and online felt – but will is create a legitimate World Champion?

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WSOP runner-up Darvin Moon passes away aged 56

Posted on September 21, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

The famous logger with the heart of gold died at the weekend, leaving behind a legacy of great poker drama.

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One-Outer helps Stoyan Madanzhiev win WSOP Online Main Event for $3.9m

Posted on September 8, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

Bulgarian player Stoyan Madanzhiev won the biggest prize in online poker history as he won the WSOP Online Series Main Event.

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Stephen Chidwick among WSOP main event day 1e & day 1f survivors

Posted on August 25, 2020 by CalvinAyre .com

The latest rounds of WSOP Main Event action saw big names advance to Day 2 in hope of a deep run.

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The Bernard Lee Poker Show (6/30/20): Hossein Ensan

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Cardplayer Lifestyle Blog

2019 WSOP Main Event champion Hossein Ensan joins The Bernard Lee Poker Show for an interview to speak about about his reign as champion during this past year, as well as what he has done to be an ambassador for the game during this time.

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