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Vegas Loses One of Its Finest Citizens

October 2, 2009

bobstupakPoker-enthusiast and Vegas visionary, Bob Stupak passed away, much to the disappointment of his fans. Known as a huckster, performer, and stunt puller, Stupak entertained Vegas for decades. Such “stunts” he’s infamous for include a $1 million winning wager he placed on the 1989 Super Bowl and a two-minute opportunity to play with the Harlem Globetrotters that cost him $100,000.

Publicity was Stupak’s middle name, and perhaps one of his most successful endeavors was his dream to erect a futuristic Vegas casino with an outer space theme. His original plan was to call it Bob Stupak’s Vegas World, but in the end, his vision of building the tallest observation tower in the country with carnival rides atop it, would be called the Stratosphere.

Other ideas he envisioned for Vegas was a Titanic-themed condo-casino with condominium timeshares situated between four smokestack towers with an elaborate casino occupying the adjacent iceberg.

Stupak’s life was peppered with ups and downs and extreme accomplishments, many of which he survived by his luck, charisma, and determination. About 14 years ago he came through a motorcycle crash that put him in a coma and broke all the bones in his face. He also won a $5,000 event at the 1989 WSOP scoring $139,500 playing NL 2-7 draw to become the world champion. During his career, he made the final table of that same event three additional times. These are just a sampling of the crazy stories that defined his fulfilling life.

Las Vegas gambling man and oddsmaker, Lem Banker, who advised him on his legendary million dollar Super Bowl bet said, “Bob was a decathlon gambler — sports bets, propositions, poker — everything at once. He had a lot of heart and a lot of brains.”

Ultimately, though leukemia got the best of him and he died at the age of 67. He will live on as a legend in Vegas history, though, just as he would have wanted it.

Written by Marcus · Filed Under Poker News 

Full Tilt Poker FTOPS XIV Schedule Released

October 2, 2009

FTOPSThe world biggest online poker series, the WCOOP, have just been completed and soon it is time for the second biggest series to start. The WCOOP is hosted by the largest online poker site on the planet, PokerStars.com, while the main competitor Full Tilt Poker are hosting FTOPS which is the second largest tournament series. The schedule for this 14th edition of the FTOPS Series has just been announced and there will be a total of $20.000.000 to play for in the different events that are starting on the 4th of November.

FTOPS XIV Schedule:
Event #1: Wednesday, November 4th at 21:00 ET
$200 + $16 No Limit Hold’em Six-Max
$1,000,000 Guaranteed

Event #2: Thursday, November 5th at 14:00 ET
TBA

Event #3: Thursday, November 5th at 21:00 ET
$500 + $35 No Limit Hold’em 3x Shootout
$300,000 Guaranteed

Event #4: Friday, November 6th at 14:00 ET
$200 + $16 No Limit Hold’em Cubed
$600,000 Guaranteed

Event #5: Friday, November 6th at 21:00 ET
$200 + $16 Stud Eight or Better
$100,000 Guaranteed

Event #6: Saturday, November 7th at 14:00 ET
$500 + $35 Pot Limit Omaha Six-Max
$350,000 Guaranteed

Event #7: Saturday, November 7th at 16:00 ET
$100 + $9 No Limit Hold’em Rebuy
$600,000 Guaranteed

Event #8: Sunday, November 8th at 14:00 ET
$240 + $16 No Limit Hold’em Knockout Six-Max
$800,000 Guaranteed

Event #9: Sunday, November 8th at 16:00 ET
$500 + $35 No Limit Hold’em Heads-Up
$500,000 Guaranteed

Event #10: Sunday, November 8th at 18:00 ET
$300 + $22 No Limit Hold’em
$1,500,000 Guaranteed

Event #11: Monday, November 9th at 14:00 ET
$200 + $16 Pot Limit Omaha Eight or Better
$200,000 Guaranteed

Event #12: Monday, November 9th at 21:00 ET
$1,000 + $60 No Limit Hold’em Six-Max
$1,500,000 Guaranteed

Event #13: Tuesday, November 10th at 14:00 ET
$300 + $22 No Limit Hold’em 4x Shootout Six-Max
$300,000 Guaranteed

Event #14: Tuesday, November 10th at 21:00 ET
$500 + $35 HORSE
$300,000 Guaranteed

Event #15: Tuesday, November 10th at 21:00 ET
$200 + $16 No Limit Hold’em Turbo
$500,000 Guaranteed

Event #16: Wednesday, November 11th at 14:00 ET
$240 + $16 Pot Limit Omaha Knockout
$200,000 Guaranteed

Event #17: Wednesday, November 11th at 21:00 ET
$300 + $22 No Limit Hold’em Six-Max Rebuy
$1,000,000 Guaranteed

Event #18: Thursday, November 12th at 14:00 ET
TBA

Event #19: Thursday, November 12th at 21:00 ET
$200 + $16 Limit Hold’em Six-Max
$150,000 Guaranteed

Event #20: Friday, November 13th at 14:00 ET
$200 + $16 No Limit Hold’em
$400,000 Guaranteed

Event #21: Friday, November 13th at 21:00 ET
$300 + $22 Razz Six-Max
$150,000 Guaranteed

Event #22: Saturday, November 14th at 14:00 ET
$2,500 + $120 No Limit Hold’em Ante From Start (Two Day Event)
$2,000,000 Guaranteed

Event #23: Saturday, November 14th at 16:00 ET
$100 + $9 Pot Limit Omaha Rebuy
$400,000 Guaranteed

Event #24: Sunday, November 15th at 14:00 ET
$120 + $9 No Limit Hold’em Knockout
$800,000 Guaranteed

Main Event: Sunday, November 15th at 18:00 ET
$500 + $35 No Limit Hold’em
$2,500,000 Guaranteed

Written by Bea · Filed Under Poker News 

Betclick might be buying out Everest Poker

October 1, 2009

betclickThe latest rumour around town is that the Betclick operator, which is owned by Mangas Capital Gaming is said to maybe want to acquire the online poker site Everest Poker which is owned by Taiwan-based Giga Media. These reports were issued by Egaming Review on Wednesday in France but Mangas have refused to comment on the news.

This is not the first time that there has been this rumour that the Malta licenced Everest Poker might be bought out by Betclick as we have heard this for a while now but it seems things are getting real now with the possibility of an acquisition to be announced in early October.

It has also been mentioned that Malta-licensed Everest Poker might be talking to other potential buyers such as PartyGaming.

There has been no comment so far from the Betclick responsible.

Written by Bea · Filed Under Poker News 

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