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		The PokerNews Profile: David Benyamine August 15, 2008		David Benyamine is one of those rare individuals who, perhaps by sheer will and drive, have found success in every professional endeavor he's attempted. Born in Paris, Benyamine was a highly ranked tennis player in his youth. Though he was... more


		The PokerNews Profile: Anna Wroblewski August 08, 2008		Anna Wroblewski doesn't know when her birthday is. Not the month, the day or the year, though she estimates she's about 22 years old. Orphaned at age four in her native Vietnam, Wroblewski and her younger sister lived with a slew... more


		The PokerNews Profile: Nenad Medic August 01, 2008		Often the most intimidating player at the table in terms of sheer size, 6'5 Nenad Medic has, in only three short years, climbed the ranks from low-limit online player to a competitor among poker's elite. One of a talented few who have... more


		The PokerNews Profile: Michael DeMichele July 25, 2008		If there's an image out there of today's young poker professionals — brash, cocky, aggressive to a fault — Michael DeMichele turns that notion on its ear. Clad in sweater-vests and neatly pressed button-down shirts, the... more


		Women's Poker Spotlight: Who to Watch in the WSOP Main Event July 03, 2008		This year more women have streamed into the events at the 2008 World Series of Poker than in any previous year. Many would attribute this to the ever-growing popularity poker has received through television, while others would credit... more


		Three-time WSOP Bracelet Winner John Bonetti Passes June 28, 2008		Three-time WSOP bracelet winner John Bonetti died of cancer on Saturday, June 28th in his hometown of Houston, Texas. Bonetti won his first WSOP bracelet in the 1990 No Limit Deuce to Seven Lowball event at a final table that included... more


		Women's Poker Spotlight: Barbara Enright, Poker Icon June 05, 2008		There's probably not much I can say about Barbara Enright that hasn't been said many times before over the last 25 years. I just can't let the 2008 WSOP begin without profiling one of the most influential women in the history... more


		Women's Poker Spotlight: Kathy Liebert – Road to the 2008 WSOP May 29, 2008		Everyone knows who Kathy Liebert is when she walks into the poker room. Kathy boasts lifetime tournament earnings well over $4.4 million, the career leader among women by a wide margin. To date, no other woman is within... more


		The Moneymaker Effect: Five Years Later May 23, 2008		Where were you five years ago today? I would love to tell you that I was in Benny's Bullpen, soaking up what would become a watershed moment in the history of poker's development. But, alas, I was sick. So, I was sleeping... more


		The Other Side of the Felt, Vol. 11: 2002 WSOP, Before the Boom, Part 3 -- Phil Ivey May 20, 2008		The 2002 World Series of Poker saw the emergence of today's biggest poker celebrity. At this point I have to apologize to Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, and of course "the other Phil," but without a doubt Phil Ivey has become... more


		Women's Poker Spotlight: Liv Boeree, New European Ladies Champion May 15, 2008		23-year-old Olivia "Liv" Boeree is more than just the new European Ladies champion; there's an educated astrophysicist behind those darting eyes. Boeree, originally from Kent, became the UK spokesperson... more


		The Other Side of the Felt, Vol. 10: 2002 WSOP, Before the Boom, Part 2 May 13, 2008		The 2002 World Series of Poker kicked off with a pair of limit events, and at the time we allowed dealers to play in the tournaments. Mike Majarus had been hired to deal the WSOP, but after taking third in the Employees Limit Hold'em... more


		Justin Bonomo Signs with Bodog, Discusses Future May 05, 2008		Bodog will officially announce today the newest member of Team Bodog, Justin "ZeeJustin" Bonomo. The young but already accomplished LA native has enjoyed immediate success since bursting onto the live-poker scene, from becoming... more


		The PokerNews Interview: Jennifer 'Jennicide' Leigh April 04, 2008		This week, online poker player Jennifer 'Jennicide' Leigh made her appearance in the current issue of Playboy Magazine. PokerNews caught up with Jennifer for an interview just before she hit the stands... more


		The PokerNews Interview: Brandon Cantu March 22, 2008		Rarely does a week pass by without news of a big score by a formerly unknown poker player. Brandon Cantu was once one of those names, most of which are rarely heard from again. Vancouver native Cantu emerged from nowhere to win... more


		Women's Poker Spotlight: Poker's Fresh New Faces March 06, 2008		As we prepare for the 2008 World Series of Poker, it's interesting to ponder what this year's field of women poker players might be like. 2007 was a fantastic year for women in poker as we witnessed the creation of the Women... more


		Turning 18: Josh 'JJProdigy' Field, Live from the Aussie Millions January 09, 2008		The saga of young California player Josh 'JJProdigy' Field saw another chapter written on Wednesday when Field, who just turned 18 and became eligible for many international poker events, played in his first live event at the Aussie Millions... more


		The PokerNews Interview: T6 Poker's Torben Hubertz January 02, 2008		Among the newest online poker sites to make its presence known is T6 Poker. Under the leadership of its founder, Torben Hubertz, T6 Poker has quickly jumped from the gate, offering a specialized lineup of games catering to a young... more


		Women's Poker Spotlight: Debbie Burkhead – Livin' and Lovin' Poker December 13, 2007		Chances are you've probably played poker with Debbie Burkhead sometime in your poker career if you play and follow the circuit at all. You may not recognize the name but you will remember the face as she probably knocked you out... more


		The PokerNews Profile: Annette "Annette_15" Obrestad December 11, 2007		Every screen name tells a story and Annette_15's is no different. As the legend goes, Annette Obrestad, a petite, dark-eyed teenager from a small coastal town in Norway, began playing poker at age 15. Formerly a competitive bowler... more

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