Olivier Busquet has published a new, very honest blog in which he discusses the ups and downs of living as a professional poker player. Despite being overwhelmingly successful, Busquet hints that he could be looking to leave the game.

Phil Hellmuth today earned his 12th career WSOP bracelet after winning Event #18, the $2,500 7 Card Razz. The win will consolidate Hellmuth's position as the most successful player in WSOP history.

Phil Ivey today came within inches of clinching his fifth WSOP bracelet. The American superstar reached heads-up play in Event #17, the $10k Pot Limit Hold'em, but fell short to Andy Frankenberger in the last minute.