Poker News - Tagged as Annie Duke

The bankruptcy of the Epic Poker League leaves behind a bigger hole than first expected. New court documents show that the league left behind almost $8 million in liabilities while generating next to nothing in income.

Doyle Brunson receives Epic Poker lifetime membership

EPL, Epic Poker League, Doyle Brunson, Annie Duke, Awards

Dec 13th, 2011

Doyle Brunson has become the first player in Epic League history to receive a lifetime membership card to play in all future main events. Brunson said to be honored but also hinted that he may not be playing in the league at all.

Magazine releases "real" top ten of hottest women in poker

Gossip, Woman Poker Player Magazine, Jennifer Harman, Annie Duke, Vanessa Selbst

Nov 3rd, 2011

Following the WPT Magazine's release of a list of the most beautiful women in poker, Woman Poker Player Magazine has sent out their own list of "The Hottest Women In Poker". The list is topped by Jennifer Harman.

Daniel Negreanu fires new tirade at Duke and Lederer

Gossip, Poker Pros, Poker Hall of Fame, Annie Duke, Daniel Negreanu

Oct 11th, 2011

Daniel Negreanu has reacted fiercely to the nomination of Annie Duke for the 2011 Poker Hall of Fame. Duke and her brother Howard Lederer have no place in the Hall, Negreanu says.

2011 Poker Hall of Fame nominees announced

Hall of Fame, World Series of Poker, WSOP, Annie Duke, Barry Greenstein

Oct 5th, 2011

The nominees for the 2011 Poker Hall of Fame has been announced, listing ten names all eligible for induction. The nominated players include Annie Duke, Barry Greenstein and Marcel Luske.

Epic Poker League suspends Lederer and Ferguson

Black Friday, Epic Poker League, Howard Lederer, Chris Ferguson, Annie Duke

Sep 22nd, 2011

The Epic Poker League's Ethics Committee has announced the indefinite suspension of Howard Lederer and Chris Ferguson. Both players are suspended on grounds of their involvement with Full Tilt Poker.

Dusty Schmidt: We need harder punishments

Blogs, Scandals, Dusty Schmidt, Leatherass, Epic Poker League, Annie Duke

Sep 16th, 2011

Dusty Schmidt has issued a wakeup call for his fellow poker players, urging harsher punishment for scammers and cheaters. Schmidt also launches a harsh criticism of Annie Duke and the Epic Poker League.

Sam Trickett leads Epic Poker League with 18 left

EPL, Epic Poker League, Poker Pros, Sam Trickett, Erik Seidel, Annie Duke

Aug 11th, 2011

The inaugural Epic Poker League Main Event is entering its decisive phases, with just 18 players left from 137 starters. Titan Poker pro Sam Trickett is the current chip leader with more than one million chips.

FS+G League announces new pro conduct committee

FS+G League, Federated Sports+Gaming, Poker Pros, Annie Duke, Eric Baldwin

May 30th, 2011

Federated Sports+Gaming has created a conduct committee, designed to ensure fair play and integrity in the league's events. The committee will consist of a number of pros and an ethics expert.

Federated Sports+Gaming unveils Season 1 roster

Federated Sports+Gaming, Annie Duke, Jeffrey Pollack, Poker Pros

May 3rd, 2011

Federated Sport+Gaming today revealed a list of 218 players eligible to play in the league's first season. The list contains just about every major U.S. poker pro with a few noteworthy exceptions.

Federated Sports and Gaming League shaping up

Federated Sports+Gaming, Poker Pros, Annie Duke, Tom Dwan, Patrik Antonius

May 2nd, 2011

Annie Duke and Jeffrey Pollack's Federated Sports and Gaming League is beginning to shape up. According to industry rumors, Tom "durrrr" Dwan and Patrik Antonius will be among the 220 invited players.

Matt Savage joins Annie Duke's Pro Poker League

Industry, Federated Sports and Gaming League, Annie Duke, Matt Savage

Mar 7th, 2011

Annie Duke's professional poker league is slowly beginning to take shape. Yesterday, the league announced the signing of the experienced tournament director and WPT executive, Matt Savage.

Stars getting ready for NBC National HU Championship

NHUC, National Heads-Up Championship, Annie Duke, NBC, Erik Seidel, Peter Eastgate

Feb 11th, 2011

The participants list for the 2011 National Heads-Up Poker Championship was released this week, as usual including a selection of poker's biggest stars. The tournament will be played from March 3rd to 6th.

Phil Hellmuth to host Las Vegas charity tournament

Charity, Raise Your Hand For Africa, Phill Helmuth, Annie Duke, Poker Pros

Feb 4th, 2011

Former UB Poker pro Phil Hellmuth will be hosting the Raise Your Hand for Africa charity tournament in Las Vegas this month. The event will raise money for the Starkey Hearing Foundation.

Eric Baldwin pens contract extension with UB.com

Sponsorships, Eric Baldwin, basebaldy, UB Poker, Phill Helmuth, Annie Duke

Feb 1st, 2011

Eric "basebaldy" Baldwin has put his name on a new contract extension with his sponsors from UB.com. Baldwin is now looking forward to continuing his work after a shakeup of the site's pro team.

Annie Duke to head exclusive new pro poker league

Poker Pros, Pro League, Annie Duke, Jeffrey Pollack

Jan 18th, 2011

Former UB Poker pro Annie Duke will head a brand new professional poker league that hopes to be the PGA of poker. The yet-to-be-named league will launch already within this year.

Phil Hellmuth: UB departure was strictly business

Sponsorships, Gossip, Interview, Phil Hellmuth, Annie Duke, UB Poker

Jan 6th, 2011

Phil Hellmuth has revealed some of the details behind his breakup with UB Poker. In an interview with CardPlayer Magazine, the Poker Brat explains that his parting with the site was strictly business.

Prahlad Friedman rumored to be UB's next pro

Sponsorships, Gossip, Poker Pros, Prahlad Friedman, Phil Hellmuth, Annie Duke

Jan 3rd, 2011

After the departure of Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke, UB Poker is looking for a restock of talent. With several names rumored to be on the site's shortlist, Prahlad Friedman looks to be first in line.

Hellmuth and Duke no longer part of the UB team

Ultimate Bet, Phil Hellmuth, Annie Duke, Joe Sebok

Dec 31st, 2010

Two big names in poker, Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke, no longer form part of the Ultimate Bet team. The news was revealed yesterday by Joe Sebok, poker pro and media consultant at Ultimate Bet.

Heavy rumors predict Hellmuth-UB divorce

Gossip, Sponsorships, Phil Hellmuth, UB Poker, Annie Duke, Joe Sebok

Nov 20th, 2010

According to rumors, Phil Hellmuth could be on his way to divorcing his long-lasting sponsor UB Poker. Hellmuth hasn't been seen wearing UB patches for more than a month, and this has started speculations.

Maria Ho signs sponsorship deal with UB Poker

Sponsorships, Industry, Maria Ho, UB Poker, Phil Hellmuth, Annie Duke

Nov 12th, 2010

Maria Ho has joined UB Poker on a professional contract. Ho is the latest addition to the UB team of poker icons, joining the likes of Phil Hellmuth, Annie Duke, Tiffany Michelle and Joe Sebok

Negreanu: Interview was off the record

Gossip, Daniel Negreanu, Annie Duke, World Series of Poker, WSOP

Aug 30th, 2010

Daniel Negreanu tells WPT.com that his recent outburst against Annie Duke was not meant to be on record and that he was unaware that the statements would go public.