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Welcome to Just Poker Talk

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    WSOP H.O.R.S.E. tournament started on Sunday June 24th and will crown the true ‘World Champion of Poker’ at the end of the 5 day tournament.

I say the true world champion because of the versatility the players must have to win the tournament. They must be good in 5 different poker games. H=Hold’em O=Omaha eight or better R=Razz S=Stud high E=Stud low Eight or better are all played during the tournament. 148 of the top world class players entered the H.O.R.S.E tournament putting up the $50,000 entry. Last year Chip Reese won the WSOP H.O.R.S.E championship.

Of course ESPN and many others feel very strongly that the WSOP Main Event winner is the World Champion of Poker. Last year when Jamie Gold won the Main Event the  $12 million he pocketed took him to right to the top of the all time tournament money winners list.

What did you think of Jamie’s tableside manner? How do you think he will do this year?

Another player with debated tableside manner Phil Helmuth, earlier won his 11th WSOP bracelet. Phil won the $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em event.

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    Here is a site that has many Poker Tournament videos. Sort of like youtube for Poker. Check it out.

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Posted in Announcements, Professional Poker, Television on June 25th, 2007

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5 Responses to “Welcome to Just Poker Talk”

  1. CCP Says:
    June 25th, 2007 at 6:45 pm

    Jamie Gold’s tableside manner was difficult to watch. He won the bracelet and the $12m but I suspect poker players enjoyed Hachem and Raymer as better ambassadors of poker.

  2. Tim Keating Says:
    June 25th, 2007 at 9:47 pm

    I agree Gold’s manners were not my cup of tea, but isn’t it guys like him that most people watch for….guys ike me that watch it live on the net need help…..nice job Mike…….

  3. James Says:
    June 26th, 2007 at 10:47 am

    Poker Dude, nice job!

    This will have to be a must read every day.

  4. ball_three Says:
    June 26th, 2007 at 8:52 pm

    Nicely done, author

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    July 29th, 2007 at 8:01 am

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