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WSOP Final Table Set

The World Series of Poker is over for now. That is until we take a break and get to November 9, when it all begins again, and with style. 9 Finalists have been chosen and will battle it out for the gold. A winner will be determined on November 10. In order of descending chip stack, the nine finalists are -

Absolute Poker and UltimateBet Announce the launch of CEREUS

Now here is some exciting news in the world of online poker and rakeback!

The management of two leading online poker rooms Absolute Poker and UltimateBet have recently announced the launch of CEREUS, a brand new poker platform. The merger between these two online poker giants will make CEREUS the third largest online poker network.

Final 27 Battle it out for WSOP $10,000

After starting out with more than 6,000 players, the 2008 World Series of Poker $10,000 No-Limit Hold ‘em has now toned down to the final 27 at the end of Day 6. The payout figure crossed the six figure mark, but what was even more attractive to the players was the fact that they had made it to a big event in the second most prestigious WSOP of all time.

Actor in Big Money Again

After making it big as an actor in network TV show ‘EastEnders’, Michael Greco has now turned professional gambler. Winning a prestigious leg of a British poker tournament, Greco walked away with more than $100,000. This was witnessed at the third round of popular British tournament the ‘Grosvenor Poker Tour’ held in Cardiff.

2008 Borgata Open Announced at WSOP Peak

You’ve heard of it, you’ve been in it. This year, it is back again with a bang. Presenting the Borgata Open 2008, one of East Coast’s most prestigious events. Held at the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City every year, this year it is scheduled to be held from September 3rd through September 18th. All 16 events will be played this time, including the ever popular and the grand WPT $10,000 No-Limit Texas Hold ‘em.