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Brock for the Block

Heather — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:19:18 +0000

Is that a poker face, or is that a poker face? Whatever the case, it has served Brock “t soprano” Parker quite well. He looks as cool as his namesake in this undated photo, but he was looking far more elated yesterday, while playing in the short but very active Event #14 in the World Series of Poker.

Eleven players went into this event. The game? Six Handed Limit Poker at $2,500. That ain’t no chump change, folks.

Parker, a well known online poker player, did the deed well before midnight last night in Las Vegas. In a surprising game full of action, twists, and turns, Parker took home his very first World Series of Poker bracelet.

But that ain’t the best part.

He came from way, way, waaay behind, and beat out none other than Daniel Negreanu.

While that bracelet is certainly sweet, we doubt that is what had “t soprano” looking so pleased on the shot of his mug you can see if you are following the series at PokerNews. On the contrary, that expression belongs on the face of a man who has just one $223,688. Hey Tone, can we get a loan?

Tournament Strategy – A Beginners guide

PPPPoker — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:39:24 +0000

The starting stages of any online poker tournament should be where you try to accumulate some chips. Although a tight style might see you through to the middle stage, you are unlikely to be have enough chips to push players around later. Do not go all in unless you have the stone cold nuts. Which means, do not go all in pre-flop at this stage. At this point you have enough chips to see some flops, make some bets and take down some pots – make sure that you use them.

After the first hour or two there will be a big difference between the biggest stacks and the smallest ones. At this point in the tournament your stack size becomes important in determining what hands you can play against which opponents. Try to play pots in position against medium sized stacks – these players are comfortable enough not to want to be involved in a large pot without a very strong hand, and are more likely to fold. Those with large or small stacks are more likely to push all in causing you to fold and lose chips or bust out.

The bubble is defined at the period of time when just a few more players need to be busted before the paying positions begin. This is where other players tighten up. You can use this to your advantage by being aggressive a sealing blinds or small pots. Being aggressive doesn’t mean making stupid moves however. Don’t risk your entire stack on a bluff.

If you make it to the final table of an online poker tournament, nice one! – here is where the big payouts start. You are probably short stacked in terms of the blinds. If this is the case you should move into push fold poker. Make people pay for the chance to knock you out.

Dario Minieri talks about the FPP Porsche

PPPPoker — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:05:03 +0000

I mean this guy is hot when it comes to the cards, but he should really work on his manliness and his English. Well done though mr. Dario — earning a FPP Porsche (I’d like FPP BMW plz!) is great, and doing that playing aggressive “I WILL NOW TAKE THIS POT AWAY FROM YOU THANKYOUVERYMUCH”-poker, that’s even better. Keep it up man!

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Amir Vahedi tries to bluff Sam Farha… and his Nuts

PPPPoker — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:51:22 +0000

This is the worst position to be in really. Under the gun, trying to bluff… SAM FARHA. Seriously, what was Amir Vahedi thinking? Chris Moneymaker lays down the second best hand — Amir gets destroyed by Sammy.