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Interviews

Joe Hachem Talks Aussie Millions, AsianLogic and APT
When the announcement came that Joe Hachem had departed PokerStars, everyone was wondering what his next move would be. Perhaps he would join his mate Shane Warne at 888 Poker? Or jump on the PartyPoker bike with Tony G?...


Highlights


HOT STUFF: Sherry Jiang

“I’m 23 years old and I live in New York, but my hometown is Qingdao in China.”
Featured Player: Sangeeth Mohan

CardPlayer India recently voted APT Asian Series Goa champion Sangeeth Mohan as the 2011 Player of the Year in India. Let’s hope his hot run continues!



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Poker Trivia

Did you know...
  • PokerStars Macau originally opened its famous poker room in May 2008 at the Grand Waldo Casino in Macau.
  • In March 2009, PokerStars Macau moved location into Casino Grand Lisboa.
  • Australian Grant Levy won the inaugural APPT Grand Final in 2007 for AUD $1 million in prize money.
  • Phil Hellmuth famously denied Johnny Chan a third WSOP Main Event title in 1989 when he beat Chan at heads up.
  • When you bet half the pot in poker against one opponent, they only need to fold 33 per cent of the time for you to break even in the long run.
  • Ace-King in Texas Hold’em is often called Big Slick or Anna Kournikova.
  • Phil Ivey is currently the most viewed player on The Hendon Mob database.
  • Pocket Aces in Texas Hold’em is often called Rockets, Bullets or American Airlines.
  • Young-shin Im was the first female to capture an Asia Pacific Poker Tour title when she won  APPT Cebu 2010.



Latest Forum Comments

January 26, 2012, 04:58:37 PM @ Re: calling stations BigChips:  i feel your pain docmyboat but let me ask you a question... would you rather be playing on a table where players only enter a pot with a monster hand. never call your flop bets with anything under top pair or massive draw, and are generally harder to get money out of than scrooge mcduck? or would you rather play on a loose table with opponents who will call your big bets on three streets with only a gutshot straight draw and miss them 8-9 times outta 10? i think i know who i'd rather play.

January 20, 2012, 02:10:56 PM @ Re: Resorts World Manila’s Hakan Dagtas pokerspecialist:  I totally agree.

January 20, 2012, 09:31:06 AM @ Re: Resorts World Manila’s Hakan Dagtas twochips:  Excellent interview and insightful answers on the future of RWM and poker in the Philippines

Upcoming Tournaments

Macau Poker Cup: Red Dragon Feb 2012 Date: February 18-26, 2012
Venue: PokerStars Macau, Casino Grand Lisboa
Buy-in: HKD $11,000


Aces Unlimited 4 Seasons of Poker – Spring Edition Date: February 22-26, 2012
Venue: Sol Poker Room, Casino Pride, Goa
Buy-in: INR 20,000 (Main Event)


WPPT Goa India Date: February 22-26, 2012
Venue: Casino Carnival, Goa
Buy-in: AUD $2200


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