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It is ready - we've now pretty fully moved over to our new domain - www.cplpokerpodcast.com

We're leaving this site up for historical purposes, but you'll want to migrate over to www.cplpokerpodcast.com for new posts and new podcasts!!

Moving on UP - Migration in Progress to own Domain

Okay - we spiked an Ace on the river and bought:  www.cplpokerpodcast.com

We've begun some of the migration, but it will take a while (so many templates and color-combinations to choose from).  We're still deciding on the transition strategy (post here and there for a while, go cold-turkey here and post there) - but, we'll let you know with a final post here (leaving this blog up, but largely static) once we know for sure.

In all events - check out the new site and let us know what you'd like to see.

Back to Back CPL Wins for NewLife Durand!

  

NewLife is now officially on a roll!  Winning back to back weeks in fine fashion not only has NewLife on top of the CPL Leaderboard...but puts NewLife in the position to make a run at the '3-peat', which has never been accomplished in the 3 year history of the CPL!

Heads up play was against The Rookie and was no easy feat for NewLife!  Even though NewLife had The Rookie severely out-chipped going into heads up....The Rookie doubled up twice and then a third time before the evening came to a dramatic close!  The Rookie looked down at Pocket Aces and shoved looking to make her fourth double up.  NewLife looked down at Pocket Kings and insta-called!  It was looking dire for NewLife until a King hit the flop...then to add insult to injury...the Quads were made on the Turn!  An exciting heads up match!!  Congrats to Greg for his second victory in a row!

Rounding out the CPL points for the evening was Verbal who finished 3rd after losing chips to The Rookie time and time again during the evening.  Comeback Kid Lanoux finished in 4th after getting outdrawn by Verbal.

CPL Leaderboard Unadjusted

CPL Points Awarded During Week 4

NewLife Durand Wins CPL Week 3!

Back in the saddle again is Greg "NewLife" Durand as he records his first victory during this 2010 Spring CPL Session.  In a showdown of the CPL dynasties NewLife was heads up against Unabomber, however Unabomber had his work cut out for him as NewLife had a massive chip lead going into heads up play.  Heads up only lasted a few hands when Unabomber woke up with pocket 10's and was outdrawn by NewLife's A-Q.  Great Job Greg!

Hitting the CPL points for the first time in 2010 was Bill "Comeback Kid" Lanoux landing in 3rd place.
Malinda "Nemesis" Cardenas slid into the 4th spot to round out the points for the evening.

CPL Leaderboard Unadjusted:

CPL Points Awarded During Week 3

Running Aces News

The February calendar is out and the biggest news coming from Running Aces Card Room is the addition of the Heartland Poker League (it actually started two weeks ago, but we just noticed).  These $65 ($50+$10+$5) tournaments will be held each Friday at 3 pm.  The season runs for 10 tournaments (7 still remain for this season).  Win the season at the Card Room and you'll earn a seat in the televised National Championship.  Low cost buy-ins for life changing money - worth a shot.

And, if you significant other likes poker (or you're all alone in this world) you might want to mosey down to Running Aces on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14) for their "Broken Hearts Tournament".  It's a $65 buy-in and you'll get an extra prize if you lose with the K and Q of hearts.

Treasure Island Updates

The short update is that our own TI (the one in Red Wing - not Las Vegas) has completed a renovation on their non-smoking gaming area.  Already a site with a substantial non-smoking room this looks to be an added benefit for all you non-smokers to head on down there.

More importantly (to us anyway) is the upcoming "Island Poker Tournament".   Treasure Island Resort and Casino will be hosting this on Saturday, February 6 starting at Noon.  The format will be No Limit Texas Hold'em with a $1,000 buy-in and $100 entry fee. Check-in will begin one hour prior to the tournament. To register, call their box office at 1-800-222-7077, extension 2297.

The satellite tournaments will also be No Limit Texas Hold'em with a $200 buy-in and a $20 entry fee. These will be held on February 3 and 4 at 6pm and February 5 at 10am and 6pm. Each one will play down to the top twenty percent, those twenty percent (from each day/session) will return on Saturday for the Main Event.

 

This used to be a WSOP Main Event Tourney - but for whatever reason TI scrapped that idea and has moved into this rendition.   If it's run as it has been in the past each flight (satellite) will be limited to 100 players, with the main tournament consisting of 100 player (the top 20 players from each of the 5 satellites - they usually sell out).  Chips counts will "reset" at the main event.

Payouts go to 15 spots - but if you buy in directly you'll need to finish in the top 11 to make any profit.