PokerListings Pulse #18: Tana delle Tigri, 888poker Live, and So Much More!
Another week gone, another poker recap ready. While April draws to a close, the poker world is showing no sign of slowing down. Just the opposite, it's kicking into high gear - and we're here ready to report on its every move. From the Tana delle Tigri champion to 888poker live under the Spanish sun - we're covered all the latest in our PokerListings Recap for week #18!
Let's see what went down!
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Banco Masters Gears Up as Tana delle Tigri Crowns Champion
If you've been following along, you may have heard that Banco Casino was the place to be last weekend (April 27th - April 28th), as the legendary Tana delle Tigri crowned its main event champion. This year, the highest honor went to Italian Alessio Liscia after a 3-way deal and a highly successful finish during the final table.
Still, the Main Event wasn't the only one worthy of mention. Over the same weekend, the live poker tournament also crowned its champions in both the Tana delle Tigri Masters and its Mystery Bounty. Champions.
Just as any seasoned player would come to expect, Banco Casino isn't slowing down when it comes to live poker events. Next on the roster is the 39th edition of the Banco Casino Masters €250,000 GTD, taking place from May 13th to May 20th, 2024.
Special qualifying bonuses are already up for grabs at Banco Casino, meaning you should probably check out the full article below to learn the how, what, when and where of these bonuses!
Backing: A Guide for Online Poker in 2024
If you've been in the live or even online poker industry for a hot minute, you've probably come across the notion of backing - a poker deal in which a person provides a player with a bankroll in exchange for a share of their profit. In other words, a bit of a shortcut to achieving your poker dream.
However, there's a lot more to backing in online poker than just making a deal. For one, there's the notion of stacking. There are also online resources that provided backing (and stacking) services. And there's also a bit of history on the subject.
So, to find out everything and anything you can about backing in poker, check out the full article below!
The Mediterranean Poker Party Sets Sail
As of May 2nd, the Mediterranean Poker Party has officially began under the Cyprus sun. The entire series kicked off with $1,100 Mystery Bounty Event and doesn't plan on halting the poker action until the final day, May 12th.
This time around, the MPP is not alone in Cyprus, as the event is sharing the poker lime light with EAPT Series, which is taking place simultaneously. As online qualifiers for the live event have been available for quite some time over at GGPoker, it's no wonder that most of the players secured their MPP packages online.
In last weeks' article, we not only looked at some of the MPP schedule highlights but also gave brief introductions for some of the most prominent online qualifiers expected to make a splash in Cyprus this week. For the details, you'll have to check out the full article below!
888poker Live in Barcelona
888poker live is once again heading under the Spanish sun, this time to the dreamy beaches of Barcelona. Between May 8th and May 20th, 888poker live will make itself at home at Hotel Barcelona, bringing along a jampacked schedule and it's crown jewel - the Main Event with an €888 buy-in.
Online satellites are already available on the 888poker platform for both the low- and mid-stakes grinders. The major satellite (a.k.a. those you should look out for) hosts a buy-in of just $109. For a break-down of the tournament schedule, satellites, and their packages, go to the full article below!
Our Top Five Dan Cates Podcasts
Last week, our very own Vasilisa Zyryanova set out to complete a seemingly impossible task - watch every one of the 97 videos of Dat Cates' Winning the Game of Life podcast and find the top five just for you.
As a result of her efforts, we've gotten a list that includes episodes that will break our hearts as well as those that will have us laughing belly-flat on the floor. From poker legends like Fedor Holtz to poker software developers such as Oleg Ostroumov, this list truly has it all.
For a complete breakdown as well as link to all the episodes, go to the article below!
WSOP 1971 - The Second Year and the First Tournament Series
At the start of last week, we took a trip down memory lane, all the way back to 1971 - the year of the second ever World Series of Poker. For the second year in a row, the best of the best had gathered at the Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas.
Unlike the previous year, the WSOP in 1971 saw the introduction of a freezeout tournament, served to replace the cash game held the previous year. Just like the year before, Johnny Moss dominated the game, taking home the entire prize of $30,000. But what about the runner up?
You'll have to check out the article to find out what happened there!
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