WSOP

Well it has been some time since I Have posted but we finally have a WSOP main event champ and I was there in person to see the heads up match. A 22-year-old Dane rated 6,941st in poker's rankings became the youngest champion at the World Series of Poker's richest event, collecting $9.15 million in Las Vegas yesterday.

Peter Eastgate, known as the ``Ice Skate,'' won the longest final in series history by defeating Russia's Ivan Demidov -- another low-ranked player who learned his poker on Internet sites -- to eclipse Phil Hellmuth, a 24-year-old winner in 1989.

``I wasn't thinking about the records or anything like that, I just was thinking about playing my game,'' Eastgate said on the WSOP web site

The final, held at the Rio All-Suites Hotel-Casino, started with nine players and lasted 15 hours and 28 minutes -- 78 minutes longer than the previous longest final table in 2005.

In July, more than 6,800 participants began in what is officially called the World Championship No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em. It's known as the Main Event because it's the richest of more than 50 tournaments on a circuit founded in the 1970s.

The 27-year-old Demidov, ranked 425th, won $5.8 million for finishing second. Eastgate's paycheck was the second-largest in series history after the $12 million won by 2006 World Series of Poker champion Jamie Gold.

``I don't know right now,'' said Eastgate, when asked in a televised interview how he would spend the money. ``I haven't planned.''

Holdem Radio is Back and Jeffrey Lisandro has Joined the Team!!

After a few weeks off the air HoldemRadio is back! For those of you who have been hangin' around and staying in touch thanks for the support! A lot has been going on behind the scenes here at HoldemRadio. The biggest news is that HoldemRadio now has a new partner. WSOP bracelet winner and high limit cash player Jeffrey Lisandro has joined the HoldemRadio family. Jeffrey is now a part owner of HoldemRadio and will be on the air with us on a regular basis. It seems Jeff loves HoldemRadio too!

We will be going through some reorganization of the website over the next few weeks so be prepared for changes. I know poker players don't like change but we're determined to make HoldemRadio your only stop for poker entertainment and we strive to improve your experience while hangin' out with us! Te Celebrate the Relaunch we have sent up some tourneys to get us all back in the swing of things. Friday Night Live A $75.00 Free Roll that begins at 8:00pm EDT. To receive the password for this tournament you must be listening to HoldemRadio 1 hour before the tournament begins. We will be repeating the password on air for the balance of the hour. Also At 10:00pm EDT we will begin a $5.50 buy in tournament with $25.00 added to the pot! These Events will be played at Players card room. Please come Join us celebrate the relaunch and welcome our new Friend Jeffrey Lisandro ! If you have not downloaded Players card room Please click here See you all Tonight !!!!!!!!

PPSN, is a social network for people who embrace the game of Poker

In order to give poker players their own special place to socialize with others in the industry and discuss poker happenings, a new site was launched a few weeks ago called Poker Players Social Network . PPSN features the ability to upload and share photos and videos, connect with others in the community through friends’ lists and joining groups specific to each player’s interests. There are close to 500 members so far, including everyone from Joe Schmoe poker player to some pretty big names like Doyle, Annie, and Hoyt.