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August 2006
Phil Hellmuth Wins 10th WSOP Bracelet -
8/4/06
The "Poker Brat" ties Brunson and Chan.
New Strategy Article:
How to Conquer Loose Online Poker Games -
8/4/06
More specific tips for maximizing
profits at loose online tables.
July 2006
CD Poker Gives Our Visitors $20 Instantly -
7/18/06
This special bonus is only found on
beatthefish.com.
Results of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E Event at the WSOP -
7/18/06
Chip Reese wins his first bracelet in
over 20 years.
Pacific Poker Increases Our Instant Bonus to 50% -
7/9/06
Online poker site gives a 50% cash bonus
for July.
New Article:
Beating Online Poker Table Bullies and Maniacs -
7/9/06
An example of how to trap and outplay
table bullies.
June 2006
The World Series of Poker Begins This Week -
6/26/06
Live feed will be available via ESPN
website or cable.
New Article:
When and How to Bluff in No-Limit Hold'em -
6/26/06
Several factors to consider to make your
bluff attempts more successful.
ESPN to Air Live Feed of WSOP Final Table -
6/15/06
Live feed will be available via ESPN
website or cable.
New Article:
Why Poker Players Wear Sunglasses -
6/15/06
A look at the motivating factors behind
wearing sunglasses at the table.
High Stakes Poker Airs Second Season -
6/3/06
Series expands to 16 episodes for this
season.
New Section:
Texas Hold'em Hand Strength -
6/3/06
Various tables to compare the strength
of your starting cards.
May 2006
WSOP Circuit Results: Caesar's -
5/18/06
The Circuit continues its march through
Las Vegas.
New Strategy Article:
Making a Minimum Raise: Classic Tells and Mistakes -
5/18/06
My perspective on this online poker
blunder and how to exploit it.
Poker.com Offers 100% Deposit Bonus -
5/7/06
Online poker site now offers an
increased bonus.
New Article:
James McManus and the 2000 World Series of Poker -
5/7/06
A look at one of the lesser-known feats
at the WSOP.
April 2006
2006 WPT Championship Results -
4/26/06
First place was worth nearly $4 million.
New Strategy Article:
Advantages for Buying in for the Maximum -
4/26/06
Reasons to buy in as much as you can in
no-limit ring games.
Poker Stars Going Public -
4/18/06
Online poker site is prepared to float
company stock.
New Online Poker Story:
And with a Click of the Mouse -
4/18/06
The fishiest situations can happen with
a simple misclick.
WPT: Foxwoods Poker Classic Results -
4/10/06
World Poker Tour event amassed a $4
million prize pool.
New Section:
All WSOP Bracelet Winners -
4/10/06
Includes all World Series of Poker
results organized by year.
Pacific Poker Upgrade Allows Multiple Tables -
4/5/06
Online poker site will now allow
multiple tables for its players.
WPT: World Poker Challenge Results -
4/2/06
The final table from the Reno Hilton.
New Section:
Online Poker Stories -
4/2/06
From outrageous misclicks to bad beat
central, you'll find it here.
March 2006
Poker Room Hosting $5 Million Tournament -
3/27/06
The site has reached the 100,000 online
player milestone.
New Article:
The Best Poker Player in the World -
3/27/06
Who's the best? Read our thoughts on the
subject.
Poker Stars Becomes Largest Online Poker Room -
3/19/06
The site has reached the 100,000 online
player milestone.
New Player Profile:
Mike Matusow -
3/19/06
A biography and list of accomplishments
by "The Mouth".
WSOP Circuit (San Diego) Results -
3/14/06
Tournament results from this Circuit
event just down the street.
New Strategy Section:
Texas Hold'em Odds -
3/14/06
A list of the most common, and
necessary, odds in Hold'em.
Ted Forrest Wins Heads-Up Poker Championship -
3/11/06
Phil Hellmuth unsuccessfully defends his
title from last year.
New Strategy Article:
The Advantages of Buying In for the Minimum -
3/11/06
Ways to use the small stack to your
advantage.
Full Tilt Poker To Give Away 100 WSOP Seats -
3/4/06
Site will give away 100 seats to regular
players.
New Poker Strategy Article:
Beating Maniacs At the Table -
3/4/06
Ways to beat overly aggressive players
at their own game.
February 2006
Pacific Poker Offering WSOP Satellites for $2 -
2/25/06
Results from Atlantic City with a $1.2
million prize pool.
New Poker Player Profile:
Johnny Chan -
2/25/06
A profile on the professional poker
player with back-to-back WSOP titles.
WSOP Circuit Event #8 Results - Atlantic City -
2/19/06
Results from Atlantic City with a $1.2
million prize pool.
New Strategy Article:
Important Odds and Probabilities -
2/19/06
Explanations of common and necessary
odds in Hold'em.
Bon Voyage, Empire Poker -
2/17/06
The online poker site sells itself off
to PartyGaming.
Updated Review:
CD
Poker -
2/17/06
We've added to our review of the iPoker
online poker site.
Poker Stars Offers $750,000 Guaranteed Events -
2/12/06
The online poker giant is now offering
the biggest weekly online tourney.
New Strategy Article:
Betting Your Draws -
2/12/06
A new article that looks at when you
should bet out with your draws.
WPT Borgata Winter Poker Open Results -
2/5/06
A look at the final table and prize
money from Atlantic City.
New TV Show Review:
High Stakes Poker -
2/5/06
A look at GSN's new cash game TV show.
Professional Poker Tour to Air on Travel Channel -
2/1/06
Network will air new show after WPT
later this year.
New Strategy Article:
Raising on the River -
2/1/06
Here we take a look at a common mistake
in online Hold'em.
January 2006
WSOP Circuit Event #7 Results - Grand Tunica -
1/28/06
Daniel Negreanu adds to his illustrious
tournament career.
Brand New Section:
Poker Player
Profiles -
1/28/06
This new section takes a look at
professional players and their stories.
Scotty Nguyen Wins WPT Event -
1/25/06
Scotty takes home almost $1,000,000 for
the win.
Brand New Section:
World Series of Poker -
1/25/06
We've added a thorough WSOP section to
the site.
Gold Strike Caps Big Month for Poker -
1/23/06
WPT Event caps a big month for
tournament poker.
New Online Poker Strategy Article: Bluffing -
1/23/06
New original strategy article to help
your online game.
Full Tilt Poker Launches Mac Software -
1/20/06
Online poker site announces first native
software for Macintoshes.
Aussie Millions Tournament Results -
1/20/06
Relatively unknown players dominate the tournament down under.
WPT Caribbean Poker Adventure Results -
1/16/06
Another Poker Stars satellite winner
takes the tourney.
New Book Review:
Beat Texas Hold'em -
1/16/06
Our review of this inexpensive book for beginners by Tom McEvoy.
New Event Announced for 2006 WSOP -
1/13/06
Harrah's announced a new $50,000 mixed
game that will take place in 2006.
New Book Review:
No-Limit Texas Hold'em -
1/13/06
A look at this tournament book, written by WSOP winner Tom McEvoy.
We're Hosting a $2,000 Private Freeroll -
1/10/06
This will be a site-only event held for the next 75 new players.
New Book Review:
Harrington on Hold'em 2 -
1/10/06
An overall look at this book on tournament poker, including our
opinions.
"North American Poker Tour" In Development? -
1/8/06
Matt
Savage, WSOP Tournament Director, has signed on to the "North
American Poker Tour".
New Book Review:
Super System 2 -
1/8/06
An overview, including our opinions, on the
sequel to the "Bible of Poker" by Doyle Brunson.
The Top Tournament Winners of 2005 -
1/6/06
Our observations and a top
10 list of the biggest poker tournament money winners in 2005.
New Book Reviews:
Harrington on Hold'em and
Illustrated Texas Hold'em -
1/6/06
Here we review an instant classic
no-limit tournament book and a newcomer to limit hold'em.
Joseph Hachem's Winnings will be Tax-Free -
1/3/06
Hachem will get to
keep all of his $7.5 million winnings, thanks to a ruling by the
Australian government.
New Articles:
Checking on the
Turn and
Online Poker Tells -
1/3/06
Two new poker strategy articles to help your
game.
A Look at
2006 from Beat The Fish -
1/3/06
What will 2006 have in store for our
poker site and online poker in general?
December 2005
12/29/05 -
Full Tilt
Poker Launches Mac Software
12/27/05 -
Online Poker
Players Wagered $60 Billion in 2005
12/22/05 -
Caesar's
Palace Opens New Poker Room
12/22/05 -
Spa
Resort Casino Reopens Poker Room
12/18/05 -
2005 WPT
Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic Results
12/18/05 -
Online
Poker Sites Offer Gift Certificates
12/15/05 -
Fox Sports
Announces $60M Tournament
12/15/05 -
Atlantic City WSOP
Circuit Event Winner
12/09/05 -
Bodog Launches
New Prizes for Tournament Leaders
12/09/05 -
New "Poker
Bustouts" Documentary Released
12/03/05 -
$25,000 Bounty
Tournaments FREE at Doyle's Room
12/03/05 -
Party Poker Stocks
Back Up
12/03/05 -
UltimateBet to Hold
$1,000,000 Tournament
November 2005
11/26/05 -
Company Tries to
Sell WPT Stock
11/26/05 -
Empire Poker
Sues PartyGaming
11/24/05 -
Authorities Raid New
York Poker Clubs
11/23/05 -
Phil Ivey Wins Monte
Carlo Millions
11/23/05 -
Hachem Finishes Strong
in WSOP Circuit Event
11/21/05 -
Poker Stars
Limited-Time Deposit Bonus
11/15/05 -
Hollywood
Poker Celebrates Anniversary
11/15/05 -
PartyGaming
Buys Out MultiPoker
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