It was just another day of good old fashioned online poker at Event 2 of the Full Tilt Online Poker Series V. The game was Limit H.O.R.S.E. and Full Tilt Pro David Singer was the host but it was online player SENDIT16 that stole the show.

After a long day of great poker it all came down to an exciting heads-up match between AngelTheresa and SENDIT16. The chips (and insults) were being traded back and forth. During one exchange SENDIT16 lost a $620,000 pot and AngelTheresa proved to be no angel by taunting, "Naughty, Naughty." Download poker wallpapers.

Just a few hands after the big loss SENDIT16 made the chips back with trip aces. The pot contained $1.2 million in chips which was enough to put SENDIT16 in the driver's seat. AngelTheresa was eliminated shortly after that when both players moved in with a pairs of Jacks. SENDIT16 had the better kicker however and sent woman poker player AngelTheresa packing.

The top 10 finishers of FTOPS V Event 2 are as follows:

Place	Player	Prize
1.	SENDIT16	$51,800
2.	AngelTheresa	$34,188
3.	Joshuah333	$20,720
4.	RiverKill3er	$12,017
5.	spence	$7,459
6.	tommyboy83	$5,594
7.	dandaman29	$4,040
8.	GASSS_U	$3,004
9.	Elendir	$2,279
10.	hollisterpmp	$2,279

Overall the poker tournament was a feisty affair and the table chatter was going strong all day long. The event attracted 1,036 players and with a buy-in of $200+16 it created a prize pool of $207,200. SENDIT16 proved a powerhouse at the final table and knocked out a number of players which helped secure a spot in heads-up play.

FTOPS V Event 1 Champion Kadabra made an appearance and even commented there should be a FTOPS V tournament of champions. Play online poker.

It's unknown where host Singer finished but 1986 Main Event Champion Berry Johnston made his presence felt by coming in 33rd good enough for $1,243.

Kadabra and SENDIT16 are now tied for first on the FTOPS V leaderboard with 200 points each. Stay tuned to our poker blog for latest updates.

Event 3: Pot-Limit Hold'em is set for Friday Aug. 10 with five-time WSOP bracelet Allen Cunningham as the host. The Main Event of FTOPS V will take place on Aug. 19.

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China Leisure Sports Administrative Centre (CLSAC), the national Sports Federation governing Leisure Sports in China, has announced the launch of the country’s first National Traktor Poker Tournament in an exclusive partnership with WPT Enterprises Inc.

The unprecedented five-year partnership is a landmark agreement in China Leisure Sports history and will focus on growing the sport of Traktor Poker, known as Tuo La Ji, China’s most popular poker game.

In order to better develop this folk sport in China and to satisfy people’s demand for greater entertainment, CLSAC adopted the ‘Rules of Traktor Poker Competition’ in 2002, unifying the many local styles for better management of the sport and a more even playing field for competitors. Play route 66 poker.

In the same year, the World Poker Tour began production of televised tournaments in the United States, reinventing poker as a sport and igniting a global television phenomenon.

The partnership will help CLSAC further promote Traktor Poker, create a more entertaining game, and provide integrated sports marketing support via television production, media, sponsorship and merchandise. The agreement marks the first time that the CLSAC will organise such a Tour. Play online poker.

“This marketing partnership with the WPT is a serious commitment for the CLSAC,” said Mr. Hu Jianguo, Director General of CLSAC, “WPT’s skills and experience in expanding the popularity of the Sport in the US through creative television and marketing strategies will help us accelerate the growth of the Sport here in China. We look forward to a long-term partnership with the WPT, expanding this unique Sport and showcasing the wisdom and teamwork skills of the Chinese people to the world.” Download poker wallpapers.

“WPT is honoured to be the marketing partner chosen by the CLSAC for the China National Traktor Poker Tour,” said Steve Lipscomb, CEO of WPT Enterprises. “Poker, especially Tuo La Ji Poker, requires a great amount of skill and passion, both key ingredients in creating dynamic and engaging sports television. We look forward to applying our expertise revolutionising televised Poker in the United States to help bring this exciting Sport to Chinese television for the first time.” Women poker.

CLSAC will launch the first Season of the Tour in the autumn, which is anticipated to visit up to 15 locations around China, including the online preliminary organized on and by ourgame.com, culminating in the Grand Final in early 2008. CLSAC and WPTE will collaborate in development of unique TV production and marketing platforms to support the Tour. Stay tuned to our poker blog for latest updates.

The WPT have also opened an office in Beijing this month, as well as launching the official tour website at wptpoker.com.cn.

Poker News Source: Gaming Intelligence

One suspect in custody; eight-liners taken from stores across N. Texas

Two men posing as police officers have stolen gaming machines from convenience stores across North Texas. They walked into stores, told clerks the machines were illegal and pretended to confiscate them, police say. Play online poker.

Dallas police filed a theft charge against one of the suspects in the scheme on Tuesday night but have asked that his name be withheld to avoid jeopardizing the ongoing investigation. The man was arrested on an outstanding theft warrant out of Collin County.

John LeBlanc was working the register at the Mobil gas station at Garland Road and Lochwood Boulevard in the White Rock area when the impostors showed up on July 22. He was busy with customers when the impostors told him that because his video poker machines paid out real money, they were illegal and would be confiscated.

"They started playing with my mind," Mr. LeBlanc said. One of the men carried handcuffs, acted very authoritative, wore a T-shirt with a police logo and fiddled with some sort of radio.

Video poker machines, also known as eight-liners, are illegal when they pay out cash.

Mr. LeBlanc gave the impostor his boss's phone number. "I was stupid enough to let him use the telephone," the 46-year-old said. The intruder pulled the plug from the wall. Then his partner, who had a dolly, began hauling the machines toward their pickup. Download poker wallpapers.

Mr. LeBlanc said he realized something was wrong and tried to stop the men, but one tried to handcuff him.

"I yanked my hands away and called the police," Mr. LeBlanc said. "I should have called the police much earlier."

The police arrived a few minutes after the man and his partner left. Play $500 match poker bonus.

"He made a fool out of me," Mr. LeBlanc said.

But Dallas police say Mr. LeBlanc is not alone in falling for the ruse. The same men probably robbed game machines from seven other stores across Dallas, Lewisville, Arlington and Crandall, said Detective Craig Johnson. "Probably a whole lot more." Women poker.

The string of thefts may have begun in 2006, the detective said. "He's smooth, slick, whatever you want to call it," the detective said of the man they arrested. Police have not made any other arrests.

Detective Johnson said the machines might be worth as much as several thousand dollars if in good condition. Stay tuned to our poker blog for latest updates.

The man who has been arrested was being held Wednesday in the county jail on the Dallas theft charge, as well as the Collin County charge and a charge of impersonating a peace officer out of Kaufman County.

Poker News Source: Dallas News