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Where Are They Now: 2007 WSOP Main Event Fifth-Place Finisher Jon Kalmar 08-24-2013
In 2007, the UK's Jon Kalmar finished fifth in the World Series of Poker Main Event for $1,255,069. What has he been up to...
Jamie Gold's 2006 WSOP Main Event Bracelet Sells for $65,725 on Heritage Auctions 08-05-2013
Jamie Gold's championship bracelet from the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event sold for $65,725 on Heritage Auctions to...
Yang Chipping Up 07-09-2013
Facing a raise to 750 and a call from the small blind, 2007 WSOP Champion Jerry Yang defended his big blind.
Small One for Yang 07-09-2013
Action folded to Jerry Yang in the hijack and he raised to 750. The button called, the blinds folded and it was heads-up action to the flop, which came down the .
Maurice "Mac" VerStandig on the Cumbersome Weight of a WSOP Bracelet 06-28-2013
Attorney Maurice “Mac” VerStandig offers his expert opinion on the cumbersome weight and often overlooked legal...
Joe Cada Chasing Coveted Second Gold Bracelet 06-26-2013
After winning the WSOP Main Event in 2009, Joe Cada suffered from the usual hangover associated with winning poker's premier prize at such a young age, only registering one live cash during the following year.
Jamie Gold's 2006 WSOP Main Event Bracelet Up for Auction 05-20-2013
2006 World Series of Poker Main Event winner Jamie Gold becomes latest player to auction off championship bracelet.
Five Thoughts: Raymer's Arrest, Volpe's Million, Visser's Victory, and More 03-24-2013
Why we shouldn't be chastising Greg Raymer for his arrest, and why Paul Volpe would be stop following the circuit if...
Jerry Yang's 2007 WSOP Main Event Bracelet and Other Property Up for IRS Auction 03-15-2013
The Internal Revenue Service has posted a Notice of Public Auction Sale containing Jerry Yang's 2007 WSOP Main Event...
Yang, Smith & Obrestad to Attend Hellmuth's 3rd Annual Agrace HospiceCare Charity Event 08-13-2012
On Saturday, August 18, Phil Hellmuth will return to Madison, Wisconsin to host the third annual Phil Hellmuth's Hold'em...
Five Thoughts: PokerStars Saves the Day 08-04-2012
PokerStars has officially acquired Full Tilt Poker's assets, and will begin repaying non-U.S. players in 90 days.
Yang Eliminated 07-13-2012
2007 WSOP Main Event champion Jerry Yang's run here in this year's Main Event has ended on Day 3. In his last hand, Yang opened with a raise from middle position, then Armando Fernandez reraised from the button.
Yang Shoves, Collects 07-13-2012
Two players, including Jerry Yang playing from under the gun, saw a flop come , and Yang led for 16,000. His opponent sitting in middle position thought a moment, then called. The turn was the , and this time Yang bet 32,000.
Yang Gives Back a Few 07-13-2012
Jerry Yang opened for 3,600 from late position, and the big blind called. The flop came , and when checked to Yang bet 4,600. His opponent called.
Yang Chips Up 07-13-2012
2007 WSOP Main Event champ Jerry Yang returned to an above average stack for today's Day 3, and just now came a hand in which he added more to it.
Yang Chipping Up 07-11-2012
Action started with 2007 Main Event Champion Jerry Yang in the hijack, and he raised it up to 3,200. Action folded to the button, and he raised it up to 8,100. Yang tagged along, and the flop came down .
Yang Loses One; Seated with Former Athletes Stocz and Rink 07-11-2012
After a player raised from middle position to 1,300, Jerry Yang called from the small blind and Jeremy Saunders called from the big blind to see the flop come down . Everyone checked. The turn was the and everyone checked again.
Norman Chad Whamboozled the Anti-Socialness of Poker 06-28-2012
Norman Chad made an official final table at the World Series of Poker this weekend, and he also offered his opinion about...
Main Event Champ Check-In 06-17-2012
Last time we took a look at 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Joe Cada's chip stack it was hurting. However, in the meantime it seems that Cada was able to find a double up.
Updates from Around the Room 06-17-2012
We strolled by Matt Affleck's seat to find it vacant, his tournament life come to an end. On the other side of the Brasilia room we found David Chicotsky sitting on a stack of 7,500.