The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure is supposed to be one of the premiere events in the poker world. It did not disappoint! It was absolutely gorgeous and I got to share hosting duties with the lovely Kristy Arnett. Just in case you haven't seen the white sandy beaches, the palm trees, the water parks, or Kristy in a bikini, check out this video. PokerStars kicked off the tournament series in style with the $100,000 Super High Roller. The action was intense and there were even two re-buys; one by businessman and Big Game regular Bill Perkins, the other by Team PokerStars
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Super High Roller
Viktor 'Isildur1' Blom talks about PCA Super High Roller win
In a rare video interview, Team PokerStars Pro Viktor 'Isildur1' Blom has talked about his joy at winning his first live tournament. And what an event to do it in: the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure $100,000 Super High Roller. Team PokerStars Pro Blom picked up $1.25 million for his impressive win--beating...more
Viktor 'Isildur1' wins $1.25m at PCA Super High Roller
It's the mark of a true champion: to master online poker, almost redrawing it in your own image, before transferring that gift to the live poker stage while the eyes of the world are watching. Not only that; only a true champion could do this against the best opposition,...more
PCA 2012: Final three ensure fitting finale
If the lengthy period of three-handed play has been light on the drama of earlier levels, it's not something that is any concern to those packing the bleachers on the feature table. Three rows of seats are full, with others mounting the railings at the back for a better...more
Main Event
PCA 2012: Amateur John Dibella wins main event, $1,775,000
One week out of every year, the Atlantis resort is the home office of hundreds of professional poker players. For John Dibella, his wife Wendy, and their two girls, it's no office. It's a regular vacation spot. This week, Dibella's children are at home in New York going to school....more
PCA 2012: Bernstein's $260,000 poker vacation
Just a month ago, PokerStars player David Bernstein was dreaming of making the big time. He loved the game, but as he had never so much as played a live tournament, his chances of success were somewhat slim. Then something rather cool happened. After finishing up work one day, he...more
PCA 2012: Getting the picture
"My God!" someone exclaims. "I've never seen anyone's fingers work so fast." Neil Stoddart and his assistant Kim Curtin have taken over the stage of the 2012 PCA main event. Every few seconds, a strobe flashes while Stoddart and Curtin measure the lights. This final table will not start until...more
High Roller
PCA 2012: Bilokur wins $1.1 million high roller, Duhamel second
It was a final table perfect as a send-off for the 2012 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. There were no weak links, no one out of place, no anomalies in ability. Just eight great players in peak form meeting for one last day to decide the winner of the $25,000 High...more
PCA 2012: When live poker just isn't enough
The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure has been a mammoth festival of live poker with tournaments of all formats and buy-ins catering for every player. What's more, it has given online terrors more used to clicking buttons to make bets the chance to use real chips at real tables instead. Those online...more
PCA 2012: The welcome face in the crowd
It's not unusual for people to want to watch events like yesterday's main event or today's high roller final. A certain breed can happily spend a couple of hours glued to the action, and might rush in from the beach, the bar, or wherever, to see the heads-up conclusion and...more
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