So here’s the skinny. I’m signed up to play in this here initial event of the 2009 World Blogger Championship of Online Poker thingy over on PokerStars this afternoon, for which I’m gonna try to live blog while I play.

PokerStars.com is bringing back its annual World Blogger Championship of Online Poker (WBCOOP), a seven-day event running from January 25-30, 2010 and giving poker playing bloggers the chance to compete for thousands of dollars in prizes. The series are open for all verified bloggers and will feature six preliminary tournaments awarding seats to the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP), plus SCOOP Steps satellite tickets.

WDIAV is glad to announce the winner of our first $1500 freeroll of the year held on January1st and hosted by Full Tilt Poker . A total of 2868 players including forum members, WDIAV rakeback players, and noted book author, Steve Bourie, known for his “ American Casino Guide ” series, gathered on Full Tilt to play WDIAV’s New Year’s Day Tournament, which featured a grand prize consisting of a 2010 WSOP $1,500 ticket for the event of their choice.

Hard-Boiled Poker 2009 Year in Review (3 of 3)

We are almost there. The last day of the year. How are things stacking up for you, in terms of your win/loss total for 2009?

In an unusual move, God has issued a statement directly addressing Dana White in regards to this Saturday’s much-maligned UFC event - an event that’s been plagued by a ton of injuries resulting in countless lineup changes. “I warned you not to have UFC 108,” the statement begins. “Now suffer the consequences.” As for what those consequences might be, God is remarkably clear