Joe Hachem

I gotta tell you that I have been watching this years WSOP broadcast and as usual it brings out the best and worst in people. Joe Hachem has been on the radar for a few years now. He is a fantastic player and has done well on the tournament circuit. His success now includes a WPT title to go along with his WSOP Main Event bracelet. However, despite all of this success it is really hard for me to root for this guy. I don’t know if it’s just me or not but it seems like his disposition really gets nasty when he loses ... Read Full Story

PokerStars , one of the world’s most prestigious online poker rooms, has announced the schedule of the long awaited World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) that is run each year. The 2009 event, which will run from September 3rd to 21st, boasts a staggering 45 poker events and will give away prizes worth $40 million! “There are hundreds of exciting tournaments all year round, but nothing compares to the WCOOP – it’s the ‘must play’ event of the year for any poker player,” said press release issued by Poker Stars this week. “Last year, over 20,000 players came together from across the world to ... Read Full Story

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I went and played the Majestic Star Deep Stacks Challenge yesterday. Another great run in that I finished up 12th out of 50 when my Two Pair lost to a flush draw. We got all the chips in post flop and let fate do it’s thing. Although it was disappointing I felt like I played excellent poker yesterday and there were no spots where I left any money on the table. I played as flawless as possible. I have to tell you that these special tournaments they run have outstanding structure and 30 minute levels so you get plenty of time to really play ... Read Full Story

Recently I had a conversation with a friend of mine and he asked me if the game was fun. Of course I responded, “yes” and asked him the same question. He replied, “It’s all about the money dude.” To some degree I understand where he was coming from. The fact of the matter is that poker is about making money and building your bankroll. But is that all the game has to offer? Is that the sole motivation to play the game? I think not. For me the game of poker is far more than just about earning money. It is about the ability ... Read Full Story