2012-08-09
We've jam-packed the entertainment that's been had here in Cyprus for the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic into just a few minutes. Here's just a small taste of what players experienced to kick off the WPT's eleventh season.
2012-08-09
Congratulations to Marvin Rettenmaier, the first-ever back-to-back World Poker Tour Champion! He just took down the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic for $287,784. Lynn Gilmartin speaks with him after his win.
2012-08-09
Just six players remain in the World Poker Tour Merit Cyprus Classic Main Event. Lynn Gilmartin introduces the final six.
2012-08-08
Israeli poker player Yossi Gilboa finished in the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic Main Event in 9th place. After not even intending to play, and winning his seat, he's pretty happy with his finish.
2012-08-08
"WOW!" That is all we can say about the beach party held last night at the Merit Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino for the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic. By day, the area is a sleepy beach lined with sun beds, which suddenly transormed into a high-tech party arena for one wild night on tour.
2012-08-08
Artur Voskanyan is the chip leader as we edge closer and closer to the final table of the World Poker Tour Merit Cyprus Classic. Lynn Gilmartin speaks with him during a break.
2012-08-08
Just 18 players remain in the chase for the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic title. Lynn Gilmartin shows off some of the field.
2012-08-07
Recently, Tony G shared a video of his Lithuanian cheerleaders, the Tony Betties, while he was in London enjoying the olympics with the Lithuanian basketball team. The Royal Flush Girls here at the World Poker Tour were feeling a little "put out".
2012-08-07
Stuart Fox is the last Brit standing in the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic Main Event. We're only one spot off the money, but he's feeling the heat playing with a short stack.
2012-08-07
Marvin Rettenmaier is approaching the money bubble on Day 3 of the World Poker Tour Merit Cyprus Classic with a healthy stack.
2012-08-07
Erik Cajelais began Day 3 with the second-largest chip stack and we now approach the money bubble. Cajelais shares some advice on his role as a chip-leader during such a crucial time in the tournament.
2012-08-07
Just 53 players remain in the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic Main Event, leaving us just 17 places from the money. Lynn Gilmartin has all the highlights.
2012-08-06
Gaëlle Baumann and her boyfriend Julien Ehrhardt are sharing a table today at the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic. Lynn Gilmartin tests Ehrhardt to see just how well he knows his leading lady.
2012-08-06
Royal Flush Girl Sonia Yasmin Ali is certainly not just a pretty face; and Marvin Rettenmaier has many talents outside of poker. The two take some time out from the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic to perform an acoustic cover of Emeli Sande's 'Next to Me'.
2012-08-06
Oleksii Kovalchuk talks with Lynn Gilmartin on Day 2 of the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic Main Event.
2012-08-06
Robert Mizrachi is the last brother standing in the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic Main Event. He holds a strong stack on Day 2.
2012-08-06
Just less than half of the starting field remain on Day 2 in the World Poker Tour Merit Cyprus Classic Main Event. Lynn Gilmartin recaps the highlights.
2012-08-05
Michael 'The Grinder' Mizrachi and Chino Rheem are good pals, and both doing well on Day 1b of the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic. We know they're good at poker, but which one is the best dancer? Who tilts the most? And who has the most annoying habit?
2012-08-05
Kelly Kim is playing Day 1b of the WPT Merit Cyprus Classic, sharing a tough table with Daniel Cates and Robert Mizrachi. Lynn Gilmartin seeks some advice for players who may find themselves in a similar situation.
2012-08-05
WPT Executive Tour Director, Matt Savage, loves to play a little golf. Lynn Gilmartin decided to follow him out onto the course in Northern Cyprus. She quickly learned she was wasting her time and stuck to interviewing him instead.