WSOP November Nine - Who Will Win?

The 2010 November Nine was set at the Rio in Las Vegas last month and include Jonathan Duhamel, John Dolan, Joseph Cheong, John Racener, Matthew Jarvis, Filippo Candio, Michael Mizrachi Soi Nguyen, and Jason Senti.

Excitement is brewing for the WSOP November Nine to shuffle up and deal starting November 6 to win the most coveted and sought after prizes - an impressive $9 Million and the poker bracelet. The final table of the Main Event will be played in Las Vegas.

Jonathan Duhamel of Boucherville, Quebec, is the chip leader in the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event heading into the final table with a chip count of $65,975,000.

Probably the most well-known contestant is Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi.  He followed up his 2010 WSOP Player's Championship win by booking a spot in the 2010 November Nine. He will start at the final table 7th in chips with a starting stack of $14,450,000. Easily the most recognizable player at the final table of the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event, all eyes will be on Mizrachi come November.

Last year the WSOP powers to be changed the format of the WSOP Main Event to be played in November.  As the time has unfolded it is obvious that the 3+ month lag gives the players time to rest and the marketing of the event to be hyped and maybe given even more sensation than in the past.

I'm wondering how you feel about it.  Do you like the new format of the final table being played in November rather than July?  Please share your thoughts.

Improve Your Poker Game - Start or Join a Texas Hold'em League

I belong to two great poker leagues. One meets twice per month and the other meets once per month. There are several advantages of playing in a Texas Hold’em poker league. The most important of which is becoming a better player, understanding the strategy (and boy, is there a lot of strategy!), learning the value of your betting and the secrets of winning the tournament.

The other most important component is the social aspect. The making of friends that share common interests and enjoy each others’ company. I’m very fortunate to be playing poker with some very top notch, committed, and energetic ladies. And it’s been great to see all of us improve over the past three years .

Although this year I haven't been playing that well so I’m not sure if the “practice makes perfect” concept always works. Thank goodness I’m continually “practicing” and realize that “that’s poker”.

If you’re thinking of starting a poker league in your area, we offer complimentary league rules with purchase. Visit us at http://www.morethanpokertables.com/ and click on "League Rules".   These are the rules that we use for our league.

Thanks to those of you who are responding to my call for Recipes for Poker Parties. I have received several via email and will share those with you soon. In the meantime, keep them coming, please!

If you currently play in a poker league, please share with us what you get from belonging to a poker league. Please post your reply. Or if you want to start a league and need help, post that also or contact me at pocketaces@morethanpokertables.com and I’ll be happy to share our stories.

Please remember to share your recipes as well – easy to prepare and easy to eat!