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Matt Glantz Wins EPT High Roller Event
Wednesday, 07 October 2009 20:16
As in life, secrets in poker die hard. Matt Glantz won't be able to fly under the radar much anymore.  To poker insiders at the very highest levels, this former hedge-fund manager has commanded fear and respect for a number of years.  Playing in the world's largest cash games in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and around the globe, he has widely been considered one of the best all around players by poker's inner circles. To the average player and certainly to the fans, Matt Glantz, understated as he is, has generally remained anonymous. Thus, it has been far too late for many a player to realize who Matt is before he had their stack.
 
Yes, that was Matt Glantz -- he has over $2,000,000 in earnings; he final tabled the 50k HORSE and the 8-game World Championships at the WSOP in 2008 (finishing 4th and 3rd); he final tabled the LHE World Championship at the 2009 WSOP; he owns a WSOP Circuit Ring -- oh, that Matt Glantz.  Didn't recognize him? Too late.
 
Chances are you will recognize him now, and that no matter how low key Matt attempts to be, he will no longer be able to lay in wait for unsuspecting victims at the table. That's because, last week, in arguably one of the toughest fields ever assembled, Matt Glantz was the last man standing.  He captured the 2009 EPT High Rollers Event (20,000 pound entry fee)  to add nearly another $1,000,000 to his earnings.
 
Matt bested a total field of 75 players which included the likes of Phil Ivey, Vanessa Rousso, Eric Seidel, Justin Smith, Nikolay Evdakov, Michael Tureniec, Benny Spindler, Tom Dwan, Joe Hachem, Vicky Coren, Humberto Brenes, Bertrand Grospellier, November Niner Joe Cada, Barry Greenstein, Luca Pagano, Mike McDonald, Greg Raymer, Sorel Mizzi, Carlos Mortensen, Juha Helppi, Dario Minieri, John Juanda, Dave “Devilfish” Ulliott, Alex Kravchenko, and William Thorson. Impressive to say the least.
 
What's even more impressive is the fact Matt has focused so much more energy to date on the lucrative cash games for years, and that he is only now committing to a more rigorous tournament schedule.  That's a scary thing -- not just in terms of what he may be able to accomplish, but for all tournament pros who will now surely be on high alert when Matt sits at their tables.
 
David Zeitlin Wins Mohegan as PPI Dominates the Event
Monday, 03 August 2009 10:51
In what seems to be a developing trend at any East Coast  Stack event, several PPI players once again dominated the Mohegan Sun Main Event final table. David Zeitlin took the championship title for 136k, as Adam Lippert took 2nd for 98k with Lenny Cortellino collected 81k for his 3rd place finish. In addition, the newest member to Team PPI Jamie Kerstretter came in 8th place for 20k. These outstanding PPI players took full advantage of the incredible 240k overlay in this $750,000 Guarantee Event, cashing for over 50% of the huge prize pool.
 
Mike Leah Surges on for POY
Sunday, 19 July 2009 16:18

Mike Leah has built up momentum again on his quest for the CardPlayer of the Year title. He recently won the Venetian Deep Stack 1k event where he collected 120k along with 960 player of the year points. Mike is currently 6th in the POY race and is poised to continue his amazing 2009 going into the 2nd half of the year. With his vigourous tournament schedule combined with being one of the most consistent and feared players in the world, expect Mike to be atop the leaderboard at years end.
 
Gordon Eng goes Back to Back
Sunday, 19 July 2009 16:10

PPI Pro player Gordon Eng showcased an impressive string of back to back deep cashes this summer out in Vegas. First, at the WSOP Main Event he finished in 268th place cashing for over 32k. He then followed that up at the Venetian Main Event with a 3rd place finish for 120k. The Venetian event had was a very tough field with many top pros from both the online and live circuit participating.
 
Charlie Marchase Invades Borgata -AGAIN!
Friday, 03 July 2009 01:21

PPI Poker Pro Charlie Marchese has found success at the Borgata once again. This time at the Borgata Summer Open Main Event , where he took 3rd place for over 100k. Marchese is coming off back to back final tables during the Borgata Winter Open. Since his WPT Foxwoods Main Event final table appearance in 08, he has become one of the most consistent and feared players on the tour.
 
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