Former WPT, WSOP champ wins more than $1M at Bay 101

Brandon Cantu, who has won both a World Poker Tour and a World Series of Poker event, won the 2008 Bay 101 Shooting Star main event, pocketing more $1 million with the victory. He ran over the final table after coming into the last day with a huge chip lead.

That final table included Jennifer Harman-Traniello and John Phan — but neither they nor the rest of the competitors could put a serious dent in Cantu’s stack.

In addition to the $1 million first prize, he added $30,000 for knocking out six “shooting stars.” And he won another $10,000 for his chip lead after day 1A.

Massachusetts online poker ban may lack votes

The chairman of the state house of Massachussetts’ Economic Development Committee says few members have changed their minds about a proposed casino bill that would ban online poker and gambling in the state.
Rep. Daniel Bosley will preside over a hearing on March 18

New WSOP rule limits celebration in 2008

The floor shows of the likes of Hevad Khan and Humberto Brenes most likely won’t be on display at the 2008 edition of the World Series of Poker. If they do, they might find themselves on the rail.

Harrah’s Entertainment released the 2008 edition of its rulebook, which included this entry, which is obviously aimed at stopping the ridiculous yet entertaining outbursts on the poker room floor during WSOP events:

“Excessive celebration through extended theatrics, inappropriate behavior, or physical actions, gestures, or conduct may be subject to penalty. Any player that engages a member of the tournament staff during the celebration or utilizes any property of Harrah’s will be penalized in accordance with Rules No. 31 and/or 51. Harrah’s property includes but is not limited to chairs, tournament tables, and stanchions.” ? Rule No. 36

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