Tag: Isildur1

The Isildur1 Effect: Has PokerStars' Signing of Viktor "Isildur1" Blom Changed the High-Stakes Landscape?

PokerStars’ signing of Viktor "Isildur1" Blom has increased the action at the site's high-stakes tables. The question is, can this be attributed to Blom’s arrival on the PokerStars’ scene? Has there been a sort of "Isildur1 Effect?"

European Poker Tour Copenhagen Day 1b: Domantas Klimciauskas Leads Entire Field Heading into Day 2

A recap of the Day 1b action of the PokerStars European Poker Tour Copenhagen, where Domantas Klimciauskas leads the entire field into Day 2.

The Online Railbird Report: Ivey Back In The Black

A recap of the high-stakes cash games on PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker from the last few days. Phil Ivey's session over "kagome kagome" has put him back in the black for 2011.

PokerStars SuperStar Showdown: Blom Takes Katchalov for $111,750, Increases Record to 3-1

Sunday, February 13, 2011, saw the fourth installment of the Pokerstars’ SuperStar Showdown featuring Viktor “Isildur1” Blom taking on recent PCA $100,000 Super High Roller Eugene Katchalov.

The Nightly Turbo: Norm Macdonald to Host High Stakes Poker, World Poker Tour Venice Update, and More

It was announced today that High Stakes Poker was getting a new host, so if you want to know who it is, along with a World Poker Tour Venice update, you better check out tonight's Nightly Turbo.

The Nightly Turbo: 2011 WSOP Structures Announced, Zynga's Poker Con, and More

Tonight's Turbo brings you all the latest, including structure sheets for the 2011 WSOP events, the latest on the Bellagio chip thief, a poker convention to be hosted by Zynga and more.

The Online Railbird: Hastings vs. Blom, Bleznick Continues to Roll and More

Blom, Bleznick, and Hastings involved in the high-stakes action on Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars during the midweek.

The Nightly Turbo: NBC National Heads-Up Qualifier, Isildur1 Winning For Now, and More

Some top pros are looking to qualify for the NBC National Heads-Up Championship. If you're wondering who, and want to know how much Isildur1 won recently, then you'll have to check out the Nightly Turbo.

PokerStars SuperStar Showdown: Blom Improves to 2-1 by Taking $51,196 from Cates

On Sunday January 30, 2011, Pokerstars’ SuperStar Showdown hosted its third installment as Isildur1, recently revealed as long-suspected Swede Viktor Blom, faced off against fellow online legend, Daniel “w00ki3z” Cates. Entering the match, Blom had.

European Poker Tour Deauville Day 1b: Philippe Massias Leads the Day 1b Field; de la Gorce Leads Total Field

A recap of Day 1b of the European Poker Tour Deauville.

The Weekly Turbo: UBOC 6 Update, Isildur1's Tax Woes, and More

If you've missed any of the news this week, like UBOC6 results, or Viktor "Isildur1" Blom's tax woes, the Weekly Turbo has you covered.

The Nightly Turbo: Florida Considering Vegas-Style Casinos, Isildur1 and the Tax Man, and More

Living in the Southern United States and wishing you had Las Vegas style casinos closer? It just might happen. Check out the Nightly Turbo for that story, news on Isildur1's tax situation, and more.

PokerStars Caribbean Adventure: A Look at the Side Events

There was more to the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure than the Main Event. PokerNews takes a look at the 48 events from this year's PCA.

2011 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event: Moneymaker, "Isildur1" & Pilgrim Thrive on Day 1b

Day 1b of the 2011 PokerStars.net Caribbean Adventure was expected to have a huge turnout and that is exactly what happened. While Day 1a drew 647 players, Day 1b saw 913 players enter, bringing the total number of entrants to 1,560. That is a...

Isildur1 Revealed as Viktor Blom

The moment we've all been waiting for - the identity of Isildur1 was revealed at Day 1a of the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event.

PokerNews Top Five: Isildur1 Dream List

Isildur1 is to be revealed in the coming days, and speculation leads the poker community to believe its Viktor Blom. But what if it wasn't. Here's a look at who Isildur1 could be.

The Online Railbird Report: Galfond Makes 2011 Debut, "URnotINdanger2" Cleans Up, and Isildur1 News

We take a look at the high stakes online poker scene throughout the week. Phil Galfond finally makes his appearance at the nosebleeds tables, and we've got Isildur1 news.

PokerNews Podcast: Happy New Year feat. Lex Veldhuis

Lex Veldhuis joins Kristy Arnett, Donnie Peters, and Rich Ryan in the latest PokerNews Podcast. They discuss PCA, the SuperStar Showdown, and UB's latest announcements.

PokerStars SuperStar Showdown: Isildur1 Rides Off with $44,280 of Tony G's Money

The second match of the PokerStars SuperStar Showdown featured Isildur1 take on the outspoken Antanas "Tony G" Guoga. Who won? You'll have to read on to find out.

Top Ten Stories of 2010: #5, Isildur1’s Journey to PokerStars

Isildur1 continued to fascinate the poker world in 2010, culminating in a sponsorship deal with PokerStars.

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