Andrew Burnett

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Joined PokerTube August 2015

Andrew from Edinburgh, Scotland, is a professional journalist, international-titled chess master, and avid poker player.


Articles by Andrew Burnett

Daniel Negreanu Votes to Refund Ill US Poker Open player’s $25K buy-in

One unfortunate player in the US Poker Open having his $25K buy-in refunded after the players voted on it when the unnamed player had to go to hospital mid-tournament.

Poker Cheats Caught Swapping Cards on CCTV

Two drunken English poker players who were caught on CCTV swapping cards at a casino were fined this week.

Live Poker Events, 7 years ago

Kenny Hallaert Defeats Dzmitry Urbanovich In Aussie Millions $1,150 NLH Turbo Shot Clock For A$59,535

The Belgian former WSOP November Niner defeated Poland’s Dzmitry Urbanovich heads-up to finish his Australian adventure on a high.

Joeingram1 Proves Cheating Claims on ACR

Joe Ingram donned his investigative cap to claim that “cheating” is rife on ACR and named the numerous ways the site is allowing regular players to be scammed.

Live Poker Events, 7 years ago

Ben ‘the Beast’ Tollerene Wins US Poker Open $10K No Limit Hold'em Event for $187,600

Online high-stakes crusher Ben ‘ben86’ Tollerene made his mark at the US Poker Open when he took down the 5th event of the series for a $187,600 payday.

Online Poker , 7 years ago

Gavin ‘gavz101’ Cochrane Tops January’s Online Poker Winners with $348,234 Profit

Gavin Cochrane is a PLO specialist who has mixed it with the very best in the game, epic battles with Viktor Blom and Gus Hansen.

Live Poker Events, 7 years ago

Stephen Chidwick Chases Championship Trophy After 2nd US Poker Open Win

England’s Stephen Chidwick stakes his claim for the overall US Poker Open title after taking down his second consecutive event for $382,500.

Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Resigns After Sexual Misconduct Claims

Steve Wynn, the casino mogul at the heart of Wynn Resorts, has resigned his position as CEO of the company in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations amid revelations

PokerStars Cancel LAPT Chile!

It seems that the PokerStars sponsored LAPT has run aground before the first stop of the year – creating havoc for those who have already booked up for the LAPT Chile stop.

Live Poker Events, 7 years ago

Stephen Chidwick Takes Down US Poker Open $25K High Roller For $374,000, Daniel Negreanu 3rd With $165,000

The first of four US Poker Open $25K High Rollers has gone the way of Englishman Stephen Chidwick, the $374,000 first prize launching him to the top of the leaderboard.

Live Poker Events, 7 years ago

‘Anonymous’ Malaysian Michael Lim lifts Aussie Millions 100K ANTON Challenge and $735,490

Michael Lim walked off with the lion’s share of the spoils, a $735,490 payday for the somewhat mysterious Malaysian player.

Cat ‘Catrific’ Valdes Shows Her Poker Claws

There’s a woman out there who mixes her poker skills with tales about cheating, getting drunk for the first time and why her neighbours hate her!

Armed Robbery at Seminole Hard Rock Casino Poker Room

The Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, Florida, was robbed by an armed man who made off with an undisclosed sum of cash.

Live Poker Events, 7 years ago

Toby Lewis wins Aussie Millions Main Event for $1,178,512

Toby Lewis was the last man standing in Melbourne’s Crown Casino as he took down the Aussie Millions Main Event for a lifetime best score of $1,178,512.

Live Poker Events, 7 years ago

Justin Bonomo Wins US Poker Open Opening Event for $190,400

Justin Bonomo is the man of the moment in the poker world’s big tournaments and yesterday he secured the opening event of the US Poker Open.