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

Live Poker Events, 8 years ago

Ben Bensimhon Wins WSOP Circuit Main Event Rotterdam for €94,349

Nine days of non-stop action at the WSOP Circuit stop in Rotterdam saw Switzerland’s Ben Bensimhon take down the Dutch cities first-ever Main Event circuit ring.

The 500 Club Casino Reopens After Chip Controversy

The California cardroom, which was closed down two weeks ago, has been told they will be allowed to resume their gambling activities.

Patrick Leonard Responds to Angle Shoot Accusations

A reasonable explanation and much deeper than the simple ‘scummy angle shoot’ claims which were flying all over the internet.

888 Hit With $10million Fine for Failing Vulnerable Gamblers

More than 7000 customers who had voluntarily banned themselves from gambling were still able to access their accounts.

Party Poker Takes Action Against Suicides

Party Poker and some of Irish poker’s biggest names have plans to help those suffering from suicidal impulses – as well as the homeless.

Buddhist Translator Wins $72K at PSC Barcelona and He’s Giving It Away

Scott Wellenbach’s recent Barcelona PSC cash will all be going to charity, the translator of Buddhist texts more than happy with what he already has in life!

Live Poker Events, 8 years ago

Raphael Francisquetti Wins First WPT Brazil For $247,321

Francisquetti overcame a massive field of 3386 players who had entered the $475 Main Event at the Infinity Blue Resort & Spa in Camboriú, Brazil.

Live Poker Events, 8 years ago

Art Papazyan Wins 16th Annual World Poker Tour Legends of Poker Main Event For $668, 692

In the biggest victory of his career by a long way, Art Papazyan overcame a host of legendary players including - JC Tran and Phil Hellmuth at the final table.

WPT Pays Out Its $1Billionth

World Poker Tour hit the $1billion milestone in payouts since the tour began back in 2002.

Paul Phua, Dan Cates and Winfred Yu on Poker Playing Styles

Paul Phua discusses bluffing and the Asian school of poker-thinking with his guests Daniel ‘Jungleman’ Cates and Winfred Yu.

Dan Bilzerian Wins $342.000 On McGregor vs Mayweather Fight?!?!

It’s not clear how much Bilzerian staked on his ‘new best friend’ Mayweather in order to get back what he calls a ‘small victory’.

Live Poker Events, 8 years ago

Hakim Zoufri Wins Inaugural $3,500 WSOPC Rotterdam High Roller For $69,888

It’s always great to see new venues mixing with well-known tournaments and festivals, and this week it was the turn of Rotterdam to welcome the WSOPC.

Poker Player and Writer Rachel Kranz Passes Away Aged 62

The novelist, writer and much-loved poker player passing away on Monday at the age of 62 from complications connected to her ovarian cancer.

The ‘Michael Jackson of Japan’ on the Poker Scene

Japanese pop superstar and actor GACKT is making a name for himself in the poker world as well as the music scene, cashing several times across the globe.

The Dream Cash Game Table: Bilzerian, Dwan, Bellande & Baldwin Assemble!

It was the Aria on Las Vegas Boulevard which saw Bilzerian drop in on his old friend jean Robert Bellande...