Tim Pim Blog

I have previously written about the National Heads-Up poker Championship (NHPC) and how much fun it is to watch. It’s a unique poker online tournament that pits some of the best players in the world against one another in a no holds barred, heads up format. The 2009 tournament will take place once again at the Caesars Palace Las Vegas on March 5-8, and the field of players has just been announced. In all, a total of sixteen players will make their debut in this year’s championship, including two Caesars Palace qualifiers and four others who qualified online. There will also be five celebrities. Among the poker pros, the list includes: The previous four NHPC champions: Chris Ferguson (2008), Paul Wasicka (2007), Ted Forrest (2006), Phil Hellmuth (2005). The previous two NHPC runners-up: Andy Bloch (2008), Chad Brown (2007). Defending NHPC semifinalists: Huck Seed, Phil Ivey. Those with four consecutive years of cashing in the NHPC: Scott Fischman, Huck Seed (2). The previous three World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champions: Peter Eastgate (2008), Jerry Yang (2007), Jamie Gold (2006). Defending WSOP Championship runner-up: Ivan Demidov. Multiple WSOP bracelet winners in 2008: John Phan. Defending WSOP Player of the Year: Erick Lindgren. Defending WSOP Heads-Up champion: Kenny Tran. Defending World Series of Poker Europe champion: John Juanda. Reigning World Poker Tour Player of the Year: Jonathan Little. Reigning European Poker Tour Grand Final Monte Carlo champion: Glen Chorny. Reigning Card Player magazine Player of the Year: John Phan Each will battle for their share of the $1.5 million prize pool. It should be a good tournament. Enjoy!