1. 2012-03-13 13:28:28

   The Bluff Power 20

   The Bluff Power 20 is not a collection of the twenty greatest poker bluffs of all time. Instead it is an annual declaration of the twenty most powerful and influential people in poker, brought to you by the people at Bluff.

   The list has recently received criticism from certain quarters of the poker media for being too US-centric and this year was no different. Only three European's made it onto the list that once again declared the United States as the epicentre of the world of poker. Fans of Betfair may have their own views on this.

   Interestingly, last year a certain Howard Lederer held number one spot. Unsurprisingly, the former Full Tilt man did not make the list this time around, but a family member still did. Lederer's sister Annie Duke sneaking onto the list in 18th place under her official title as Commissioner, Epic Poker League. What are the odds that this time next year Duke will follow Lederer out of the Bluff 20 after the recent announcement of the problems the Epic Poker League is facing just to survive. Those playing Betfair poker have no such worries.

   Although Duke doesn't play much these days she is still classed as a player and she is one of only three poker players to make the list. The owner of Pokernews, Tony G making 11th place and Duke's nemesis Daniel Negreanu making an appearance in 9th spot. Daniel Negreanu was the only poker player to make the list without any other business interests in the game.

   The Bluff Power 20 number one spot for 2012 went to Isai Scheinberg the founder of PokerStars.

   Posted by KCasey at 2012-03-13 13:28:28

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