This week we take a look at the Poker Brat's new book, how online poker is headed to a TV set near you and where the best female poker players on the planet will be this week.

Brat's book hits shelves

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of his World Series of Poker Main Event win, Phil Hellmuth has released a book featuring the inspirational stories behind 20 different poker champions.

Deal Me In by Stephen John and Marvin Karlins features poker legends Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, Annie Duke, Johnny Chan, Chris Ferguson, Carlos Mortensen, Chau Giang, Jennifer Harman, Allen Cunningham, Howard Lederer, Erik Seidel, Chad Brown, David "Devilfish" Ulliott, Layne Flack, Scotty Nguyen, Annette Obrestad, Tom Dwan, Peter Eastgate and Hellmuth himself giving first-hand accounts of their rise to poker stardom.

"Each chapter takes you behind the scenes into the early lives of poker's biggest names," Hellmuth said. "They cover their humble beginnings, the obstacles they overcame, the demons they faced and ultimately the success they enjoyed."

Deal Me In is available exclusively online at Hellmuth's website www.PokerBrat.com.

Harrah's eyes online gaming

Harrah's Entertainment announced this week it has established a new subsidiary, Harrah's Interactive Entertainment, to manage the global growth of the World Series of Poker.

Former PartyGaming CEO Mitch Garber, has signed on as CEO.

In addition to growing the WSOP brand, Harrah's claims the new subsidiary will "explore the use of interactive gaming technologies to expand the reach of Harrah's brands globally, starting in Europe."

In other words, it appears Harrah's and the WSOP are considering moving into the online gaming industry in Europe.

Online poker hits cable

Starting this August, US Cable Network G4 will be taking its audience inside the world of high-stakes online poker.

Dubbed 2 Months, $2 Million, a new ten episode docu-series will air following the lives and adventures of Jason "pr1nnyraid" Rosenkrantz, Brian "Flawless_Victory" Roberts, Emil "whitelime" Patel and Dani "ansky" Stern as they attempt to earn $2 million dollars online over just two months.

The series also promises a window into the high-stakes Las Vegas lifestyle the group leads when they step away from their monitors.

Ladies hit the felt for PartyPoker World Open

The PartyPoker.com Women's World Open III begins Sunday.

The $3,000 buy-in event will include 36 of the world's best female players hit the felt at Three Mills Studios in London between May 24 and May 27.

Annette Obrestad headlines a tough field that also includes actress and WSOP bracelet holder Jennifer Tilly and EPT Dortmund champion Sandra Naujoks.

The top prize is $50,000.

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