Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Euro Court Upholds Swedish Poker Ad Ban - CardPlayer.com
Euro Court Upholds Swedish Poker Ad Ban - CardPlayer.com
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Lots of gamblers going for the big prize - Philadelphia Inquirer
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Trouble is Brewing for Ladies Poker Events: Men and Women are Stirring the Pot ... - Poker Player Online
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Online poker law in effect, but players still manage to bet - Las Vegas Sun
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Redrafting the Online Poker Bill in California - PokerNews.com
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 CardPlayer.com | Euro Court Upholds Swedish Poker Ad Ban CardPlayer.com The European Court of Justice yesterday upheld a Swedish ban on online poker advertisements' by companies based ... |
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Lots of gamblers going for the big prize - Philadelphia Inquirer
 GamingTodaySlotsToday | Lots of gamblers going for the big prize Philadelphia Inquirer Primarily an online poker guy, Smaron is typical of players in their 20s who have learned the game in front of a computer rather than in live games. ... At war with luck One-third of poker field remains as Main Event enters Day 3 |
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Trouble is Brewing for Ladies Poker Events: Men and Women are Stirring the Pot ... - Poker Player Online
Trouble is Brewing for Ladies Poker Events: Men and Women are Stirring the Pot ... Poker Player Online Joanne Liu— a Poker Lady Who Fears No Man! Wendeen H. Eolis, The WSOP Grand Dame of Poker with Poker Star JJ Liu Weeks later, poker forums and online poker ... |
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Online poker law in effect, but players still manage to bet - Las Vegas Sun
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Redrafting the Online Poker Bill in California - PokerNews.com
 Poker News Boy | Redrafting the Online Poker Bill in California PokerNews.com Rod Wright, who introduced the California Online Poker Law Enforcement Compliance and Consumer Protection Act, surprisingly announced he had withdrawn the ... California Bill to Legalize Online Poker Withdrawn |
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One-third of poker field remains as Main Event enters Day 3 - Las Vegas Sun
One-third of poker field remains as Main Event enters Day 3 - Las Vegas Sun
WSOP Blog: The field continued to thin as many pros, including Phil Ivey, hit ... - ESPN (blog)
Shanna Moakler at World Series of Poker - Examiner.com
Full Tilt Poker Outlines Deposit Change - Poker Room Review
 Las Vegas Sun | One-third of poker field remains as Main Event enters Day 3 Las Vegas Sun Poker chips and cards are shown on a table during the first day of the 41st annual World Series of Poker no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event Monday, July 5, ... World Series of Poker players prep for long haul WSOP update: Brunson has good feeling about Chan World Series of Poker -- Day 2B of Main Event |
WSOP Blog: The field continued to thin as many pros, including Phil Ivey, hit ... - ESPN (blog)
 Gambling911.com | WSOP Blog: The field continued to thin as many pros, including Phil Ivey, hit ... ESPN (blog) The massacre of the professional poker players began with Phil Ivey during the very first hour. Ivey couldn't recover from a beat where his pocket queens ... Phil Ivey Busts Out Early Doyle Brunson: “I Love You Phil Hellmuth Anyway” |
Shanna Moakler at World Series of Poker - Examiner.com
 ColdBee (blog) | Shanna Moakler at World Series of Poker Examiner.com Shanna Moakler competed in the main event at the World Series of Poker at the Rio in Las Vegas earlier this week, Starzlife.com reports she did not win. ... Shanna Moakler: Plays Poker and Still Talks Carrie Prejean Shanna Moakler Shanna Moakler |
Full Tilt Poker Outlines Deposit Change - Poker Room Review
 CardPlayer.com | Full Tilt Poker Outlines Deposit Change Poker Room Review Full Tilt Poker and online payment processor InstantPoker have released a statement outlining changes to one widely used payment method for funding accounts ... Full Tilt Rush Poker Week Starts Monday |
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Issue Regarding Gambling Regulations In The USA
Typing "online poker USA" will generate 10 million hits on Google. However, typing the broader phrase "online poker" into that same search bar will net over 41 million hits. This disparity is largely due to a question regarding the legality of online poker and gambling laws in The United States. Some online gaming sites are no longer accessible to players from the United States, but there are still many that appeal to those who hold United States residency. So players from the United States should not despair. There are still millions of options offered for those people to engage in a game of online poker.
The Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act of 2006 resulted in players from the United States having to choose poker sites which accept US poker players specifically to play. While this Act did change the face of online poker for American players, luckily, there are still numerous options offered.
The facts are that there are so many gaming rooms, reviews, lists, links, strategy guides, payment options and bonus codes available for the player, and so many different types of games still accessible that it can boggle the mind. Whether your preference is Texas Hold 'Em, Seven Card Stud, Omaha, Horse, Crazy Pineapple, or one of the other modifications on the game, you will be able to find a place to participate in a game. To narrow down the broad field of searches you get when searching for "online poker USA", try being very specific with what you type into the search engine.
While the great popularity of Holdem, Omaha, and 7 Card Stud ensures that most sites offer those particular versions of the game, many of the online poker USA sites also cater to your desires to participate in a game of Razz, 5 Card Draw, or some of the mixed games. Games like Horse, A5 Lowball, or Crazy Pineapple to add a touch of variety to your play.
Substantial money can be earned playing this game and those who indulge in this hobby can enjoy significant winnings if they have the skill and the luck to prevail.
Therefore, players should get online and evaluate the many options still available to the players from the US who enjoy a game of online poker. Make a decision. Hold 'em or fold 'em, and all players are wished the best of luck in playing at one of the many sites that offer online poker USA.
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The Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act of 2006 resulted in players from the United States having to choose poker sites which accept US poker players specifically to play. While this Act did change the face of online poker for American players, luckily, there are still numerous options offered.
The facts are that there are so many gaming rooms, reviews, lists, links, strategy guides, payment options and bonus codes available for the player, and so many different types of games still accessible that it can boggle the mind. Whether your preference is Texas Hold 'Em, Seven Card Stud, Omaha, Horse, Crazy Pineapple, or one of the other modifications on the game, you will be able to find a place to participate in a game. To narrow down the broad field of searches you get when searching for "online poker USA", try being very specific with what you type into the search engine.
While the great popularity of Holdem, Omaha, and 7 Card Stud ensures that most sites offer those particular versions of the game, many of the online poker USA sites also cater to your desires to participate in a game of Razz, 5 Card Draw, or some of the mixed games. Games like Horse, A5 Lowball, or Crazy Pineapple to add a touch of variety to your play.
Substantial money can be earned playing this game and those who indulge in this hobby can enjoy significant winnings if they have the skill and the luck to prevail.
Therefore, players should get online and evaluate the many options still available to the players from the US who enjoy a game of online poker. Make a decision. Hold 'em or fold 'em, and all players are wished the best of luck in playing at one of the many sites that offer online poker USA.
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Friday, May 28, 2010
2010 WSOP TOC
Poker has come to be one of the most interesting games in the world, thus deserving an all-star event to express the best player. The World Series Of Poker, or World Series Of Poker for short, has set up this tournament with every intention of granting one million dollars to the winner of the 2010 World Series Of Poker TOC; being held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada, during the 41st Annual WSOP. At a press conference, HIE Vice President Ty Stewart expressed his delight of their ability to make a revamped poker game that could involve millions of fans around the world. He went on to explain that the thoughts of several competitors have helped the idea grow. He, as well as fans and people, hope that the tournament will be here for good.
Only 27 individuals will play in the freeroll poker invitational, and seven of them will be decreased after the public votes on their favorite. Voting opened March 15, 2010 and continues until June 15, 2010 precisely at midnight. To qualify, each player must be a WSOP bracelet-holder. Any living bracelet-holder is eligible, and presently there are 521 players with eligibility. With three positions already guaranteed because previous World Series Of Poker Tournament of Champions winners receive guaranteed entry, the reigning World Series Of Poker champ for both America and Europe get seats at the table, as well. That means that this year Mike Sexton, Barry Shulman, Joe Cada, Mike Matusow, and Annie Duke make up five out of the 27 competitors for the event at this US Poker Site.
TOC visitor Annie Duke feels that it is an honor to be part of tournaments, just like the TOC. She has been quoted happily declaring that winning the Tournament of Champions was one moment in her poker career that she will never forget. She is just one of a few competitors that are ecstatic about WSOPs involvement in hosting this event. Following the count of the votes and the announcement of the 20 competitors that will move on, play will begin on June 27, 2010 at the Rio. Once it comes down to the final nine, they will be back on July 4, 2010 to try and claim their part of $1,000,000 and the 2010 WSOP TOC Champion title.
People who do not make it this time are able to try again next year. Also, a grand total of 57 sought-after gold bracelets are up for the taking this year, the same as last year. World Series Of Poker is the richest, biggest, and most important gambling event. It has already given over a billion dollars in awards and bracelets, which is recognized worldwide as the sport’s top prize. If you’ve got the skill, the time, and the poker face; why not try for your seat in the next WSOP tournament?
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Only 27 individuals will play in the freeroll poker invitational, and seven of them will be decreased after the public votes on their favorite. Voting opened March 15, 2010 and continues until June 15, 2010 precisely at midnight. To qualify, each player must be a WSOP bracelet-holder. Any living bracelet-holder is eligible, and presently there are 521 players with eligibility. With three positions already guaranteed because previous World Series Of Poker Tournament of Champions winners receive guaranteed entry, the reigning World Series Of Poker champ for both America and Europe get seats at the table, as well. That means that this year Mike Sexton, Barry Shulman, Joe Cada, Mike Matusow, and Annie Duke make up five out of the 27 competitors for the event at this US Poker Site.
TOC visitor Annie Duke feels that it is an honor to be part of tournaments, just like the TOC. She has been quoted happily declaring that winning the Tournament of Champions was one moment in her poker career that she will never forget. She is just one of a few competitors that are ecstatic about WSOPs involvement in hosting this event. Following the count of the votes and the announcement of the 20 competitors that will move on, play will begin on June 27, 2010 at the Rio. Once it comes down to the final nine, they will be back on July 4, 2010 to try and claim their part of $1,000,000 and the 2010 WSOP TOC Champion title.
People who do not make it this time are able to try again next year. Also, a grand total of 57 sought-after gold bracelets are up for the taking this year, the same as last year. World Series Of Poker is the richest, biggest, and most important gambling event. It has already given over a billion dollars in awards and bracelets, which is recognized worldwide as the sport’s top prize. If you’ve got the skill, the time, and the poker face; why not try for your seat in the next WSOP tournament?
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Full Tilt Poker's Tight-Aggressive Is Always Chic
By: Stephan Kalhamer
If a poker player wants an edge, he must move with the times. Today, a style which was successful only a year ago can already be outdated; tomorrow, he could be the sucker.
However, in the poker world (as in the fashion world), there are timeless classics: the little black dress for a woman; the pinstripe suit on a man; tight/aggressive play at the table. Admittedly, this type of player is less likely to knock somebody’s socks off, but he is also far less likely to be knocked out of the tournament himself.
Dan Harrington described this style in his tremendous book, “ Harrington On Hold ’em” and, as a result, it quickly became the worldwide standard. Today’s truly smart tournament players, however, were soon tearing up the rule book and, as a result, modern poker has no dominant strategy. Loose/aggressive is currently in fashion and playing out of position has become the Holy Grail. But again and again the strategies turn back to what poker is all about: bet on a good hand and give up a bad or hard-to-rate one.
As soon as one reflects on it, by focusing his own bets solely on “value” instead of bluffing, a good player wins again and again with safe, tight/aggressive play. Why ever not?
Good players do not make plays simply because they want to or to show that they can. They make plays because they represent the optimal decisions. Poker is ultimately a contest of decision-making; he who consistently makes the best decisions, wins - all the same in which outfit he enters the party.
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