15 Jun 06
Card Player Debuts New Version
LAS VEGAS, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- With the first event of the 37th-annual World Series of Poker just around the corner, Card Player Media is pleased to announce the debut of its new version of its widely popular poker information portal, CardPlayer.com. The leading poker Internet site, CardPlayer.com is set to provide users with state-of-the-art technology, efficient software tools, and an intuitive site design that is both fully functional and pleasing to the eyes.
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15 Jun 06
Big gamble pays off for WPT winner
"It was 2 1/2 years ago that Joe Tehan made the decision to hop into his old Ford Taurus and drive across the country with $7,000, bound for the poker tables of the Strip. For his dad, it still hasn't sunk in.
'We're from upstate New York, Basil Tehan said. 'We're farm people. You know, we plant corn. We milk cows. If we see a penny on the ground, we pick it up. This out here - this is a different world.'
Joe Tehan's willingness to gamble paid off in a big way Thursday night, when he became the latest champion on the World Poker Tour, collecting the top prize of $1.03 million for winning the Mandalay Bay Poker Championship."
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14 Jun 06
Howard Lederer Joins Poker Players Alliance
"In perhaps the most high profile organizational move in poker since the Players Advisory Council at the World Series of Poker was created, the Poker Players Alliance announced on Tuesday that noted professional poker player Howard Lederer has joined with the organization, accepting a seat on their Board of Directors."
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14 Jun 06
The Business of Poker: Part 2
"I want the World Series of Poker to be equated with Wimbledon. What that means is when people think of Wimbledon, they think the ultimate expression of tennis, globally. And, it's just a tournament. World Series of Poker – it's just a tournament, but it is the ultimate expression
WSOP freeroll of excellence in poker. I want to drive that perception home relentlessly. Again, we're already in the # 1 slot, but all that means is the only place we could potentially go is down."
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14 Jun 06
The Business of Poker: Part 1
"Jeffrey Pollack has had an interesting path to where he is today. The Commissioner of the WSOP has seen the sports industry develop from the infancy of the digital information age, into the 800 lb gorilla of digital media it currently is.
Originally from the political world, Pollack founded a newspaper called the Sports Business Daily in 1994, which was the first daily trade publication for the sports business at a time when the industry was just coming into its own."
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13 Jun 06
Book Review: 'Swimming With The DevilFish'
"[W]ritten by noted English author Des Wilson and to be released on June 16th ... is the first book I have seen that focuses on the European poker community and, in particular, the English world of poker. Wilson's task was a simple one in idea and concept: travel with the best in the English poker world and document their experiences as they navigate the globe parlaying their poker skills. In doing this (excellently, I may add), Wilson has given us perhaps the most revealing look at poker outside of the United States and given all readers the opportunity to learn about players that are largely ignored in America."
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13 Jun 06
Consumer's Guide to Poker, PART 2 OF 3
"Being a smart shopper applies to your poker room. It's up to you, the consumer to shop around and learn what you need to know to determine whether you're getting your money's worth. First, learn how the house gets its money. Some places have a rake - an amount that the house takes out of every pot. Other places charge time - an amount taken every half hour from each player. Find out, before you sit down, exactly which method is used and how they use it."
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12 Jun 06
Just Another Million Dollar Tourney
The online poker sector has another million dollar tournament following the announcement this week that FairPoker.com, a member of the ipoker network, is to host a $1 000 000 Hold’em online tournament on Sunday July 16.
Qualifying rounds for the tourney, dubbed The Million Mania have already begun and players can either buy a seat directly to the main event for, or qualify through one of two daily Multi Table Qualifiers. Alternatively seats can be won via Fair Poker’s daily Sit'N'Go 2nd tier satellites, and for as little as $5+50 players can get the chance to win a share of $1 000 000.
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12 Jun 06
WSOP Radio Poker
The Bluff Magazine publishers, Bluff Media have been given the go ahead by Harrah's Entertainment to produce live radio broadcasts from this year's World Series of Poker tournament. The non-binding agreement is subject to definitive documentation.
Bluff Poker Radio’s live World Series of Poker broadcasts, which can be heard exclusively on Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 125, will span a minimum of 10 hours a day for 43 days beginning June 29 and continuing through the final table of the $10 000 buy-in No-Limit Hold ’Em World Championship, often referred to as the Main Event.
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12 Jun 06
Looking for Tells
"In addition to looking for them, make sure not to do them yourself. As we mentioned above, emotion is a key factor in giving away clues to more advanced poker players.
They may even fake certain emotions to make a beginner think that they are reading clues, when in fact they are being duped by professionals. In general though, opponent modeling is very important to developing a good poker strategy, so you should just be aware of these common poker tells: ..."
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12 Jun 06
High Stakes Poker Airs Mondays
By Lisa Wheeler for CardPlayer.com
The reviews are in and the fans and critics agree HIGH STAKES POKER is arguably one of the best poker series on television. The series returns for its second season after being called “the only real game of poker on television,” “the best teaching tool for learning poker,” and “the Mt. Rushmore of Poker Champions.”
HIGH STAKES POKER gives viewers the chance to see the top poker players buy in for $100,000 or more of their own money. The game has moved to The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas and the number of one-hour episodes has increased from 13 to 16. HIGH STAKES POKER 2 features a look at the big cash game which is off limits to the public and played in private rooms at the world’s most luxurious casinos.
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09 Jun 06
Titan Introduces Groundbreaking Bonus Offer
"Leading online poker and casino room Titan Poker has announced it will be working in tandem with innovative poker guide EveryPoker.com to offer 150% up to $500 bonus code 'CASH500'."
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09 Jun 06
Nguyen Poker Challenge Kicks Off
"One of the most social characters in the history of poker, 1998 Main Event Champion Scotty Nguyen, is hosting a series of poker tournaments that kicks off tomorrow. The Cherokee Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma is where all the action takes place.
Anyone that has spent any amount of time at a poker table with the former world champ knows that a table with Scotty is a fun, upbeat environment."
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08 Jun 06
Book Review: How to Win the WSOP (or Not)
"If you're looking for a feel good story about an amateur who fulfills a lifelong dream of winning the World Series of Poker - this is not your book.
Pat Walsh is not the main character from 'Rounders' nor is he Chris Moneymaker. He's simply an author with a publisher willing to front him the money required to learn about poker. Why? Because reading about an underdog is more fun than reading about champions.
And Walsh is funny as hell. "
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08 Jun 06
FBI bust ... or hackers?
Frightened online poker players advised to contact the website PokerHost.com to retrieve their account info, upon submitting their personal information were welcomed by the following message:
"Thank you for your cooperation.....Poker Host has been caught taking illegal wagers for United States citizens.....
Your data, including phone number, address and IP location, has been sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to check if gambling is legal in your jurisdiction."
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07 Jun 06
2006 WSOP Bracelet Unveiled
"'It's impossible to overstate the value of a World Series of Poker gold bracelet to anyone who takes the game seriously,' stated World Series of Poker Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack during the unveiling. 'It is the equivalent
of winning the Stanley Cup in hockey or the Lombardi Trophy in football. As such, the champion's bracelet at the 37th Annual World Series of Poker will be the best ever, something the winner will take pride in for a lifetime.'"
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07 Jun 06
The $10 Million Man (or Woman)
"Who do you think is going to be the 2006 World Series of Poker Champion... a big time name like Phil Ivey or an unknown like Joe Hachem? Will a bona fide Vegas pro or former WSOP Champion win? Will it be an American or European? Will 2006 be the first year that a female wins the WSOP? Or how about an unknown 21 year old internet player? Or maybe it's going to be a guy who plays in your home game?"
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06 Jun 06
Countdown To The WSOP: The Action
"While much of the attention of the fans and media will be focused on the battle for the bracelets' during the World Series of Poker, there is perhaps just as much action that will be going on away from the 'official' events. These cash games, satellite tournaments and 'second chance' events don't carry the prestige that winning a World Series bracelet may have, but their award is in a much more immediate form: either a seat in the $10,000 Championship Event or even cold, hard cash."
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06 Jun 06
Poker mum's £1 wins £200,000
"A lucky Manchester mum scooped a £200,000 jackpot after placing a £1 stake in a poker game.
The 42-year-old, who does not want be named, was playing Super Stud Poker with friends at the Grosvenor Casino on George Street, Manchester, when she landed the bumper payout."
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06 Jun 06
Big Slick, Playing It Right
"Ace King ... It's monster hand and you plan to get as much money out of everyone as you can.
Big Slick is called Big Slick for a reason. Yes its a monster drawing hand but it is a drawing hand all the same.
IF you hit either an Ace or a King on the flop then you've got yourself top pair with the best kicker. You might get lucky as is connected to get the nuts straight, if its suited you have got the table crippled if you draw that flush. It's worth noting A-K suited is 5th best starting hand but A-K off is 9th best.
But this is the thing - when you haven't seen any cards what have you got really ? An Ace high ... with a King kicker, just about any starting hand could beat it."
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