03 Apr 06
Crypto Releases New Tourney Software
"CryptoLogic Inc. has announced the latest tournament enhancements to its Internet poker software released through WagerLogic Limited.
The new upgrade mainly addresses the tournament side of poker with the introduction of a new Super-Satellite feature. Their new software also features new high-speed Thunder Tournaments, which shortens the blinds, reduces player timers and promises fast-paced poker excitement."
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31 Mar 06
It didn't happen overnight
(PRWEB) March 29, 2006 -- Our player's real-life name is Trey, but he won't reveal any of his online poker screen names for our article. He started playing online poker in early 2004, and has put countless hours into perfecting his online poker skills. Although he is now making more in one month than he used to make in one year, it didn't happen overnight. ...
His advice: make yourself a promise to become a winning player. Learn by reading, playing, and never giving up. Only then could you become the next one to beat the game of online poker.
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31 Mar 06
Simon Wins the WPC
cardplayer.com -- Mike Simon entered the day as the slight chip leader. Despite that, it did not seem like many people where giving him much of a chance to take down the title. However, after more than ten hours of grueling play, Simon was able to prove the doubters wrong and capture the title at the World Poker Challenge.
For his victory, Mike Simon not only earned the $1,052, 890 first place prize and the $25,000 entry into the World Poker Tour Championship at the Bellagio next month, but he also has earned the respect of players and fans alike.
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31 Mar 06
Cold Blooded Poker
bluffmagazine.com -- Interpoker.com recently hosted it's second annual Extreme Poker Challenge. The tournament was played on the frozen Arctic Sea in temperatures reaching -10 Fahrenheit, and players were given the option of repurchasing lost chips in exchange for their coats, leaving some competitors wearing only t-shirts.
Robert Varkonyi, 2002 World Series of Poker Champion, won the event, despite losing many of his chips, along with his coat, within the first few hands. Varkonyi even resorted to running laps of the table in between hands in order to stay warm.
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30 Mar 06
Poker Gets Dramatic
"In the evil galaxy of schadenfreude where theater resides, nothing's better than a darkly funny play about hopeless wankers full of big talk and even bigger dreams that you know will never be realized because of their cycles of obsession and addiction, whether it's drugs, sex, or, in the case of Patrick Marber's Dealer's Choice, the pissing away of a last quid in some poker game held in the dank basement of a London restaurant.
This is exactly what the happy evil theatergoer gets in Dealer's Choice, which opened convincingly last week at Mosaic Theatre: a gambling scrum."
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30 Mar 06
Players Should Join the PPA
"On March 15th, the House Financial Services Committee passed a bill introduced by Representatives Jim Leach (R-IA) and Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) that would make it illegal for Internet gambling sites to accept financial transactions like credit cards, checks, wire transfers and electronic fund transfers.
The point of this bill is to stifle Internet poker, denying online rooms important conduits of money and essentially killing gaming sites at their root. The bill is headed to the House floor for debate and although there are no assurances that the bill will even make it to a vote, it's still a serious attack on the millions who view online poker as their recreational right."
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29 Mar 06
Looking At the UK Poker Scene
"The world of poker books normally only looks at strategy. What books have been written regarding the lifestyle of tournament poker have been very few. That field will be expanding later this year with the publication of a book that looks at British poker professionals and their battles around the world.
'Swimming With The Devilfish - Under The Surface Of Professional Poker' will be released by MacMillan Publishing on June 16th, just prior to the start of the 2006 World Series of Poker. The book promises to be a unique look at the poker world in both Europe and the United States as it follows several professionals in their attempts to take down poker tournaments around the world."
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29 Mar 06
Burt Reynolds Deals
Burt Reynolds will star with Bret Harrison in the poker movie 'Deal' for writer-director Gil Cates Jr. The movie revolves around an ex-gambler who teaches a hot-shot college student how to 'play the player' vs. just the cards. But after the two have a bitter falling out, they find themselves competing against each other in the World Poker Tour championships. ...
Shooting begins April 3rd in New Orleans. Shannon Elizabeth and Charles Durning will also star with real-life poker players Phil 'The Unabomber' Laak, Antonio 'The Magician' Esfandari and Vince Van Patton also making appearances.
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28 Mar 06
Paradise Preps its Masters Series
"One of the biggest series of online poker tournaments is about to kick off this Saturday at Paradise Poker.
This poker series has a serious twist for those used to playing in online tournament series on the web. The final table of the main event of the Paradise Masters will happen live, and in person, in the Bahamas."
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28 Mar 06
Poker Shouldn't Be Legalized
"What’s wrong with Internet gambling? The answer gambling analysts have given is ABC: Addiction, Bankruptcy and Crime.
The addictive nature of gambling is well-established, and the American Psychiatric Association includes gambling addiction as a psychological pathology. The easy access of the Internet takes this existing problem and ratchets it up. Where before the compulsive gambler had to leave home to find an outlet for his addiction, today he has only to turn on his computer and have a credit card ready. Twenty-four hours a day."
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28 Mar 06
Poker Continues to Set Records
GIBRALTAR, March 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Ace Gibraltar Ltd -- Poker had its biggest year ever in 2005 reaching total Buy-ins of over $376 Million. Poker continued on its record setting pace to start 2006, with back to back record months. February buy-in dollars reached $25.8 Million, the best February ever recorded. This record comes on the heels of the fifth biggest month all-time in poker as January 2006 buy-ins grew 36% over January 2005 with buy-ins of over $38 Million. The PokerPages.com Industry Index continues to see growth in all categories as 2006 gets under way.
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27 Mar 06
WPA is to be the 'PGA of Poker'
LAS VEGAS, March 27, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The World Poker Association (WPA), www.wpapoker.com, joins the MLB, NFL, FIFA, NHL and PGA as the sports world's latest and most needed governing body. Launched today, the official oversight body is elevating tournament poker to its rightful place among globally recognized sports. Where television and the Internet have fueled the multi-billion dollar poker boom, the WPA will unite the poker community under one banner. The non-profit WPA is the only membership-based association for tournament poker that is not directly affiliated with any for-profit poker entity.
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27 Mar 06
A Conservative Case for Internet Poker
"Poker, the American-born game of skill that has captured the imagination of the world in recent years, is under threat from some surprising forces. We at the Poker Players Alliance, a grassroots organization, support individual players' rights and are fighting against federal legislation that would compromise those rights."
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27 Mar 06
Can You "Talk the Talk"?
You're in a three-way Texas Hold'em hand and you've got "big slick" on the "button". The "flop" comes down Q-10-4 "rainbow" giving you a "gutshot" draw and two "overcards". The "big blind" is a "calling station", but the middleman is a "rock". They both check, so you "lead out" and the big blind "check-raises" you. The rock folds, making the pot "heads up" and you call. On the "turn", you "spike" the Jack to make your "broadway".
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25 Mar 06
Enough Already! Poker's Here To Stay
"A recent article in the New York Post caught my eye, yet another diatribe from the mainstream media on how the 'fad' of poker is beginning to burn out. The article, in the Sunday online edition of the Post, reported on the latest Diet Pepsi commercial, which featured poker professionals Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu and Scotty Nguyen squaring off in a poker tournament against the Diet Pepsi can. In the article, it also reported the downturn of viewership on television of many of the most popular poker tournaments, including the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour, and of 'Celebrity Poker Showdown.' It was, to say the least, a very one-sided look at the poker world of today."
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25 Mar 06
Blowing some holes in gambling myths
By DANIEL NEGREANU -- When you've been around poker for as long as I have, you've heard every theory, rumor and falsehood about the game. Poker is indeed full of myths, and here are some of the big ones.
• Poker is illegal. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the U.S. government recognizes poker as a game of skill. Yes, there might be jurisdictions where playing poker for money is illegal, but there is nothing at all illegal about playing poker with friends, or even playing poker for a living.
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24 Mar 06
Moneymaker gets a slap on the wrist
"A liquor company has come under fire from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) for an endorsement event it hosted with World Series of Poker (WSOP) legend Chris Moneymaker. DISCUS, a national trade association representing the producers and marketers of distilled spirits sold in the U.S., this week released its third public report of advertising complaints. Chris Moneymaker earned mention for promotional work he did with Canadian Club Whiskey in which minors were allegedly among the campaign's audience."
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24 Mar 06
Spektacular's Poker Blog
"Watch Me Turn A Measley Ten Dollar Poker Bankroll Into Thousands of Dollars!"
With those brave words Spek introduces his ongoing adventure into the online poker scene. His Mission: take a tenner he borrowed from a buddy and turn it into a bankroll. Sometimes he wins, sometimes he loses, but he always does it with a no-bull attitude and sums it up in a simple +/- running total. Worth a read.
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23 Mar 06
Hellmuth to Host Celeb Showdown
"The rumor's been on the wind for a while, and today it was confirmed: Phil Hellmuth will be the next host of Celebrity Poker Showdown. Hellmuth hinted at the move a few weeks ago, and Bravo issued an official press release today.
'In Phil Hellmuth we have found an engaging, proven and renowned poker champion who we are confident will complement Dave Foley's comedic commentary and provide the insight our viewers rely on,' stated Bravo reps."
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23 Mar 06
Machiavelli = Good Poker
"Author David Apostolico, at the minimum, has an excellent respect of history and those who have helped to shape it. He also brings twenty five years of poker experience along with his knowledge of history and his writing talents to his contributions to poker literature. By combining those talents, he has contributed two poker books to the masses, his initial effort 'Tournament Poker And The Art Of War' and the recently released 'Machiavellian Poker Strategy.'"
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