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Sunny Chattha Proves a Hit in Palm Beach Big Game
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 8:00 am
Hitsquad member Sunny Chattha has picked up £23,150 for winning February’s staging of the £1,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Palm Beach Big Game in London. The 25-year-old Londoner decided to stay at home while the World Poker Tour (WPT) Venice even was taking place – and it appears he made the right de…Money To You, Tool To Me
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 7:16 am
Thanks to Black Friday, the majority of my poker playing friends have left Las Vegas for a foreign locale. As a result, I’ve been spending an increased amount of time with people outside the industry. However, as many poker players find out over the course of their career, socializing among fellow p…USA Players Have Several Options For Online Poker
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 6:26 am
If you live in the United States, you should know that you have several options when it comes to online poker. There are 5 major networks with over a dozen poker rooms that are all competing for USA players. The most popular network is the Merge Gaming Network that has up to 10,000 players on during…Lost my whole Bankroll, need help?
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 5:34 am
Hello all, I've lost my whole bankroll. Need a whole new outlook on poker strategy. I'm just wondering If anyone wants to train/coach me and help me rebuild a roll particularly in sng or cash games? I don't have much cash to start with, but I am more than willing to pay for the help when I am succes…Will Failla Joins Bubble Protection as Newest Spokesman
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 3:22 am
Online poker insurance tool website Bubble Protection have revealed that “one of the most talented tournament players” in the world, American pro Will ‘The Thrill’ Failla, will be their latest spokesman. The company’s creator and chief executive officer Eugene Castro is delighted to have Failla on b…
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Learning From Thor Hansen: Should You Insure Your Health?
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 3:29 pm
Thor Hansen and the entire poker world received the most unfortunate of news this past week. Thor, complaining of kidney pains, made a trip to the hospital only to find …D.C. Votes to Repeal Online Gaming, Poker Plans
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 1:43 pm
The contentious debate over online gaming in the District of Columbia appears to be over for now. The city council voted on Tuesday to repeal plans for Internet gaming within …Lock Poker Announces The Poker Maximus Series
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 11:18 am
Lock Poker is pleased to announce The Poker Maximus series, which will feature over $1.5 million in guarantees over the course of 70 events this March. The online poker series …Gaming Control Board Reports $5 Million Super Bowl Win For Nevada Sports Books
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 10:15 am
The numbers are now in. This year, a total of $93,899,840 was wagered on the Super Bowl at Nevada’s 184 registered sports books, resulting in a modest win of $5,064,470. …Vadzim Kursevich Wins European Poker Tour Deauville Main Event
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 4:13 am
After eleven-and-a-half-hours, the European Poker Tour Deauville €5,300 main event final found its champion. Vadzim Kursevich became the first Belarusian to win an event on the Tour and his victory …
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Bjerkmann Leads Final 27 at WPT Venice Grand Prix
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Just 27 players remain. That’s down from the 85 that started Day 2, and the 155 that originally bought into this World Poker Tour main event. And with only 18 players getting paid, nine players will walk out of the Casino Di Venezia tomorrow with nothing to show for their efforts. $302,065 is waitin…Daily 3-Bet: Bumhunts Gone Wild, Mercier Bet Filed, Choe ‘Nuff
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 2:00 pm
Any suggestions for a future 3-Bet, feel free to drop a note in the comments. Today in the 3-Bet we find Neil Channing rueing the spread of bumhunting, Jason Mercier signing off on another prop bet and gambling artist David Choe hitting the Facebook jackpot. 1) Channing Calls Out Bumhunters, Says Ru…William Hill Now Official Supporter of England Football Team
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 12:00 pm
As part of the agreement, just announced on Sunday, William Hill has also signed on as an Official Supporter and Official Betting Partner of the FA Cup. Locked in for a two-and-a-half year term, the deal with the FA is the first of its kind in the industry and will run through the end of the FA Cup…Berndsen12 Thrashes Isildur1 Again
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 9:00 am
The Dutch pro once again dominated Blom in the high stakes games last night and won nearly $200k. Blom played 2,556 hands last night and despite some notable wins in the $100/$200 PLO 6-Max games he ended up becoming the night’s biggest loser with $279k in losses. Case in point was the $100/$200 PL…Candio, Tony G Among Leaders at WPT Venice Grand Prix
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 5:30 pm
155 in total turned up to play the latest WPT main event at the Casino di Venezia Ca Vendramin Calergi in Venice and after eight levels of play just 88 were left. Candio leads with 227,900, well ahead of his nearest competition Andrea Dato who bagged 121,700. Those two are joined at the top of the l…
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Poker Pros Hold Up Full Tilt Sale - Online Casino Reports
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 6:56 am
Poker Pros Hold Up Full Tilt SaleOnline Casino ReportsBy John W | Feb 08, 2012 The debts of around a dozen poker pros including Phil Ivey, David Benyamine and Erick Lindgren are the reason for the deal in the sale of Full Tilt Poker to French investor Groupe Bernard Tapie, according to GBT attorney…Betfair Poker To Host Thor Hansen Charity Tournament - PokerNews.com
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 6:27 am
PokerNews.comBetfair Poker To Host Thor Hansen Charity TournamentPokerNews.comThe poker world was rocked recently by the news Thor Hansen had developed terminal cancer. The sad news spread like wildfire across the poker community, the community that Thor has contributed immensely to. Now the poker c…Cutting-edge cocktails light up New York - The New Age Online
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 5:08 am
Cutting-edge cocktails light up New YorkThe New Age OnlineYou're not allowed to light a cigarette in New York bars, but there's nothing to stop a bartender from setting your cocktail on fire with a 815 degrees Celsius (1500 degrees Fahrenheit) poker. In fact, the red hot rod is just the tip of the m…Govt damaged itself over pokies - Wilkie - BigPond News
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 4:22 am
BigPond NewsGovt damaged itself over pokies - WilkieBigPond NewsIndependent MP Andrew Wilkie says the government damaged itself by backing down on poker machine reform. Independent MP Andrew Wilkie says the federal government damaged itself by backing out of its agreement with him to pursue poker ma…Govt damaged itself over pokies - Wilkie - Sky News Australia
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 4:13 am
Govt damaged itself over pokies - WilkieSky News AustraliaGovt damaged itself over pokies - Wilkie Updated: 23:25, Wednesday February 8, 2012 Independent MP Andrew Wilkie says the federal government damaged itself by backing out of its agreement with him to pursue poker machine reforms.and more »
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Daniel Negreanu bashes Howard Lederer, Chris Ferguson
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 7:14 pm
Canadian poker pro Daniel Negreanu has become one of the biggest enemies of Full Tilt Poker and its former owners Howard Lederer, Ray Bitar and Chris Ferguson. And he recently aired out his hatred towards them through a recent blog post at FullContactPoker.Negreanu was speaking about an interview he…Daniel Negreanu says Interview “Twisted Everything”
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 7:24 pm
Daniel Negreanu recently did a very revealing interview with a site called PokerPlayer where he discussed his “conquering” of online poker, as well as what he thinks of Howard Lederer and Full Tilt Poker. The only problem is that Negreanu himself contends the interview “twisted everything” with rega…Alan Meltzer left $1.5m to Driver and Doorman
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 1:42 pm
Alan Meltzer, who was one of the most popular amateur poker players to appear on the TV show High Stakes Poker, made big news today after it was revealed he left his limo driver and doorman $1.5 million collectively.The millionaire and music mogul passed away last Halloween, which saddened many thro…Phil Galfond selling Multi-Million Dollar Condo
Friday, January 27, 2012 - 9:16 am
High stakes poker phenom Phil Galfond recently did a very interesting interview where he discussed some big downswings, and how he’s looking to sell his multi-million dollar condo in New York City.First off, he mentioned losing roughly $680k in a recent session of $1k/$2k PLO. What’s bad is that he…MIT creating Poker Bots
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 4:00 pm
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has always had a special connection to the gaming world ever since the MIT Blackjack team crushed casinos across the globe for a countless fortune. Perhaps this elite educational institution is at it again because they are running a class on playing on…
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District of Columbia Repeals Internet Gambling Legislation
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 4:15 pm
By Shari Geller The seemingly endless process of bringing legal and regulated online poker to the U.S. encountered a significant setback today when the District of Columbia Council voted to repeal the city’s controversial Internet gambling law. Last year, Internet gambling was added to the c…TAPIE - FULL TILT POKER PROPOSED DEAL TURNS INTO A CLIFFHANGER
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:43 am
by Wendeen H. Eolis 50 MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION JOHN JUANDA AND TOM DWAN MAN UP REPAYMENT REQUESTS DISSECTED TAPIE INVESTORS HAVE YET TO PONY UP Last week Full Tilt Poker and Group Bernard Tapie took their proposed deal to the next level of drama, with a Poker Stars pro known as the Robin Hood…Mike Caro Today's Word is... Momentum
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 7:22 am
by Mike Caro - The Mad Genius of Poker We hear it in sports frequently—an announcer telling us which team has the momentum. Momentum can apply in poker, too. But does the concept really make sense? Let’s use today’s self-interview to investigate. Question 1: Is momentum as important in poker as…WSOP Unveils 2012 Schedule - New Events and New Name for Main Event Final Nine
Friday, February 3, 2012 - 8:56 am
By Shari Geller The World Series of Poker released its schedule for 2012 and it has the most events and widest range of buy-ins of any WSOP to date. The 2012 WSOP schedule features 61 WSOP bracelet events running from May 27 through July 16 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino. From the $500…TAPIE NAMES PROS IN DEBT TO FULL TILT
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 10:52 am
by Wendeen H. Eolis Tapie-Full Tilt Update Bulletin at High Noon: GROUP BERNARD TAPIE EXPOSES PLAYER NAMES Tapie counsel, Behn Dayanim has revealed to PPN the names of several high profile players who owe Full Tilt Poker millions of dollars. All but one of the players, is publicly associated with Fu…
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Ranks: Ivey returns, but Mercier still No. 1
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 3:37 pm
The Nuts is a monthly feature that takes a look at the best poker players in the world. This feature aims to produce a list of the best players at the moment. Our panel of 10 is comprised of ESPN.com's trio of poker contributors (Gary Wise, Bernard Lee and myself), ESPNdeportes.com poker editor Nahu…Ivey wins 250,000 Challenge at Aussie Millions
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 7:37 pm
Phil Ivey and Oliver Speidel emerged as the two biggest winners from the 2012 Aussie Millions.Phil Ivey among final 26 at Aussie Millions
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 1:18 pm
The poker tournament world has been waiting for the return of Phil Ivey and he came ready to play at the 2012 Aussie MillionsDibella wins 2012 PCA main event for $1.7 million
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 11:39 am
Amateur John Dibella won the top prize at the 2012 PokerStars Caribbean AdventureFreddy Deeb wins WSOP Circuit title
Friday, January 13, 2012 - 3:01 pm
Freddy Deeb earned $171,810 for his victory on the World Series of Poker Circuit.
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The Full Tilt Poker Deal Moves Ahead
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 10:34 pm
According to the latest press reports and agreement has been reached between the owners of the online poker site Full Tilt and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) over the final terms of their forfeiture agreement, despite reports that Chris Ferguson was creating problems. The deal with Groupe Bern…Chris Ferguson Stalls Full Tilt Takeover?
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 4:13 pm
The Subject Poker web site last week put out details of some murky bank account transactions of Chris Ferguson related to the Full Tilt Poker Black Friday saga and insinuated that the poker player could be stalling the beleaguered online poker site’s takeover by Groupe Bernard Tapie. Ferguson and hi…News from 2012 Aussie Millions
Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 11:33 pm
The Aussie Millions is the only major global poker event held in Australia. It is hosted by Crown Casino in Melbourne. The poker tournament is held alongside another global sporting event which is the Australian Open Tennis Grand Slam Event. These two events were combined last year by the pairing of…Annie Duke and Daniel Negreanu
Sunday, January 15, 2012 - 6:18 pm
Annie Duke and Daniel Negreanu are in the news again but fortunately not together. The last time they appeared in the same news item it did not make good copy. Annie Duke is now the Commissioner of the Epic Poker League, which is reportedly in the process of an acquisition deal with Pinnacle Enterta…Blom Takes the PCA Super High Roller
Sunday, January 8, 2012 - 8:50 pm
The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) is the first big event on the poker calendar for 2012. As usual it is being held at the luxurious Atlantis Resort & Casino on Paradise Island in The Bahamas. The $100,000 Super High Roller has just been completed and it was a fitting beginning to the New Year…
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The True Value of Tracking Software
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 5:10 am
I want to follow on somewhat in this article by discussing what for many is the contentious issue of tracking software. However I am not going to go into areas like ethics or anything like that but I want to lean more towards the concept of how useful these tools really are. But there is the key wor…How to Get Rich Playing Poker, Part 1: The Matthew Effect
Friday, February 3, 2012 - 7:48 am
A regular reader of my column might accuse me of cynicism. I’m always banging on about how there’s more luck in poker than most people realise, and that everyone should get a bit less carried away with a good string of results. Well, I’m changing tack this month. This time, I’ll tell you the easy wa…Poker Strategy - Set Mining Part 1
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 2:33 am
This column contains excerpts from the upcoming book The Math of Hold’em, by Collin Moshman and Douglas Zare (available from Amazon). This is Part I of a three-part series that looks at set-mining. Sets are disguised monster hands that can win large pots against strong hands or against multiple oppo…Broke Living
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 8:52 am
I once racked up nearly £50,000 in gambling debts and it all started when I found PartyPoker. I had just stumbled upon online poker and while I was playing some small stakes MTT’s they introduced some alternative gaming options (incase you got bored while playing 12-tables of poker). One of the game…Blog de Paris Part Deux
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 6:06 am
We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. Winston Churchill Stumps as you would say in cricket, David Sheperd would have been hopping around, one hundred and eleven started the Euro 1000 PLO at th…
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The Evolution of “Click a Mouse …” - Online gambling opponents refining their message?
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 10:15 pm
Quick LOL … something I stumbled across while reading what I presumed was just a ho-hum news article about another state gearing up for online gambling (via the PPA’s latest newsletter). I wanted to see what state was next and whether or not they separated out poker. Turns out it was just California…The Re-Publicing of Caesars - Sign Federal online legalization is almost here?
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 5:23 pm
Buckle up … the news (we care about) has been moving too fast for Pokerati be the lone source keeping up with it all. And with this latest — Caesars has made it official … the Empire is going public (again)! — don’t be surprised if February/March 2012 turns out to be the biggest news month in poker…WSOP Main Event Champions: Where Are They Now? - Jerry Yang '07
Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 5:39 am
We know about Jamie Gold’s poker residency at the Tropicana in Las Vegas — where he can be found playing 1/2 and apparently trying to fill the poker world’s Professor void by offering lessons that cost about as much as a college education. (The Jamie Gold Poker Room official launch party, btw, is Fe…Wider World of Poker - Phil's Millions, Regulators make new friends, black-slapping awards, and ultimate melancholy
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 3:06 pm
There’s a muffin waiting for me at the end of this article. Yes, I have stooped so low as to require sugary bribes for motivation. Not an English muffin, either. Those are no good for inducement. Only the sickly American variety has the requisite density of glucose and cocoa. There we go. Not one pa…The Ins and Outs of SuperPACs - PPA Insider
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 5:50 am
Dear dan, Below is our second DC Update for 2012 available exclusively to 2012 PPA members. Because we’ve received so many questions from members about PokerPAC and how and why it’s important in our fight for the game we love, I’m providing this week’s DC Update with a bit of background on PACs gen…
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Ruslan Vlasov is the first Genting Poker Series Leg Winner!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 12:13 pm
The Genting Poker Series has its first winner, Nottingham based Ruslan Vlasov. The former poker dealer beat Neil Ryder after a relatively short heads up battle, when his A7 beat Neil’s J5 shove. Ruslan is a Genting Poker online player, who bought in at GentingPoker.com, must be a lucky omen! The fir…Purple Lounge Release New Review After Recent Move
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 5:01 am
Every gambler loves to win. A gambler who’s won a few in a row might be considered to be on a streak. If that streak turns into a ton of wins, then you’d say the lucky punter’s hit a purple patch. Now you can always be in the purple with the superb Purple Lounge Poker site, one of the best online Po…Unibet signs agreement to acquire Betchoice and enters the regulated Australian market
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 12:55 am
Acquisition of 100% of the issued shares of Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd, one of the leading independent corporate bookmakers online offering Racing and Sports betting products in Australia. Provides access to the regulated Australian online market which is growing at circa 10-15% per annum. Betch…CarbonPoker 25k Bankroll Booster Freeroll!
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 5:19 am
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Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 10:52 am
£12,000 Poker League! Welcome to the inaugural William Hill Poker League. At the end of the season, we will crown a National Champion as well as Regional Champions for each league, with over £12,000 to give away! Do you have what it takes to be the William Hill Poker Champion? Registration opens on…
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Betfair Poker To Host Thor Hansen Charity Tournament
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 5:52 am
Betfair Poker are hosting a special charity tournament with the tournament fees going to the Thor Hansen FundJames Akenhead In Hunt For WPT Title
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 12:53 am
James Akenhead is fourth in chips with 27 remaining in the WPT Venice Grand Prix Main EventUnibet's Gold Rush is Back this February
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 11:00 pm
Earn cash rewards on Unibet throughout the month of February simply by playing and taking part in the Gold Rush promotion.Team PKR Pro's Triple Crown King Jake Cody Relives His Dublin Adventure
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 5:35 am
Jake Cody blogs on PokerNews about his experience at the WPT Irleand Main EventRuslan Vlasov Wins Inaugural Genting Poker Series Main Event
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 2:58 am
Ruslan Vlasov has become the first Genting Poker Series Champion netting himself £16,600 and a £1,600 seat to the Grand Final
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Tao of Poker - 2011 Year in Review
Monday, December 26, 2011 - 1:20 pm
By PaulyNew York CityTime flies, eh?Hard to believe that 2012 is around the corner, but I'm kinda glad that 2011 is over. This year was one of the roughest, saddest, and most excruciating that I experienced since I ventured into the poker world. I can only be optimistic about the future, because it…Kindle Versions - Lost Vegas and Jack Tripper Stole My Dog
Sunday, December 25, 2011 - 1:20 am
By PaulyNew York CityMerry Christmas to all of you.Were you a good boy/girl this year? Or were you a naughty troublemaker? Did Santa Claus stiff you with a pair of socks? Or did he hook you up with a new Kindle Fire? If so, you're in luck because you can support independent writers and fill up your…The Puppeteers of America
Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 1:20 pm
By PaulySan Francisco, CAOne of my favorite political writers is Matt Taibbi, columnist at Rolling Stone magazine, who also penned a few books such as The Great Derangement, which included an astute observation about politics and Big Business...You don't elect politicians to commit crimes; you elect…New "Insider" Column: NFL Week 15 Picks
Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 11:22 am
By PaulySan Francisco, CAHey guys, I got this great stock tip... ever hear of Zynga?It's time to pimp my latest column for Wicked Chops Insider. I'm writing about sportsbetting and shared my picks for Week 15 of the NFL season. Just a heads-up, Insider is a paywall site, but gosh darn it... I'm wort…Zombie Poker Apocalypse
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 1:20 pm
By PaulySan Francisco, CAThe public's fascination with zombies is rooted in an underlying irony. Hollywood recycles genres every couple of decades or so, including zombie-themed films. In the 1950s and 1960s, movie houses across America featured a plethora of B-flicks including zombie films by Edwar…
By PaulyLas Vegas, NVPhoto by FlipchipFour Haikus - Lost VegasStale cigarette smokeBoulevard of broken dreamsCowboys shooting diceWafting puke odorBright lights of white trash cityCheap liquor cheap thrillsPorn slappers on postHustling cocaine-eyed strippersHooker or a ho?Cougars and hipstersDespera…
By PaulySan Francisco, CAI wrote another column for Wicked Chops Insider. The topic? NFL and sports betting. I'm divulging my Week 13 NFL picks including a tip I got from a chicken in Chinatown. Yes, a chicken.I'm also putting my money where my mouth is and betting my picks in Las Vegas this weekend…
By PaulySan Francisco, CASix months ago I recorded a podcast with my girlfriend and the lovely Change100 asked me questions about the origins of my first novel -- Jack Tripper Stole My Dog. I recently re-uploaded the original podcast to Sound Cloud. If you haven't heard the five minute podcast yet,…
By PaulySan Francisco, CAIt's a dawn of a new age. I'm now a contributor to Wicked Chops Insider and will be providing weekly picks in NFL games for the rest of the season.Check out my Week 11 NFL picks for what teams I'm backing on Sunday, and it also includes my pick for tonight's Thursday Night F…
By PaulyLas Vegas, NVThis is the moment you've been waiting for -- the conclusion of the November Nine. Who will become the next big swinging dick in the poker world? Tonight (or if it runs late, early tomorrow morning) the next WSOP Main Event champion will be declared. Just in case you're tuning i…
By PaulyLas Vegas, NVPhoto courtesy of WSOP.comThe 2011 November Nine kicked off on Sunday and after a long day of action, we're down to three players. One of them will become the next WSOP Main Event Champion. Germany's Pius Heinz is the chip leader with over 107M. He has the other two players (Ben…
By PaulyLas Vegas, NVPhoto courtesy of FlipchipFor a seventh year in a row, I'm covering the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event Championship. I'm fortunate to have witnessed the last final table inside Benny's Bullpen inside historic Binion's in 2005 when Joe Hachem got the sugar pa…
By PaulySan Francisco, CAIn case you were wondering, and I know many of you degenerates are always looking for excuses to gamble, here's the latest odds for the 2011 WSOP Main Event final table, otherwise known as the November Nine...2011 November Nine OddsMartin Staszko 4/1Eoghan Odea 9/2Ben Lamb 5…
By PaulySan Francisco, CAA slanted photo of a bloody Al Pacino in his role of Tony Montana from Scarface hung high up on the wall above the check-out counter. The weathered photo sat inside a plastic cover, like one you'd use to protect a comic book. Pacino, adorned in a pinstripe suit, held a machi…Poker Topix
Federal Judge Refuses To Dismiss Online Poker Charges
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 4:22 am
The federal government's criminal online poker case was dealt a winning hand on Tuesday when a federal judge in Manhattan denied motions to dismiss the April indictment.After seizure, online gamblers try to retrieve $150 million from Full Tilt Poker
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 2:22 am
After a key ruling last week, US gamblers hoping to retrieve $150 million stored with online gaming site Full Tilt Poker will have the opportunity to go after the company in court.A 'man cave' with pink ribbons
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 10:23 pm
Krista Martinelli. left, Stamford, and her mother Sandy Granelli, Stamford, pose for a photo as the Seaside Tavern hosts a fundraiser in honor of Martinelli, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer, around the same time as her wedding, in Stamford, CT on Sun., Feb.Video poker king gets 40 months in prison
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:18 pm
Video poker king Casey Szaflarski was sentenced to more than three years in prison on Tuesday for his role in overseeing dozens of video poker machines that were part of a mob operation.Shuffle Master Receives Top Honors at Inaugural International Table Games Awards
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 2:09 pm
Shuffle Master, Inc. received four prestigious awards from industry experts in Casino Enterprise Management 's inaugural 2012 International Table Games Awards program, which honors innovation in table games that make a positive impact in gaming operations.
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Weeding Out The Weak
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 9:35 pm
You would think that by this stage in the evolution in the online poker industry people like this would be unable to find jobs. Sadly, they’re still out there. And they’re still spamming poker websites with crap like this. Subject: business proposal Message Body: HI PARTNER, DO YOU KNOW XXXXXXX NET…Trying to Unsubscribe From Zynga Email Alerts
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 1:43 pm
I’m not sure why I’ve recently started to get a ton of Zynga emails telling me my friends are playing the latest and greatest Zynga game and want to invite me to play too. Regardless of the reason, I was tired of getting spammed so I clicked on the Unsubscribe option at the bottom of one of the emai…ANY2LDO
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 12:40 am
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Monday, January 30, 2012 - 10:33 pm
I swung by Commerce last weekend to get in a little Omaha and, as is my habit, I picked up copies of CardPlayer and PokerPlayer magazines which are always available in the casino. It’s a habit that goes back for nearly as long as I’ve played live poker in the local Los Angeles poker rooms. When I wa…Guaranteed Solution To Stop Sharks From Eating Sports Book Fish
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 10:11 am
Don’t offer poker!!! Really. It’s that simple. Most sports books offer poker to their customers as a way to keep players from discovering other poker sites. They understand the tendency for there to be cross-over players from sports betting to poker and they’ve attempted to keep their sports book pl…
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Natalia Velez Brings You Today’s Poker News Link Dump
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 2:09 pm
Natalia Velez does not owe Full Tilt Poker any money. Time to catch up on some poker news from around the globe… :: Vadzim Kursevich wins the 2012 EPT Deauville Main Event, banking €875,000. [link] :: Zynga Poker sounds an awful lot like what people were once saying about Full Tilt Poker (the rigge…Groupe Bernard Tapie Claims Pros Won’t Repay Tilt Debts
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 11:49 pm
Zee bus? Oui oui I'll throw you under it. In an exclusive interview with PokerStrategy.com, a lawyer for Groupe Bernard Tapie stated the company’s potential acquisition of Full Tilt Poker was in “serious jeopardy” in part due to unpaid debts from a number of high-profile pros. As GBT lawyer Behn Da…Police Recover Half of Jonathan Duhamel’s Stolen Money
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 4:00 pm
I zow nothing about any stinking moniez. 2012 is shaping up to be about 47,900x better for Jonathan Duhamel than 2011. After crushing the 2012 PCA, making 4 final tables and earning over $2M, Duhamel has now recovered about half of the money stolen from him in the armed robbery allegedly spearheade…2012 WSOP Schedule Announced
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 11:32 am
2012 WSOP Schedule, 2012 WSOP Main Event The 2012 WSOP schedule was announced today. The big news is–despite speculation that it would be axed–the November 9 will remain for one more year. Except it’ll be played in October. October 28th and 30th to be exact. Expect lots of wacky Halloween costumes…Full Tilt and DoJ Agree to Forfeiture; Tapie Hopes for March 2012 Relaunch
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 10:57 pm
Sacreblue! Savior faire is everywhere! Full Tilt Poker has agreed to final terms with the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) to forfeit the company’s assets. This completes the latest complicated move which would allow Groupe Bernard Tapie (GBT) to take over the company–after it pays the DoJ $80 mill…
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OnlinePokerRealMoney.com Report On Random Number Generators
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 4:14 pm
OnlinePokerRealMoney.com recently published a press release about random number generators (RNG) and how they are used at online poker real money tables. This report gives players an inside look at the software that is suppose to make every hand completely random and fair. Real money online poker wo…NBA Betting – Post Lockout Predictions
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 10:20 pm
As many of you have probably noticed I have added some pages about sports betting, basketball betting in particular over the past few months. Obviously this has nothing to do with 7 Card Stud poker but I know many of you also enjoy sports betting. I got into NBA betting last year and things have bee…Poker Sit And Go Guide
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 9:52 pm
Sit and Go tournaments have been growing in popularity year after year. Many players are unaware of this but sit and goes are the most profitable games available at online poker rooms. Many people think that grinding it out at the cash tables is how the really good players make money. Surely many do…Poker Website Reviews – What To Look For?
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 7:11 pm
For every poker room online today there are hundreds of poker website reviews. These poker reviews are hosted on affiliate portals for the most part. There is a conflict of interest when someone is writing a review of a poker room and getting paid by that same poker room. It can be difficult to spo…Credit Cards And Poker Rooms – RealMoneyPoker.org Q&A
Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 5:05 pm
I recently had the opportunity to chat with my buddy Seb from RealMoneyPoker.org about the current atmosphere regarding credit card deposits at poker rooms. Ever since Black Friday I have not played much online poker so I have been out of the loop. Luckily the staff at RealMoneyPoker.org has been mo…
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Negreanu’s PokerStars Account Hacked
Canadian poker pro Daniel Negreanu tweeted a couple days ago: “Important: Do NOT send me any emails the account appears to have been hacked. Just landed in LA nice news.” The hacker not only hacked Negreanu’s account, but also got into his PokerStars account and played at the high-stakes tables with…What’s Really Holding Up the Full Tilt Takeover?
As the Full Tilt Poker buyout by Groupe Bernard Tapie (GBT) gets closer and closer to being finalized, more little details keep popping up that may or may not be affecting the deal. Some believe that Chris “Jesus” Ferguson may be standing in the way of the Full Tilt restoration. ...2012 WSOP Schedule Released
The 2012 World Series of Poker schedule was released yesterday with some major changes to what we’ve been used to over the past few years. Instead of playing out the tournament in November, as has been the case since 2008, the tournament will wrap up in the last week of ...February 2012 PartyPoker Bonus Code
February is a great month to register a new player account at PartyPoker because they are now offering a 100% poker bonus worth up to $/£/€500. That means, whatever amount you deposit as a new depositor, PartyPoker will match up to $/£/€500. To claim this poker bonus at PartyPoker, use ...PokerStars Readies for the 75 Billionth Hand
Last year, PokerStars celebrated its 70 billionth hand and the 72 billionth hand along with their 10th anniversary, and it’s time to celebrate yet again. This time, Stars will be honoring the 75 billionth hand, as they continue on the “Road to 100 Billion.” PokerStars anticipates this milestone hand…
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Unibet's Gold Rush is Back this February
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 2:00 am
Earn cash rewards on Unibet throughout the month of February simply by playing and taking part in the Gold Rush promotion.2012 World Poker Tour Venice Grand Prix Day 2: Bjerkmann Leads Final 27
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:30 pm
This year, 155 players entered the WPT Venice Grand Prix, but with just 27 remaining, Marcel Bjerkmann is chip leader with 436,300.Council of the District of Columbia Votes to Repeal Online Gambling Legislation
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Online gambling legislation has been repealed in the District of Columbia.The Nightly Turbo: Nikolay Evdakov Passes Away, Viktor Blom's Blog, and More
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 4:00 pm
Russian poker pro Nikolay Evdakov passed away on Monday, Feb. 6 at the young age of 47.Five Thoughts: Loaning is Risky, But Will Never Leave Poker
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 1:00 pm
Neither borrowing, loaning, or lending are going anywhere soon, but they're the primary reasons why Full Tilt Poker may never pay back its players.
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Macau this Weekend
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 8:07 pm
Was wondering if any /r/poker Redditor's were in the area and wanted to join me for some poker in Macau this weekend? I played last weekend at Star World and sat one table away from the stars tables where more then 10 million US was sitting on the table. Several guys made there way through but sitti…My son is a natural
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:51 pm
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:08 pm
submitted by ItsYourMoney [link] [3 comments]Question about game theory and bluffing in to no limit
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 1:34 pm
So I've been reading Theory of Poker by David Sklansky and the chapter about Game Theory and bluffing is pretty confusing. I'm going to copy a paragraph: When using game theory to decide whether to bluff, you must determine the pot odds your opponent is getting if you bet and then randomly bluff in…How does the merge poker gaming network work?
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 11:54 am
If I'm using carbon poker will I also be playing with players that use different merge clients(like lock poker)? The poker maximus tournament series is coming up. I've noticed that both carbon and lock have a poker maximus series. Is it one big poker maximus series or is it a separate carbon poker m…
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Las Vegas Sports Books Have Great Super Bowl
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 2:46 am
LVH Race & Sports Superbook Las Vegas Race & Sports Books had a good day Sunday when the underdog New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17. The $93.9 handle for the 2012 Super Bowl football game almost broke the total handle record of $94.5 million set in 2006. Sports books managed to…2012 Big Game's Much Ado About Nothing Prop Bet Award goes to...
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 4:00 am
Sam's Town Sports Book Sam's Town! Why?... What do you get if you cross the age-old game of scrabble with professional football's championship game? You get a prop bet that's so complicated they're still trying to figure out the winners and losers. In the simplest of terms the bet is based on the…2012 World Series of Poker Schedule Now Available
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 4:28 am
2011 WSOP ESPN TV Table Caesar's Entertainment, owner of the WSOP tournament, released the 2012 schedule today along with some new changes in the event. Seth Palansky, Vice President Corporate Communications, opened the curtains on the largest, most action packed WSOP in the 43 years that the firs…Wendeen H. Eolis Continues Breaking Online Poker News
Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 11:44 am
Wendeen H. Eolis Ace investigative reporter, Wendeen H. Eolis, has once again returned from the quagmire that is online poker with another breaking story. This time she's the first to tell the world that PokerStars CEO Gabriel Campos Woslovsky would be leaving the troubled online poker company aft…Red Rock's High Hand Grand
Monday, January 16, 2012 - 6:46 pm
Today starts a new poker promotion at Red Rock Station. From 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily, the high hand of that period in the poker room receives $1,000. The hand must be at least Aces Full and you must play both cards. If you share the same hand, you’ll split the prize. The flier takes care to…
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Poker Junkie Op-Ed: Unpaid Debts Tapie's "Out" From Full Tilt Deal
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 12:00 am
The big news surrounding the sale of Full Tilt Poker is the revelation by Groupe Bernard Tapie that 19 poker pros owe a combined $16.5 million to the poker community.GBT claim that these debts could indeed force them to back out of purchasing the company. Poker Junkie blogger Compncards wonders if t…Poker Junkie Op-Ed: Creative, Balanced Schedule Will Mean Packed WSOP 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012 - 12:00 am
The 2012 World Series of Poker schedule came out on Wednesday and the internet is abuzz with anticipation.PokerJunkie blogger Compncards tells us why this could be one of the best schedules in WSOP history and why you may see even larger crowds than last year. Great Balance in Schedule Every year wh…Poker Junkie Interview: WWWWWH with Bill Bruce, GM of Poker Tournament Consultants
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 12:00 am
Today in the Poker Junkie interview we hear from Bill Bruce, General Manager of leading poker tournament staffing group Poker Tournament Consultants.Poker Junkie: How did you get started in poker and what is your current role today? Bill Bruce: I started in the industry in 1994 in Southern Californi…Five International Players That Belong in the Poker Hall of Fame
Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 12:00 am
Photo: Thor Hansen, the Godfather of Norwegian Poker The Poker Hall of Fame annually inducts those considered to be among the all-time greats in poker. For the most part, the inductions tend to be American players.And while that is entirely understandable, it deprives some well deserving internation…Poker Junkie Op-Ed: Zynga Won't Make $100b But Will Be Top Dog
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 12:00 am
On Tuesday, a report from businessinsider.com quoted a source close to Facebook as saying the social site could generate $100 billion in revenue when online poker becomes regulated. Poker junkie blogger compncards explains why Facebook won't make $100 billion, but will likely be the top dog in onlin…
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Jonathan Duhamel Robbery Case Update And Back Story
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 3:55 am
There is hot news out of the poker world regarding the Jonathan Duhamel robbery. 2 out of the 3 people accused of beating and robbing Jonathan Duhamel, former World Series of Poker champion, have been denied bail by a Canadian judge. This thing is a huge mess and nobody knows how the heck they thoug…Best Mobile Poker Options 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 9:19 pm
Let’s take a look at some of the best mobile poker options that you have in 2012. With recent technological advancements as well as more and more people buying smart phones, mobile gaming is finally taking off. People have predicted that it would do so for years, and now it officially has. In this a…World Series Of Poker Adds Biggest Money Event Yet With The $1 Million Dollar Buy-in High Roller’s Event
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - 10:00 pm
The World Series Of Poker just got a whole lot bigger. Already the biggest poker festival in the world, the 2012 World Series of Poker will likely break many record. First of all, 22 people have already confirmed their entries for a massive $1 Million entry fee WSOP event. Since there is a minimum o…Greenstein, Johnson in Poker HOF
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 8:02 am
There are two new members of the Poker Hall of Fame, Linda Johnson and Barry Greenstein. Both well deserving of the honor, they managed to supersede ten other potential inductees in 2011′s HOF nominations, including Jennifer Harman-Traniello, Huckleberry Seed and John Juanda. Maybe to some surprise,…One Era Ends, Another Begins for Brunson
Friday, October 21, 2011 - 8:21 am
Doyle Brunson doesn’t have many unaccomplished tasks yet to check off on his bucket list, but playing in an EPT event was one of them. In London, Brunson played in his first-ever European Poker Tour tournament in Season 8. The career resume for one of poker’s longest ambassadors is extensive to comm…
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Lost my whole Bankroll, need help?
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 5:34 am
Hello all, I've lost my whole bankroll. Need a whole new outlook on poker strategy. I'm just wondering If anyone wants to train/coach me and help me rebuild a roll particularly in sng or cash games? I don't have much cash to start with, but I am more than willing to pay for the help when I am succes…Frustrated at $1/$2, move to $2/$5?
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 11:09 pm
I want to preface this by saying that I am not an amazing player. I know most people overrate their own abilities. I am a solid player who knows how to calculate odds, utilize position, know when to fold big hands and maximize value with made hands. I've read a lot on this site about people watching…Rake just $1 on Carbon Poker this month, Get Drag The Bar Training, February, March
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:51 pm
You MUST Opt-in The CarbonPoker team is very excited to announce and offer free poker training to all our players from the poker professionals at DragTheBar. This is an opportunity open to all players at CarbonPoker and has a monthly value of $30.00. All you have to do is rake $1 to get the rest of…"Invalid" check from Carbon
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 5:31 pm
Received an email from Carbon that the check they sent me is invalid and that I shouldn't deposit or cash it... Of course this is two weeks after I already deposited it! I wonder what my bank is gonna charge me for the bounced check. They already charged me a fee for depositing a canadian check.Building my bankroll.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 4:15 pm
I have managed to get a bankroll up to 60 dollars currently grinding out 2nl. I have experimented with all table amounts from 1 to 24 and I have not managed to find a good average table. I tried tile and stack. I have settled for 4 tables tiled on my 22inch monitor. Even though I lost 6 BI's in toda…
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Marcel Bjerkmann leads final 27 at WPT Venice
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 2:25 am
The field of 155 at the World Poker Tour Venice Grand Prix has been narrowed down to 27 tables with WCOOP and Amsterdam Classics of Poker champion Marcel Bjerkmann leading the field on 463,300 chips.European Deepstack Poker Championship starts today
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 2:13 am
A bumper field is expected at Dublin's Ballsbridge Inn this week for the European Deepstack Poker Championship which gets under way today. The first of two opening flights in the €550 Main Event starts at 1pm with players busting out on Day 1A able to re-enter tomorrow.EPT Grand Final to return to Monte Carlo
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 2:08 am
The EPT Grand Final will return to Monte Carlo this year after a one-year hiatus to Madrid for 2011. Monaco will once again play host to the €10,000 season finale of the EPT, which will run from April 23 to May 1.Sunny Chattha wins Palm Beach Big Game
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 4:00 pm
Despite the competing attraction of a WPT Main Event in Venice the February edition of the Palm Beach Big Game attracted a healthy field of 69 runners.Swede wins EMOP opener in Prague
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 4:00 pm
Season IV of the European Masters of Poker (EMOP) got under day in Prague over the weekend with Nils Jarefjall taking the honours after seeing off 230 opponents.
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Games of Skill & Chance
Sunday, January 15, 2012 - 7:00 pm
To me, poker is a perfect blend of skill and chance. And although I may not sing this song when my aces are cracked, chance is good. Chance makes the game accessible. A complete newbie has a chance to beat a seasoned pro in the short run. This is good for the newbie obviously, but also good for the…Poker Can Make The Government Money
Friday, January 6, 2012 - 1:16 pm
Do you… (a) think the government should not be in so much debt, but don’t really feel like paying more taxes to cover the IOUs? or (b) play poker and want to enjoy the game legally from the comfort of your own home. Then you should pass this letter on to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reducti…Hell’s Cold 4th Anniversary
Monday, November 28, 2011 - 5:25 pm
It was four years ago that I began my textual journey into the underbelly of the game we call poker. Thank you all for reading and joining the conversation. I have met a lot of funny, talented and insightful poker people along the way. You know who you are. I guess the big anniversary is next year.…It’s All Odds
Monday, November 28, 2011 - 1:48 pm
I came across this article about how we should think about all things in terms of odds, not just gambling. The premise is that very few things in life are certain, so we should consider our probability in being correct rather than assuming absolute knowledge or ignorance. The writer make a great cas…Keeping Score
Monday, October 31, 2011 - 2:12 am
The hardest part about using the best practices of poker is finding consistency in their application. I know that early tournament play is about survival. I know when I need to start playing aggressive to build my chip stack. And I know how my starting hand odds become better short-handed. My proble…
Sammy Wynn ♠ Motor City Rounder
2011 HPT Championship Open Qualifier
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 4:41 pm
Entertainment Hall. This was the location of the 2011 HPT Championship Open at Soaring Eagle Casino. They should rename this 40,000 square foot room So Close Coliseum. On Friday, November 18, 2011, I played 2 Qualifier tournaments hoping to outlast big fields to reach the top 20% for a freeroll into…2011 HPT Media Only Tournament
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 6:14 pm
As the Michigan Ambassador for Ante Up poker magazine, I had the honor of being invited to play in the Heartland Poker Tour Media Only Tournament at the Soaring Eagle Casino. The event began with introductions and casual conversation - followed by a nice lunch. The HPT showed us a short promotional…Sammy Wynn Interview on MIPokerMonster.com
Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 2:01 pm
This is my first podcast interview. Frank Panama and Gambit, hosts of the Michigan Poker Monster did a sensational job of asking great questions to make it fun and informative. Don't take my word for it. Frank says, We have a fantastic episode with the Motor City Rounder, Sammy Wynn. Sammy tells us…My 7 Deuce Game
Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 8:07 am
Your hole cards don't matter much in live action No Limit Texas Hold'Em. If your rivals are good enough to laydown a big hand, then you can bluff them out of the pot. Solid players will laydown a pocket pair when scare card overs hit the felt. They will also fold top two pair to highly coordinated b…Double Barrel Dangerous
Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 4:52 am
Who is the most dangerous player at the table? It is not Phil Ivey or John Juanda. Against these thoroughbred poker pros, you know where you are at in the hand. Mostly behind. The most dangerous player at the table is the thoroughbred calling station. This pedigree plays nearly every pot - out of po…
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Bodog Poker Takes US Players at Bovada.lv
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 8:36 pm
Though it is one of the bigger online poker sites, Bodog Poker did not get seized by the FBI on Black Friday when the feds took down the four biggest online poker sites, Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars, Absolute Poker, and UB.com. The .com domains for all of these websites were seized for a period of ti…Merge Poker Network to launch new tournament series in March
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 10:05 am
We are all familiar with the numerous tournament series that take place on PokerStars –where players can participate in the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP), the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP), and the newly minted Turbo Championship of Online Poker (TCOOP)—and now the online…Daniel Negreanu’s PokerStars and E-Mail accounts hacked
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 1:12 pm
After a very poorly played and disappointing session at the high-stakes cash-games tables at PokerStars, Daniel Negreanu found himself down close to $100,000, before mounting a comeback that saw him reclaim about $50,000 of his losses this past Monday. However, it wasn’t Daniel Negreanu playing at a…PokerStars gears up for 75 Billionth hand celebration
Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 11:04 am
PokerStars is still slogging along on their road to 100 Billion hands, and very soon the company will reach a very important milestone, as the next bellwether for the site is the 75 Billionth Hand Celebration, presumed to be occurring sometime in the next week. To mark the historic milestone PokerSt…More details come to light on Thor Hansen’s battle with cancer
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 4:10 pm
According to fellow Norwegian poker pro Andreas Hoivold, Thor Hansen has stage IV Colon Cancer, which has spread to his abdomen, lungs, and liver. Hoivold made a passionate Facebook post regarding the commonality of the disease, as well as the preventable measures that people can take for early dete…Entraction rebranded to IGT Poker Network
Friday, February 3, 2012 - 9:36 am
International Game Technology (IGT) purchased the Entraction Poker Network last March in an effort to position themselves should online poker come to the United States, with the company applying for a license in Nevada (along with many other online poker providers) as well as leaving markets where l…2012 WSOP schedule released; major changes revealed
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 1:20 pm
Beginning on Tuesday the official WSOP Twitter feed started releasing details about the upcoming 2012 WSOP schedule; first giving the official dates and then delving into a few changes players will notice at this year’s tournament series, including the paring down of the WSOP Main Event by three day…MIT students take part in Poker Bot contest
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 8:48 am
While the world of online poker is trying to minimize the effect poker bots have at the online tables, it seems that students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are going the other way with this concept, offering $30,000 in prizes to the student or team of students who develops the best…Isildur1 wins $335k hand at PokerStars
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 11:03 am
The man who is responsible for the 10 largest pots in online poker history, Viktor “Isildur1” Blom, scooped his largest pot even on his new site PokerStars (where he is a member of Team PokerStars Pro). While it’s not in the ballpark of the seven-figure pots Isildur1 was known for at Full Tilt Poker…PokerStars prepares to launch ZOOM POKER
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 6:56 am
After months of development it appears that PokerStars is preparing to launch their own version of Rush Poker which they have dubbed, Zoom Poker. The “fast-moving Ring Game Product” as a PokerStars rep (PokerStars Stephan) originally called Zoom Poker on the 2+2 poker forum way back in September. Ac…
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Legality Of Online Poker In The USA
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 3:42 pm
I’ve recently been doing some research on the legality of online poker in the USA. Many of the facts found in this post came from this realmoneypoker.org legal article. If you want to read more about the historical legality of online poker, recent legal actions, current news and a look at what the f…US Friendly Poker Site Guide For 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 7:47 pm
There is a number of US friendly poker sites left in 2012 but nowhere near as many compared to this time last year. At the beginning of 2011 there were some major U.S. friendly poker sites including the first and second largest rooms. These two rooms are Poker Stars and Full Tilt Poker and both had…How To Win Poker Tournaments – Winning Poker Tips
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 7:52 pm
Many people have watched the World Series of Poker on ESPN and decided that they are going to win poker tournaments at online poker rooms or at casinos. It doesn’t actually appear all that difficult on TV, but looks can be deceiving. They usually just air the final table so you don’t get to see the…OnlinePokerRealMoney.com Offers List Of Legal Poker Sites
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 3:39 pm
OnlinePokerRealMoney.com has put together a list of real money online poker sites for the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and the European Union. If you live in any of these places and you want to play online poker real money you really should check out this list of legal poker sites. I know…MLB Betting Tips For The 2012 Season
Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 12:05 am
The 2012 MLB betting season will be starting soon so I wanted to share some baseball betting tips with you guys. I’m not a natural at baseball betting but I have read most of the articles at several of the top MLB betting strategy sites like www.mlbpredictions.org. These tips and strategies can turn…Lock Poker Bonus Code Instructions – Download And Signup
Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 4:53 pm
There are a few steps you must follow in order to claim the largest Lock Poker bonus offered since they opened their doors in 2008. It took them two whole years to finally find a network that offered high enough traffic, great software and innovative promotions. After moving to the Merge Network the…PokerView – Easiest Webcam Poker Site
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 10:54 pm
Webcam poker sites are still rare in 2012 but one newer poker room has developed an easy to use poker client that supports webcam poker tables. PokerView has been online for a relatively short period of time but they have quickly dominated the web cam poker industry. Their only real competition is 8…Bovada Poker – The Newest US Poker Site
Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 1:55 am
Bovada Poker is the newest US poker site on the market today. They are not technically “new” but that won’t matter if you have never played there before. Bodog Poker, one of the largest poker rooms for Americans, has created an exclusive network and Bovada Poker is the U.S. friendly poker room on i…Spread Betting Site Reviews
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 10:28 pm
The number of spread betting sites has been increasing over the past couple years. Many of the newer spread betting companies work with a relatively small number of markets but there is one in particular that has created a really amazing service. This spread betting company is Tradefair. While they…U.S. Mobile Sports Betting Guide
Monday, November 28, 2011 - 9:34 pm
Americans love betting on sports just as much as they love their mobile phones and tablets. There are a couple US mobile sportsbooks that are at the forefront of mobile sports betting in the United States. Being able to place bets on their smartphones has sparked a lot of growth at these innovative…
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And finally, don't forget to enjoy it
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 1:29 pm
In the last of her Guardian poker columns Victoria Coren offers five guiding principles for the futureThis is the last poker column I'll write in this space. Please don't feel abandoned: I'll still write poker tips on my blog, and snarl them over the top of TV commentary – and if you haven't yet bou…Poker: five new year resolutions
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - 1:29 pm
Here's a handful of suggestions that could help you play better poker in 2012New year, new promise. When it comes to poker, we're all Del Boys: the future is where we win world titles and million-dollar pots. (Or at least I assume so; if you've won those things already, I'm very touched that you're…My favourite hand of the Late Night Poker series
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 1:30 pm
Rob Okell bet his whole tournament on the conviction that he was being bluffedWhat an amazing year it's been for Sam Holden. The 22-year-old Englishman made the World Series of Poker final on his first attempt (finishing 9th for a fat $782,000) and has just been revealed as the winner of Coral Late…Poker: Why not give that second pair a go?
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - 1:29 pm
People lose money by failing to 'value bet' their marginal hands – but it's worth trying against cocky opponentsAn idea occurred to me the other day, when I was boredly folding a series of 82, J4, 93 etc in the GUKPT London tournament and letting my mind wander. It was that giving poker advice to a…Poker: How do you find the best player in the world?
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 1:30 pm
There's no flawless way to find poker's number one – and that's just the way I like itOne of the experiments from the International Federation of Poker is duplicate. It works on the same principle as duplicate bridge: the deck is pre-set to provide identical hands at different tables. Each player is…
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USA Players Have Several Options For Online Poker
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 6:26 am
If you live in the United States, you should know that you have several options when it comes to online poker. There are 5 major networks with over a dozen poker rooms that are all competing for USA players. The most popular network is the Merge Gaming Network that has up to 10,000 players on during…PlayPokerOnline.com Releases 2012 Strategy Guide
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 9:45 am
Players looking to polish their online poker skills should look no further than the recently released 2012 Strategy Guide from PlayPokerOnline.com. Poker strategy is dynamic, always changing and always evolving. Players looking for strategy help online need to take this into account and select sour…Start Reeling in the Money By Visiting PokerRoom
Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 11:29 am
Are you a big fan of playing poker online? It doesn’t matter if you play small stakes cash poker games or make a living by playing online tournaments. Whether you consider yourself to be a big fan of online poker or a serious player, then you should check out the new PokerRoom. The online poker site…Intertops: The Right Choice for US Players?
Friday, December 23, 2011 - 10:04 am
Online poker players from the US don’t have a ton of options in the current climate, but only having a few options doesn’t mean you shouldn’t diligently research those options before settling on a room. One room that’s been getting a lot of ink as of late is Intertops Poker. Long known for their sp…Carbon Poker Rolls Out Rake-Free Tournaments
Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 10:14 am
It’s often been said – usually correctly – that the rake is the toughest opponent any poker player will ever face. When a room runs a promotion the reduces, or better yet eliminates, rake, that literally means that the games have gotten easier. Who wouldn’t want to see the best player at the tabl…
Riding the F Train
Full Tilt Poker: Back of the Envelope Calculations
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 10:44 am
aka Why GBT May Be Smarter Than We ThinkThe finances of Full Tilt Poker, a closely held corporation that didn't have to answer to any meaningful regulatory authority, were always opaque. Every once in a while the curtains briefly parted, giving us a glimpse of what was going on behind them. But it w…Was Epic Poker League's First Event a Success?
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 12:02 pm
Time to don the asbestos jumpsuit and prepare for a torrent of hate mail. I don't understand the hype behind the Epic Poker League's first event that was held last week at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas. I'm glad the players had mostly positive things to say about the event. In fact that part of the…Some Thoughts on the Girah Scandal
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 9:00 am
Spent a fair bit of time yesterday following the Jose Machedo / Haseeb Qureshi / Dan Cates online poker scandal. For the purpose of this post I'll assume you're familiar with the salient details. If you're not, skim over these links: NEW Cliffs/news of the ongoing Jose girah Macedo scandal The Portu…WSOP Live on ESPN2 Doesn't Deliver
Friday, July 15, 2011 - 9:06 am
Last night the wireless internet crapped out at the Rio. We were told that some of ESPN's equipment for the livestream was the culprit, as it was interfering with the wireless frequencies. Today the problem will be solved, but yesterday there was no choice but to grin and bear it. That meant either…About That River in Egypt
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 10:55 pm
Contrary to popular belief, Struthio camelus -- your garden-variety ostrich -- does not bury its head in sand to avoid danger. It does what any living thing does when its survival is threatened. It gets the hell out of Dodge. So far the only person I've seen take this incredibly reasonable approach…
Always after a defeat and a respite, the Shadow takes another shape and grows again.I wish it need not have happened in my time, said Frodo.So do I, said Gandalf, and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is g…
You might be expecting some legal analysis from me tonight. For tonight, at least, you're not going to get it. I'm in Lima, Peru, trying to grasp the enormity of what happened today.Like many in the poker industry, I have known about the online poker-related grand jury proceedings in the Southern Di…
Even if you've been living under a rock the way I've been for the last few weeks you probably heard Full Tilt's announcement yesterday regarding the Onyx Cup Series. It's a series of six high buy-in tournaments ($100k to $300k) that will take place in Macau, Las Vegas and London. High finishers will…Online Poker Lowdown
How Home Games are Different from Casino Games
Friday, October 7, 2011 - 9:24 am
Few people play their first Texas Hold’em game at a Vegas casino. For most people it’s either at a social gathering or a friend’s basement tournament. Once you start getting pretty good, you may start hitting casinos and even trying to go professional. Then the day comes when you go to a home tourn…The Art of Stealing Blinds
Friday, September 30, 2011 - 9:11 am
There is no question that whoever has the bigger stack of chips has an advantage. Once one player has a significant amount of chips compared to the others, he can play much more loosely without fear of making a mistake and going bankrupt for the rest of the game. Even more fun than that, the domina…Differences Between Live and Online Poker
Friday, September 23, 2011 - 9:33 am
When you’re playing poker regularly, you may wonder if your main playing location is the best place to be in order to win the most money. If you’re playing at home, you may wonder if you’re missing out on the high roller casinos. If you’re playing the at the casinos, you may look at your watch and…3 Poker Tells You Have No Idea You’re Doing
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 9:19 am
Learning poker tells is a very fun aspect of mastering poker. It gets away from some of the mundane technical strategic points and makes the game a lot more human. It becomes a challenge of psychological warfare and intimidation instead of just numbers and statistics. Plus, poker stories are far mo…How to Use Pre-Flop Strategy to Win
Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 8:35 am
Pre-flop strategy is critical to your skill set as a poker player. You can literally up your game by 80%, simply by adding some of these techniques to your game. This is a scientifically sound method of knowing when to bet and when to fold. Why is Pre-Flop Strategy So Important? I would say pre-flo…
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Money To You, Tool To Me
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 7:16 am
Thanks to Black Friday, the majority of my poker playing friends have left Las Vegas for a foreign locale. As a result, I’ve been spending an increased amount of time with people outside the industry. However, as many poker players find out over the course of their career, socializing among fellow p…HNR 2/7: EPT Champ Crowned; Full Tilt Update
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 2:29 pm
The European Poker Tour crowns a champion, and an update on the Full Tilt sale. It’s all in today’s edition of the PTP Hit and Run. Full Tilt update: The possible sale of Full Tilt Poker to Groupe Bernard Tapie continues to twist in the wind. A story here rounds up all the latest news, including the…HNR 2/6: EPT Nears Winner; Isildur1 Blogs
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 12:04 pm
The European Poker Tour nears a champion, while Viktor “Isildur1″ Blom blogs. It’s all in today’s edition of the PTP Hit and Run. EPT: There are just four players left at the European Poker Tour Deauville main event. Get live updates here. PokerStars pro Luca Pagano went out in seventh place. If you…$50k Freeroll Frenzy at Bet365 Poker
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 6:41 am
With $50k worth of prizes for cash game and tournament players, along with players who don’t want to make a deposit, Bet365 has something for everyone with the Freeroll Frenzy promotion, running now. Sign Up At Bet365 >>> Value for Tournament Players During Freeroll Frenzy, Bet365 is bumping the Me…HNR 2/5: Tapie Talks Full Tilt Deal; EPT Final Table
Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 2:13 pm
Laurent Tapie talks about the Full Tilt sale and the possibility of it being held up by outstanding debts by poker pros. And the EPT Deauville is at a final table. It’s all in the weekend edition of the PTP Hit and Run. Full Tilt update: Laurent Tapie, the head of Groupe Bernard Tapie, did an interv…
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Goodbye from Subject: Poker
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 2:21 pm
Subject: Poker will not be publishing any more articles. Currently, Thomas Bakker and I are starting a poker security consulting company.1 As a result, I can no longer guarantee my independence as editor-in-chief. Subject: Poker‘s founding principle is independence, so it would be inappropriate for…Judge Dismisses Most of FTP Class Action
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 9:42 pm
On Monday, Judge Leonard Sand of the Southern District of New York dismissed many of the claims raised in a class action lawsuit against Full Tilt Poker, many of its companies, many of its owners, and others associated with the organization. The suit, which was originally filed on June 30th on behal…Chris Ferguson’s Secret FTP Bank Accounts and Threats to GBT Deal
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 6:03 pm
From at least April of 2007, Chris Ferguson funnelled just under $60 million of his Full Tilt distribution payments into bank accounts held for him in the name of Pocket Kings Ltd,1 in addition to the roughly $25 million that the US Department of Justice reported that he received in their amended ci…Superuser Scandal Victims Sue Old UB
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 12:51 pm
Correction posted 1/18/2011 12:18 AM EST. Eight poker pros and alleged victims of the Ultimate Bet superuser scandal have filed a civil suit against Excapsa Software, Inc., the company behind Ultimate Bet until 2006.1 The plaintiffs are Daniel “Ashman” Ashman, Brad Booth, Thomas “tommyboy83″ Koral,…FTP and GBT Agree on Assets; DOJ Next in the Queue
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 7:41 am
Subject: Poker can now confirm that Full Tilt Poker and Groupe Bernard Tapie have executed an agreement to further the transfer of FTP’s assets to GBT. This agreement was necessary to pave the way for the US Department of Justice to take possession of the assets voluntarily being forfeited by Full T…
Poker News Report
Sunny Chattha Proves a Hit in Palm Beach Big Game
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 8:00 am
Hitsquad member Sunny Chattha has picked up £23,150 for winning February’s staging of the £1,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Palm Beach Big Game in London. The 25-year-old Londoner decided to stay at home while the World Poker Tour (WPT) Venice even was taking place – and it appears he made the right de…Will Failla Joins Bubble Protection as Newest Spokesman
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 3:22 am
Online poker insurance tool website Bubble Protection have revealed that “one of the most talented tournament players” in the world, American pro Will ‘The Thrill’ Failla, will be their latest spokesman. The company’s creator and chief executive officer Eugene Castro is delighted to have Failla on b…Online Poker Bill To Be Proposed In Iowa Later This Month
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 2:43 am
Iowa State senator Jeff Danielson (D-Cedar Falls) said that he will be proposing a bill within a few weeks that would regulate online poker in the Hawkeye State. Danielson’s proposal comes on the heels of the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) memorandum in December that clarified the 1961 Wire Act as…EPT Deauville champion Vadzim Kursevich is On Top of the World
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 3:14 pm
Belarusian Vadzim Kursevich is enjoying “the best feeling in the world” after pocketing €875,000 for winning the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Deauville €5,300 buy-in main event at the French resort by outlasting 888 other competitors. The 24-year-old emerged victorious following six days’ pl…Panel Set For Senate Hearing On Online Poker and Gaming
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 7:13 am
The United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has announced the panel of witnesses scheduled to testify at the upcoming February 9 hearing entitled by Senate lawmakers as an “Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gaming: What’s at Stake for Tribes.” This will…
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New VIP Features at Carbon Poker
Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 7:11 am
It's time to ring in the New Year and Carbon Pokers VIP Rewards Program has undergone a significant value overhaul, offering you more player rewards and benefits than ever. This new realignment will also give more real-time rewards. Instead of adjusting the assignments of players to new tiers at the…Online Poker Tips
Friday, November 4, 2011 - 4:04 am
Online Poker Tips Online poker has firmly established itself as one of the most popular types of casino card game on the internet. Attracting novice and professional players alike, online poker is a fast, fun and convenient alternative to live games. Although many live game players frequent the lead…Online Poker Petition
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 6:37 am
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has sent out a request to all its members to sign an online poker petition at the We the People Petition website. I would ask that anyone who believes in Americans freedom to fund and play online poker sign the petition. It only takes a minute of your time. Please, d…Important Time to Contact Representatives
Saturday, August 6, 2011 - 4:28 am
Poker Players Alliance Action Alert! This week is the official start of the August recess for the U.S House of Representatives, and your member of Congress is heading back home for the month. While he/she is back home during the August recess, the PPA is asking you to please call their district offi…Tweet President Obama!
Monday, July 4, 2011 - 1:29 pm
Do you believe that Americans should have the freedom to play and fund online poker? Then don't be one of those that just sit on the sidelines and do nothing. Let your voice be heard and tell President Obama. The White House announced through its official Twitter account, @whitehouse, that it will h…
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PokerStars Changes from Dealt to Weighted-Contributed VPP Calculation
Friday, December 30, 2011 - 2:35 pm
Beginning January 1st 2012, PokerStars will be changing the method they calculate VPPs from dealt to weighted-contributed. This means players are rewarded VPPs based on their contribution to the pot that hand, instead of distributed evenly to all players dealt in. This change only affects cash games…PartyPoker Offers Rake-Free Tournaments in January
Friday, December 23, 2011 - 10:38 am
All PartyPoker multi-table tournaments will be rake-free throughout the month of January. During this promotion players will not be charged any tournament fees on any multi-table tournament, and 100% of buy-ins will go into the prize pools. The promotion ends at 23:59 ET on 31 January 2012. This mon…Bodog.eu Moves US Players to Bovada.lv
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 6:53 am
Bodog.eu notified US customers today, December 14th they would be re-branding to Bovada.lv. The site will still be operated by Morris Mohawk Gaming Group (MMGG), but their license to use the Bodog Brand name expires at the end of 2011. Players balances, accounts, and login information will remain th…Everleaf Adds Weekly Cash Games Restriction for Winning over €750
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 9:50 am
As of 3 December, all Everleaf Poker Network skins have added the following under the House Rules of the Terms & Conditions webpage. Tables Availability To maintain healthy player and financial balances within the cardroom, players with weekly winnings of 750 Euros(or equivalent of) on our cash tabl…Bodog and PartyPoker Anonymous Tables Revealed Not to Be So
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 7:56 am
The anonymous poker tables launched at Bodog and PartyPoker have both been cracked by HHSmithy (video below). Last week Bodog had released a software update which replaced all player names with numbers 1 - 9, and claimed everything was anonymous and this would break all tracking. PartyPoker has offe…
Select Casinò di Venezia skins including VeniceStar are offering Variable Tables with reduced rake rates that will run every morning through December 31st. Standard cash table rake is 5% up to a max of €5, but variable rake tables will be reduced to 2% up to a €5 max. These tables will run daily fro…
Bodog has launched their long awaited new software and Bodog Poker Network. The biggest change is that all their tables are completely anonymous now, with the intent of ending all player tracking. This feature stops poker pros accessing any data on how you play your game via the use of HUDs and othe…
The Everleaf Network has seen a large spike in traffic since October 4th, when the 21 FENPLAY sportsbetting sites moved from the Enet Poker Network to the Everleaf Gaming Network. FENPLAY's brands include well-known Italian betting sites like CBMSport, ScommettiQui, BetClock, and MorganBet. Since th…About.com Poker
So long and thanks for all the fish
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 6:52 am
After six years of being the dealer of all things poker here at About.com, the time has come for me to stand up from the table and call it a night. I've highly enjoyed sharing tales from the table, giving advice, and helping more people learn the greatest game there is and sitting down to play....Re…Worst Texas Hold'em Hands
Monday, August 22, 2011 - 1:18 am
You may know that pocket Aces are the best starting hand in Texas Hold'em but do you know the 10 worst Texas Hold'em hands? If you want to avoid being pegged as the fish at the table, read up on not only the best and worst Hold'em hands, but also on starting hand selection in Hold'em and how it vari…Poker Trivia
Sunday, August 14, 2011 - 11:45 pm
Think you know a lot about poker? Test your smarts with these poker trivia questions (click on each for the answer): What's the origin of the word Poker? Who do the four kings represent? Where do the four suits come from? Who invented the Hole Cam for poker on TV? Which President funded a politcal c…Poker Betting 101
Friday, August 12, 2011 - 1:46 am
Learn the rules for different kinds of poker betting structures including limit, pot limit, and no-limit poker with our article on poker betting basics. Once you have the basics down, you can move on to master poker pot odds, a key skill for any winning player.Question: Who gets the extra in a split pot?
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 2:30 am
A reader asked me an excellent question: In poker hands where the pot is chopped or split between two players and there's an extra chip, who gets it? Answer: In high-low poker games, the odd chip always goes to the winner of the high hand....Read Full Post
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Candidates on poker
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 2:27 pm
The Epic Poker web site has put up two pieces in recent days about the presidential candidates' positions on online poker (and/or online gaming more generally). First is Jen Newell's short assessment of where the candidates stand. Not surprisingly, Ron Paul is, as always, for maximal personal freedo…Two Plus Two involved in Gary Johnson campaign
Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 12:49 am
I'm on the email list for Gary Johnson's Nevada campaign. In one I received just a few minutes ago from Jared Lord, the state campaign director, I noticed this interesting tidbit at the end: Two Plus Two Poker has been very kind to donate office space in Henderson. Right now the space is being under…Playing the 2-4 on 2/4
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 11:24 pm
I'm writing at the close of February 4, a date traditionally abbreviated in the United States as 2/4. Naturally, it is the holiest of holy days on the liturgical calendar of the Sacred Order of the Deuce-Four. I spent the evening playing at Hooters, and was disappointed that my faithfulness was not…Strange ultimatum
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 4:19 pm
In the January 30 issue of Poker Player Newspaper, publisher Stanley R. Sludikoff has an editorial about the Full Tilt Poker mess that has been dragging out for almost a year now. The principal players--Ray Bitar, Howard Lederer, and Chris Ferguson--have, of course, remained essentially silent, undo…Another one bites the dust
Friday, February 3, 2012 - 5:41 pm
The Silverton is the latest casino to close its poker room: http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2012/2/3/142946/9137/vegas-travel/The_Last_Cards_Have_Been_Dealt_At_The_Silverton_s_Poker_Room While it wasn't as icky a room as the one at Fitzgerald's, I can't say I'll miss the place much. I played there…
Mrs. Lederer had another of her almost-weekly AVP home-game tournaments on PokerStars tonight. This one was triple stud, i.e., a rotation of straight seven-card stud, razz, and stud high/low. I winz it. That is all. 
A few weeks ago I poked fun at Bluff magazine for having this mess of a headline in the December issue: IF YOUR GOING TAKE MONEY, IT MAY AS WELL BE FROM THESE GUYS.Little did I know that this was just the beginning of an epidemic of bad headlines in that publication. The three images above are scans…
You ever do something on an impulse that seems just silly and goofy and fun, and then about five seconds later think, That's probably going to turn out to have been a really bad idea?(Photo credit--if you can call it that-- goes to PokerLawyer.) 
Stratosphere last night. After a bad start, I had clawed my way back to a little on the plus side, sitting at about $220, when I found pocket kings on the button. Four people limped, then the guy on my immediate right raised to $15. He was absolutely the tightest player at the table, and this was th…
Did you notice a couple of problems with that headline? Of course you did. Unless, that is, you happen to be one of the people in charge of writing and proofreading headlines for Bluff magazine. To them, it would have looked perfect. How do I know? I have evidence. The following is what one finds on…
Last night, out of nowhere, my friend Grange95 said via Twitter, Hawaii Five-O is still greatest TV theme song *ever*. I countered with a few other possibilities, which he politely acknowledged as good, but not as good. He then suggested that we each prepare a list of our top 25 TV show theme songs…