An ad sent out in emails by Betfair.com showing
a photo of a young looking Annette Oberstadt
with the caption “Online experience is measured
in games, not years. Join the new breed. Annette_15″.
The U.K.'s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)
has upheld a complaint made about the advertisement,
saying it “was likely to have particular appeal to
children and young people, and that, by representing
a successful young poker player with the implication
she was 15 years old, it could encourage young people
to gamble and was therefore irresponsible”.
9/16/2009
Mercier jumps to BetClick
The rumours are true. Isabelle Mercier
has ended her sponsorship with PokerStars
She has signed with BetClick which is trying to
grow its market across europe. Good luck to her.
has ended her sponsorship with PokerStars
She has signed with BetClick which is trying to
grow its market across europe. Good luck to her.
9/15/2009
CanadianPokerPlayer.tv
HeadsUp Entertainment, which owns the
Canadian Poker Tour and Canadian Poker
Player Magazine has announced the creation
of an internet tv network. CanadianPokerPlayer.tv
is scheduled to begin broadcasting at the end of 2009.
It will feature coverage of poker events across Canada
and documentary pieces with behind-the-scenes looks
at the Canadian Poker Tour.
Canadian Poker Tour and Canadian Poker
Player Magazine has announced the creation
of an internet tv network. CanadianPokerPlayer.tv
is scheduled to begin broadcasting at the end of 2009.
It will feature coverage of poker events across Canada
and documentary pieces with behind-the-scenes looks
at the Canadian Poker Tour.
9/14/2009
2010 Million $ Cash Game
Season 4 of the Full Tilt Poker Million Dollar
Cash Game will be filming in London on
September 16th and 17th.
Full Tilt Pros Phil Ivey, Jesus, Gus, Boosted J,
Antonius, Matusow, Allen Cunningham, and
Howard Lederer are on the roster. Durr, Doyle
and David Benyamine will also be on the show.
It is scheduled to air in January 2010 on Sky Sports
in the UK and later in 2010 in the USA and Canada.
Cash Game will be filming in London on
September 16th and 17th.
Full Tilt Pros Phil Ivey, Jesus, Gus, Boosted J,
Antonius, Matusow, Allen Cunningham, and
Howard Lederer are on the roster. Durr, Doyle
and David Benyamine will also be on the show.
It is scheduled to air in January 2010 on Sky Sports
in the UK and later in 2010 in the USA and Canada.
9/12/2009
Planet Hollywood Shakedown
Four supervisors in the poker room at
Planet Hollywood were allegedly filling out
false paperwork documenting high hands for
players who never had them and then keeping
the high hand jackpot money for themselves.
After months of investigation, the Nevada State
Gaming Control Board uncovered the scam.
"These four were working in concert to generate
false documents to embezzle their employer,"
said David Salas, deputy enforcement officer
for the board. The four were taken out of the
poker room in handcuffs and charged with
forgery, embezzlement and conspiracy.
Planet Hollywood were allegedly filling out
false paperwork documenting high hands for
players who never had them and then keeping
the high hand jackpot money for themselves.
After months of investigation, the Nevada State
Gaming Control Board uncovered the scam.
"These four were working in concert to generate
false documents to embezzle their employer,"
said David Salas, deputy enforcement officer
for the board. The four were taken out of the
poker room in handcuffs and charged with
forgery, embezzlement and conspiracy.
9/11/2009
Poker HOF Nominees
The 9 finalist nominees eligible for the
Poker Hall of Fame have been released:
Barry Greenstein
Dan Harrington
Phil Ivey
Tom McEvoy
Men Nguyen
Scotty Nguyen
Daniel Negreanu
Erik Seidel
Mike Sexton
Selection criteria for the Hall of Fame are:
1. A gambler must have played poker against acknowledged top competition,
2. Played for high stakes,
3. Played consistently well and gained the respect of their peers,
4. Stood the test of time,
5. And for non-players, contributed to the overall growth and success of the game of poker, with indelible positive and lasting results.
Poker Hall of Fame have been released:
Barry Greenstein
Dan Harrington
Phil Ivey
Tom McEvoy
Men Nguyen
Scotty Nguyen
Daniel Negreanu
Erik Seidel
Mike Sexton
Selection criteria for the Hall of Fame are:
1. A gambler must have played poker against acknowledged top competition,
2. Played for high stakes,
3. Played consistently well and gained the respect of their peers,
4. Stood the test of time,
5. And for non-players, contributed to the overall growth and success of the game of poker, with indelible positive and lasting results.
Harrahs signs online deal with 888
Harrah's has taken another step to
position itself for a post-UIGEA online
poker site launch.
Harrah's Interactive Entertainment (HIE),
a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment has
signed a long-term agreement with Dragonfish,
a division of 888.com
888 will provide HIE with poker and casino
software, online payment systems, CRM,
and customer support.
position itself for a post-UIGEA online
poker site launch.
Harrah's Interactive Entertainment (HIE),
a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment has
signed a long-term agreement with Dragonfish,
a division of 888.com
888 will provide HIE with poker and casino
software, online payment systems, CRM,
and customer support.
UB Scandal Final Report
BASICALLY, THIS IS ALL HORSE SHIT.
NOTHING NEW. THEY'RE STILL HIDING.
THEY WONT RELEASE THE NAMES OF
THE OTHER PEOPLE WHO HELPED
RUSS HAMILTON STEAL MONEY.
I'M SURE THE 2+2 COMMUNITY AND
OTHERS WILL DIG AND BRING THESE
UNNAMEDPEOPLE INTO THE LIGHT.
THERE ARE ALREADY SEVERAL
UNCONFIRMED BIG NAMES FLOATING
AROUND. (Freddy Deeb for one)
------------------------------
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission
announced the release of its final decision
regarding the Ultimate Bet cheating scandal,
resulting in a $1.5 million fine as well as
reimbursement of $22 million to affected
Ultimate Bet players.
The KGC licenses and regulates gaming activities
conducted within the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake.
Today's decision also states that the actions taken
by Ultimate Bet's parent company, Tokwiro, over
the past 12 months have been sufficient to continue
Tokwiro's licence to operate, subject to additional conditions.
The KGC's investigation found 117 user names
held by 23 accounts. Although identifying and
confirming names associated with those accounts
was said to have been a challenge, the KGC said that
"much of the relevant data resided in a legacy database
which contained limited historical logs, and which had
not been operational since at least February 2006,
prior to Tokwiro acquiring its interest in the site."
According to the KGC's ruling, "The vast majority of the
computer devices and IP addresses used by the cheating
accounts were directly associated with Russell Hamilton.
The vast majority of the cheating accounts transferred
money through Russell Hamilton's player accounts."
Although Hamilton was seen to have gained the most,
the KGC concluded that 31 other individuals were
associated with the criminal behavior. Those names
were not released.
The KGC said that while it is a regulatory body not
mandated to assess criminal culpability, "based on
the information it obtained during the course of its
investigations into this matter, and after consulting
with its legal advisors, the Commission formed the
opinion that the cheating incidences detailed herein
could constitute criminal behaviour. Accordingly,
the Commission alerted and is fully cooperating with
the appropriate law enforcement agencies to take
the appropriate actions".
NOTHING NEW. THEY'RE STILL HIDING.
THEY WONT RELEASE THE NAMES OF
THE OTHER PEOPLE WHO HELPED
RUSS HAMILTON STEAL MONEY.
I'M SURE THE 2+2 COMMUNITY AND
OTHERS WILL DIG AND BRING THESE
UNNAMEDPEOPLE INTO THE LIGHT.
THERE ARE ALREADY SEVERAL
UNCONFIRMED BIG NAMES FLOATING
AROUND. (Freddy Deeb for one)
------------------------------
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission
announced the release of its final decision
regarding the Ultimate Bet cheating scandal,
resulting in a $1.5 million fine as well as
reimbursement of $22 million to affected
Ultimate Bet players.
The KGC licenses and regulates gaming activities
conducted within the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake.
Today's decision also states that the actions taken
by Ultimate Bet's parent company, Tokwiro, over
the past 12 months have been sufficient to continue
Tokwiro's licence to operate, subject to additional conditions.
The KGC's investigation found 117 user names
held by 23 accounts. Although identifying and
confirming names associated with those accounts
was said to have been a challenge, the KGC said that
"much of the relevant data resided in a legacy database
which contained limited historical logs, and which had
not been operational since at least February 2006,
prior to Tokwiro acquiring its interest in the site."
According to the KGC's ruling, "The vast majority of the
computer devices and IP addresses used by the cheating
accounts were directly associated with Russell Hamilton.
The vast majority of the cheating accounts transferred
money through Russell Hamilton's player accounts."
Although Hamilton was seen to have gained the most,
the KGC concluded that 31 other individuals were
associated with the criminal behavior. Those names
were not released.
The KGC said that while it is a regulatory body not
mandated to assess criminal culpability, "based on
the information it obtained during the course of its
investigations into this matter, and after consulting
with its legal advisors, the Commission formed the
opinion that the cheating incidences detailed herein
could constitute criminal behaviour. Accordingly,
the Commission alerted and is fully cooperating with
the appropriate law enforcement agencies to take
the appropriate actions".
9/07/2009
Poker After Dark
Finally !
Tonight is first show of the new
Poker After Dark season. The first two weeks
will be cash games featuring durrrr, Ziigmund,
Ivey, Antonius, Lederer, and Eli Elezra.
The minimum buy-in for the game was $100,000
and the blinds begin at $200/$400 with a $100 ante.
Tonight is first show of the new
Poker After Dark season. The first two weeks
will be cash games featuring durrrr, Ziigmund,
Ivey, Antonius, Lederer, and Eli Elezra.
The minimum buy-in for the game was $100,000
and the blinds begin at $200/$400 with a $100 ante.
9/02/2009
Bodog Reopens to Canada
Bodog has launched Bodog.ca for Canadian
players that have been shut out of using
Bodog in the the past, forcing them to go
elsewhere for their sports betting + poker needs.
players that have been shut out of using
Bodog in the the past, forcing them to go
elsewhere for their sports betting + poker needs.
8/30/2009
Great FT promotion
Starting September 1st you can earn
some extra cash and more points.
Take 2 is Full Tilt's newest promotion.
For the month of September, if you play
at least two ring-game tables, you'll earn
double Full Tilt points. Play every day and
earn just one FPP and they'll ship you $50 !
Play fewer days, the bonus is smaller, but its
pretty easy to earn 1 point a day.
some extra cash and more points.
Take 2 is Full Tilt's newest promotion.
For the month of September, if you play
at least two ring-game tables, you'll earn
double Full Tilt points. Play every day and
earn just one FPP and they'll ship you $50 !
Play fewer days, the bonus is smaller, but its
pretty easy to earn 1 point a day.
8/29/2009
Deuces Cracked
You may have noticed a new advert
on the right for Deuced Cracked.
DC is an online poker training site.
I'm a member and I know it can help you
improve your game. It's helped me get
better at all aspects of poker.
The key things that I think separate DC
from other sites are content quality of videos,
and the fact you can download all videos (DRM-free)
to your computer and they are yours to keep and
watch even if you cancel your subscription.
(ie: you own them) Other sites have their videos
password protected so you cant watch them
once your subscription expires.
It's a great value, $30 for a month (no $100 signup
admin fee B.S. like most other sites) and you
can try it for 7 days free. If its not for you, cancel
(very easy to do, no tricks) and you wont be billed.
I'm not stepping too far out on a limb when I say
you will easily get $30 worth of knowledge in the
first seven days. Not only that, you'll probably
renew for a second month or more because you
cant absorb the massive amounts of info available
in a month ( I know I didnt come close).
DC also has a great discussion forum &
the best cash-game podcast on the net
(both free without subscribing).
If you've thought about getting some poker
training to make you a winning player, click
on one of my links :)
I'll post up a couple sample videos for you
to get an idea what they're like.
(there's 600 or so available on DC)
Join DeucesCracked, Beat Your Friends Win $ at Poker !
Join DeucesCracked, You'll Drastically Improve Your Game
Will
on the right for Deuced Cracked.
DC is an online poker training site.
I'm a member and I know it can help you
improve your game. It's helped me get
better at all aspects of poker.
The key things that I think separate DC
from other sites are content quality of videos,
and the fact you can download all videos (DRM-free)
to your computer and they are yours to keep and
watch even if you cancel your subscription.
(ie: you own them) Other sites have their videos
password protected so you cant watch them
once your subscription expires.
It's a great value, $30 for a month (no $100 signup
admin fee B.S. like most other sites) and you
can try it for 7 days free. If its not for you, cancel
(very easy to do, no tricks) and you wont be billed.
I'm not stepping too far out on a limb when I say
you will easily get $30 worth of knowledge in the
first seven days. Not only that, you'll probably
renew for a second month or more because you
cant absorb the massive amounts of info available
in a month ( I know I didnt come close).
DC also has a great discussion forum &
the best cash-game podcast on the net
(both free without subscribing).
If you've thought about getting some poker
training to make you a winning player, click
on one of my links :)
I'll post up a couple sample videos for you
to get an idea what they're like.
(there's 600 or so available on DC)
Join DeucesCracked, Beat Your Friends Win $ at Poker !
Join DeucesCracked, You'll Drastically Improve Your Game
Will
8/28/2009
A few news updates
Free CheeseCake !
If you're in Las Vegas on Sept. 5th, bring 2 cans of soup to the CheeseCake Factory at the Caesars Forum Shops in Vegas and you'll get a free slice of Stefanie's Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake. Soup will be donated to Feeding America, the USA's largest domestic hunger-relief charity.
PokerStars making poker/game show
PokerStars and Fox announced the PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge. To qualify for casting, play in daily freeroll tournaments and finish in the top ten . The rules then reqire you to submit a short video, explaining why PokerStars should choose you to be part of the show. Once on set, players will compete in a series of heads-up poker matches against celebrity poker players and members of Team PokerStars.
Inching closer to legalizing/regulating poker in the USA
Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced S 8309, legislation called the 'Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act' to establish a licensing and regulatory framework for the United States to protect consumers by exercising appropriate control and oversight over online poker and other games of skill such as bridge, mahjong, backgammon, and chess
The big difference between the Internet Gambling bill HR 2267 introduced by Barney Frank and the Internet Poker and Games of Skill bill S8309 introduced by Menendez is Menendez's bill would regulate only Online Poker and other games of skill, whereas Frank's bill would regulate additional forms of online gambling, including online casinos and sports betting.
Menendez's bill proposes that the Secretary of the Treasury oversee the licensing process of skill game operators and prescribe regulations. License applicants must submit a comprehensive financial background, an outline of the company' s structure and that of its affiliates, criminal and credit histories of executives.
Licenses must also explain how their games will be fair, and how they plan to combat underage gambling and compulsive gambling. Under the bill, licenses would be in effect for five years, and can be renewed under the same terms.
WPT sells assets to Party Poker
WPT Enterprises announced they will sell their assets to PartyGaming PLC for $12.3 million and will pay WPTE an ongoing 5% participation in gaming and other revenues generated by the assets, which includes substantially all of WPTE's operating assets other than cash, investments and certain excluded assets.
If you're in Las Vegas on Sept. 5th, bring 2 cans of soup to the CheeseCake Factory at the Caesars Forum Shops in Vegas and you'll get a free slice of Stefanie's Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake. Soup will be donated to Feeding America, the USA's largest domestic hunger-relief charity.
PokerStars making poker/game show
PokerStars and Fox announced the PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge. To qualify for casting, play in daily freeroll tournaments and finish in the top ten . The rules then reqire you to submit a short video, explaining why PokerStars should choose you to be part of the show. Once on set, players will compete in a series of heads-up poker matches against celebrity poker players and members of Team PokerStars.
Inching closer to legalizing/regulating poker in the USA
Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced S 8309, legislation called the 'Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act' to establish a licensing and regulatory framework for the United States to protect consumers by exercising appropriate control and oversight over online poker and other games of skill such as bridge, mahjong, backgammon, and chess
The big difference between the Internet Gambling bill HR 2267 introduced by Barney Frank and the Internet Poker and Games of Skill bill S8309 introduced by Menendez is Menendez's bill would regulate only Online Poker and other games of skill, whereas Frank's bill would regulate additional forms of online gambling, including online casinos and sports betting.
Menendez's bill proposes that the Secretary of the Treasury oversee the licensing process of skill game operators and prescribe regulations. License applicants must submit a comprehensive financial background, an outline of the company' s structure and that of its affiliates, criminal and credit histories of executives.
Licenses must also explain how their games will be fair, and how they plan to combat underage gambling and compulsive gambling. Under the bill, licenses would be in effect for five years, and can be renewed under the same terms.
WPT sells assets to Party Poker
WPT Enterprises announced they will sell their assets to PartyGaming PLC for $12.3 million and will pay WPTE an ongoing 5% participation in gaming and other revenues generated by the assets, which includes substantially all of WPTE's operating assets other than cash, investments and certain excluded assets.
8/09/2009
Quick CW Trip Report
Went to Ceasars Windsor on Saturday for a some comped Larry the Cable Guy tickets, and to play a few hours of poker.
Got there about 1:30pm. Had an email offer that was good for "$10 cashback" I figured it was probably free slot play or something weak like that. But when i put my players card into the kiosk, it spit out two crisp $5 bills. Cool !!
Headed upstairs to the poker room and was seated quickly at a $1/2 table.
(no other games running).
First hand, in the big blind, I'm dealt QQ. Its no secret that aside from Aces, my favourite pairs are QQ, 44, and 33. For some crazy reason, I make more sets and quads with these 3 pairs than all other pairs combined. Anyways, 2 middle position players limp in for $2. It was folded around to the small blind who raises to $11. I peel two green $25 chips from the top of my stack and say "Fifty-five". The table goes into an uproar. "You're at the wrong table buddy !" LOL. I say "This isnt $5/10 ?". The two MP players insta-fold and the small blind tanks. He stares at me for a good 30 seconds then shoves his stack in. I seem to find myself in these spots early quite a bit. If he has AA or KK so be it. I call $120 more. He turns over JJ. I turn over my cards showing him the bad news and he immediately says to the dealer "Gimme a Jack, I just need ONE jack" Not much to ask for since at best, theres only 2 of them left in the deck. Dealer spreads a flop of 2, 3, 5. In a smart ass tone I say to the guy "why dont you ask the dealer for a runner-runner chop too ?". I dont think he heard me or understood because he just kept chanting "Give me a jack, give me a jack, dealer, all I need in one jack". Turn and river brought a 6, 7. I win. +$130 or so first hand.
Didnt really get involved in any hands for the next 40-45 minutes or so. Almost time to get up for the LtCG show at 3pm. Get dealt KJ suited in early position so I pop it to $10. Semi-competant (or so I thought) woman in MP calls, so does the button. Flop is KJ8 no suits. I lead out for $20, woman shoves for $39. I call. She quickly turns over her hand and says "I have nothing". AQ off for a gutshot. Turn is a 3, she hits her 4-outer Ten on the river.
I leave for Larry the Cable Guy at 3pm with +$65 more than I started with.
LtCG show was pretty funny. Git'er done. About a one hour show. I'd give it an 8.5 / 10
I had put my name on the interest list for Pot Limit Omaha when I left the poker room. The game got running while I was away and there was an open seat when I got back.
Caesars PLO is played with $1/2 blinds and a $200 capped buy-in. This is way too small, it needs to be $500 or more. I sat down during the fourth orbit of the table. Several players had already busted, rebought then left. There was about $4500 on the table (9plyrs x $200 = $1800 to start a few orbits ago)
I'm at a bit of a disadvantage since there's only 2-3 of us with min stacks.
I played pretty tight with the short stack. Played one hand from the small blind with AAQJ (one suit). Late position potted to $10. I called. Flop came ragged, two hearts. I checked. BB potted, LP repotted, I fold, they got it all in. LP turns over bottom 2 pair. Big blind rolls over the other two Aces, nut flush draw, & back door nut straight draw. LP's 2 pr held and BB went broke.
Only other hand I played was As7sAh2h from early position. Even a nit like me cant fold AA double suited. LP guy who pots it every hand, potted it so I called, we're heads up.
Flop is Ad 9c4c giving me top set. He pots it to $50. My stack is $150. I decide to call $50 hoping for a brick on the turn. Turn is the 2s. Total brick. LP had bet $100 in the dark and I call. He tables Kh Qd 7c3c for a 7high flush draw. No pair. No straight draw. I just need to dodge 7 clubs from the deck. I'm an 82.5% favourite. River is 5 of clubs. Good Game, nicely played sir.
Left the casino and went to AppleBees on Walker Rd. for some supper. First time I've been to one. It was pretty decent, food arrived quickly and was steaming hot. The double crispy shrimps were plump and tastey and the AYCE Riblets for $10 was great deal. Headed home up the 401 very satisfied.
7/22/2009
Russia Bans Poker
This could spark the biggest (non-olympic games)
mass defection of russians to north america..lol
Taken from Pravda's website
Poker is not a sports game in Russia anymore.
Vitaly Mutko, the Minister for Sports, Tourism
and Youth Politics, signed the adequate decree
in Moscow yesterday to ban the gambling business
in Russia completely.
BREAKING NEWS
Poker was included on Russia’s sports list in violation of law, the minister said.
“The decision to include poker on the sports register was supposed to be made by a special ministerial
commission, not by the administration of the Russian Sports Agency. In addition, the decision was supposed to be registered in the Justice Ministry, which did not happen,” the official said in an interview with the Vedomosti newspaper.
Russia’s Sports Agency, Rossport, recognized poker as a sports game in March of 2007. Seven-card stud poker, Omaha and Texas HoldEm were put on Russia’s sports register three months later. All these games have now been banned in Russia once they are held outside the four gambling areas.
“We hoped that common sense would win. They were given two years to close the casinos, but here we can have police visiting at any moment,” Dmitry Lesnoy, the president of Russia’s Sports Federation complains.
“We are very sorry to lose our image in the eyes of the international poker community that was hoping to see the European Poker Tournament in Moscow this year. It will be a great pity for us if Russian poker stars move abroad to play under the flags of other countries. But we have to accept the inevitable,” the official statement from Russia’s Sports Poker Federation said.
Russian poker clubs will have to close their businesses now. The clubs were brining the profit of up to 70 million rubles a month.
Many Russian poker clubs were going to hold sports tournaments from July 1, but the government ruined the plans. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin stated last week that he could see the attempts to disguise gambling under various activities, such as poker clubs.
Poker is not the first game, which the Russian government begins to struggle with this summer. Bookmaking offices will most likely find themselves in a similar situation, if the Russian parliament approves the draft law about new rules for licensing bookmaking offices. For the time being, bookmaking is the only form of gambling which has not been banned in Russia.
The European Poker Tournament was supposed to begin in Moscow in August of this year. Leading poker players from Russia, Europe, Asia and America were expected to come to Moscow for the event. It is not known yet, whether the tournament eventually takes place in Russia’s capital or not.
mass defection of russians to north america..lol
Taken from Pravda's website
Poker is not a sports game in Russia anymore.
Vitaly Mutko, the Minister for Sports, Tourism
and Youth Politics, signed the adequate decree
in Moscow yesterday to ban the gambling business
in Russia completely.
BREAKING NEWS
Poker was included on Russia’s sports list in violation of law, the minister said.
“The decision to include poker on the sports register was supposed to be made by a special ministerial
commission, not by the administration of the Russian Sports Agency. In addition, the decision was supposed to be registered in the Justice Ministry, which did not happen,” the official said in an interview with the Vedomosti newspaper.
Russia’s Sports Agency, Rossport, recognized poker as a sports game in March of 2007. Seven-card stud poker, Omaha and Texas HoldEm were put on Russia’s sports register three months later. All these games have now been banned in Russia once they are held outside the four gambling areas.
“We hoped that common sense would win. They were given two years to close the casinos, but here we can have police visiting at any moment,” Dmitry Lesnoy, the president of Russia’s Sports Federation complains.
“We are very sorry to lose our image in the eyes of the international poker community that was hoping to see the European Poker Tournament in Moscow this year. It will be a great pity for us if Russian poker stars move abroad to play under the flags of other countries. But we have to accept the inevitable,” the official statement from Russia’s Sports Poker Federation said.
Russian poker clubs will have to close their businesses now. The clubs were brining the profit of up to 70 million rubles a month.
Many Russian poker clubs were going to hold sports tournaments from July 1, but the government ruined the plans. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin stated last week that he could see the attempts to disguise gambling under various activities, such as poker clubs.
Poker is not the first game, which the Russian government begins to struggle with this summer. Bookmaking offices will most likely find themselves in a similar situation, if the Russian parliament approves the draft law about new rules for licensing bookmaking offices. For the time being, bookmaking is the only form of gambling which has not been banned in Russia.
The European Poker Tournament was supposed to begin in Moscow in August of this year. Leading poker players from Russia, Europe, Asia and America were expected to come to Moscow for the event. It is not known yet, whether the tournament eventually takes place in Russia’s capital or not.
7/18/2009
Seneca Bad Beat Jackpot
As if you didnt have a good enough
reason already to chase your straight
flush draws and shove all-in with a set.
The bad beat jackpot at Seneca Niagara
Casino has surpassed $140,000.00
Even if you were only seated at the table
where the beat occurs, your share would
be around $4,500.
The Summer Slam tournament series
is over, so the crowds should thin out
a little. With the bbj so high, i'm sure
there'll still be plenty of guys putting
in extra hours trying to hit the lottery.
reason already to chase your straight
flush draws and shove all-in with a set.
The bad beat jackpot at Seneca Niagara
Casino has surpassed $140,000.00
Even if you were only seated at the table
where the beat occurs, your share would
be around $4,500.
The Summer Slam tournament series
is over, so the crowds should thin out
a little. With the bbj so high, i'm sure
there'll still be plenty of guys putting
in extra hours trying to hit the lottery.
7/09/2009
Hellmuth 2009
Proof this guy will do almost
anything for money.
I wish Mike Matusow would try
the same tackle move on Hellmuth
that he did to Mr. Peanut a couple
years ago.
That would be good television.
West Jet flying to Atlantic City
WestJet announced Wednesday that it
will start seasonal service between
Atlantic City International and Toronto this fall.
From Oct. 22 through May, WestJet flights
will depart Toronto for Atlantic City Int. at 7 p.m.,
with return flights leaving AC at 9:15 p.m.
Introductory fares start at $79.
will start seasonal service between
Atlantic City International and Toronto this fall.
From Oct. 22 through May, WestJet flights
will depart Toronto for Atlantic City Int. at 7 p.m.,
with return flights leaving AC at 9:15 p.m.
Introductory fares start at $79.
7/08/2009
Vegas Trip Report
I didnt take many notes so this will be
a quick, not so detailed TR.
Arrived in Vegas June 24th.
Stayed at the Imperial Palace.
Comped rooms from my play at
Caesars Windsor. Room was quite
satisfactory for me. Quiet and clean.
No smells and the A/C was cold.
IP maids appreciate good tippers.
Left a huge stash of towels, soaps etc.
Played quite a bit of poker.
Overall, the play was more aggressive
than the typical low stakes tourist filled
games I'm used to. This was probably
due to the influx of players from the wsop.
I think the large number of $1500 wsop events
available this year combined with the large
buy in deepstack events at Caesars and
the Venetian had a lot to do with it.
Talked to a lot of guys at the table who were
in vegas specifically to play two or three
of the $1.5K events.
Some of the games were so aggressive,
it was almost like playing 6max online
rather than a 9 or 10 handed live cash game.
Guys opening pots with Any ace, king or
pair from Any position. 7x the bb, 8x,
even 10x raises. 3bets preflop, 3bets on the flop.
In these capped buyin games, an 8bb preflop
raise denies proper odds to set-mine, and
suited connectors lose a lot of value because
these guys are decent enough to not pay
you off every time you hit. If your cards are dry,
it really limits me with the style i like to play.
To play more effectively, you really need to
loosen up and be a bit of a lagtard against
these LAG and TAG players.
I did run into some softer, less aggressive
games here and there. The games at Binions
and Ballys were pretty soft. Binions pays
$2/hr comps in their poker room. Somehow,
I have $53 in comps there.
Playing at the Imperial Palace and Flamingo,
I discovered that they offer the option of
what they call a "Mississippi Straddle"
(this is not truely a MS by definition).
IP/Flamingo version is a 2xbb straddle
from the button. The action doesnt start
under the gun, it starts with the small blind.
In my opinion, this is absolutely horrible.
Action starts with the two people who
have involuntarily put money in the pot
out of position. Usually the two blinds fold.
A much better protocol would be (like the
Hard Rock does) to start action under the
gun so that the blinds may be enticed into
the pot by other players who limp in,
then give the button straddler last action.
Watched some Beer Pong at O'Sheas.
(http://youtube.com/watch?v=JOYduGqZSRc)
Oh to be 22 again. I probably could have
been good at that game back in the day
when I could stomach shitty draught beer.
Ran into old friends Kim Gies and
Rob Pincombe playing poker at the Flamingo.
At the Venetian, ran into Sonny "The Money"
Rattan, Tom Whattam and Dan Moser from
the Elite Poker Tour (http://elitepoker.ca/).
They were playing a $330 Deep Stack event.
Played a private NLHE tournament
at the Golden Nugget hosted by
http://suitedpockets.net/ . Was seated at
the same table with poker authors
Lou Krieger (http://loukrieger.com/),
Haley Hintze, editor at (http://pokernews.com/)
Lawrence "The Prez" Prezman , Teddy Sevranski, Gianni "VegasRunner" The Scammer (sports betting gurus)
and Ashley Adams (author of Winning 7-card Stud)
who was graceful when i knocked him out of
the tournament. Also there was Frank Wiese (http://eatprofessionalpokerplayersalive.com/)
who wrote a new book on "medium ball" poker.
I went deep, a few spots away from cashing.
Lots of cool free swag from poker site sponsors.
Went to the RIO to check out the WSOP.
Got to railbird the $50,000 HORSE.
Was standing over the shoulder of Chau Giang.
Really cool to see his hole cards and watch
how he played. Even neat to watch the other
players at the table (Andy Bloch, Todd Brunson,
Joe Cassidy, David Bach - the eventual winner, etc)
because you get to see some of the action with
the cards face up in the stud games.
I hit 2 high hand jackpots. Quads at the IP
and a straight flush at Ballys. Lost more
$ drawing to (and missing) numerous other
royal and straight flush draws... than what
these two jackpots paid me.
Had heard many good things so I checked
out IN-N-OUT BURGER for the first time.
Excellent burger and milkshake.
Not a fan of their fries.
Tried Jack In The Box for the first time also.
Not amazing, but superior to McDonalds.
Drove out to Arizona Charlies on Decatur
for some cheap eats. Buffet was $7
minus the half price coupon. Not top notch food,
but cant beat the price. Won a few bucks on
slots on the way out, enough to cover gas
to get there and the cost of the buffet.
Made 2 attempts at getting a Deep Fried
Twinky from Mermaids Casino on Fremont St.
Unsuccessful both times. What kind of a
casino is closed at 1am on a saturday night ?
Had TODAI Sushi (at Planet Hollywood).
Pricey ($30) but absolutely AWESOME !
Huge selection of seafood and sushi.
I wish i had a bigger stomach.
Tried Golden Nugget Buffet for the first time.
Disappointing. Overpriced ($20). Nothing
specifically wrong, just not good value
compared to other buffets. Wouldnt return.
Used several match-play coupons from the
LasVegas Advisor and American Casino Guide.
$5 and $10 roulette, craps & blackjack matchplays
at Plaza, Las Vegas Club, Binions, Hard Rock,
Planet Hollywood, etc. Definitely +EV
Rental car was a Kia Rio. Who knew a 4 cylinder
shitbox could get a mere 18mpg ! ? Gas was
relatively cheap ($0.70/litre), but my 1979 Ford
with a carburated V8 got better mileage than that.
a quick, not so detailed TR.
Arrived in Vegas June 24th.
Stayed at the Imperial Palace.
Comped rooms from my play at
Caesars Windsor. Room was quite
satisfactory for me. Quiet and clean.
No smells and the A/C was cold.
IP maids appreciate good tippers.
Left a huge stash of towels, soaps etc.
Played quite a bit of poker.
Overall, the play was more aggressive
than the typical low stakes tourist filled
games I'm used to. This was probably
due to the influx of players from the wsop.
I think the large number of $1500 wsop events
available this year combined with the large
buy in deepstack events at Caesars and
the Venetian had a lot to do with it.
Talked to a lot of guys at the table who were
in vegas specifically to play two or three
of the $1.5K events.
Some of the games were so aggressive,
it was almost like playing 6max online
rather than a 9 or 10 handed live cash game.
Guys opening pots with Any ace, king or
pair from Any position. 7x the bb, 8x,
even 10x raises. 3bets preflop, 3bets on the flop.
In these capped buyin games, an 8bb preflop
raise denies proper odds to set-mine, and
suited connectors lose a lot of value because
these guys are decent enough to not pay
you off every time you hit. If your cards are dry,
it really limits me with the style i like to play.
To play more effectively, you really need to
loosen up and be a bit of a lagtard against
these LAG and TAG players.
I did run into some softer, less aggressive
games here and there. The games at Binions
and Ballys were pretty soft. Binions pays
$2/hr comps in their poker room. Somehow,
I have $53 in comps there.
Playing at the Imperial Palace and Flamingo,
I discovered that they offer the option of
what they call a "Mississippi Straddle"
(this is not truely a MS by definition).
IP/Flamingo version is a 2xbb straddle
from the button. The action doesnt start
under the gun, it starts with the small blind.
In my opinion, this is absolutely horrible.
Action starts with the two people who
have involuntarily put money in the pot
out of position. Usually the two blinds fold.
A much better protocol would be (like the
Hard Rock does) to start action under the
gun so that the blinds may be enticed into
the pot by other players who limp in,
then give the button straddler last action.
Watched some Beer Pong at O'Sheas.
(http://youtube.com/watch?v=JOYduGqZSRc)
Oh to be 22 again. I probably could have
been good at that game back in the day
when I could stomach shitty draught beer.
Ran into old friends Kim Gies and
Rob Pincombe playing poker at the Flamingo.
At the Venetian, ran into Sonny "The Money"
Rattan, Tom Whattam and Dan Moser from
the Elite Poker Tour (http://elitepoker.ca/).
They were playing a $330 Deep Stack event.
Played a private NLHE tournament
at the Golden Nugget hosted by
http://suitedpockets.net/ . Was seated at
the same table with poker authors
Lou Krieger (http://loukrieger.com/),
Haley Hintze, editor at (http://pokernews.com/)
Lawrence "The Prez" Prezman , Teddy Sevranski, Gianni "VegasRunner" The Scammer (sports betting gurus)
and Ashley Adams (author of Winning 7-card Stud)
who was graceful when i knocked him out of
the tournament. Also there was Frank Wiese (http://eatprofessionalpokerplayersalive.com/)
who wrote a new book on "medium ball" poker.
I went deep, a few spots away from cashing.
Lots of cool free swag from poker site sponsors.
Went to the RIO to check out the WSOP.
Got to railbird the $50,000 HORSE.
Was standing over the shoulder of Chau Giang.
Really cool to see his hole cards and watch
how he played. Even neat to watch the other
players at the table (Andy Bloch, Todd Brunson,
Joe Cassidy, David Bach - the eventual winner, etc)
because you get to see some of the action with
the cards face up in the stud games.
I hit 2 high hand jackpots. Quads at the IP
and a straight flush at Ballys. Lost more
$ drawing to (and missing) numerous other
royal and straight flush draws... than what
these two jackpots paid me.
Had heard many good things so I checked
out IN-N-OUT BURGER for the first time.
Excellent burger and milkshake.
Not a fan of their fries.
Tried Jack In The Box for the first time also.
Not amazing, but superior to McDonalds.
Drove out to Arizona Charlies on Decatur
for some cheap eats. Buffet was $7
minus the half price coupon. Not top notch food,
but cant beat the price. Won a few bucks on
slots on the way out, enough to cover gas
to get there and the cost of the buffet.
Made 2 attempts at getting a Deep Fried
Twinky from Mermaids Casino on Fremont St.
Unsuccessful both times. What kind of a
casino is closed at 1am on a saturday night ?
Had TODAI Sushi (at Planet Hollywood).
Pricey ($30) but absolutely AWESOME !
Huge selection of seafood and sushi.
I wish i had a bigger stomach.
Tried Golden Nugget Buffet for the first time.
Disappointing. Overpriced ($20). Nothing
specifically wrong, just not good value
compared to other buffets. Wouldnt return.
Used several match-play coupons from the
LasVegas Advisor and American Casino Guide.
$5 and $10 roulette, craps & blackjack matchplays
at Plaza, Las Vegas Club, Binions, Hard Rock,
Planet Hollywood, etc. Definitely +EV
Rental car was a Kia Rio. Who knew a 4 cylinder
shitbox could get a mere 18mpg ! ? Gas was
relatively cheap ($0.70/litre), but my 1979 Ford
with a carburated V8 got better mileage than that.
6/10/2009
WPS / CPT Tournies in Vegas
World Poker Showdown and the
Canadian Poker Tour have combined
efforts to creat the Hard Rock Vegas
Megastack Event Series.
The "Canadian Invasion" will take place
from August 7th through the 24th.
Buy ins start at $340 dollars and
satellites will be running soon.
for all the details.
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