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Bodogs New Software
It was time for Bodog to add some new features. Every time an online poker room like Bodog poker or any of the other big names start updating their software controversy will begin. Even if you don’t like change, Bodog is updating to better serve their players with added features that all poker players will learn to enjoy. Although it seems that the new look and feel is being beta testing for now.
No one knows for sure what the final look will be but here at Omaha hi low we have a sneak peek at the table view.
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Doyle’s Poker Room Reenters the US Market |
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Many online poker rooms withdrew their support of US players in the mist of the passage of the UIGEA right as the US market was booming with online poker. The US online poker market saw the fall of the largest player Party Poker and 888. While many rooms decided to stay and wait it all out like Doyle’s Room, Full Tilt Poker, Absolute poker and Ultimate bet. But as time went on the pressure to comply grew. The computer software network they operated with in Tribeca decided this really for them. Doyles Room decided it was in their best interest to not allow US poker players. They took a big blow to their incoming traffic and lost a lot of their poker player to other savvy poker rooms still willing to risk and wait it out.
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Bodog Strikes back with a left hook |
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Bodogs legal battle is far from over with 1st Technologies LLC involving a patent infringement claims. On Thursday Bodog was in the courtroom for the latest legal maneuvering. The first punch was thrown when Bodog.com domain was shut down by a judge and a default judgment of almost $49 million for failing to appear in court. Bodog countered with changing their domain name to Bodoglife.com. A pretty fitting name considering the Billionaire Calvin Ayre has made quit the brand a life style and he is truly living the life.
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World Poker Tour moves to a new home at GSN for season 6 |
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Back in 2003 World Poker Tour Enterprises teamed up with the Travel channel to air the first season of WPT events, and began the poker frenzy worldwide.
Some would say the recent boom in poker is mostly due to the success of the World poker Tour airing on the Travel Channels for the last 4 years and 5 seasons.
But either way the Travel channel has decided they are not renewing their contractual option ending April 1, 2007 for season 6 of the World Poker Tour events.
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Poker Re-categorized as Sport in Russia |
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In international poker news Russia announced a move forward in the worldwide fight to make poker recognized as a sport and not gambling. They completely re-categorized poker as a sport. This move is one more step in the right direction for all poker players worldwide. Russian poker players and fans of the game are thrilled by the news and cant wait for the benefits this will bring all poker players.
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Neteller Leading online payment processor is staying for now with US customers |
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The Passage of the unlawful internet gambling act has seemed to effect many but not online payment processor neteller.It is on the cutting edge of technology and legal savvy. They have announced today that they will continue to service it customers based in America. Here is the statement excerpt from there website.
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Pamela Anderson Joins Doyle’s Room Poker |
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No one would argue that Doyle Brunson is the most famous poker player to ever live. No one would argue that Pamela Anderson (Playboy Playmate and "Baywatch" actress) is one of the most popular sex symbols of our time. So what a perfect pick Pamela Anderson makes with Doyle’s Poker Room new commercials, joining to forces that make a good fit. The new advertising is rumored to air during the broadcast of the NBA Championship's Game 4 Sunday between the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks.
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New Wpt World poker tour hostest |
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When the WPT first aired on TV all poker fans fell in love with WPT Hostess Shana Hiatt. She had a special on camera appeal and not to mention gorgeous . Well all good things come to an end and it did for Shana at the end of season 3. To fill here shoes was Courtney Friel Southern California newswoman who had become quite a legend herself – at least among fans of the World Poker Tour. Friel took the reins of the hostess spot for season four of the World Poker Tour. As of yesterday, Friel's reign came to an end.
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Poker Stars ready to float IPO |
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After debate in the inner cicle of the PokerStars headquarters, it seems that the online poker room will enter into the financial world sooner rather than later.
It had been rumored earlier this year that the company, jointly owned by Israeli businessman Isai Scheinberg, his family and fellow businessman Pinchas Shapira, were looking to sell their three-quarter ownership of the company. After discussing the option for a few months, the powers that be at what has become the largest poker room in the world have decided to offer their company up as an Initial Public Offering on the London Stock Exchange rather than sell straight out to another entity, according to an article in the London Sunday Times.
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partygaming 4th quarter results 1-27-2006
Commenting on today’s announcement, Richard Segal, Chief Executive, said:
“The Group’s strong performance in the final quarter reflected a record number of poker signups,
a seasonal uplift in yield per player in our poker business and the addition of blackjack
on the 8th of October 2005. During the quarter, 44% of active PartyPoker.com players also
played blackjack, which had a substantial and sustained impact on the profitability of the
Group.
“The success of blackjack has transformed our casino business and proved very popular with
a large number of our poker players. Our scale has again proved commercially important.
Through effective cross-selling to our large customer base we are well on the way to creating
the world’s largest online casino.
“PartyGaming’s next major milestone will be the launch of the fully-integrated platform and
shared purse in the first half of 2006. We will also launch two new games, one in the first half
and another in the second half of 2006. By the end of 2006, we will up the ante again by
launching a multi-lingual and multi-currency offering. Marketing a wide range of quality
games to an increasingly international customer base is a core part of our strategy that we
believe will deliver attractive returns for our shareholders.”
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Full Tilt Poker introduces new Macintosh poker room |
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Full Tilt Poker introduces new Macintosh poker room
Full Tilt Poker has just announced they have a beta mac version of their software.
Until now there were only two ways to play Internet poker on a Mac. You would have to download expensive third party software to emulate a PC or use a low quality poker room that runs on a web browser using java. Full Tilt Poker's new Mac version of their software looks, acts, and runs exactly like the PC version.
The Beta Version was released this week. Full Tilt Poker spent a lot of time fine tuning the Mac poker software before releasing it. There are no noticeable glitches.
Mac players will finally have the chance to join one of the hottest sites in the online gaming community. Players will not only have a chance to play against the site's 10,000 plus users, but they also will be able to play against the best in the game.
As many of you already know Full Tilt poker is the home to seasoned pros which include poker superstars like Howard Lederer, Phil Ivey, Chris Ferguson, John Juanda, Jennifer Harman, Phil Gordon, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel, Clonie Gowen, Andy Bloch.
Click here to download your free copy of Full Tilt Poker for the Mac
Use bonus code: TILTALLIN for 100% deposit bonus up to $600
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Party Casino coming soon 2006 |
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Partycasino.com A brand new casino experience arriving in 2006. Partygaming has announced they will be bringing 70 casino games to its new casino Party Casino the same group that started partypoker.com the largest poker room in the world with over 70,000 players online. Players have come to expect safe quality gaming from party brands and now they will raise the bar with party casino. Which last month entered the London Stock Exchange (LSE) with a highly successful IPO. PartyGaming's current casino brand StarLuckCasino contributed around 8 percent of the group revenues in the year ending December 2004, and Segal admits the casino side of the business had been neglected until now.
"The group has had such spectacular growth in its poker room the focus has been on poker so far," Segal said.
"Going forward there are now (Party Gaming) people 100 percent focused on casino with the resources to take the business forward. We will start leveraging the very significant brand values of Party Poker to our casino offering," he added.
Segal said he was not concerned at reports of slowing growth rates in the online casino industry, and opined, "I think there is a lot of growth left in that sector."
"Our casino business has grown fairly materially over the past couple of years, despite the fact it has been a neglected part of PartyGaming."
- PartyCasino.com will offer over 70 of the world’s favourite casino games, including blackjack, baccarat, video poker, keno and slots, plus huge progressive jackpots.
- With a 97% payout ratio, a referred player has more advantages than in a land based casino.
- In 2004, the online casino market was worth $2.2 billion. It is expected to be worth over $5.6 billion by 2009.
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Bodog Poker Experience the Thrill |
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Experience the thrill of online poker in the Bodog Poker Room. This is a premiere site offering quality graphics and full service entertainment from it sports betting to it casino. Bodog introduction to poker is a match made in heaven. I really like the over all feel of the site and interaction with the software.
Headquartered in San Jose, Costa Rica, Bodog.com is a fully licensed wagering and entertainment company. Founded in 1995, Bodog.com is now the global leader in safe and secure online wagering. A trusted source of sports betting information by such organizations as ESPN and CNN, Bodog is the most respected brand in the business.
Whatever sport game you are into , Bodog has it covered, NFL Football , NCAA Basketball and everything in-between. Plus you can step into a full Las Vegas style casino experience with over 50 games, easily downloadable at the click of a button and you can play in Bodog's exciting and growing multi-player poker community, opened in September of 2004, featuring Texas HoldEm, Omaha, and Omaha High Low, 7 Card Stud, 7 Card Stud High Low, 5 Card Stud.
What really sets this site aside from the rest is
Calvin Ayre. When i first read his bio i was really impressed with his dedication. who would sell all their belongings for 10,000 all the money he had in the world and start a company on faith. This is a real american story with a huge ending . His ability to market his brand so well and maintain such a cross platformed name. Here is a mini bio for Calvin Ayre
One of the pioneers of online gaming, Calvin Ayre founded a software company in 1994 that eventually became Bodog.com Entertainment Group. Bodog.com is a world leader in online sports betting, casino and poker; Bodog was named the online gaming world's 7th most influential company in 2005 by eGaming Review Magazine of London England. During its growth the Bodog.com Group of Companies has been responsible for many industry innovations in technology, marketing and business models. Today the Bodog.com Group is widely considered the most recognizable brand in its space. Calvin Ayre has a Bachelor's Degree in General Sciences and an MBA in Management Finance.
"Change is a desired constant state for success."
Calvin Ayre
Check out bodog.com
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More Poker Players Coming To Wireless |
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With the advent of cellular phones and their advancing technology, what has been
lacking is the content that many would like to have with their mobile phone.
Games are always nice, but what some want are specific ringtones or other
special content that will individualize the experience. While there has been
some poker players that are bringing themselves to the cell phone arena, more
are now joining in.
Sport-Stuff.com announced on November 4th that it had signed three of the biggest names in the poker world to exclusive deals and indicated that there are more to come. Poker legend Men "The Master" Nguyen, 2004 World Series of Poker Championship Event runner-up David Williams and World Poker Tour "Ladies' Night I" runner-up
Evelyn Ng all inked deals that will allow cellphone users to personalize their mobile devices with material from the poker players themselves. Sports-Stuff.com will produce and publish voice ringtones, ringbacks, voicemail greetings and wireless web sites featuring these players.
"Given the meteoric rise in the popularity of poker in the last few years, coupled with the growing demand for exciting wireless content, we felt that creating voice ringtones that featured the stars of the game was an excellent opportunity to capitalize on two growing markets," said Alex Murdoch, Director of Business Development for Sports-Stuff.com. President Kevin Day was also quick to comment on the addition of such a sterling cast. "Having such a talented group of players working closely with us is an exciting opportunity and we plan on taking full advantage of it by creating custom wireless web pages for these players so their many fans can keep up to date on tournament results, public appearances and the like," he added. To take a look at what Sports-Stuff is offering, check out their website at wireless-sport-stuff.com.
It is just another sign of not only the worldwide reach of the game of poker, but also of the marketability of today's poker superstars and the game itself. With Phil Hellmuth having his own poker game on the cellphone market (and with Howard Lederer and Annie Duke heading in that direction), the permeation of poker on television around the world, sponsorships from businesses outside of poker and the continued surge in numbers evident in today's tournament poker world, can the next phase of poker's evolution into a major sport be far behind? reprint Earl Burton poker news |
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HollywoodPoker.com Celebrates First Year in
Style
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HollywoodPoker.com celebrated its one-year anniversary last week and so many stars attended it must’ve shut down the industry for the night. The event was held at Hollywood’s Montmartre Lounge, where HollwoodPoker.com’s Vince Van Patten welcomed such celebrity guests as Dennis Quaid, Shannon Elizabeth, Chris Jones, Alana Curry and Katie Lohmann.
The celebs weren’t there only to celebrate the HollywoodPoker.com’s milestone, but also to watch as Van Patten presented checks to the American Red Cross and Quaid’s International Hospital for Children for hurricane relief efforts. The money, which totaled almost $50,000, was raised through charity tournaments online and by a silent auction that evening. People in attendance also got to be the first to see HollywoodPoker.com’s 2006 calendar, featuring winners of a
calendar model search.
To award loyal players, the site will hold two $5,000 freerolls. They’re open to all players who played on the site with real money during the 90 days leading up to Nov. 30. The freerolls will be held Friday, December 2, at 9 p.m. EST and Sunday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m. EST.
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WPT, Travel Channel Tangle in Lawsuit Over New Show |
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World Poker Tour Enterprises (WPTE), Inc. has filed suit against the Travel Channel on Monday to stop the home to its wildly popular World Poker Tour from interfering with a developmental deal with a third-party network to air a
show called the Professional Poker Tour (PPT).
The contract WPTE has with the Travel Channel gives the Travel Channel 60 days to decide if it would like to produce poker-related shows WPT Enterprises develops. WPTE claims that it gave the Travel Channel a chance to negotiate for the PPT, but a deal couldn’t be reached within the 60-day exclusive bargaining period.
Although negotiations continued after the 60-day bargaining period, a third network made an offer for the PPT, which WPT Enterprises accepted.
The suit alleges that after WPT Enterprises entered discussions with a third party for the PPT, the Travel Channel sent letters to the third party and WPTE offices asserting that WPT Enterprises broke the broadcasting contract by entering into negotiations with a party other than the Travel Channel.
The suit, filed in California Superior Court, seeks to keep the Travel Channel from interfering with negotiations with the other broadcaster. The contract between the Travel Channel and WPTE gives the Travel Channel 15 days after a deal is reached to match the offer, and the 15-day deadline will expire Sept. 27.
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Poker Site Offers Kate Moss Aid |
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Recently, supermodel Kate Moss was caught snorting cocaine by Daily Mirror photographers. Immediately after the news broke several of her biggest clients, H&M, Burberry, and Chanel, dropped her so fast that it would make any person's head spin. Only cosmetic giant Rimmel, has come out in support of the model, praising the star for issuing an apology immediately after the allegations came to light.
Despite Moss's model contracting losses, she has received a surprise vote of confidence from the poker world. According to a recent article in the Brand Republican, Moss has been offered £5 million to represent poker site Nine.com.
The five-year contract comes with several restrictions that include a brief period in rehab and two months of monitoring by the company's headquarters in Costa Rica, so the company can make sure she isn't taking drugs. Moss will also have to participate in a Nine.com anti-drug campaign aimed at students.
According to Nine.com spokesperson Jack Abrams, Moss is a good fit for the gaming site. "We did a quick focus group with some customers to see if they would be offended in any way and the response was overwhelming," he said.
Whether it is simply for marketing purposes or an honest attempt to help someone get off of drugs, Nine.com's offer is not something the public should disregard. If something like this had been offered to an American sports legend, for example, let's say Dwight Gooden, early intervention might have saved his career.reprint Michael Friedman poker news .com
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PokerTek Brings e-Gaming to Card Rooms |
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Internet Style Poker Making its Way Inside Casinos - PokerTek, a gaming technology company operating in Matthews, North Carolina, is
offering casino and card room customers a new way to play
poker.
PokerTek’s PokerPro table system is a fully-automated poker table that allows players to play a full Texas Hold’em ring game, without the normal casino essentials: cards, chips, or a dealer.
Obviously a kin to online poker, the PokerPro system requires players to go to the casino cage and buy credits on a PokerPro system card. Players then take their card over to a large rectangular table fitted with individual screens where players can see their hole cards, and betting options. The obvious difference between PokerPro and online poker is the fact that with PokerPro players are still face to face with their opponents in the casino environment.
The major advantage for players with the PokerPro system, as with online poker, is that toking is not necessary. For the house, the advantage comes in their ability to run games without paid dealers.
Looking to further cash in on the poker boom, PokerTek is offering an IPO at $10-$12 a share. The expected date is still to be determined, but the company will be listed as PTEK on the Nasdaq.
By Scott Huff
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Poker Power 888.com Set To Go Public 8/05/2005 |
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THE chief executive of Cassava Enterprises, the Gibraltar-based internet gambling operator behind 888.com, looks set to pocket up to $60 million when the company floats on the London Stock Exchange as early as next month.
The disclosure will re-ignite the issue of corporate rewards in the gambling industry after the huge payouts to the board of PartyGaming, the world’s biggest internet poker company, when it floated in London at the end of June. John Anderson, who also runs Burford, the property group, is understood to be sitting on a potential stake of as much as 4 per cent in Cassava when it pursues an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO, which analysts believe could take place as early as next month, is expected to value the company at more than $1.5 billion . It is tipped to deliver earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (ebitda) of about $70 million this year. Cassava recently appointed HSBC to advise on its strategic options and the success of PartyGaming’s recent £4.64 billion IPO is expected to provide the impetus for the company to take the same route.
The PartyGaming listing crystallised a 50 million-plus paper fortune for Richard Segal, its chief executive, while even the non-executive directors shared several million pounds.
The biggest winners from Cassava’s IPO will be the two pairs of Israeli brothers who founded the company seven years ago. Avi and Aaron Shaked have a stake of about 70 per cent, while a family trust controlled by Shay and Ron Ben-Yitzhak has about 20 per cent.
Shay Ben-Yitzhak is the only one of the four men involved in the day-to-day running of the business. They set up the business after buying a gaming licence in Antigua for $100,000.
Like PartyGaming, Cassava’s poker and casino websites draw many players from the US, where internet gambling remains a legal grey area, and the issue is bound to attract fresh comment when Cassava lists its shares.
Credit Suisse First Boston, which has been advising Cassava’s shareholders, had been expected to act as adviser to the company but is understood to have decided against such a move over the US legality question. HSBC, which will act as lead underwriter to the issue, is expected to work alongside Numis and Lazard in preparing the company for flotation.
Cassava is only one of several gambling companies considering a listing. Coral Eurobet, the bookmaker, and Gala, the bingo and casino operator, have both appointed advisers to possible listings, while internet-based operators are queuing up to cash in on the interest created by PartyGaming.
While PartyGaming looks set to enter the blue-chip FTSE 100 index next month, Cassava, Coral and Gala are all candidates for the FTSE 250. Cassava said yesterday that it had made no firm decision on an IPO.
By Dominic Walsh
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,5-1717367,00.html
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Empire Online buys Club Dice, Noble Poker for $40m- 08/04/2005 |
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Online gambling site operator Empire Online today announced that it has agreed
to acquire the business and assets of Club Dice, together with club Dice's
customer database. Empire Online will also purchase the intellectual property
and brand of Noble Poker. The total consideration for the two platforms is
expected to be approximately $40 million in cash.
Empire Online CEO Noam Lanir said the two platforms operate some of the most highly regarded casino software in the industry, adding, "In Club Dice and Noble Poker we have bought running businesses which achieve a strategic objective of diversifying our base of technology providers.”
Established in 2001, Club Dice comprises three casino brands (Club Dice Casino, MonacoGold Casino, Carnival Casino), and one bingo brand (YouBingo).
The Club Dice database currently comprises over 70,000 registered real money customers.
Empire Online stated should the Club Dice acquisition takes place, the net income multiple paid for the acquisition would represent a significant discount to Empire Online’s current price to earnings ratio.
Both Club Dice and Noble Poker utilize Playtech Ltd. software under license. The acquisition comprises the player database, certain intellectual property, and a license to operate Playtech software across the four Club Dice platforms.
Noble Poker, is the largest poker operator on Playtech's iPoker network. Empire Online will operate the marketing of Noble Poker.
Empire Online believes that the acquisition of Club Dice and Noble Poker will enhance Empire Online's product offering and diversify the company’s technology providers, as well as give the company greater control of its casino product offering through ownership of a gaming license.
Empire Online anticipates that the re-launch of Noble Poker, along with the investment in Empire Online’s backgammon platform, 65.com, will incur costs in the short term, but expect the company’s new platforms to enhance earnings within twelve months.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes.co.il - on Monday, August 01, 2005
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Moneymaker Teams Up With Playboy- 07/13/2005 |
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'The former accountant Chris Moneymaker the 2003 WSOP winner is on the move to boost his career. Chris used his $2.5 Million to start business ventures like Moneymaker Gaming, which offers collectibles, poker chips and other gambling related accessories. He has been able to procure exclusive contracts with Death Row Records, FHM model Vida Guerra and several NASCAR drivers such as Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. Moneymaker Gaming announce this week that Playboy Enterprises and Moneymaker Gaming have teamed to create merchandise branded with that special Playboy touch. The collection will be from collectible poker chip sets to tables and other memorabilia.
"Poker is a logical brand extension for Playboy, and Moneymaker Gaming is a natural partner," remarked Sarah Haney, Director of Entertainment Licensing for Playboy Enterprises. "Chris' overnight success reflects the aspirational Playboy lifestyle and Playboy Poker offers both amateur and professional an opportunity to partake in the good life."
"Poker and Playboy go hand in hand," Moneymaker stated. "It's a match made in Las Vegas heaven, and I am proud to bring the two together. We're committed to making Playboy a dominant player at the poker table."
You can purchase at PlayboyStore.com, MoneymakerGaming.com
Chris is on the path to be a very successful poker career even if he's not sitting infront of the felt.
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Poker is now the #1 Searched term on the internet. 07/01/2005 |
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Poker interest continues to explode around the world. People are paying more attention to the game now then ever before. Recent popularity has propelled the word poker to the number one spot on the Lycos 50, a list of the top search words used during the course of a particular week.
Lycos is a one of today's most popular Website search engines, featuring content about technology, lifestyle, and entertainment. |
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TILT - ESPN poker series comes to DVD. |
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ESPN's latest installment of tv series Tilt. ESPN has previously released their films "The Junction Boys" and "3" on DVD, as well as their (by some) acclaimed series "Playmakers". The three DVD box set of "TILT" will hit the streets of your town on June 14th. Retail Priced $49.99, it contains an alternate ending to the first season as well as other bonus material, including outtakes, actor auditions and other deleted scenes from the filming of the series.
TILT" was written by the men who brought us "Rounders", and it seemed that they included every other seedy poker cliche that they missed in that classic movie. It featured Michael Madsen (Kill Bill, Vol. 2) as poker champion Don "The Matador" Everest who, by outplaying or straight out cheating, is the king of the hill at the Colorado Casino in Las Vegas. Gunning for him are three young hotshots that, at one time in their young lives or another, have been at the receiving end of "The Matador" and his shenanigans.
Though TILT should be rented at your local video store instead of buying. It was not well received by the poker community or the general public. Pokernews
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Hellmuth Announces poker camp - 4/20/05 |
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People have watched him win the World Series of Poker World Championship at the tender age of 24. They have bought his books by the millions. When he is at the table, either winning or losing, he is the center of attention. And, to warm up for the coming WSOP, he recently captured the National Heads Up Poker Championship in March. All in all, it is good to be Phil Hellmuth.
So you want to be like Phil? You will have the opportunity if your skills (and your bankroll) are deep enough. Coming in August, "Camp Hellmuth" will blow the whistle and get your poker skills in top shape. Billed as "The Ultimate Weekend Of Poker," it is a highly intensive four day training camp to be conducted at Binion's Horseshoe Casino, the legendary downtown Las Vegas home of the World Series, from August 18-21.
All of this information does not come without a price. While some poker players will gasp at the $3,499 price tag for the fantasy camp, there are several specials that can chop some of that money off. If you sign up for the camp prior to June 1st, for example, $150 is taken off the bill. There are other discounts if you do not need the accommodations of Caesars' (which are included in the $3,499) or if you bring a friend along with you. Additionally, the total does not need to be paid up front. You can reserve your spot with a deposit of $1,499, with the balance due by June 15th.
While it may seem to be an expensive trip, it may very well turn you into the next Phil Hellmuth! For more information on Camp Hellmuth, be sure to check out the website, camphellmuth.com, or dial up 1-866-HELLMUTH to learn more about what would be a great way to spend four days in Las Vegas! Pokernews-
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Does your car TELL it all - 04/16/05 |
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Doyle Brunson- aka "Texas Dolly" loves his ride (Lincoln Town Car) almost as much as he loves ice cream sundays. He says its like his poker play fast , big, and smooth. You can almost visualize Doyle at the table with his game on cruise control. Tell: Likes comfort and reliability. Patience will be your demise and power play will finish you off.
Josh Ariah - Josh drives a 2005 corvette , no surprise to the poker community. They are fast, fast, and fast. Just like his play at the table fast and likes to change gears to go even faster. Tell: Aggressive and likes to play 100mph.
Annie Duke - Annie drives a Toyota hybrid Prius. The Toyota is quite , reliable and environmentally kind and delivers and unbelievable performance. Toyota just recently broke the hybrid land-speed record. Tell: Goes along way on a gallon of gas and packs a hidden punch.
Sammy Farha - Sammy drives a 2004 Mercedes SL500 convertible. It smooth, sleek , and has power to back it up. Sammy likes to enjoy the finer things in life. Tell: Need to keep up his lifestyle so hes in it for the cash and plays fast and puts on a great show.
Antonio Esfandairi- The Lexus SUV is 4x4 ride, while very maneuverable and road ready. This ride is equipped with all the addon bells and whistles. Tell: Solid aggressive and has the AC to keep him cool under pressure.
Daniel Negreanu - Lexus Convertible SC , this baby has the sporty feel a little roadster with style. Leaves a wake desire and envy. The convertible is a temptation nobody can resist. Tell: Likes to leave the top down and get in the action full throttle.
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Mobile Poker Phone - 4/08/05 |
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PokerRoom.com is taking its popular Texas Hold 'Em game on the move with the
introduction of the first ever interactive, real money mobile phone poker,
launching April 2005. We all knew that the game we all love would go mobile is was just a matter of time. Poker Room is the first to announce a fully interactive mobile poker phone, thought now just is beta testing mode. However, the service first will be suitable for one model only - Sony/Ericsson
K770i, the other models will be served shortly thereafter.
The application has been geared to reconcile with a network supporting GPRS, and
a service provider who runs a certain kind of mobile application (GSM, WCDMA,
TDMA). So far, the company hasn't specified whether any US mobile phone carriers
will serve the new opportunity.
"Portable poker is a natural evolution for what is fast becoming the nation's cult game." Notes Patrik Selin, CEO of Poker Room. "You can play over your handset anywhere, anytime.
Poker Rooms software offers three viewing options, including "normal view," which resembles PokerRoom's web site, "symbol view," providing a view of the entire table, and "text view," which gives players access to the history of how a given hand was played. The mobile poker platform also includes a chat feature, which allows players to send texts during the game. |
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Lederer and Lindgren get a New Sponsor 4/05/05 |
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Top professional players Erick Lindgren, and Howard "The Professor" Lederer have signed a sponsorship deal with Knob Creek, a top selling brand or Bourbon.
The one-year deal will see Lindgren and Lederer endorsing Knob Creek at World Poker Tour, and World Series events.
"This is an important sponsorship for Erick and me, as well as for the whole sport of poker," says Lederer, "Having a well-known brand like Knob Creek endorse us adds credibility to our growing sport. I believe Texas Hold 'Em Poker and Knob Creek Bourbon make a winning pair."
This sponsorship marks yet another milestone in the growth and acceptance of poker into the mainstream. This is the first major endorsement from a mainstream company of poker players, and hopefully will be the first of many of these types of deals.
In addition to launching this sponsorship, Knob Creek (part of the Jim Beam family of brands) is launching something called the "Drink Smart, Play Smart" program, which encourages both responsible drinking, and responsible gaming.
"When Knob Creek asked me to represent them, I was very enthusiastic. It's a terrific opportunity to leverage our sport in the national arena." Says Lindgren
Still, this endorsement does raise an interesting point. Both Lederer, and Lindgren are part of Team Full Tilt, and integral part of Full Tilt's marketing push. The way the announcement is written, it appears that both players will continue to represent Full Tilt in events other than WPT, or WSOP events. The deal is interesting also in the sense that neither player will be able to wear a Knob Creek logo should they make the final table of a WPT event (unless the rules are changed).
Still, for those of us who root for the game of poker this should be a cause for celebration, and not speculation. Let this sponsorship be the guide for corporations all over the US who see the appeal, and value in deals like this, but are gun shy to enter into agreements for fear of the reaction of conservatives in this country, not to mention their own shareholders.
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*John Caldwell reprint poker news April 5th |
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Jennifer Harman back with a fury 04/01/05 |
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When discussion of the best female player in the game warms up, there are your usual list of candidates: Liebert, Duke, Tran, Enright, and many others. Another name that many come up with, and for a well deserved reason, is Jennifer Harman. Harman has for years been a force in the cash games, even winning the largest pot ever contested ($1.7 million) in such a game. She is also one of the few women who have broke through the male ranks to win a World Series of Poker bracelet, and she has done it twice.
2004, however, was a year of tremendous struggle. Jennifer missed the World Series because she was waiting for a kidney transplant. She could not commit to the Series, mostly because of her health, but also because the life saving operation could come at any time. After the donation of a kidney from her niece and a successful operation, Jennifer quickly regained her form to be at the final table of the 2004 Five Diamond World Poker Classic in December as a combatant, not a railbird. She also received what has to be the ultimate compliment; when Doyle Brunson went for the authors of the sections of "Super/System 2," he tapped Jennifer to write the Limit section of the book. Reprint:Poker news march 21 2005 |
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Tobey Maguire Wins Tournament in LA |
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Tobey Maguire won the inaugural Phil Hellmuth Invitational poker tournament at Hollywood Park in LA. Tobey beat 123 players in the PHI and picked up $95,000--and Phil's respect as a poker player--for first place in the $2,000 buy-in no limit Hold'em tournament, which ended at 8:00 am this morning. Eric Bloore (ERBLOORE) finished 16th, and KJevin Jessee (KEVJES) finished 11th. |
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Doyle Brunson's Super System II $34.95 Retail |
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The Best Selling Poker book of all time by Doyle Brunson Super System is must read for any poker player from beginner to expert. Well now it just got better with his new book Super system 2 gathers together legends of poker Mike caro, Johnny Chan, Jennifer Harman, Daniel Negreanu and many others contributed to many chapters. Go get it today and become a great player. Maybe not overnight but soon.
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