PartyPoker
PartyPoker swiftly moved through the ranks to become a household name, and they are currently one of the largest online Poker rooms in terms of number of players and revenues. The popularity of their site brings in lots of beginner players. If you are a player who likes to play at more then one table at a time Party Poker is the place for you. PartyPoker is licensed and regulated by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. Their software is powered by PartyGaming System and provides hours of online entertainment and interaction.
Poker Stars
If you’re looking for a good game of Poker with Players of all levels, then Pokerstars should be your first and last stop. Offering fair and fun Poker action in 13 different languages, Pokerstars guarantees that you will be treated like the “Poker star you are!” Pokerstars uses award winning proprietary software, offers the widest variety in Poker games and limits, and is the industry leader in online Poker Tournaments. At Pokerstars, you will “find the Poker Star in you”.
Everest Poker
Everest Poker is powered by Grand Virtual, who has been researching, developing, and refining their online gaming software services and solutions since 1997. For almost 3 years, Everest Poker has been thrilling Poker fans with their exclusive software features, exciting Poker tournaments, and amazing bonus offerings. Most noted is their interactive Training Room facility where Players can learn how to play Hold ‘Em poker for free against their automated trainers. The fun and excitement never stops at Everest Poker.
Golden Poker Rules
These rules were learned the hard way - experience. I would have much preferred that someone had guided me as to what to do when I was actually playing against people and losing. So that you don’t suffer my fate and so that you can work with a much larger bankroll, I have compiled a set of the 5 Golden Rules of Poker. Read them carefully and follow them well, my friends. I guarantee they will work for you.
- 1) Study your opponent’s playing habits, especially when it is not your turn to play or you’re not in the hand, because you’re far more likely to be analytical when you’re not involved in the action.
- 2) Bet with your head, by playing within your bankroll and folding at the appropriate times.
- 3) Play the game as it should be played, like a mathematical, odds-based game and remove the element of luck from your thought process.
- 4) If you think someone has you beat, they probably do.
- 5) Getting bluffed is not a great thing BUT it is better than making a bad call and losing your stack.
BONUS:About all else be sure to play Poker with a clear frame of mind and, if you lose, be a sport take your losses like a man (or woman as the case may be).
Antigua now on the UK’s Whitelist of approved jurisdictions
Effective November 21st, the twin island nation of Antigua and Barbuda will become the first non EU country to be added to the UK’s whitelist of approved jurisdictions. This means that the 96 sites available to advertise their online gaming services will be able to do so legally to UK residents.
Antigua’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Errol Cort, had this to say about the approval, “We are extremely pleased that our application has now been approved, and we look forward to the expansion opportunities that this provides for our current licensees and to welcoming other, select first-rate remote gambling brands to the jurisdiction of Antigua and Barbuda.”
This is a major milestone for Antigua’s gambling industry, especially as their negotiations with the United States have not yet yielded success. Antigua and Barbuda achieved an historical milestone as a developing nation and most notably as one of the smallest members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 24, 2004. The Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the WTO yielded a victorious ruling regarding the United States – Measures Affecting the Cross-Border Supply of Gambling and Betting Services. Conjunctively, the Appellate Body of the WTO affirmed the DSB findings when it ruled on April 7, 2005 in favour of Antigua and Barbuda in its Appellate Report. This triumph emboldens the desire of the WTO, whereby to facilitate the increase in participation of developing countries in trade and services and the expansion of their service exports. Additionally, the ruling in a general context can be viewed as taking into account, the need for developing countries to improve their economic and social development through the liberalization of trade in services. The Government of Antigua and Barbuda remains committed to the advancement of the internet gaming sector and remains proactive in solidifying its position as a contender in such a dynamic industry.
No Resolution to Poker Murder
Last year to this date, the unfortunate shooting resulting in the death of David Michael Turner, occurred at the home of James Marathas.
David intended to play Texas Hold ‘Em with his fellow Poker buddies that night but the friendly game turned into a garish scene out of a murder flic. About 9:20 p.m., 2 hours into the Poker game, two masked, armed men burst into James’ New Smyrna Beach home, demanding money. When their request was granted, they exited the house the way they came in, through the front door, but not before firing a single gun shot. This was the clincher of the evening. The surreal moment ended with David laying lifeless on the floor.
The investigation into the senseless murder is still ongoing. A reward of $26,000 was issued in the hopes that someone with any useful leads or information would come forward. However, one year later, police have no words of comfort for David’s family members, who have their own theories about the homicide. They, however, remain optimstic that, with the reward still open, someone will come forward.
New Poker Room on the Market - Cool Hand Poker
Cool Hand Poker is Belle Rock Entertainment’s latest online Poker room to be launched. As with other Belle Rock online entertainmnent companies, it uses the Microgaming technology and offers fantastic bonuses and a realtime Leader Board.
Cool Hand has just been opened for a little over 1 month but Players are already clamouring there, mostly because of its promotions and incentives. Some of these include:
- a 100% Welcome Match Deposit Bonus up to $350.
- a $25 bonus to any Player who makes a significant jump in points irregardless of the number of hands played.
- weekly and monthly leader board competitions. Players who earn the most points in a week qualify to receive one of 16 MP3 players.
- a shared prize pool of $5000 for the top 100 players on the monthly leader board.
Budapest to host the World Poker Congress
The World Poker Congress (WPC) will be hosted on October 29th and 30th at the Marriott Hotel in the European city of Budapest.
The WPC is where the two worlds of online poker and live poker will meet and discuss the similarities and differences between the two businesses. Clarion Gaming is organizing this anticipated even and expect at least 150 influential Poker attendees, who represent more than three-quarters of the online and land-based poker companies. Steve Lipscomb, WPTE founder, and Hendrick Knopp, Bwin’s Head of Poker, will also be in attendance as keynote speakers, which should give a good mix of useful suggestions, views, and general expertise.
With the uncertainty of the future of online gaming, including Poker, this year’s conference is a necessity if Poker is to continue to flourish as a worldwide sport, say the WPC organizers.
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8 minute blinds
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Prize Pool: € 1000
Unlimited rebuys during the first 2 hours
1000 starting chips
8 minute blinds
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InterPoker.com - Earn up to $500 Free and win an iPod Nano
From now until November 30th, a fantastic Welcome Bonus awaits you when you register a new Player account at Interpoker.com:
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- If you earn 1500 MPP’s by 30th November you will also qualify to receive a 8GB NEW model iPod Nano!
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