Saturday, December 29, 2012

Betfair Becomes Aussie Millions Presenting Partner - and my top collection of links



So without further ado, here are all the links:

- "Poker to Feature in Vienna "Mind Sports" Event" - [pokerfuse.com]
- "This year three poker players added their names to the growing list of poker Player of the Year winners, as Greg Merson, Dan Smith, and Marvin Rettenmaier joined the fairly exclusive club" - [pokernewsboy.com]


- "Dan Brusca talks about Web Design Mastery in detail, including the refund rate and various different stats. Full assessment can be found at ..." - [commenturl.com]


- HNR 12/28: N.J. Online Poker Push; Poker as 'Mind Game' - "New Jersey pushes for online gaming, and the WPT joins the "Mind Games."" - [www.parttimepoker.com]

Monday, December 24, 2012

Challenge Gus Hansen and Viktor Blom - and my top selection of links

Lots of interesting stuff today, from people like Viktor Blom and places like Madrid.


Right, why don't we get started. The links:

- New Jersey Online Gaming Bill Passes State Legislature, Awaits Governor Christie's Signature - "Now that the 2012 elections are over, the legislators in New Jersey are hopeful that there are no obstacles to Governor Christie's acceptance of the proposed online gaming legislation" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
- "PokerStars and Casino Gran Madrid sign agreement that will offer the casino's players access to PokerStar tables. Online poker giant, PokerStars, has signed an agreement with Casino Gran Madrid that will allow them to offer the poker company's games at their casino. More than twenty poker tables will be available to customers in the branded room" - [www.pokernewsreport.com]


- Pinnacle Entertainment Buys Ameristar Casinos - "In a move that significantly increases their viability in the gaming industry, Pinnacle Entertainment announced on Friday plans to purchase the Ameristar Casinos portfolio of properties" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
- Challenge Gus Hansen and Viktor Blom - "Ever wondered what it would be like to face off against legendary pros Viktor Blom or Gus Hansen but don't have the bankroll to mount a challenge (and let's face it, most of us don't)?" - [www.bluffeurope.com]
- Rewind: Top Poker Videos of the Week (Dec. 16-23) - "Tony G's long-lost son?" - [www.parttimepoker.com]

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Party Poker Launches Android App - and top links


Topic 1: Hero Poker
The Links:
- Hero Poker latest casualty at Merge Gaming - The closure of Hero Poker will not affect the site's players, as they will be moved to another Merge Gaming room along with their account balances and VIP Points, but the closure of Hero Poker is just the latest red flag for the network; a problem that began to rear its head around the World Series of Poker when Lock Poker left Merge Gaming, and has continued with the Black Chip Poker leaving, and several rooms closing, including Hero Poker, RPM Poker, Bluff Room, and FeltStars - from pokernewsboy.com
- pokerfuse.com

Topic 2: Android
The Links:
- Party Poker Launches Android (operating system) App - "Party Poker has launched a beta version of its software for Android, making the online poker site available on mobile devices ... " - said www.parttimepoker.com
- PartyPoker Launches Android App from pokerfuse.com

Topic 3: Poker
The Links:

- WPT Legends of Poker: Will Fallia Earns the Title - "WPT Legends of Poker: Will Fallia Earns the Title As the World Poker Tour: Legends of Poker came to its conclusion, the excitement heats up as Will Fallia, who hasn't won anything big in his career, has managed to steadily climb up to the top and lead in the final table which eventually let him win the World Poker Tour Legends of Poker main event" - said www.pokernewsteam.com
- Sen. Wright Reintroduces Online Poker Bill in California - www.pokernewsreport.com
- California Online Poker Bill Reintroduced - pokerfuse.com

The Links:

Don't forget to keep coming back for further great tales soon. We've got all the latest events which simply can't be ignored.

Friday, December 21, 2012

Chan Poker Calls it Quits - and more links to check out

A lot of interesting stuff today, from people such as Johnny Chan (poker player) and places like Germany.


Right, why don't we get going. The links:

- Party Poker Launches Android (operating system) App - "Party Poker has launched a beta version of its software for Android, making the online poker site available on mobile devices" - [www.parttimepoker.com]
- "Germany's Schleswig-Holstein has honored its commitment to process existing online casino and poker applications resulting in twelve new licenses being issued. Twelve operators were issued licenses by the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, allowing the licensed companies to offer online casino games and poker" - [www.pokernewsreport.com]


- "Chan Poker Calls it Quits The struggling poker room endorsed by Johnny Chan (poker player) has announced that they are closing their doors and moving their player base to the Merge Poker Network" - [www.pokernewsteam.com]


- "PokerStars confirmed last week's report that it was partnering with the Casino Gran Madrid to build a PokerStars-branded poker room in the casino. The room will specialize in hosting tournaments and is planned to open early in 2013" - [pokerfuse.com]


- "Christmas is a time of giving and award-winning 3D poker room PKR.com is getting into the spirit by offering its players a fantastic festive inspired tournament series" - [www.bluffeurope.com]


Thursday, December 20, 2012

Poker News: Zynga Shifts Focus to Real Money, Eyes Nevada License and more - and my top collection of links

Here you are at today's set of the latest links from around the internet. We'll be looking at Daniel Negreanu and a number of other topics. So without further delay, let's get going.

Topic 1: Poker
The Links:
- Winning Poker Network to Host Online Super Series in January - The US-facing online poker network - Winning Poker - has announced a comprehensive Online Super Series to be played among skins on the network from January 13th The rapidly growing network - which includes US friendly online poker rooms such as Americas CardRoom, True Poker and the recently-migrated Black Chip Poker - has guaranteed $1 million in prize money for the 82 event series which will feature three major tournaments on January 13th ($100,000), January 20th ($150,000) and January 27th ($200,000) ... - from www.pokernewsreport.com
- www.bluffeurope.com





Topic 2: Germany
The Links:

- "PokerStars, under subsidiary name REEL Germany Limited (Malta), is also listed, along with ElectraWorks, a bwin.party subsidiary" said pokerfuse.com.
- Germany's Schleswig-Holstein Issues First Online Poker Licenses from www.pokernewsreport.com

Topic 3: Full Tilt Poker
The Links:

- Poker News: Zynga Shifts Focus to Real Money, Eyes Nevada License and more - "ZYNGA SEEKS NEVADA ONLINE POKER LICENSE Leading smart-phone application developer, Zynga, maker of the widely popular Facebook app, Zynga Poker+, has formally applied to the Nevada Gaming Commission in hopes of offering real-money poker services in that state" - said www.pokerplayernewspaper.com

The Links:

Very well that's my round-up for the week. I really hope you're eager for more because there's much more where that came from the next time 'round! So check in soon, if you do not want to lose out on the latest captivating headlines around the globe.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

PokerStars, 888, Ladbrokes, bwin Receive Online Poker Licenses in Germany's Schleswig-Holstein - and my top collection of links

A lot of exciting stuff today, from people like Harry Reid and places like Germany.


So without further ado, here are the links:
  • "PokerStars, under subsidiary name REEL Germany Limited (Malta), is also listed, along with ElectraWorks, a bwin.party subsidiary" - [pokerfuse.com]


  • "Five players will get the New Year off to a flying start courtesy of paddypowerpoker.com which is giving away packages to the 2013 Irish Open worth 16,000 in a special qualifier on 1 Day January" - [www.bluffeurope.com]


  • No Chance for Reid Online Poker Bill in 2012 - "It seems that time has run out for the Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection and Strengthening of UIGEA Act, proposed by US Senator Harry Reid. The Democrat from Nevada, together with his Republican counterpart from Arizona, Senator Jon Kyl, introduced the bill at the beginning of the year and hoped that it would pass during the Senate's Lame Duck Session before the year was out" - [www.pokernewsreport.com]
  • "Matt Berkey Leads the World Poker Tour: Legends of Poker Season 1 Day 1A One of the most anticipated events in poker this year has kicked off at the Bicycle Casino in Bella Gardens, California and Season 10 is probably the biggest World Poker Tour season yet" - [www.pokernewsteam.com]



New Jersey State Assembly Says Yes to Online Gambling - plus my links selection

Introducing today's list of the hottest links from around the net. We will be looking at Chris Christie, Harry Reid and Dean Heller along with a assortment of other topics. So without further ado, why don't we get going.

Topic 1: Online gambling
The Links:
- New Jersey State Assembly Says Yes to Online Gambling - The New Jersey State Assembly approved online gambling legislation 48-24, sending the bill to the Senate for a vote on Thursday. Should the Senate also find favor with A2578, the measure would then reach the in-box of Gov. Chris Christie, who vetoed a similar bill in early 2011 Day amid state constitutional concerns ... - from www.pokernewsreport.com
- pokerfuse.com

Topic 2: World Series of Poker
The Links:
- Hidden Headlines: A week of strange poker stories - "The World Series of Poker Europe will have its third home in four years in 2013 as the WSOPE has announced it will be moving, but will be staying in France, going from Cannes to Paris ... " - said pokernewsboy.com
- Asia Pacific Poker Tour Snowfest Day 1B Results from www.pokernewsteam.com
- World Series of Poker Europe Moves To Paris from pokerfuse.com

Topic 3: Poker
The Links:
- Daniel Negreanu's Advice in Poker: Stay Away From the US - "Daniel Negreanu's Advice in Poker: Stay Away From the US Professional poker players are losing hope in regards to the future of online poker in the US" - said www.pokernewsteam.com
- Top Threads in Online Poker Forums (Dec. 9-16) - www.parttimepoker.com
- This Week in Poker Podcasts: December 18, 2012 - pokerfuse.com

Topic 4:Harry Reid
The Links:
- Reid Kyl federal online poker bill DOA - "According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's (D-NV) chief of staff David Krone broke the news by saying, "This bill for this year is dead," adding, "It's just, reality hit us in the face ... Dean Heller, R-Nev., "remain committed to this issue and it will be a priority for us in the new Congress."" - said pokernewsboy.com
- No Chance for Reid Online Poker Bill in 2012 - www.pokernewsreport.com





Make sure you come back for further great tales in the future. We have all the latest events that simply can't be overlooked.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Sunday, December 16, 2012

FTOPS XXI Main Event Day on Full Tilt Poker - and more links for you



So let's not wait any more, here are the links:
  • "Phil Ivey doesn't have to do very much to grab some poker headlines, basically just showing up is usually good enough to get a mention, but even still his eponymously named poker site, IveyPoker.com, has been doing a lot of PR work recently" - [pokernewsboy.com]


  • FTOPS XXI Main Event Day on Full Tilt Poker - "The guarantee-busting series looks set to finish on a high, with players competing in the multi-entry Main Event potentially playing for more than $3 million in prize money, $600,000 up for grabs in FTOPS #34 and $1.4 million confirmed as the prize pool for FTOPS #31 at Full Tilt Poker - a possible total exceeding $5 million! Todays FTOPS Feature Tournaments Although taking a back seat to the FTOPS Main Event, FTOPS #34 should prove to be a popular event" - [www.pokernewsreport.com]
  • "Eugene Katchalov ran his pocket Queens into Sorel Mizzi's pocket Kings to finish in 12th place and was soon followed by Gurgen Melkonyan and Morten Klein" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]


  • "2013 PokerStars PCA schedule shaping up" - [pokernewsboy.com]
  • "Epic Poker League: Sam Trickett Leads with Only 18 Left" - [www.pokernewsteam.com]
  • "Fox Poker Club Announces 2 Tournaments Coming This Weekend Fox Poker Club is steadily becoming one of the best venues for a game of poker in London" - [www.pokernewsteam.com]



Saturday, December 15, 2012

PokerStars Partners with Casino Gran Madrid - and more links for you

I have got a load of Poker related links to look through and various topics covering European Poker Tour, Madrid, London, Prague and Austria.


So let's not wait any more, here are all the links:

- Ronnie 'ronni3' Kaiser Wins European Poker Tour of 2011 - "Ronnie 'ronni3' Kaiser Wins European Poker Tour of 2011 A lot of Ronnie Kaiser's opponents during the final table of this year's EPT kept on tempting him to fold with bluffs as he had decent to good hands" - [www.pokernewsteam.com]
- PokerStars Partners with Casino Gran Madrid - "PokerStars is planning to expand its brick-and-mortar presence with the addition of the poker room at the Casino Gran Madrid, Spain, Azar Plus has reported. Following a complete makeover that will create "a new dcor for the new era," live tournaments should start early in the new year" - [pokerfuse.com]
- "Betfair Poker heads to London for the next leg of its Live tournament series with the Aspers Casino, Stratford the venue for the $100,000 guaranteed event from 25-27 January 2013" - [www.bluffeurope.com]


- "Jelassi heads EPT Prague Final Table" - [www.bluffeurope.com]
- Battle of Minds in Austria - "Following on from this year's hugely successful Prague Poker Festival, the organisers are planning a similar event in Austria next year" - [www.bluffeurope.com]

Friday, December 14, 2012

Juicy Details on Celebrity Poker Circle Revealed - and my top collection of links

We're dealing with people (Andy Frankenberger), places (France and Spain) and everything else in between.


OK, the links are:
  • "A few weeks back Full Tilt Poker informed its former Red Pros along with the rest of the poker community that they would not renew or honor any of the contracts signed by the previous owners of Full Tilt Poker, effectively ending their relationship with all of the site's past pros" - [pokernewsboy.com]


  • Shared Liquidity Still on the Cards in France, Italy and Spain - "The gaming regulators of Italy, Spain, France and Portugal met again in Paris earlier this week to discuss regulatory co-operation, information sharing, and the possibility of operators sharing liquidity between countries" - [pokerfuse.com]
  • Playboy Planning a Return to Online Poker with Amaya - "New owners of the Ongame Network, Amaya Gaming Group Inc., have announced a global licensing deal with Playboy Enterprises" - [pokerfuse.com]
  • Frankenberger Doing it for Charity - "WPT and double WSOP bracelet winner Andy Frankenberger is currently putting himself up for auction in aid of the WPT Foundation" - [www.bluffeurope.com]
  • Juicy Details on Celebrity Poker Circle Revealed - "Juicy Details on Celebrity Poker Circle Revealed A lawsuit filed against Spiderman star, Tobey Maguire, had the media scrambling juicy details on the said celebrity poker circle" - [www.pokernewsteam.com]

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Mario Ho Joins Heartland Tour Broadcasts - and more links to check out

Here is today's listing of the hottest links from around the online world. We will be checking out Phil Ivey, Tiffany Michelle and Fabrice Soulier and a number of other topics. So without further delay, why don't we get going.

Topic 1: Poker
The Links:
- WPT Texas Hold'em Poker giving away WPT Boot Camp Seats - WPT Texas Hold'em Poker giving away WPT Boot Camp Seats The poker industry has been rapidly gaining popularity over the last few years, but this has not stopped the movers and shakers there from looking for new patrons, new fans, and new friends ... - from www.pokernewsteam.com
- www.pokernewsreport.com
- Fox Poker Club Shuttered, to be Rebranded as Genting Casino from pokerfuse.com





Topic 2: World Series of Poker bracelet
The Links:
- Is Antonio Esfandiari one of poker's all-time greats? - "Antonio has five World Poker Tour final tables, and he has won two of those tournaments; he is the proud owner of three World Series of Poker bracelets; and like all of the legends of the game he has found himself in unchartered waters by winning the $1,000,000 buy-in Big One for One Drop tournament as well as making the final table of the WPT Doyle Brunson Five Diamonds World Poker Classic three years running - an achievement that actually spawned this article ... " - said pokernewsboy.com

Topic 3: World Poker Tour
The Links:
- Mario Ho Joins Heartland Tour Broadcasts - "She has made final tables at the Aussie Millions, World Poker Tour, and twice at WSOP events" - said www.pokernewsreport.com

Topic 4:Prague
The Links:
- Marcin Wydrowski Wins 2012 WPT Prague - "That's exactly what Poland's Marcin Wydrowski did over the weekend, as he won the 2012 World Poker Tour (WPT) Prague Main Event and over $400,000 ... " - said www.pokernewsdaily.com
- Beskrovnyy Still Leads in Prague - www.bluffeurope.com





And that is it! I hope you've appreciated the highs and lows of breaking stories trending lately. I'm sure you'd agree that the Web World is really an incredible place. So if you are hungry for further great links, do check in with us in the future.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Marcin Wydrowski Wins 2012 WPT Prague - and more links to check out

We're dealing with people (Doyle Brunson and Viktor Blom), places (Prague and London) and the rest in the middle.


OK, the links are:
  • "London's Fox Poker was unexpectedly closed this week as part of a optimization plan by owner Genting UK, in which the location will be reopened in 2013 as a new casino. In a brief press statement, Genting officials declared that the Shaftesbury Avenue casino was an under-performing property in its current poker-only format, and the club will be refurbished as part of a reworking of several properties, to be relaunched as a small casino with other games as well" - [pokerfuse.com]


  • "While it is always a good feeling to make the final table of a World Poker Tour (WPT) event, it had to be a little tough for Ravi Raghavan to feel too overjoyed entering play Saturday at the 2012 WPT Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]


  • "It may not have reached the monetary heights of previous encounters but Sunday's heads up match between Viktor Blom and Tom Dwan provided plenty for the rail to enjoy" - [www.bluffeurope.com]


  • Marcin Wydrowski Wins 2012 WPT Prague - "That's exactly what Poland's Marcin Wydrowski did over the weekend, as he won the 2012 World Poker Tour (WPT) Prague Main Event and over $400,000" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
  • London's Fox Poker Club Closes - "The Fox Poker Club, a poker fixture in London, suddenly shut its doors this week, leaving its members bewildered and disappointed. On its website, the Fox Poker Club posted the following brief announcement: It is with regret that Genting UK Plc today announces that the Fox Poker Club will cease operation" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
  • "WPT Texas Hold'em Poker giving away WPT Boot Camp Seats" - [www.pokernewsteam.com]

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Poker After Dark Idol Week Goes Down Interestingly - plus my links selection

We're talking about people (Doyle Brunson), places (Prague and Hollywood) and the rest in between.


So without further ado, here are the links:
  • "Poker After Dark Idol Week Goes Down Interestingly The online poker world may be in utter turmoil right now but that doesn't mean that the show won't go on" - [www.pokernewsteam.com]


  • WPT Prague Day Three: Tony Chang Takes Over Lead, 22 Players Left - "The World Poker Tour stop at the Kings Casino in Prague, the Czech Republic, is headed into its home stretch after Day Three action yesterday" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
  • WPT Doyle Brunson Day Four: Antonio Esfandiari Leads Stacked Final 22 Players - "Like its compatriot in Europe, the World Poker Tour Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic is also working its way to a final table, with an impressive run once again by Antonio Esfandiari dominating the storyline" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
  • "With so much going on in the poker world this week, it's handy to have all the top stories at your fingertips" - [pokerfuse.com]


  • WPT Hollywood Poker Open Won by Mike Scarborough - "WPT Hollywood Poker Open Won by Mike Scarborough It must have taken a massive amount of guts to play heads up against Erik Seidel and come out on top, so we really must give Mike Scarborough props for managing this amazing feat at the WPT Hollywood Poker Open" - [www.pokernewsteam.com]

Saturday, December 8, 2012

HNR 12/6: Durrrr vs. Isildur1; Zynga Real-Money Poker in Nevada? - and top links

This is today's set of the most popular links from around the web. We will be looking at Jim Ryan (politician) and Phil Galfond and a number of other topics. So without further delay, why don't we get started.

Topic 1: Jim Ryan
The Links:
- Jim Ryan (politician) to Retire, Bwin.party co-CEO - Bwin.party has announced that co-Chief Executive Officer Jim Ryan will step down from his position and retire effective Jan 15, 2013. Ryan has shared CEO duties with Norbert Teufelberger since PartyGaming Plc merged with bwin Interactive Entertainment AG in March 2011 to become bwin.party Digital Entertainment ... Heeding a desire to be with his family in his homeland of Canada, Ryan made the decision to leave what he called a "dream job" with bwin.party - from www.pokernewsreport.com
- www.bluffeurope.com





Topic 2: Phil Galfond
The Links:

- "After leaving Blue Fire Poker under somewhat of a cloud, Phil Galfond has made a triumphant return to the world of poker coaching with his latest site: Run it Once" said www.bluffeurope.com.
- Phil Galfond Unveils New Poker Training Site, RunItOnce.com from pokerfuse.com

Topic 3: World Poker Tour
The Links:



- HNR 12/6: Durrrr vs. Isildur1; Zynga Real-Money Poker in Nevada? - "Tom Dwan and Viktor Blom are going to battle, updates from two WPT events, and Zynga makes a play in Nevada" - said www.parttimepoker.com
- World Poker Tour Day 1 - www.pokernewsteam.com

The Links:

Very well that's my round-up for the week. I hope you're eager for more because there's a lot more where that came from next time around! So check in before long, if you don't want to miss out on the latest fascinating headlines around the globe.

HNR 12/6: Durrrr vs. Isildur1; Zynga Real-Money Poker in Nevada? - and top links

This is today's set of the most popular links from around the web. We will be looking at Jim Ryan (politician) and Phil Galfond and a number of other topics. So without further delay, why don't we get started.

Topic 1: Jim Ryan
The Links:
- Jim Ryan (politician) to Retire, Bwin.party co-CEO - Bwin.party has announced that co-Chief Executive Officer Jim Ryan will step down from his position and retire effective Jan 15, 2013. Ryan has shared CEO duties with Norbert Teufelberger since PartyGaming Plc merged with bwin Interactive Entertainment AG in March 2011 to become bwin.party Digital Entertainment ... Heeding a desire to be with his family in his homeland of Canada, Ryan made the decision to leave what he called a "dream job" with bwin.party - from www.pokernewsreport.com
- www.bluffeurope.com





Topic 2: Phil Galfond
The Links:

- "After leaving Blue Fire Poker under somewhat of a cloud, Phil Galfond has made a triumphant return to the world of poker coaching with his latest site: Run it Once" said www.bluffeurope.com.
- Phil Galfond Unveils New Poker Training Site, RunItOnce.com from pokerfuse.com

Topic 3: World Poker Tour
The Links:



- HNR 12/6: Durrrr vs. Isildur1; Zynga Real-Money Poker in Nevada? - "Tom Dwan and Viktor Blom are going to battle, updates from two WPT events, and Zynga makes a play in Nevada" - said www.parttimepoker.com
- World Poker Tour Day 1 - www.pokernewsteam.com

The Links:

Very well that's my round-up for the week. I hope you're eager for more because there's a lot more where that came from next time around! So check in before long, if you don't want to miss out on the latest fascinating headlines around the globe.