Thursday, March 28, 2013

Grassroots Organization Files Two Pro-Poker Initiatives in Washington State - and more links to check out

Here you are at today's set of the latest links from around the online world. We will be looking at Liv Boeree along with a number of other topics. So without further ado, let's get going.

Topic 1: Full Tilt Poker
The Links:
- American Gaming Association Continues to Poke PokerStars - For example, Isai was part of the PokerStars team delegated to discuss the relaunch of Full Tilt Poker in 2012 ... - from www.pokerplayernewspaper.com
- www.pokernewsdaily.com
- New Full Tilt VIP Program targets high-volume players from pokernewsboy.com



Topic 2: Poker
The Links:
- Grassroots Organization Files Two Pro-Poker Initiatives in Washington State - "In 2006, Washington State ruffled feathers in the poker world by criminalizing online poker, making those who play the game on the internet Class C felons, the same as third degree child rapists ... " - said www.pokernewsdaily.com
- Washington Online Poker Initiatives Finalized from pokerfuse.com



Topic 3: Spring Championship of Online Poker
The Links:
- PartyPoker Pokerfest III Schedule Announced - "Already this week, PokerStars revealed a draft of its Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) schedule and now PartyPoker has announced the schedule for this spring's Pokerfest III" - said www.pokernewsdaily.com

Topic 4:Venice
The Links:

- WPT Venice Main Event Day Two: Ludovic Lacay Takes Over Lead, 36 Players Remaining - "The World Poker Tour has taken to Europe for the next couple of weeks with its first stop in Venice, Italy, taking center stage this week ... Liv Boeree kept her name on the table, although she needed to double up with an A-9 against A-K after losing considerable chips when her A-K was defeated by A-J" - said www.pokernewsdaily.com
- Hellmuth's In and Out at WPT Venice - www.bluffeurope.com





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 next time around! So check back soon, if you don't want to miss out on the most recent captivating headlines around the globe.

Greg Answers (Almost) Anything - and my top selection of links

We're talking about people (Rafael Nadal and Greg Raymer), places (Spain and Venice) and the rest in between.


So let's not wait any more, here are all the links:
  • Bodog Launching Satellites for Anonymous Poker Series - "The Bodog Poker Network announced this week that it is launching qualifiers for its Anonymous (film) Poker Series (APS) Live Invitational Finale, which will be held in Manila, Philippines in January 2014" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
  • "Strong Quarterly Growth for Online Poker in Spain, But Player Participation Flattens" - [pokerfuse.com]
  • Nadal's New TV Ad - "After a spell out with injury Rafael Nadal is on the comeback trail but he's still found time to star in a new PokerStars promo" - [www.bluffeurope.com]
  • "In 2006, Washington State ruffled feathers in the poker world by criminalizing online poker, making those who play the game on the internet Class C felons, the same as third degree child rapists" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]


  • "The World Poker Tour has taken to Europe for the next couple of weeks with its first stop in Venice, Italy, taking center stage this week" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]


  • "Greg Raymer might have hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons in the last couple of weeks but in a bid to restore his credibility he recently hosted an Ask Me Anything session" - [www.bluffeurope.com]



Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Teacher Gives a Poker Lesson at GPS Newcastle - plus my links selection


Topic 1: Poker
The Links:
- Teacher Gives a Poker Lesson at GPS Newcastle - Ellie Biesek has become the first female winner on the Genting Poker Series tour after taking down the latest event in Newcastle over the weekend ... - from www.bluffeurope.com
- wickedchopspoker.com
- Report: Poker-Playing New Jersey Residents High on PokerStars from www.parttimepoker.com





Topic 2: Microgaming
The Links:
- Microgaming's New Format Bad Beat Jackpot Pays Out Three Times in Four Days - "The new BBJ at Microgaming looks to solve these problems while maintaining attractive jackpots ... " - said pokerfuse.com
- Bad Beat Bonanza at Microgaming from www.bluffeurope.com

Topic 3: World Series of Poker
The Links:
- Poker News: AGA, PokerStars Spar Over New Jersey Certification - "AGA PETITIONS NEW JERSEY REGULATORS TO BAR POKERSTARS, ONLINE GIANT FIGHTS BACK In an unprecedented move, the American Gaming Association (AGA) filed a brief with the New Jersey Casino Control Commission in an attempt to convince the state's gambling regulators that PokerStars is a criminal enterprise, operating in violation of US law, and that the state should thus rule against the application of Stars-related entity Rational Holdings US to operate the recently purchased Atlantic Club casino in Atlantic City" - said www.pokerplayernewspaper.com
- Caesars Offered to Sell Rio, WSOP to PokerStars? Really? - wickedchopspoker.com

The Links:

And that's it! I really hope you've enjoyed the highs and lows of breaking stories trending lately. I'm certain you'd agree that the Web World is truly an amazing place. And if you're hungry for more great links, do check in with us soon.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Bitcoin Poker Room SealsWithClubs Suffers DDOS Attack - and more links for you



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

- PokerStars Planning $40m Capital Investment in AC Club, Eying Other Opportunities - "Pending regulatory approval, the capital investment is expected to be in the range of $20m in the first year and could exceed $40m over the next five years" - [pokerfuse.com]
- "Pre-BF, we almost got Vikki Blows a sponsorship to play in the WSOP. True story" - [wickedchopspoker.com]


- Bitcoin Poker Room SealsWithClubs Suffers DDOS Attack - "A tech team at bitcoin-fueled, US-facing SealsWithClubs is working to restore the site after an attack shut it down for nearly two days, according to Seals pro Bryan Micon" - [pokerfuse.com]
- Dan Shak Wins PartyPoker Premier League VI - "PartyPoker's popular live invitation event, the PartyPoker Premier League VI, wrapped up this weekend after several days of opening heats" - [www.pokernewsdaily.com]
- Microgaming's New Format Bad Beat Jackpot Pays Out Three Times in Four Days - "The new BBJ at Microgaming looks to solve these problems while maintaining attractive jackpots" - [pokerfuse.com]
- "In addition to hosting the culmination of the PartyPoker Premier League over the weekend, Aspers Casino in London was also the venue for the latest stop on the popular Sky Poker Tour" - [www.bluffeurope.com]


Microgaming's New Format Bad Beat Jackpot Pays Out Three Times in Four Days - and more links to check out


Topic 1: Full Tilt Poker
The Links:
- PokerStars Introduces New Omaha Derivatives For Cash Games, Tournaments - The new games come on the heels of the introduction of new games at their competitor/sister site, Full Tilt Poker ... - from www.pokernewsdaily.com
- pokerfuse.com

Topic 2: Microgaming
The Links:
- Microgaming's New Format Bad Beat Jackpot Pays Out Three Times in Four Days - "The new BBJ at Microgaming looks to solve these problems while maintaining attractive jackpots ... " - said pokerfuse.com
- Bad Beat Bonanza at Microgaming from www.bluffeurope.com

Topic 3: Premier League
The Links:
- Dan Shak Wins PartyPoker Premier League VI - "PartyPoker's popular live invitation event, the PartyPoker Premier League VI, wrapped up this weekend after several days of opening heats" - said www.pokernewsdaily.com
- Dan Shak wins Party Poker Premier League VI - pokernewsboy.com

Topic 4:World Series of Poker
The Links:

- U.S. Poker Sites Giving Away Free WSOP Seats - "We're unabashed, big fans of the World Series of Poker ... " - said wickedchopspoker.com

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 next time around! So check in before long, if you don't want to miss out on the most recent fascinating headlines around the globe.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Colombia Cracks Down on Online Gaming Ahead of Regulation - and my top selection of links

A lot of exciting stuff today, from people such as Joe Hachem, Sam Trickett and Jerry Yang (entrepreneur) and places like Colombia and London.


So without further ado, here are the links:

- New Poker Series To Introduce Live Betting - "A new poker series set to begin next month could be the next evolution of televised poker, offering not only the players but also the viewers of the events innovative ways to be involved with the proceedings" - [www.pokercast.tv]
- "Ivey, Trickett, Hachem Captain Caesars Cup Teams at WSOP APAC" - [www.parttimepoker.com]
- "In advance of the formulation of new laws that will permit online gaming, the Colombian gaming regulator Coljuegos has issued a strong warning to unlicensed operators offering online gambling in the South American country" - [pokerfuse.com]


- "Today I'll take a look at a number of stories including a new Ivey Poker pro, Jerry Yang (entrepreneur) Group A results from the Party Poker Premier League, and some March Madness talk" - [pokernewsboy.com]


- "Ruben Visser (left) and Talal Shakerchi (right) were the big winners at EPT London this week (Photos: PokerNews / Neil Stoddart) Both Ruben Visser and Talal Shakerchi enjoyed career-best cashes with their wins at EPT London" - [betting.betfair.com]


Friday, March 22, 2013

New Poker Series To Introduce Live Betting - plus my links selection


Topic 1: ARJEL
The Links:
- ARJEL: 90% of French language FTP Money Reclaimed - 4.1m in FullTiltPoker.FR deposits has been reclaimed, representing approximately 90% of all French cash balances, regulator ARJEL announced Tuesday ... Players in the United States still await their Full Tilt funds, though the process took a significant step forward last week with the announcement that the United States Department of Justice had appointed the Garden City Group to oversee the reclamation process - from pokerfuse.com

Topic 2: Poker
The Links:
- New Poker Series To Introduce Live Betting - "A new poker series set to begin next month could be the next evolution of televised poker, offering not only the players but also the viewers of the events innovative ways to be involved with the proceedings ... " - said www.pokercast.tv
- Q2 Launch for New PartyPoker Software Next Step in Group's Recreational Refocus from pokerfuse.com
- Nevada Solicits Suggestions for Interstate Poker Compacts from www.pokernewsdaily.com







The Links:

The Links:

And that is it! I hope you've enjoyed the ups and downs of breaking stories trending lately. I'm sure you'd agree that the internet is truly an amazing place. So if you are hungry for more great links, do check in with us soon.