Pacific Poker has just received a complete overhaul in the software that further enhances the many features of the online poker room. A part of the 888.com Network, Pacific Poker has upgraded their navigation, graphics and multi-lingual capabilities.
Players at Pacific Poker will now enjoy vibrant, 3D avatars while playing the various online poker games. The new interactive lobby now features more personalized navigation. Enhancements were made to the tournament arena as well, now offering more multi-tabling options, as well as re-buys and add-ons.
In additions to these changes, Pacific Poker has heightened their multi-lingual options, developing both Dutch and Portuguese software, extending their service further across the globe. The online poker room has also added Backgammon and casino games to their regiment.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Monday, November 05, 2007
Free Online Poker: Real Cash/Prizes, No Deposits
Since the UIGEA was enacted in October, 2006, many US players are seeking a new, legal way to play poker for more than just fun. Several online poker rooms have opened their doors, offering real cash and/or prizes for tournament player and leaderboards, without the players ever depositing a penny.
Among these sites are NLOP, Ujogo, Prizewagon, and NoPayPoker.
Each of these online poker rooms turns a profit by relying on sponsorship advertising. That profit is increased if players click the advertising banners and make use of the sponsor by signing up for something or making a purchase, but either way, the free online poker room still earns a profit. The more profit the online poker room earns, the more they are able to award their players in cash and/or prizes.
Notably, NLOP.com National League of Poker, opened it's virtual doors in June of 2006, before the UIGEA was passed. In October of 2006, the online poker room was already servicing 30,000 members. Their numbers have risen significantly to about 152,000 post-UIGEA.
The free online poker room boasts a monthly profit averaging $125,000 from sponsorships and guarantees a minimum of $25,000 paid out each month in cash and prizes to their tournament winners and top players. The NLOP reportedly mailed out 3,000+ checks ranging from $5 to $500 to their members in October, 2007.
For all of you poker enthusiasts in the US searching for an exciting way to play for legal rewards - and I know there are many - Any of the free online poker rooms above are highly recommended. The quality of play is spectacular, it's perfectly legal and there's absolutely no risk as you'll never be asked to deposit a single penny.
Among these sites are NLOP, Ujogo, Prizewagon, and NoPayPoker.
Each of these online poker rooms turns a profit by relying on sponsorship advertising. That profit is increased if players click the advertising banners and make use of the sponsor by signing up for something or making a purchase, but either way, the free online poker room still earns a profit. The more profit the online poker room earns, the more they are able to award their players in cash and/or prizes.
Notably, NLOP.com National League of Poker, opened it's virtual doors in June of 2006, before the UIGEA was passed. In October of 2006, the online poker room was already servicing 30,000 members. Their numbers have risen significantly to about 152,000 post-UIGEA.
The free online poker room boasts a monthly profit averaging $125,000 from sponsorships and guarantees a minimum of $25,000 paid out each month in cash and prizes to their tournament winners and top players. The NLOP reportedly mailed out 3,000+ checks ranging from $5 to $500 to their members in October, 2007.
For all of you poker enthusiasts in the US searching for an exciting way to play for legal rewards - and I know there are many - Any of the free online poker rooms above are highly recommended. The quality of play is spectacular, it's perfectly legal and there's absolutely no risk as you'll never be asked to deposit a single penny.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Bad Beat Mania: Jackpot Multiples At Online Poker Room
The Ultimate Bet online poker room is quite famous for their Bad Beat Jackpot, and even more so now as it was hit twice in a single day. October 25th at 6:29am and again just 4 hours later.
A poker player going by the username ITALIC hit the first bad beat jackpot, worth about $600,000, with quad 8's losing to quad Aces. ITALIC pocketed a hefty share of the jackpot at $$202,602.98 while his Ace-holding opponent, SMITH was awarded $101,301.48. Seven other players at the table were granted a nice sum as well with $2,366.68 each. 62 other players were seated at bad beat jackpot tables at the time, awarding them $1,366.68.
A mere four hours passed before another lucky online poker player, HOSSDOG556, hit the bad beat jackpot as well. HOSSDOG556 took his share of the prize, $51,670.11, while 132 other players at bad beat jackpot tables split $103,340.21 amongst themselves.
In order to win a bad beat jackpot at UltimateBet, a player must achieve a hand of four 8's or better, yet still be bested by another player's higher ranking hand. Other players seated at 'Bad Beat Jackpot' tables are also awarded a portion of the jackpot. Games are played in the same manner as at normal Texas Hold'Em tables except that the online poker room collects $.50 from each pot to go towards the progressive bad beat jackpot.
Online poker rooms that offer a bad beat jackpot include:
UltimateBet
InterPoker
Absolute Poker
Party Poker
32Red Poker
Classic Poker
A poker player going by the username ITALIC hit the first bad beat jackpot, worth about $600,000, with quad 8's losing to quad Aces. ITALIC pocketed a hefty share of the jackpot at $$202,602.98 while his Ace-holding opponent, SMITH was awarded $101,301.48. Seven other players at the table were granted a nice sum as well with $2,366.68 each. 62 other players were seated at bad beat jackpot tables at the time, awarding them $1,366.68.
A mere four hours passed before another lucky online poker player, HOSSDOG556, hit the bad beat jackpot as well. HOSSDOG556 took his share of the prize, $51,670.11, while 132 other players at bad beat jackpot tables split $103,340.21 amongst themselves.
In order to win a bad beat jackpot at UltimateBet, a player must achieve a hand of four 8's or better, yet still be bested by another player's higher ranking hand. Other players seated at 'Bad Beat Jackpot' tables are also awarded a portion of the jackpot. Games are played in the same manner as at normal Texas Hold'Em tables except that the online poker room collects $.50 from each pot to go towards the progressive bad beat jackpot.
Online poker rooms that offer a bad beat jackpot include:
UltimateBet
InterPoker
Absolute Poker
Party Poker
32Red Poker
Classic Poker
Friday, October 26, 2007
DoylesRoom Brings Online Poker Back To US
The enormously popular online poker room, DoylesRoom.com, has returned to the US market. Endorsed by World Series of Poker 10-time champion Doyle Brunson, Doyles Room is expected to once again become one of the leading online poker rooms in North America.
Doyles Room is famous for guaranteeing $4-million in tournament prizes each month, as well as providing massive bad beat jackpots. Players have the opportunity to compete with the master, Doyle Brunson, himself, as well as a host of other celebrities.
From beginners and novices to skilled professionals, players of all levels and bankroll sizes gather at the online poker room to compete in a full schedule of tournaments as well as cash games, including Texas Hold'Em, Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo, Stud games and more.
Inexperienced players new to the online poker community are encouraged to sign up and play just for fun, giving them a feel for the game, the atmosphere and the general rules of poker. Ready to take on the big boys? Make your first deposit of $50 or more for a 50% bonus up to $250.
Notably, Bluff Magazine named DoylesRoom.com #2 in Customer Services of all online poker rooms.
Doyles Room is famous for guaranteeing $4-million in tournament prizes each month, as well as providing massive bad beat jackpots. Players have the opportunity to compete with the master, Doyle Brunson, himself, as well as a host of other celebrities.
From beginners and novices to skilled professionals, players of all levels and bankroll sizes gather at the online poker room to compete in a full schedule of tournaments as well as cash games, including Texas Hold'Em, Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo, Stud games and more.
Inexperienced players new to the online poker community are encouraged to sign up and play just for fun, giving them a feel for the game, the atmosphere and the general rules of poker. Ready to take on the big boys? Make your first deposit of $50 or more for a 50% bonus up to $250.
Notably, Bluff Magazine named DoylesRoom.com #2 in Customer Services of all online poker rooms.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Online Poker Rooms Awarding Entry To ECOOP
The first ever European Championship of Online Poker (ECOOP) is just around the corner. Hosted by the iPoker Network, many online poker rooms powered by iPoker are now offering promotional tournaments to award player prize package entry to the ECOOP.
The ECOOP is scheduled to kick off November 30th, running 10 straight days through December 10th. The overall prize pool is guaranteed to award players with $2.5 million, while the ECOOP Main Event alone guarantees a prize pool of at least $1,000,000. The event present 10 scheduled tournaments, plus an MVP Freeroll. ECOOP Bracelets will be given to the winner of each event, including the MVP Freeroll.
Online Poker Rooms offering qualifiers and satellites to the ECOOP are:
The ECOOP is scheduled to kick off November 30th, running 10 straight days through December 10th. The overall prize pool is guaranteed to award players with $2.5 million, while the ECOOP Main Event alone guarantees a prize pool of at least $1,000,000. The event present 10 scheduled tournaments, plus an MVP Freeroll. ECOOP Bracelets will be given to the winner of each event, including the MVP Freeroll.
Online Poker Rooms offering qualifiers and satellites to the ECOOP are:
- Betfred Poker
- Paddy Power Poker
- Blue Square Poker
- VC Poker
- Expekt Poker
- Titan Poker
- SportsInterAction Poker
- CD Poker
- CentreBet Poker
- Poker770
- Green Joker Poker
- Big Slick Poker
- Tain Poker
- Cardoza Poker
- Bet Byrne Poker
- Blonde Poker
- Get Off The Rail Poker
- Hansa Poker
- Poker Club UA
- Poker UTD
- United Poker League
- Saints Poker
- ADVFN Poker
- Sporting Index Poker
- Carlos Poker
- Noble Poker
- Fair Poker
- Dafa Poker
Friday, October 19, 2007
Online Poker Room Recruiting 10 Poker Pros
The online poker room, Everest Poker, is seeking 10 new Poker Pros to represent their online poker room for 1 year in 8 major poker events. It seems Everest Poker doesn't just want skilled poker players - they're looking for that something extra!
The online poker room is currently holding qualifiers to narrow the list of potential Team Everest pros down to the top 20 competitors. Having proven their elite poker skills at that point, Everest Poker will then interview each of the top 20 poker players, cutting the field down to 10 exceptional players.
These 10 lucky poker pros will each receive a $100,000 contract with Everest Poker that will allow them entry to 8 major poker tournaments.
According to Everest Poker, while skills are definitely required, it is not enough. The online poker room is looking for players with integrity, personality and a true passion for the game.
Qualifiers have already begun as of this month, October 2007. Final auditions of the top 20 competitors are scheduled for March, 2008. The winners will receive the following poker event entries/prize package.
The online poker room is currently holding qualifiers to narrow the list of potential Team Everest pros down to the top 20 competitors. Having proven their elite poker skills at that point, Everest Poker will then interview each of the top 20 poker players, cutting the field down to 10 exceptional players.
These 10 lucky poker pros will each receive a $100,000 contract with Everest Poker that will allow them entry to 8 major poker tournaments.
According to Everest Poker, while skills are definitely required, it is not enough. The online poker room is looking for players with integrity, personality and a true passion for the game.
Qualifiers have already begun as of this month, October 2007. Final auditions of the top 20 competitors are scheduled for March, 2008. The winners will receive the following poker event entries/prize package.
- European Poker Tour Season 4 Grand Final ($13,000 buy-in)
- World Series of Poker Main Event ($10,000 buy-in)
- Two World Series of Poker Side Events (2 x $2,500 buy-in)
- Two World Poker Tour Season 7 events (2 x $15,000 buy-in)
- Two European Poker Tour Season 5 events (2 x $10,500 buy-in)
- Plus $21,000 in cash for expenses
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Bodog Poker To Launch Improved Software
Bodog Poker has announced the upcoming release of their new software platform, said to include a host of enhancements and improvements from the previous platform. The popular online poker site has launched the poker software into the beta testing phase, distributing it to poker experts for feedback on the new system.
The image above offers online poker enthusiasts a sneak peak into the new sleek, stylish design of Bodog Poker.
Below is a list of all the new features soon to be found in the Bodog Poker Lobby, as well as a few more changes said to be coming to the poker software platform by early 2008.
The image above offers online poker enthusiasts a sneak peak into the new sleek, stylish design of Bodog Poker.
Below is a list of all the new features soon to be found in the Bodog Poker Lobby, as well as a few more changes said to be coming to the poker software platform by early 2008.
- Resizing of Player Avatar, Dealer Button and Font Size in player dashboard.
- Improvements to side panel.
- Additional 'Hot Keys' (keyboard commands)
- Full player name display
- Chip stack count on roll over
Friday, October 12, 2007
Ultimate Bet - Big Payoff For Bad Beat
If you've had much experience playing online poker, you've probably heard of something called the Bad Beat Jackpot. If you haven't heard of it, you're playing at the wrong online poker room.
A Bad Beat Jackpot is awarded when a Texas Hold'Em player at a 'Bad Beat' Table achieves a hand of 4-8's or better, but loses to a higher ranking poker hand. Not only does the player with the Bad Beat win, every player at the table gets a cut of the prize.
On October 9th, at 8:58am ET, Ultimate Bet online poker player 'DADDYHOUSE' did just that. Losing a hand of 4-8's to his opponents 4-Q's, DADDYHOUSE released the largest Bad Beat Jackpot prize Ultimate Bet has ever seen - $234,812.04.
DADDYHOUSE was immediately rewarded $76,313.92, while his winning opponent was granted $38,156.95. Each player at the 'Bad Beat' table was also awarded a generous $1,603.13. To top it all off, the online poker room also awards any player at any Bad Beat Table currently playing the same online poker game with the same stakes. For this reason, 42 other players also received a chunk of the jackpot, $603.13 each.
The Bad Beat Jackpot is divided as follows: 25% to the next Bad Beat Jackpot - 10% To Administrative fees - 65% to the winners. Of the 65%, half goes to the Bad Beat player, 1/4th to the winner of the Bad Beat hand, and the remainder divided amongst other qualifying players.
What have we learned from this? Well, if you play online poker at Ultimate Bet, you should be playing a 'Bad Beat' Table (marked in red in the Lobby). If not, maybe you should consider joining Ultimate Bet or another online poker room that offers an enormous prize for losing such a good hand ;)
Ultimate Bet
Absolute Poker
InterPoker
Party Poker
32Red Poker
Classic Poker
A Bad Beat Jackpot is awarded when a Texas Hold'Em player at a 'Bad Beat' Table achieves a hand of 4-8's or better, but loses to a higher ranking poker hand. Not only does the player with the Bad Beat win, every player at the table gets a cut of the prize.
On October 9th, at 8:58am ET, Ultimate Bet online poker player 'DADDYHOUSE' did just that. Losing a hand of 4-8's to his opponents 4-Q's, DADDYHOUSE released the largest Bad Beat Jackpot prize Ultimate Bet has ever seen - $234,812.04.
DADDYHOUSE was immediately rewarded $76,313.92, while his winning opponent was granted $38,156.95. Each player at the 'Bad Beat' table was also awarded a generous $1,603.13. To top it all off, the online poker room also awards any player at any Bad Beat Table currently playing the same online poker game with the same stakes. For this reason, 42 other players also received a chunk of the jackpot, $603.13 each.
The Bad Beat Jackpot is divided as follows: 25% to the next Bad Beat Jackpot - 10% To Administrative fees - 65% to the winners. Of the 65%, half goes to the Bad Beat player, 1/4th to the winner of the Bad Beat hand, and the remainder divided amongst other qualifying players.
What have we learned from this? Well, if you play online poker at Ultimate Bet, you should be playing a 'Bad Beat' Table (marked in red in the Lobby). If not, maybe you should consider joining Ultimate Bet or another online poker room that offers an enormous prize for losing such a good hand ;)
Ultimate Bet
Absolute Poker
InterPoker
Party Poker
32Red Poker
Classic Poker
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Online Bingo Info At Bingo-Girl.com
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Win 5 Years Entry To The Irish Poker Open
PaddyPower Poker, as the lead sponsor, is offering qualifiers to one of Europe's oldest No-Limit Hold'Em poker event, the Irish Poker Open. There's nothing new about that fact, however, they've spiced things up for their members this year.
Any PaddyPower Poker player who goes on to win the Irish Poker Open, Ireland's largest poker tournament, will be generously rewarded with paid entry to the major poker event for the next 5 years! Should none of PaddyPower Poker's players goes on to win the event, the online poker room's member who makes it the farthest in the poker tournament will receive entry to the 2008 Irish Poker Open.
Members of PaddyPower Poker are gearing up to take down the Irish Poker Open, with the 5-year prize package worth approximately $43,000, not including the $8,500 package they'll already have received for winning the online poker room's qualifier.
Last year's PaddyPower Poker qualifier winner, Thomas Finneran, skillfully carved his way through the crowd of 708 participants to finish 7th place, taking home €75,000 for his efforts.
Among the 708 entries to the Irish Poker Open were Phil Laak, Dan Harrington, Mike Sexton, Jennifer Tilly, Andy Black, Carlos Mortensen and Antonio Esfandiari. The final heads-up action came down to Rolande De Wolfe, who was eventually bested by Marty Smyth to pocket a 1st place prize pool of €650,000.
Any PaddyPower Poker player who goes on to win the Irish Poker Open, Ireland's largest poker tournament, will be generously rewarded with paid entry to the major poker event for the next 5 years! Should none of PaddyPower Poker's players goes on to win the event, the online poker room's member who makes it the farthest in the poker tournament will receive entry to the 2008 Irish Poker Open.
Members of PaddyPower Poker are gearing up to take down the Irish Poker Open, with the 5-year prize package worth approximately $43,000, not including the $8,500 package they'll already have received for winning the online poker room's qualifier.
Last year's PaddyPower Poker qualifier winner, Thomas Finneran, skillfully carved his way through the crowd of 708 participants to finish 7th place, taking home €75,000 for his efforts.
Among the 708 entries to the Irish Poker Open were Phil Laak, Dan Harrington, Mike Sexton, Jennifer Tilly, Andy Black, Carlos Mortensen and Antonio Esfandiari. The final heads-up action came down to Rolande De Wolfe, who was eventually bested by Marty Smyth to pocket a 1st place prize pool of €650,000.
Friday, October 05, 2007
Online Poker Rooms Accepting US Players
In this day and age it has become increasingly difficult to find online poker rooms accepting US players. To make this task easier, I've compiled a list of reputable online poker rooms that continue to accept US players, along with a brief description of each online poker room's key features.
Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker is one of the most successful online poker rooms in terms of traffic, and continues to accept US players.
Key Features of Full Tilt Poker:
Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker is one of the most successful online poker rooms in terms of traffic, and continues to accept US players.
Key Features of Full Tilt Poker:
- US Players Accepted
- Enormous Player Base / Traffic
- $5-Million/wk in Guaranteed Tournaments
- Fast, Reliable Software
- PC / Mac Compatible
- Fast, Knowledgeable Customer Support
Absolute Poker
Absolute Poker recently acquired UltimateBet, also accepting US players, and seems to be merging the two leading online poker rooms, allowing players to transfer funds between the online poker rooms for use at both.
Key Features of Absolute Poker
- US Players Accepted
- Great Tournament Structure
- 30% Rakeback
- Valuable Promotions & Bonuses
- Above Average Game Variety
Players Only Poker
The software at Players Only Poker was devised by online poker players, for online poker players. Established in 2006, Players Only Poker has already seen massive growth, averaging 5,000 tournament players at peak hours.
Key Features of Players Only Poker
- US Players Accepted
- Fast Software w/ Great Stats
- Extremely Loose Competition
- Also provides Sportsbook, Racebook and Casino
Poker Stars
Poker Stars has achieved the number one position, boasting the highest player traffic of any online poker room. Great online poker action can be found at all skill levels, all limits and all game varieties.
Key Features of Poker Stars
- US Players Accepted
- Massive Player Volume
- Spectacular Tournament Schedule
- Elite Customer Support
- Mixed Games (H.O.R.S.E., Razz, etc.)
Bodog Poker
Bodog Poker is a high quality online poker room in every aspect. However, Bodog Poker is best known for one thing - Soft Competition! With new players constantly joining, skilled players will have no trouble finding fish at Bodog Poker. Viewed-Flop percentages are commonly 50% - 60%, sometimes as high as 75%!
Key Features of Bodog Poker
- US Players Accepted
- Extremely Loose Competition at All Stakes
- Superb Software / Stats
- Good Customer Support
- Valuable Loyalty Program
Monday, October 01, 2007
History of PKR Poker
PKR Poker began in January of 2006, announcing their intentions to revolutionize the world of Internet Poker. Poker enthusiasts were told of the extreme graphical enhancement PKR would deliver and the never before seen features being implemented into the software.
A few short months later, in April 2006, PKR declared the presentation of their 3D poker web site, not yet active, but well on it's way. With the help of Spirit Design, new graphics and themes were implemented, assisting in PKR's inevitable top-rated leap into the virtual poker scene. Spirit Design was responsible for the now famous PKR logo - a sleek spade symbol with the strap-line 'Lets Play'.
Only a month later, on May 23, 2006, PKR got the go ahead from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, presenting the online poker room with a full e-gaming license. This milestone not only assured poker players they would receive the utmost security, player protection and fair gaming - it also paved the way for PKR Poker's highly anticipated launch, scheduled for June. If you're ready to play at PKR, Download PKR now.
Beta testing of PKR Poker was made available only 2 days after licensing was granted, allowing some lucky poker enthusiasts a sneak preview at what would later become one of the most popular poker rooms on the Internet to date. The beta testing announcement received much more attention than expected, with thousands of players wishing to get in on the action.
The launch, though delayed to August, was a phenomenal success, with a rapidly growing player base from day one. No other online poker room has seen such an incredible rate of traffic in such a short period of time - at least not without the implementation of a shared player base, as many of the most trafficked online poker rooms utilize these days. With the launch came the offering of a PKR Bonus Code, which gives players options to select from different bonuses.
By January of 2007, a mere 7 months after launch, PKR had already broken into the top 5 of best online poker rooms, as declared by specialist online gambling group, Global Betting and Gaming Consultants (GBGC).
August 17, 2007 marked the one-year anniversary of PKR 3D Poker. In less than 12 months, the online poker room had grown so vast, they had already acquired nearly one-million registered players, recording more than twelve-million visits. PKR attributes their sensational success to the innovative 3D platform, a stellar marketing campaign and simple word of mouth.
By the end of their first year, PKR Poker was averaging 7,500 players logged on at peak hours, with a total of $245-million in wagers placed throughout the year. Perhaps the most impressive numbers, as far as PKR poker players are concerned, is the total amount of tournament prize money won in their first year of operation - a staggering $32,119,224.53.
If you'd like to learn more about the PKR software, check out this full PKR Review.
If you'd like to learn more about the PKR software, check out this full PKR Review.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Tombstone, the Poker Revival
Tombstone is a town filled with history and myth. Characters shrouded in history, western lure and memorable stories, thrived in life in Tombstone, Arizona.
According to the city, there is nothing on the books to explain the drop in poker popularity in the city. People like Doc Holliday played daily there at one time. Now there is a movement to revive it.
"Tombstone was a Las Vegas before there was a Las Vegas," says Harold Lee with the Arizona Card League. "Tombstone, as far as I can tell, is the home of poker in this country in a way." The group is driven and enthusiastic about bringing the revival back to the town. "We think that not only does poker belong there, but that poker can do a lot to help that community revive itself," Lee says. The Arizona Card League wants to hold weekend poker expeditions in town. A portion of the money will go towards repairing the old city hall.
It will be an additional way to draw visitors to town. "They could sit around, play cards like Doc Holliday and stuff," says Tombstone resident Stephanie Hamblin. The city says it can't find any law on its books saying poker ever became illegal. "I think it's the Old West and they need to have stuff like that," Hamblin says.
You can find more information at www.arizonacardroom.com,
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Bingo-Girl!
I was roaming around the web this morning, looking to play bingo online, sort of a break from the norm hobby I've picked up that's great for healing bad beats, when I wondered across Bingo-Girl.com a cute little site that's tailored to the bingo player in you.
There are reviews of some recommended online bingo halls, Bingo Girl says the recommended rooms change by the month, offering us the best bingo bonus offers, and other great promotions.
Since the bingo generation is getting younger everyday the site even offers bingo strategy, a great array of bingo tips that show you how to play bingo online, including bingo chat terms!
There are reviews of some recommended online bingo halls, Bingo Girl says the recommended rooms change by the month, offering us the best bingo bonus offers, and other great promotions.
Since the bingo generation is getting younger everyday the site even offers bingo strategy, a great array of bingo tips that show you how to play bingo online, including bingo chat terms!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Teens Find a New Job – Online Gambling
While many high school and college students are spending their summer days and weekends mowing lawns, babysitting, or working at their local fast food chain, a growing number of teens are spending hours a day at the computer playing online games…poker games that is.
Young talents such as Chris Benton, 19, are showing off their skills on online poker sites and earning much more then minimum wage. Benton, a Sonoma State University sophomore, claims he earns an average of $40 - $50 an hour, which is a far cry from his previous earnings, which he made while waiting tables.
While some young people still view online poker as just a means of entertainment, many are starting to see real money to be made using skill, psychology, talent, and patience. And many do not wish to be called “gamblers” as they are not using luck to make the win, but instead are using strategic thinking.
Due to the worries of possible addiction and financial struggles that could come with online gambling, the Federal law has a ban on U.S. based online gambling as it is not as easy to monitor who is behind the computer, as it is to identify an under age gambler at a land based casino.
Not only has the Federal law placed bans on U.S. based online gambling, but they have also forbid banks from transferring funds to gambling sites. But just as these young players have learned the ropes of poker, they have learned how to get around the system.
They simply do their gambling on offshore sites and purchase the popular debit gift cards such as MasterCard and Visa which can be used anywhere, including offshore online casinos and some small financial institutions that does business with them.
But still, teens like Benton insist he isn’t addicted and that if played properly, with a level head, you can earn much more then working in a restaurant and give yourself a good jump start in life. In fact, he has a four-year plan that involves saving a portion of his winnings to help launch his career in either Business or Casino Management.
Is this an ever-growing addiction problem among our young people or a savvy way to earn some extra money for college expenses? I guess time will tell as it seems that more and more teens are beginning their journey into online gambling.
Young talents such as Chris Benton, 19, are showing off their skills on online poker sites and earning much more then minimum wage. Benton, a Sonoma State University sophomore, claims he earns an average of $40 - $50 an hour, which is a far cry from his previous earnings, which he made while waiting tables.
While some young people still view online poker as just a means of entertainment, many are starting to see real money to be made using skill, psychology, talent, and patience. And many do not wish to be called “gamblers” as they are not using luck to make the win, but instead are using strategic thinking.
Due to the worries of possible addiction and financial struggles that could come with online gambling, the Federal law has a ban on U.S. based online gambling as it is not as easy to monitor who is behind the computer, as it is to identify an under age gambler at a land based casino.
Not only has the Federal law placed bans on U.S. based online gambling, but they have also forbid banks from transferring funds to gambling sites. But just as these young players have learned the ropes of poker, they have learned how to get around the system.
They simply do their gambling on offshore sites and purchase the popular debit gift cards such as MasterCard and Visa which can be used anywhere, including offshore online casinos and some small financial institutions that does business with them.
But still, teens like Benton insist he isn’t addicted and that if played properly, with a level head, you can earn much more then working in a restaurant and give yourself a good jump start in life. In fact, he has a four-year plan that involves saving a portion of his winnings to help launch his career in either Business or Casino Management.
Is this an ever-growing addiction problem among our young people or a savvy way to earn some extra money for college expenses? I guess time will tell as it seems that more and more teens are beginning their journey into online gambling.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Youngest Winner in WSOP History
Annette Obrestad, the soon to be 19 year old Norwegian, is not your typical girl. While other 19-year-old girls are doing…well, what most 19 year olds will do, Miss Obrestad is taking the poker world by storm.
Annette_15, as she is famously known by in the online circuit, has taken home the $1 million pound first prize at the WSOP in London’s Leicester Square. To win the top prize, Obrestad beat 22 year old John Tabatabai’s two pairs with her three sevens.
As the newest and youngest winner in World Series of Poker history, Obrestad is quoted saying, “I never expected to win. I’m speechless.” And she should be. After all, this was her first World Series and just last month she earned a winning of $500,000 in an online tournament. And I imagine that more doors will open to Obrestad in a few years when she can compete in the U.S., which has the legal minimum age set to 21.
And to top off everything else happening for this amazing young talent, the largest Internet gambling site in the U.K., Betfair.com, has offered Obrestad a five-year endorsement contract. Obrestad has accepted the deal, and although specific terms are not being disclosed to the public for privacy concerns, this does guarantee her a spot on the tournament circuit.
With the gambling industry being worth an incredible $12 billion annually, there is a lot more out there for Obrestad to grab. I can assure you this is not the last with will be hearing from Annette Obrestad, a.k.a. Annette_15.
Annette_15, as she is famously known by in the online circuit, has taken home the $1 million pound first prize at the WSOP in London’s Leicester Square. To win the top prize, Obrestad beat 22 year old John Tabatabai’s two pairs with her three sevens.
As the newest and youngest winner in World Series of Poker history, Obrestad is quoted saying, “I never expected to win. I’m speechless.” And she should be. After all, this was her first World Series and just last month she earned a winning of $500,000 in an online tournament. And I imagine that more doors will open to Obrestad in a few years when she can compete in the U.S., which has the legal minimum age set to 21.
And to top off everything else happening for this amazing young talent, the largest Internet gambling site in the U.K., Betfair.com, has offered Obrestad a five-year endorsement contract. Obrestad has accepted the deal, and although specific terms are not being disclosed to the public for privacy concerns, this does guarantee her a spot on the tournament circuit.
With the gambling industry being worth an incredible $12 billion annually, there is a lot more out there for Obrestad to grab. I can assure you this is not the last with will be hearing from Annette Obrestad, a.k.a. Annette_15.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Poker Den Big Game II From PartyPoker
The Poker Den, taking place today, and playing solidly for the next 24 hours, is attracting some of the biggest names in the poker world, online and off.
Some of the names PartyPoker recently added to the list of expected competitors include Phil 'The Brat' Helmuth, Dave 'The Devilfish' Ulliott, Thomas 'Buzzer' Bihl, Dave Gregory, and Phil Curtis. This shows how the stacked and difficult the competition will be stacked against returning Poker Den Champion Phil Ivey.
“The line-up is growing stronger all the time, the Poker Den regulars will feel the full force of an international invasion,” said a spokesman for PartyPoker.com. “Johnny Chan and Robert Williamson III have also expressed a desire to play. With the amount of players who want to be involved and get prominent television exposure, the cash game could probably last a week.”
This exclusive high end cash game has a buy in of 10, 000 GBP with blinds starting at 25/50 GBP. The Tournament Director will be approaching this with a flexible stand, depending on the consensus of the players affected, people will be able to leave and return at a whim. From start to finish, the entire event will be recorded and played on television early next year. The first Poker Den was UK television’s first 24-hour cash game and clips that were broadcast on the Five television network have become cult viewing online.
Jesse May, world renowned American Poker Commentator is going to be the cornerstone of the panel watching the tournament and main tables. This panel will include several professional players, most of whom are expected to be arriving by helicopter to the exclusive location of the event. A touch of drama and flair for the high stakes game, attracting international attention.
Some of the names PartyPoker recently added to the list of expected competitors include Phil 'The Brat' Helmuth, Dave 'The Devilfish' Ulliott, Thomas 'Buzzer' Bihl, Dave Gregory, and Phil Curtis. This shows how the stacked and difficult the competition will be stacked against returning Poker Den Champion Phil Ivey.
“The line-up is growing stronger all the time, the Poker Den regulars will feel the full force of an international invasion,” said a spokesman for PartyPoker.com. “Johnny Chan and Robert Williamson III have also expressed a desire to play. With the amount of players who want to be involved and get prominent television exposure, the cash game could probably last a week.”
This exclusive high end cash game has a buy in of 10, 000 GBP with blinds starting at 25/50 GBP. The Tournament Director will be approaching this with a flexible stand, depending on the consensus of the players affected, people will be able to leave and return at a whim. From start to finish, the entire event will be recorded and played on television early next year. The first Poker Den was UK television’s first 24-hour cash game and clips that were broadcast on the Five television network have become cult viewing online.
Jesse May, world renowned American Poker Commentator is going to be the cornerstone of the panel watching the tournament and main tables. This panel will include several professional players, most of whom are expected to be arriving by helicopter to the exclusive location of the event. A touch of drama and flair for the high stakes game, attracting international attention.
Friday, September 07, 2007
Guide To Real Money Mobile Poker
In the realm of sophisticated technologies, the world has seen some awesome inventions. The light bulb - the automobile - computers - mobile phones - Internet poker - and inevitably the ability to play mobile poker for real money on your cell phone. In this day and age, just about everyone owns a cell phone. With the population of poker enthusiasts growing rapidly thanks to the introduction of televised poker championship events, particularly the World Series of Poker, the popularity of in-home poker games, casino poker games, Internet poker and even mobile poker has sky-rocketed.
Why Mobile Poker
Why not? How many times have you found yourself waiting for something, bored, with nothing better to do? Perhaps on a long trip or while sitting in an unpredictably long traffic jam? Maybe you're taking a bus or subway and need something to occupy your time. For poker fans around the world, this downtime can now be replaced with the excitement and lucrative possibilities of real money Mobile Poker.
With the modern satellite technologies orbiting the earth, mobile poker was developed to be fully functional and fast paced, allowing poker players to compete against one another from just about any location.
Where To Find Real Money Mobile Poker
Many of the most popular online poker rooms are integrating mobile poker gaming. Some of the top cellular phone brands have implemented mobile poker gaming as well. Real money Mobile Poker can be accessed on your cell phone at PokerRoom Mobile Poker (PokerRoom.com), BWIN Mobile Poker (bwin.com) and UltimateBet Mobile Poker (UltimateBet.com). AT&T recently introduced their own real money mobile poker brand for their cell phone customers. Verizon is reportedly working to do the same.
Why Mobile Poker
Why not? How many times have you found yourself waiting for something, bored, with nothing better to do? Perhaps on a long trip or while sitting in an unpredictably long traffic jam? Maybe you're taking a bus or subway and need something to occupy your time. For poker fans around the world, this downtime can now be replaced with the excitement and lucrative possibilities of real money Mobile Poker.
With the modern satellite technologies orbiting the earth, mobile poker was developed to be fully functional and fast paced, allowing poker players to compete against one another from just about any location.
Where To Find Real Money Mobile Poker
Many of the most popular online poker rooms are integrating mobile poker gaming. Some of the top cellular phone brands have implemented mobile poker gaming as well. Real money Mobile Poker can be accessed on your cell phone at PokerRoom Mobile Poker (PokerRoom.com), BWIN Mobile Poker (bwin.com) and UltimateBet Mobile Poker (UltimateBet.com). AT&T recently introduced their own real money mobile poker brand for their cell phone customers. Verizon is reportedly working to do the same.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Full Tilt
Yesterday i signed up on a full tilt poker account, using their new 600$ deposit bonus. Ive played on quite many poker sites but full tilt poker, hadn't played there yet reason until recently.
The site is quite different with their avatars and perspective on the table. I also like the fact that there is so many famous poker-players playing on the site, and that you can watch their online poker play on the internet while you play. Didn't like their tournaments but they got a juicy $1-$2 no limit game. I got the poker bonus from full tilt poker bonus code on gamblingroom.com. That poker directory review site actually has some decent poker bonus on all major poker rooms.
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The site is quite different with their avatars and perspective on the table. I also like the fact that there is so many famous poker-players playing on the site, and that you can watch their online poker play on the internet while you play. Didn't like their tournaments but they got a juicy $1-$2 no limit game. I got the poker bonus from full tilt poker bonus code on gamblingroom.com. That poker directory review site actually has some decent poker bonus on all major poker rooms.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Online Poker Tournament Booking Engine
PTseats.com recently launched the only on- line booking service for tournament poker
its first casino partner, the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. The on-line booking agency offers fast, secure and convenient tickets to play poker at tournaments
anywhere in the United States.
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