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Global Poker Index Acquires European Poker Awards, Launches American Poker Awards
Los Angeles selected as the venue for the American Poker Awards inaugural event in February 2015.
- The Global Poker Index (GPI) has announced that it will be hosting the first ever American Poker Awards in February 2015.
- The site of the inaugural American Poker Awards will be Los Angeles, California.
- GPI has also announced that it has acquired The European Poker Awards.
The 2014 WSOP Crowns its First Millioniare
Jonathan Dimmig takes down the “Millionaire Maker” and Justin Bonomo is again running very deep.
- A summary of the tournament action from the day’s play at the World Series of Poker 2014.
California Tribes Reach Consensus on Online Poker Bill
“Bad Actors” language would lock out PokerStars.
- Online poker in California may have taken one step closer to legalization Tuesday thanks to an agreement by 13 tribes on language to be included in pending legislation.
- The bill contains language that specifically prohibits those people and/or assets that were involved in offering real money online wagers to persons within the US after December 31, 2006 from entering the California online poker market.
- The Morongo Band of Mission Indians—which has partnered with PokerStars and three California card clubs—has vowed to fight the bill.
Pennslyvania Online Gaming Hearing Presents Mixed Views
Those for and against online gaming, from both regulators and the industry, present their views.
- State revenue projections from Econsult Solutions were presented, showing $68 million in tax revenue for the state in the first year and $110 million in subsequent years.
- Legislators questioned the industry’s ability to utilize technology to determine a player’s true identity.
- As expected, Andrew Abboud, Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Community Development at Las Vegas Sands Corp., attempted to make an argument against online gaming.
Picks from F5 Poker:
Bad Beat DIaries – A WSOP Dream Is All In Pre
The ups and downs of #bracelethunting. How fragile are your dreams of winning a World Series of Poker bracelet. How about Kings vs. Queens all in pre and watching this board roll out.
Jennifer Shahade – Enjoys Robust OFC Action At The WSOP
American Woman’s Chess Champion and pro poker player Jennifer Shahade takes a few minutes to talk with Thomas Keeling over at Bluff Magazine about transitioning back to live poker from an extended period of playing online, the results-oriented thinking that accompanies live variance and the hefty action going on at the OFC tables at the WSOP.
Jeffrey Lisandro Finally Takes Prahlad’s Head Off
It’s finally happened. Lisandro knocked out Friedman.
Millionaire Made – Jonathan Dimmig Collects All The Chips In Milly Maker
It’s all over and the previously hereto unknown Buffalo Sabres fan Jonathan Dimmig from (perhaps obviously) Buffalo, NY has officially become the first made millionaire of the 2014 World Series of Poker.
Brock 'tsoprano’ Parker Binks 3rd Bracelet Like A Boss
Parker jumps out in front of POY race. Brock Parker burst onto the live poker scene in 2009 when, in a single week, he went back-to-back in WSOP events to claim his first two bracelets. Since that time Parker has not only become a bit of a master of all the games, but he’s peeled off five six-figure scores and accumulated over $3M in live tournament earnings.
Hellmuth, Negreanu, Boeree and Others Sell Personal Poker Experiences
If Only combines celebrity experiences with charitable foundations. How much would you pay to meet 13-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth in person? $100? $200? $1,000?
Jonathan Little – There Is Only “So Much” Money In Poker
Lil’ Jon talks Hellmuth, playing without pressure and diversifying. You wouldn’t be too far out on a limb if you called Jonathan Little the hardest working guy in the poker industry. He’s a professional player, a two-time World Poker Tour Champion, an author, he runs a training site, gives private side-coaching at $300 an hour, he’s a 3-Bet Clothing sponsored player and we’re pretty sure the dude runs marathons.
Conversation With Jennifer Tilly Pt.2 – Her Biggest Loss, Poker Rehab and The End of “DEJEN”
Jennifer Tilly, Oscar-nominated actress turned professional poker player, suffers the same ups and downs that the rest of the poker playing public does. Perhaps though, with a bit of a larger spotlight.
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$250k PokerStars Account Reinstated as Details of Improper Account Sharing Emerge
Account ban overturned and funds returned in high profile MTT case. In a surprise late twist, a player’s PokerStars account previously banned and $250,000 confiscated has had the decision overturned and account reinstated.
Winamax Adds Sports Betting
French market leader rolls out “Paris Sportifs” following regulator’s approval last month. After receiving a sports betting license from French regulator ARJEL last month, Winamax has added sports betting to its player offering.
PKR World Cup Carnival Leads Players Towards Sports Betting
PKR’s latest promotion integrates poker, sports betting and casino games to maximize cross selling. PKR poker has become the latest online poker room to introduce a promotion linked to the soccer World Cup in Brazil.
Regulation in Review: Europe and Beyond
A weekly review of the latest developments in gaming regulation outside the US. This week: UK, Malta, Sweden, Bulgaria and the Isle of Man. UK
Poker Podcasts and Training Vids:
Podcast: #47 – Paul Ratchford The Mental Game of Poker
My latest guest on the Mental Game of Poker Podcast is Paul “Vulcans” Ratchford. He’s a prolific coach for DragTheBar.com and is author of a new book “Exploitive No Limit Holdem.” Before Paul entered the poker 6 years after the great recession took him from his corporate job at JP Morgan. In poker he’s a cash game player who’s averaged a 7BB/100 winrate since 2009 at a mix of stakes from $2/$4 up to $25/$50, and has won another $100k in live tournament winnings. He’s a thoughtful and smart guy who has a lot of interesting things to say.
Training Video: Christmas Comes Early 3/6 NLHE Drag The Bar
In this video we deal with a maniac who is literally throwing away stack and try to find the most plus EV lines. This is a fun one!
Training Video: Ask threads13: NLHE Concepts: Barreling Deuces Cracked
In this episode, threads13 takes a deeper look into a specific problem many people have when learning to beat the microstakes: not barreling enough in specific situations. If you’re looking to improve your ability to handread and understand specific board textures where you’re missing significant EV, this is the video for you.
