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High Stakes Online Cash Report: SanIker and a “samrostan” Double-Act Top the Charts
The WSOP’s November 9 has been settled, and since that final day of the Main Event the online high stakes cash games have been producing some enticing action.
French Regulator Authorizes Amaya/PokerStars Deal
ARJEL greenlights “change of indirect control” of PokerStars’ French subsidiary.
- ARJEL approves ownership change, ruling that it would not affect “its technical, economic and financial capacity to carry out its activity.”
- Along with its primary licenses in the Isle of Man and Malta, from where it operates its dot-com and dot-eu sites, PokerStars holds regional licenses in Europe, including France, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Denmark.
- France is the only market where the online poker giant is not the market leader.
PokerStars Reverses FPP Satellite Policy
Poker room will “revisit policy”—and expects another change by the end of the year.
- PokerStars has reversed its recent decision to stop players from unregistering from events won through satellites purchased with frequent player points.
- This common system, seen as a loophole to some, allowed players to get maximum value from their FPP points, even if their VIP tier was below SuperNova.
- Two issues arose which prompted PokerStars to revisit the issue.
Partypoker Unveils Swipe-Friendly Fast-Fold Mobile App
FastForward: Special Edition introduces new “patent-pending swipe-based interface” for fast online poker play.
- Rather than using the normal bet, raise and fold buttons, players use swipe and tap gestures to indicate their action.
- A swipe off the cards indicates a fold; a double-tap on the screen is a check.
- Currently available in four markets and soon to be available as a browser-based app in all markets soon.
This Week in Poker Podcasts: Daniel Negreanu and WSOP Recaps Including Tournament Director Jack Effel
The latest from the Pokerfuse Poker Podcast Directory.
Poker Training Videos This Week: Midstakes PLO, Analyzing Your B-Game and Playing Small Pocket Pairs
Improve your poker game with our top picks from the pokerfuse poker video directory.
Picks from F5 Poker:
World Series of Poker – A Bucket List Sales Pitch Could Help The Main Event
Is guaranteed money enough reason to play the Main Event? “Getting new people into the game at a $10,000 buy-in level is harder than it’s ever been.” – Seth Palansky
Rafal Nadal’s Poker Pool Party Punishment
Don’t go busto in this game. This isn’t the most exciting thing you’ll see today, but it’s a small glimpse into what it means to be tight bros with the current #2 ranked tennis pro, Rafa Nadal.
Phil Hellmuth – Once Bitten, Twice Shy
Everybody knows that 13-time WSOP Champion Phil Hellmuth loves to name drop. But this weekend, while in Michigan celebrating his 50th birthday, when he mentioned that he got bit by a “pitbull” – he wasn’t talking about the oft-criticized, thin mustachioed latin rapper – he meant he got bit by a real pitbull.
Place Your Bets – Oddsmakers Set The Line On The November Nine
Carbon Sports taking (legal) wagers on the next World Champion. If you don’t have a percentage of your favorite November Niner, there’s always another way to sweat the World Series of Poker Main Event – place a wager. If you are located in the part of the world where this is allowed, Carbon Sports will be happy to take your action.
Poker Media – Failed Players, Gluttons For Punishment Or Both
Want a job as a “hipster blogger?” Read this first. So, you say you want to join journalism’s elite of the elite – the poker media.
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Nevada Online Poker Traffic Drops Following Conclusion of WSOP
Average cash game seat traffic in Nevada shows post-WSOP decline. Nevada regulated online poker traffic has quickly trended downward toward previous levels following the conclusion of activities at the 2014 World Series of Poker.
PokerStars Protégé Promo: Tournament Poker, Training and Social Media Combined
Four winners will be awarded WCOOP buy-ins, training from its pros, and a chance at a PCA Main Event seat. PokerStars is leveraging its well-known Team Pro lineup and marquee WCOOP tournament series to name four individuals as “protégés” in its new promotion.
Checking Around
Our industry-focused picks from the discussion forums this week. As online poker cash game traffic nears its seasonal low point, so does discussion in the online poker community.
Poker Podcasts and Training Vids:
Podcast: Thinking Poker Podcast Episode #87: Post WSOP feat. Mike Leah PokerNews Podcast
Nate is back on the program to discuss a hand he played in the World Series of Poker Main Event, then he and Andrew talk with Mike “goleafsgoeh” Leah about mixed games, how he got into poker, backing, and more.
Training Video: B-Game Hand History Review with Daryl Jace and Chris Moon Tournament Poker Edge
Chris Moon and Daryl “aaaaaaaa” Jace are back again! This time, they review a hand history in which Chris was multi-tabling early on. This leads to an analysis of the “b-game” that many players have while playing many tables. As the review progresses we get into Chris A game with a deep run. This is a 6-part series.
Training Video: Ghost: BalugaWhale – 2014 MSNL Live Play – Part 21 Deuces Cracked
Watch as Andrew “BalugaWhale” Seidman gives his thoughts while playing 4 tables of midstakes No Limit Hold’em on the PartyPoker network. The games range from heads up to full ring so prepare for the full spectrum of possible action!
