Daily Poker News Review: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 Daily Poker News Review: Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Main Headlines

Global Poker Index Strikes Alliance With Ivey League

The worldwide poker player ranking website—Global Poker Index—has entered into a strategic alliance with online poker training website Ivey League in a combined effort to promote their brands as well as the game of poker.

  • The Ivey League plans to make its massive stable of Team Pros, including the current #1 GPI ranked player Dan Smith, available for interactive question and answer sessions on the online forums of The Hendon Mob.
  • The GPI plans to promote Ivey Poker services to the 100K+ registered users of GPI’s Facebook app, Fantasy Poker Manager offering special discounts and exclusive access to Ivey League Pros.

Regulators Worldwide Clear the Amaya/PokerStars Deal

A critical issue has now been put to rest after Amaya’s new ownership of the Rational Group crosses the regulatory hurdles.

  • Amaya Gaming has announced it has received all the regulatory approvals it needs to complete its deal to buy the Rational Group.
  • The group has twelve gaming licenses from jurisdictions in Europe and is in the process of acquiring a UK license.
  • Amaya also announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange had issued a conditional approval for the transaction’s financial structure.

Phil Ivey, Andrew Robl Post Multi-Million Dollar Bond for Sports Betting Suspects

Malaysian businessman remains behind bars—detained by Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

  • The Las Vegas Review Journal reported Sunday that high stakes poker players Phil Ivey and Andrew Robl posted a multi-million dollar bail for the release of Malaysia businessman Paul Phua and his son Darren Phua, who were arrested earlier this month by the FBI on charges of running an illegal sports betting ring.
  • Despite the efforts by Ivey and Robl, the Phuas remain in federal custody due to a separate detention by the US Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
  • Tom Dwan, was reportedly present at the time the Phuas were arrested during a raid by FBI agents earlier this month and was present during the federal court proceedings.

Picks from F5 Poker:

Poker Night In America – Cash Game Live Stream

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Phil Hellmuth’s Poker Regression – No Longer Just A Brat, Now A Baby

Hellmuth gets dressed up for Poker Night In America. Prop bet or publicity stunt? Either way, the long tradition of poker pro Phil Hellmuth getting dressed up at the poker table has taken a new turn. No longer a brat, he’s come dressed as an adult baby.


Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Elite Pros Populate The 7-Figure Club

First rule about 7-figure club? Don’t talk about how pieced out you were. Ever wonder who has the most 7-figure scores? Well, our pal Barry Carter over at PokerStrategy did and he discovered some not-so-suprising results…those with the largest number of million dollar scores are some of the biggest names in poker.


Nosebleed Online Action – Isildur Grinds Out Over $1M In Just 6 Days

Aggro online phenom keeps driving the virtual action. It’s been an incredible few days for last year’s PokerStars SCOOP main event winner after some serious rungood on the 8-Game, Triple Draw and FL Omaha Hi/Lo tables lead to a $1,078,478 windfall.


Poker Enthusiasts or Criminal Masterminds – Couple Facing Gambling Charges After Home Game Robbery

Armed gunmen spoil the party in more ways than one. A Virginia couple who were hosting a private poker game that got robbed are now facing felonious charges of “conducting an illegal gambling enterprise or operation,” according to Virginia’s DailyPress.


Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi Is Under The Gun

Photographer Drew Amato goes shooting with The Grinder. Blitz isn’t the only one armed and dangerous.


World Series of Poker – 2014 Big One For One Drop Airs Tonight

Mainstream exposure of the dark side begins this week. Reminder: The first episode of ESPN’s coverage of the 2014 World Series of Poker Big One For One Drop airs tonight.


Sam Trickett Is Mike Sexton’s Million Dollar Hero Forever

Sexton recalls the 2012 One Drop money bubble. partypoker forces all their pros to sit around the table and listen to ambassador’s Mike Sexton’s tale of the time he survived the 2012 Big One For One Drop money bubble…uphill, both ways.

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Online and Offline Synergy Provides a New Job for Gregory Chochon at the WSOP

The dramatic rise in WSOP Nevada cash game traffic shows the possibility of exploiting the relationship with the WSOP tournament series. Caesars Interactive Entertainment has announced a new position of Director, World Series of Poker (WSOP), which will be filled by Gregory Chochon.


888poker New Jersey Runs Sit & Go Cashback Promotion

888 eschews leaderboards in favor of a more democratic sit and go promotion. 888poker in New Jersey has been promoting its sit and go tournaments with a weekend cash back offer.


Online Gambling Bill Proposed in Philippines

Former policeman introduces a bill that would only allow gambling on sites licensed by the state monopoly provider PAGCOR. Former policeman and now member of the Philippines House of Representatives, Samuel Pagdilao, has introduced a bill to monitor internet gambling in order to protect children.

Poker Podcasts and Training Vids:

Podcast: The Bernard Lee Poker Show 07-29-14 with Guest Ronnie Bardah Bernard Lee Poker Show

Ronnie Bardah made history at this years WSOP by cashing in on 5 Main Events in a row and he sits down with Bernard to chat about his experience.


Training Video: Rivermen123 Early/Midstages Live Sweat Tournament Poker Edge

Rivermen123 is back with a live sweat featuring deep runs. This is the early/midstage portion. This is a 5 part series.


Training Video: Ghost: Live Poker Hands – WSOP 2014 Episode 2 Deuces Cracked

WiltOnTilt continues his review of WSOP play. In this episode, he reviews some hands from DC coach 2fouroffsuit – who played a few World Series of Poker events this summer.
These hands are particularly good for someone looking to play an upcoming live tournament event.