Daily Poker News Review: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Daily Poker News Review: Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Main Headlines

Olivier Busquet: “T-Shirtgate” Reaction Unexpected

The t-shirts were Colman’s idea, but Busquet was intent to “inject” some politics into poker.

  • European Poker Tour (EPT) Super High Roller winner, Olivier Busquet has gone on record to clarify his views and address the criticism of himself and runner-up finisher Daniel Colman for the T-shirts they wore at the final table of the event.
  • In an interview on Thinking Poker, Busquet explains that the idea to wear the T-shirts, with the messages “Save Gaza” and “Free Palestine” came from Colman.
  • In Busquet’s opinion, there isn’t enough engagement with politics.

888 Confirms Plan to Share Online Poker Liquidity Across State Lines

888 remains “fully committed” to US market with “unique opportunity” to bring shared online poker liquidity across Nevada and Delaware.

  • Online gaming operator 888 will launch a shared poker network between the states of Delaware and Nevada, the group confirmed to investors Wednesday.
  • 888 is the monopoly provider in the state of Delaware and plans to launch its own online poker room which will share a player pool with WSOP.com Nevada, a new online poker room at Treasure Island and the three Delaware racinos.
  • The group also runs the All American Poker Network in New Jersey.

Picks from F5 Poker:

November Niner Andoni Larrabe Kinda Likes All The Attention

Spain’s own WSOP Main Event Final Table participant speaks from EPT Barcelona. For those on the West, Andoni Larrabe may look like a bit of a mystery man. Shrouded in his hoodie as the young Spainard made his way to the most prestigious final table of the year, there hasn’t been too much coverage on the youngest member of the November Nine.


Liv Boeree – Takes On The Task Of Tackling Tilt

For Liv fans, infographic that is suppose to help with tilt, induces it. Listen up rageaholic and chronic worriers – Team PokerStars Pro Liv Boeree has some helpful tips to keep you in check when you start to see red on or off the felt. Check out this quick interview with The Iron Maiden herself about what she recommends when tilt rears it’s ugly head.


EPT Barcelona 2014 – Main Event Final Table Live Stream


Daniel Negreanu’s Futuristic Geek Chic Mancave

Kid Poker takes you on a tour of House Negreanu. If there’s a singular theme that surrounds the decor of Daniel Negreanu’s Las Vegas pad it’s “fun”.


Paul Volpe and Mark Herm Takes Online Poker Training To The Next Level

Volpe gives new FTP Black Card pro Herm gets an in-person online poker lesson. Check out the view from Paul Volpe seat at the Venet..erm…at the Borgata. Volpe is playing a little live poker and sharing some time with his pal, new Full Tilt Poker Black Card Pro, Mark Herm.

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Mattingley to Step Down as 888 CEO

Kilsby to retire in board reshuffle. Brian Mattingley is to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of 888 Holdings PLC., the group announced Wednesday.


Regulation in Review: Europe and Beyond

A weekly review of the latest developments in gaming regulation outside the US. This week: Latvia, India, Mexico, Sweden, Switzerland and Alderney. Latvia


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Poker Podcasts and Training Vids:

Podcast: Druff & Friends – 08/26/2014 – The Rent is Too Damn High Poker Fraud Alert

Druff gives his opinion on the controversy regarding Daniel Colman and Oliver Busquet wearing anti-Israel/pro-Palestine shirts at the EPT Final Table. Kim Shannon comes on the show to give her side of the story with the Amanda Musumeci accuastions against her. Why is Jennicide hospitalized for 8-10 weeks? State legislatures get together to oppose possible national ban on online poker. California online poker legalization effort to return in early 2015. 888.com to come to Nevada in 4-6 months, will share player pool with WSOP.com, and their CEO thinks Pokerstars needs to wait 2 years before entering legalized US market. Druff talks a bit about earthquakes in California. MGM slot machine hits jackpot for the first time since 1994. Man accused of being part of Caesar’s Palace sportsbetting ring released to custody of… Tom Dwan?! Editorial: Avoid blaming scam victims for their predicament.


Podcast: Daily Poker Affirmation Ante Up! Pokercast

Our show turns into a Daily Affirmation episode as we explore poker news from around the world and complete an O’Mally’s Move.


Training Video: Mentor: Threads13 – 4 Tables of 50nl Zoom Part 3 Deuces Cracked

Threads13 continues his video review of 4 tables of 50nl Zoom on Pokerstars!