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UKGC Issues Player Fund Protection Policy, Rejects Insolvency Protection Measures
Segregate, report and inform are the key elements of the UKGC’s player fund protection policy which rejects compulsory insolvency protection measures.
- After a 12 week consultation the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has set out its position on it will regulate for the protection of player funds.
- The Commission has decided to adopt a “less onerous” option and will require operators to maintain player funds in a bank account segregated from normal business operations.
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A new $530 buy-in $20k guaranteed Sunday Major starts on May 4. A new Sunday major from the Winning Poker Network (WPN) is billed as a High Roller event, with a $530 buy-in.
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Podcast: LLPR Episode 61: PA is 5 years behind the curve… Low Limit Poker Radio
Joe Uccelo and John Devine are back at it again… after 2 weeks off, he’s back. We discuss some hijinx on the PFO forums, talk about PA and it’s hearing… We also discuss the things that matter the most.
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Guests include Marco Valerio, “The Jersey Outlaw” Jimmie Lee and Nevada Poker League’s Joe Pane! WARNING – NSFW for Language!
Podcast: Rabbit Hunt: 188 Rabbit Hunt
It's all about California this week as Chris and Mark dissect the latest hearing in the Golden State regarding online poker legislation. The two look at the complicated relationship between the tribes and state regulators, what we are likely to see in California should a bill get passed, and whether a bad actor clause even makes sense in the bill.
Training Video: TPE Theory: Evaluating Bluffs with Andrew Brokos Tournament Poker Edge
Andrew picks up where he left off on the subject of bluffing by reviewing a hand history from a 4-handed WCOOP event. Learn to evaluate your own bluffs, and to conduct valuable post-game analysis more generally, in this seven-part series.
Training Video: Pot of Gold: SSPLO Review with DJ Sensei and 2fouroffsuit: Episode Four Deuces Cracked
DJ Sensei and his PLO student, Jordan, return to review a new 4-tabling session. Discussion focuses on adjustments Jordan has started making in the games, ranging from preflop hand selection to limping behind preflop, and more.
