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Hand Histories Briefly On Sale for Borgata, Partypoker in New Jersey
The sale of data mined hands is pulled just days after they were offered.
- HH Dealer has announced that it is now able to sell hand histories for partypoker and Borgata Poker’s New Jersey regulated online poker rooms.
- The use of such hand histories usually contravenes poker room’s terms and conditions, but is a widespread practise used to populate poker tracking databases.
UKGC Updates FAQ After UK Gambling Bill Receives Royal Assent
The updated FAQ guides players and operators through the main points of new gambling laws and regulations.
- The Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill has now received Royal Assent, the final stage in the UK’s legislative process.
- In immediate response the UK Gambling Commission has updated its FAQ on all issues that players and operators may want to ask about the new laws.
Ladbrokes Focuses on Responsible Gambling in its Television Advertising
An episodic advertising campaign chooses one character to highlight a safe gambling message.
- Today, Ladbrokes has launched the first dedicated TV advertisement that promotes responsible gambling.
- The responsible gaming message is to bet with money you can afford to lose, and don’t let a losing bet affect your life. The advert closes with the message “Please Bet Responsibly.”
- Six months ago, UK Gambling Commission Chairman criticized the gambling industry for not taking responsibility for its own poor public image.
New Jersey Online Poker Tournament Report
Players in New Jersey have the opportunity to play some exciting online poker tournaments this weekend—a chance to do what many Americans can not.
- A look at the online poker tournament offerings this weekend in New Jersey.
Picks from F5 Poker:
Doyle Brunson Answers Your Questions
Texas Dolly engages his fans in his first AMA. If you could ask Doyle Brunson anything, what would it be? Don’t bother telling us, we can’t get him to answer but the team over at PokerAtlas have scored an 'Ask Me Anything’ with the Godfather of Poker himself.
2011 WSOP Runner-up Martin Staszko Fades Kidnapping Attempt
Ransom plot hatched around Staszko’s 2011 payday. In a crazy story out of the Czech Republic, as reported by PokerArena.cz, it seems as if mild mannered Martin Staszko, the runner-up to the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event, was targeted by a group of deadly kidnappers, after his massive Main Event payday.
Katie “hotjenny314” Dozier’s Poker Funtime Rules
Five ways to be more social at the table. Online grinder Katie “hotjenny314” Dozier is known for crushing while mass multi-tabling. She’s one of the leaders of the 'Grindettes’ and has long been taking steps into the spotlight as a positive female ambassador for poker. In Katie’s latest blog post she tells the tale of her Day 1 table of the 2012 WSOP and why it was one of the most fun times she ever had playing live.
You Can Go Your Own Way – Alternative Vegas Tournament Options
Where to play if you want to avoid the Amazon room. While the eyes of the poker world will be in an unblinking stare with the Rio during the World Series of Poker this summer – it’s simply not for everyone. Maybe the buy-ins are too high, the tournaments too long or you simply can’t possibly stomach another Poker Kitchen Chicken Finger™. Whatever the reason is, if this sounds like you, you’ll be happy to know (if you didn’t already) that there’s plenty of other summer series happening in Las Vegas at alternative casinos – and they are looking for your business.
Exclusive Articles on pokerfuse PRO:
Regulation in Review: US
A review of the latest developments in gaming regulation in the US. This week: New Jersey and Nevada New Jersey Online Gaming Regulations Play Role in Fraud Prevention
Adjarabet Offers Seven Brazil World Cup Packages
Adjarabet repeats previous promotion tactics in linking success to hands played, not rake paid. Adjarabet is giving the chance for seven players to get an all expenses paid trip to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, including seats to watch a quarter final match.
Traffic Watch
Pokerfuse PRO’s exclusive review of the online poker market across international, US and regulated European markets. Global cash game traffic fell by over 1,100 seats on the week as the market dropped 2.5%.
Poker Podcasts and Training Vids:
Podcast: Rabbit Hunt: 190 Rabbit Hunt
The Annual Pre-WSOP Conference Call took place this week and Chris and Mark are around to discuss some of the changes to this year's series. Then, the two discuss the Winning Poker Network's decision to leave US-regulated areas, proof that regulation works, and the continuing Borgata Chipgate saga.
Training Video: LOL Liveaments – Hand History Review with Andrew Brokos Tournament Poker Edge
Just in time for the WSOP, Andrew Brokos brings us a Hand History Review from a live tournament he recently final tabled. He took notes during key hands and gives us insight into how to crush a live tournament. This is a three part series.
Training Video: Pot of Gold: SSPLO Review with DJ Sensei and 2fouroffsuit: Episode 6 Deuces Cracked
DJ Sensei and 2fouroffsuit return with another 4-tabling video on Bovada. Featuring discussion about real-time decisions to make at the table, including taking stabs in limped pots, preflop hand selection, and a focus on playing well in multiway pots.
