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Sheldon Adelson: The Accidental Proponent of Regulated Online Gaming
The following article was originally published June 28, 2013 under the title “If You Share Adelson’s Fears, You Should Support the Regulation of Internet Gambling in the US.” Though the site may have changed, the arguments against regulating gaming over the internet remain. Considering the latest assault on online gambling by Adelson and the Las vegas Sands Corp., we felt this article was relevant to the current political landscape surrounding internet gaming.
- Though Las Vegas Sand’s chief is on a media blitz to “stop internet gambling,” the arguments he puts forward are all in support of effective online gambling regulation in the US.
New Malta LGA Chairman: “We Need to Protect Player’s Money”
Joseph Cuschieri believes players’ trust is key to the successful regulation of online gaming.
Tony G Launches Open Face Chinese Poker Room
Tony G’s “Xmas present” to poker players is a site that only offers Open Face Chinese Poker.
- Tony G has launched an online poker room dedicated to Open Face Chinese poker (OFCP). The poker room is available on his gambling site TonyBet.
- Four varieties of the game are presented; Classic, Pineapple, 13-Card and Turbo.
- Multiple platforms are supported and there is a choice of five languages.
New Poker Snowie Update Lets You Play Directly Against the “Near Perfect” GTO Bot
Challenge the game-theory bot directly in heads up or ring games.
- New Challenge feature lets you play against one to nine GTO bots and study your play.
- The main tool of the software is its PokerCoach tool, which allows you to import hands played from online poker rooms and let the engine analyze the hands and point out mistakes and blunders.
Poker Training Videos This Week: Small Stakes No Limit, Heads Up Strategy and HUD Instruction
Improve your poker game with our top picks from the pokerfuse poker video directory.
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Ultimate Poker’s “Help Wanted” Part II: Getting Max Value From Your Industry Job App
Plug some leaks in your interview game. Earlier this week we pointed you to a recent blog post by professional poker player (multi-time SCOOP & WCOOP winner) turned amateur mixed martial artist turned poker industry pro, Terrence Chan. Chan just shipped more career advice from someone who has made the successful transition into the industry.
WSOP.com’s Bill Rini: “Ask Me Anything About the Industry”
WSOP’s Head of Online Poker gets an AMA on P5s. Bill Rini has been around the block, just read his resume. He’s worked for Full Tilt Poker, partypoker and the World Poker Tour, all in an extensive capacity — meaning he wasn’t some scrub. Point being, Bill Rini knows the online poker industry inside and out, as he’s proven for years on his popular blog, and he’s bringing that knowledge to you.
EPT Prague Main Event Gets Underway
PokerStars’ Laura Cornelius gives you the rundown.
Vanessa Selbst: 6-Figure Cash Machine
Does it again, takes down EPT Prague PLO Championship. One of the top tournament players on the planet, Vanessa Selbst, who ranks #1 on the Woman’s All Time Money List, just added another €100k+ to her bankroll as she took down the €5k EPT 10 PLO Championship side event in Prague last night.
Jason Somerville Locks It Up With UFC Star Chael Sonnen
Team U Pro putting in the hours for Ultimate Poker. Antonio Esfandiari may be the marquee pro for legal online poker operator Ultimate Poker, but it seems as if no one gets more promotion work done on Team U than that of Jason Somerville. The professional poker player and avid MMA fan really gets around.
Rafa Nadal Aces His First Test
Tennis pro takes down EPT Prague charity tournament. It’s all done. The EPT spectacle that was Rafael Nadal’s first live poker tournament is all over and in the end, the tennis pro bested the 6-max sit-and-go to win €50,000 for his charity of choice.
Dan Smith: King For Yet Another Day
Breaks into the top 100 on the All Time Money List. If you are a die hard poker fan, then you’ve already heard the news. The man with one of the most generic names in poker, Dan Smith, added yet another massive accolade to his incredibly unique career—his first World Poker Tour title. The Team Ivey pro bested the incredibly pro heavy field at WPT 5 Diamond World Poker Classic for a massive $1.16 million dollar payday and a mammoth trophy to boot.
Poker Podcasts and Training Vids:
Podcast: 12/11/2013 Poker Action Line Poker Action Line
Aaron Todd and Dan Podheiser, writers and producers at CasinoCity.com join BIG Dave and Joe. Discussions range from the advent of online poker in New Jersey and Delaware, to the future of a national bill that Congress reviewed in Washington earlier this week. They also wrap up the November Nine and Aaron reveals some interesting things that happened behind the scenes in Vegas.
Podcast: We’re back and ready to roll! Ante Up! Pokercast
We’ve returned from a successful poker cruise and we’re ready to hit the ground running! Plus we complete O’Mally’s Move!
Podcast: Mark Hoke Show on KLAV 1230 AM #11 – 12/11/13 The Mark Hoke Show
Guests include Poker Night in America player and cash game specialist Lauren Billings,
Podcast: PokerNews Podcast Episode #192: Shooting for the Stars feat. Jack McClelland PokerNews Podcast
The crew is back to discuss the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement’s decision to suspend PokerStars’ application process for two years, the federal hearing on online gaming, and more. Donnie and Kristy then head over to the Bellagio to talk with Jack McClelland about his last tournament, his career at the most storied card room in Las Vegas, and more. 160;
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High Tea at the Palace: LGA Head Meets Malta President
LGA’s new Chairman and staff were invited to meet Malta’s President for tea and a tour. The new Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) Executive Chairman Mr Joseph Cuschieri and his team visited the President of Malta, His Excellency Dr George Abela, at the San Anton Palace and enjoyed a conversation over high tea.
Australian Watchdog Expresses Concern Over App Industry
Guidance for the app industry should be heeded by overseas poker operators serving the Australian market. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has declared that there is a need for industry guidance to ensure greater consumer protection by the ‘app’ games industry.
PokerStars Adds, Removes High-Buyin “Tax Deferral” Tables on Greek Site
In Rational Group’s continued attempts to both comply with Greek regulation, while mitigating the tax burden of its players, PokerStars added, but later removed, high-buyin tournaments that could aid players in deferring tax on daily profits.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Publishes First Corporate Responsibility Report
Detailed stats on problem gambling show the effectiveness of regulatory measures to protect customers. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has produced its first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.
