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“Changing The Game:” Party Poker’s New Website, Browser-based Client, Mobile Apps and TV Ad
Soon after the launch of its redesigned online poker client, PartyPoker also rolled out its new-look website, with accompanying browser and mobile clients, plus a new TV advertisement, “The Game is Changing.”
Negreanu Erupts At EPT Over “First Card” Rule
Outspoken Team PokerStars Pro Daniel Negreanu made quite the scene at the EPT Barcelona €10k High Roller event when he became a casualty of the controversial “first card off the deck” rule he so vehemently speaks out against.
- Daniel Negreanu had a hand killed as a result of the controversial “First Card” Rule.
- In protest, Negreanu shoved all his chips on the next hand without looking at his cards.
- The move lead to his elimination from the tournament at which time he took his case to Twitter.
PartyPoker’s New Online Client—Screenshots and First Impressions
“All new” software client debuts with achievements, missions and friends list—though unresponsive lobby hinders early playtest.
- Though billed as an all new redesign, the layout of both the lobby and the tables will feel familiar to players.
- A new quick seat feature allows players to jump straight into low stakes cash games, SNGs, fast-forward pools and tournaments.
- Achievements allow players to assign themselves certain missions, from “play your first real money hand” and “knock out an opponent in a SNG,” designed to increase play and encourage players to try new games.
- A “news feed” in the friends list shows you the latest from your friends, like their new missions set or achievements gained.
- Laggy interface mars early rollout.
PKR New Hand Replayer Lets Players Make their Own Movie
Niche 3D online poker room lets players control the camera and upload their favorite hands to YouTube.
- In keeping with the room’s aesthetic, the new replayer is three-dimensional, and provides different camera angles to add cinematic touches to the action.
- A hand replayer is a standard feature practically ubiquitous in online poker as a way to review the action, study a hand or simply to check opponents’ hole cards at showdown, but PKR has taken a different approach.
- Social integration is a hot topic in online poker, with many poker rooms adding in similar features this year.
Betfred, Coral, Titan Next to Roll Out Mobile iPoker Client
iPoker skins Betfred, Coral Poker and Titan Poker are next in line to roll out the new mobile client on the iPoker network.
- Winner and Bet365 were first to to roll out earlier this week.
- iPoker skins Betfred, Coral Poker and Titan Poker are next in line, though it may be a couple of weeks before they launch.
- The new browser-based client is designed to work on all Android and iOS devices, including tablet and mobile.
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Behind the scenes of Poker Night in America youtube.com
Get a peek behind the scenes of a new innovate poker TV show: Poker Night in America. Marco Valerio brings his video camera on board a private jet that is taking a group of poker stars from Las Vegas to the east coast for the making of a new series that promises to put the fun back into poker television.
Why the durrr challenge was destined to fail 4flush.com
Have you followed any of the “durrr Challenge” matches that have started over the years? Ever wonder why they never quite lived up to the hype? Steve Ruddock takes a look at the issues with the challenges and what he thinks should be done to set them right.
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PartyPoker Offline for Upgrade, Simultaneous Desktop, Web, Mobile Launch Imminent
“Profound” changes to user experience to launch across multiple platforms today. The PartyPoker server went offline late on Wednesday in preparation for PartyPoker’s major software upgrade, which will see its “all new” poker client roll out across all major platforms.
Belgium Can Only Find Four More Sites for Its Blacklist
At 84 domains, the Belgian blacklist is one of the shortest of the EU nationally regulated markets. The Belgian Gambling Commission (KSC) has added four new sites to its blacklist bringing the total up to 84.
Under the Gun
The week ahead in poker: live, online, law and regulation, corporate and conferences. Law & Regulation
ARJEL Repeals Partouche License
Following the closure of Partouche.FR in June, ARJEL has completed the administration necessary to bring the Group’s online regulatory approval to a close. Partouche.FR closed its online poker room in June, and this week French regulator ARJEL made the statutory announcement that its license has been repealed.
William Hill Builds Spanish Presence with Miapuesta Acquisition
William Hill has exercised an option to buy the Spanish regulated business formerly owned by Sportingbet plc. With the exercise of a contractual option, William Hill has become the owner of Spanish operator Miapuesta.es.
