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PokerStars Seeks Solution to Heads Up Poker Problem
Forced play could be adopted in 2014 to deal with the problems at Heads Up tables.
- PokerStars is getting closer to a solution to the problem caused by players sitting at Heads Up (HU) tables but refusing to play except against weaker players.
- The preferred option is “forced play” which “requires a player to play a minimum number of hands once a second player sits with him.”
- Players will have to wait till next year for implementation. PokerStars’ Steve Day told pokerfuse: “We don’t have development resources to take any action in 2013.”
Finalist For The Poker Hall Of Fame Class Of 2013 Revealed
The list of ten finalists for possible induction into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2013 have been released. After a public nomination process, as well as vetting by the Poker Hall of Fame Governing Council, the list was paired down to ten with many being among the most recognizable names on the poker landscape.
- The list of ten was derived from a public nomination process, as well as vetting by the Poker Hall of Fame Governing Council.
- Up to two of the candidates will be enshrined in 2013.
- The 2013 inductees will be announced once the votes have all been tallied and the ceremony of induction is set to take place during the WSOP Main Event final table festivities at the Rio in Las Vegas on November 3.
Online Poker Documentary “Drawing Dead” Set To Premiere
The documentary “Drawing Dead—The Highs And Lows Of Online Poker” is set to make its debut next month. The film, which is centered on the world of online poker, is Slated to air on Thursday, October 10 on DirecTV.
- The film, which is centered on the world of online poker, is Slated to air on Thursday, October 10 on DirecTV.
- “Drawing Dead” looks to tell two tales stemming from the online poker boom, one of great rewards and another of problem gambling.
- First-time filmmaker Mike Weeks hopes to show more than the rags-to-riches promises that he feels the current slate of televised poker offers the public.
Ivey Poker Releases Mobile App
The mobile version of Phil Ivey’s Facebook social poker game is now available for mobile devices.
- IveyPoker has released a mobile app for its freemium social poker game.
- The app can be downloaded from Facebook and Google and works on iPhone, iPad and Android mobile devices.
- The rationale is that new players on real-money sites lose their money too quickly as they are learning the game and thus get discouraged.
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The Poker Hall of Fame needs to eliminate fan voting pokernewsboy.com
It seems that every year the Poker Hall of Fame serves to strike up conversation about who was snubbed. Steve Ruddock does more than present alternative names to the 10 finalists that were announced. He constructs an argument for changing the qualifications for the HOF and voices his opinion that fans shouldn’t be allowed to vote.
John Pappas on Hollywood and political influences in online poker calvinayre.com
Joe Barton played online poker for money? Did we hear that right? Check it out for yourself in the additional footage released by CalvinAyre.com of an interview with the Poker Players Alliance Executive Director, John Pappas.
The Mental Game of Poker 2 is now out on as an audiobook jaredtendlerpoker.com
Want to better your poker game but don’t have the time to read poker strategy books? If so, we have some good news. The Mental Game of Poker 2 is now available in a variety of different audio formats that you can listen to anywhere you normally pop in your earbuds. There is even an offer that could get you the new audio version for free.
Is rakeback in online poker dead? casinoaffiliateprograms.com
For poker players that put in medium to high volume, rakeback has been an important aspect of their ability to profit from the game, or in some cases ease the burden of losing while learning a new game. But, could that small stream of compensation could be in danger of drying up? Poker affiliate industry expert Jeremy Enke explores the possibility that rakeback is dead.
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Digital Disappointment: Ladbrokes Issues Full Year Results Warning
Problems implementing a deal with Playtech are blamed on an expected 50% fall in expected profits. Ladbrokes has issued a formal profits warning, its second of the year. It now expects its digital business to make between £10 million to £14 million, more than 50% below analysts’ expectations of £27.5m. Ladbrokes’ share price on the London Stock Exchange dropped over 6% on the news.
A View from G2E: Day 3 Report
The last full day of G2E was spent only attending two talks. The first was on “Documenting your online vendors,” and the panel was comprised of gaming consultants, lawyers, and lobbyists. One of the takeaways from the discussion was the struggle of commerce versus compliance: Are you going to choose the most appropriate vendor that meets needs both technically and with the right experience? Or are you going to go with the vendor that can get through the regulatory hurdles in the United States?
Skrill Launches New Product to Simplify International Money Transfers
New Skrill iT system allows anyone to send money globally with just an email address of the recipient. Online wallet Skrill, formerly Moneybookers, has launched a new product for easy cross-border money transfers, dubbed Skrill iT.
Georgia-Based Adjarabet Joins Poker Rankings
Adjarabet looks to an international market after leaping into the poker rankings at number 12. New entrant Adjarabet has joined the online cash game rankings, one of two rooms licensed in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia.
Under the Gun
The week ahead for the online poker industry: Conferences, live tournaments, online promotions and other important industry dates. Conferences
