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PokerStars Software Update Displays Mobile Device Icon

Regular players are using the indicator as a means of identifying recreational players.

  • The latest update of the PokerStars software client has quietly included the introduction of a mobile device icon which is displayed by a player’s avatar at the table.
  • A discussion reddit suggests that this is a gift to grinders who may now more easily recognize weaker players.

Greg “Fossilman” Raymer Seeks Investors for Entire 2014 Poker Campaign

  • Raymer is looking for bankroll investors—people who will take a piece of a set bankroll which will be at risk for both cash games and tournaments to be played throughout the year at Raymer discretion.
  • In Raymer’s proposed deal, investors would purchase a percentage of the bankroll. He is looking to raise no less than $100,000, and he is selling shares in $1,000 increments.
  • Raymer keeps 40% of all profit above the $100k at the end of the year, while investors, including any shares Raymer purchases himself, will split the remaining 60%.

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Jesse Sylvia Wants His MTV

2012 WSOP runner-up is the subject of a MTV True Life episode. Take a “real” look at the life of 888.com sponsored professional poker player Jesse Sylvia as he spends the year travelling to the 2013 PCA, the Aussie Millions and back to Las Vegas for the WSOP. Jesse can’t help but spend his cash on his close family while looking for that elusive 2nd massive score. Managing his $5.3 million dollars from his 2012 WSOP finish and his relationship with dancer-turned-poker pro girlfriend, Jesse admits what we all know – being a millionaire is pretty cool.

Daniel Negreanu Knows What He Likes When He Sees It

Busted. Daniel adds something to his Choice Center vision board.

Poker Podcasts and Training Vids:

Podcast: Druff & Friends – 01/14/2014 – May the Tokes Be With You Poker Fraud Alert

Erik Ryland co-hosts. Updating last week’s story, Jay “WhoJedi” Newnum indeed was caught stealing $700 in dealer tips at Foxwoods, using chopsticks and duct tape. The poker media comes under fire for shying away from covering the Newnum situation, given that he was one of their own. Lock Poker drops all but 3 of their pros, and site traffic is down to fewer than 100 players. A possible connection is found between Lock Poker and a Vancouver realty company and more.

Training Video: How to Improve your Red Line: Preflop Drag The Bar

This video examines some tips and ideas for improving your red line with preflop play. We look at avoiding drift, increases raise sizes, and making more appropriate 3bets and 4bets.

Training Video: Microlimit Coaching with Pedro: Database Analysis and Hand Review Deuces Cracked

threads13 and Pedro undertake a detailed database analysis of stats and hands played by Pedro. Featuring an in-depth review of common situations and filters to improve your game quickly, including an overview of “raise first in” and other common statistics to overview.

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Slide in Online Poker Revenues Continues in France

ARJEL’s Q4 report continues the trend, reporting a 23% decline in cash game bets. ARJEL’s last quarterly report of 2013 replicated the previous three by reporting more declines in online poker. Cash game bets dropped 23%, although tournament entries increased by 7%.

iGaming Revenue Results Indicate a Slow Start in New Jersey

Early tax revenues will need to show staggering rates of growth to match government projections. While unique factors affect expectations for the Nevada market, New Jersey was widely considered the true test case of state regulated gaming in the US. The first revenue figures announced Tuesday give an early indication of whether the test is a success or failure. If New Jersey fails, hope of expanding state regulation across the US will have been diminished.

Regulation in Review

A weekly review of the latest developments in gaming regulation. This week: Sweden, Bulgaria, France and Bermuda. Sweden