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Tips for Beginners: Kicker Strength

Kicker is by definition one of your hole cards “that does not itself take part in determining the rank of the hand, but that may be used to break ties between hands of the same rank.”

PokerStars Allows One Chinese Player per Cash Game Table

After a series of cheating scandals related to China-based players, PokerStars resorted to limiting the number of Chinese players allowed at the same time at their DoN SNG and cash game tables.

Tony G to Buy Eastgate's WSOP Bracelet for His Dog Zasko

"I have decided that I am going to buy Peter Eastgate’s WSOP Main Event winner’s bracelet." - as it reads on Tony G's blog. Though the PartyPoker pro does not want the piece of poker jewellery for himself, but his trusty German Shepherd, Zasko.

More Conspirators and FTP Involvement in the Tekintamgac Scandal

We already wrote about how Ali Tekintamgac and Perica Bukara and their associates cheated at the PPT Cannes, and how they might have done it, but there are some interesting developments in the case already.

$50,000 Rake Race at Doyles Room This November

We are happy to inform all of you that now all Rakerace.com registered players can participate in Doyles Room's $50,000 rake race. This is a special race eligible for the players of Doyles Room's biggest affiliate partners, like Rakerace.com.

This is How Tekintamgac and Bukara May Have Cheated

Ali Tekintamgac, who was disqualified from the finale of PPT Cannes, along with Perica Bukara and Pokerb00m.eu bloggers, may have used a code system well known to cheaters.

CR Promotion: The Ballad of Jackie Mayfair

CardRunners instructor John ’JimmyLegs’ Wray entertains us once again with one of his ingenious animations, this time honouring the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event. The poem entitled The Ballad of Jackie Mayfair is by Jake ‘defenestrate’ Sapozhnikov.

AK Poker Club – Good to Know

This article provides a detailed description of the Italian EnetPoker network member AK Poker Club and its special regulations as regards its cash out system and a number of other issues. AK became renowned and popular for its relatively weak player pool.

Sportingbet Will Not Merge with Unibet

According to Sunday Times, Sportingbet and Unibet were reportedly working on a merger deal. The news is not surprising, it is a more and more common practice, which derives from the economic problems gambling firms face. However, the negotiations ended as Unibet announced its withdrawal.

Peter Eastgate Selling His WSOP Bracelet

Peter Eastgate, winner of the 2008 WSOP Main Event decided to put his bracelet up for auction at eBay, because it was "just lying around collecting dust," Eastgate said.

Durrrr, Ivey, Juanda and Giang Cash Game Madness in Macau

Tom Dwan, Phil Ivey, Chau Giang and John Juanda seem to have a good time playing against Chinese businessmen at some high stakes cash game tables in Macau. Phil Ivey won a $2 million pot there, according to some rumors.

ChiliPoker Enters US Market, FTP Withdraws from Washington

Europe-based online poker provider ChiliGaming has announced to enter the US market in early 2011. Meanwhile, Full Tilt Poker follows PokerStars  in withdrawing from the State of Washington in compliance with a recent State Supreme Court decision.

Hellmuth Releases Poker eBook Series

Phil Hellmuth, not just 11-time WSOP champion but also an accomplished author of poker bestsellers like “Play Poker Like the Pros” and “Read ’Em and Reap” now decided to publish again, but now exploiting the online market by releasing a series of eBooks.

Devilfish Poker Sold - Buyer Unknown

British poker bad boy, Dave 'Devilfish' Ulliott seems to have some major issues with his poker room, Devilfish Poker. The unofficial announcement at the Devilfish Gaming website says the virtual poker room has been sold to a buyer yet to remain unknown.

UB Signs Maria Ho

Poker pro Maria Ho has just signed a sponsorship contract with UB.com. In a press release, UB praises Ho as a person who “has established an impressive reputation as a successful high stakes cash game player in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, making her one of the few and youngest female players competing with poker’s elite in the biggest games.”
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