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Doyle Brunson’s Thoughts on PHoF Nominees

October 11, 2010 at 7:30 PM |

After a well deserved break that lasted three weeks, Doyle Brunson returned to his blog and now he posts again regularly. In his latest entry, he shares his thoughts about the nominees of the upcoming Poker Hall of Fame ballot, taking place on 7th November. The induction of two new members into the Hall is going to be one of the 2010 WSOP Finale shows.

Poker Rooms

SwitchPoker - Play Poker on Your iPad or iPhone

October 11, 2010 at 7:13 PM |

If you ever wanted to play poker on your mobile phone, you just might be interested in the following news: SwitchPoker now offers real-money play, which is available on Apple mobile devices, such as the iPad, iPod Touch and the iPhone.

Poker Players

Maxim Lykov Also Joins Team PokerStars Pro

October 11, 2010 at 5:39 PM |

PokerStars is rather active signing newer and newer pros, signing with Liv Boeree almost 2 weeks ago, they revealed their latest addition to the elite Team PokerStars Pro, the russian pro player, Maxim Lykov.

Poker Players

Scott Montgomery Gets Robbed in a Restroom at Bellagio

October 11, 2010 at 4:49 PM |

Canadian Full Tilt Red Pro Scott Montgomery got robbed yesterday, on 10th October, in one of the restrooms of the Bellagio. He was forced to hand over $2,000.

Lost & Found

Poker Tells by Negreanu

October 10, 2010 at 5:08 PM |

If you want to better understand the tells in live poker, check this video out!

Poker Humor

PlusEV - A comic not to pass by

October 9, 2010 at 6:27 PM |

Bobby Crosby, writer of the PlusEV comics, is an internationally acclaimed comic writer, with a strong love for poker. His poker-related strips are very popular, as he introduces us to the life of an average American family, whose head, the father is a poker player.

Poker Legislation

European Egaming Regulations: A Controversy

October 8, 2010 at 8:16 PM |

There have been a number of insightful articles published at eGR’s website on the current state of regulation of online gaming and gambling both in the US and the EU. The latest two I wish to summarise here are on the lack of development after the European Court of Justice rulings in Germany and Austria and on whether The Netherlands is to embrace the French pattern or not.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Festa Al Lago Is Launched

October 8, 2010 at 6:34 PM |

The Festa Al Lago at the Bellagio is the eighth out of the twenty tournaments in total of the World Poker Tour Season IX.

Poker Tournaments

FTP: FTOPS XVIII Schedule Announced

October 8, 2010 at 4:22 PM |

The Full Tilt Online Poker Series XVIII gets underway in about a month’s time. There are 34 events taking place between 10th and 21st November with a guaranteed prize pool of $19 million in total.

Poker Players

Phil Hellmuth: Is His Time Over?

October 7, 2010 at 5:36 PM |

Once the world's biggest poker player Phil Hellmuth have not won a single tournament for 3 years and 110 days now, his bad luck surrounds his cash games as well.

Lost & Found

No Limit Hold'em Tips for Beginners - Part 1.

October 7, 2010 at 1:04 PM |

In this two-part guide we are intending to provide orientation for beginner poker players. The first part will lay out some basic practices, and the second will cover issues concerning game techniques. With this guide we want to provide an insight of the game itself, as well as some management skills you will be needing if you hope to be a profitable poker player.

Lost & Found

Play a Hand With Us – C/C or Value Bet on a Scary River?

October 6, 2010 at 5:30 PM |

$0.50/$1  No Limit HoldemUTG  $97CO  (Hero) $101BTN  $130SB  Wavefuncti0n $95BB  debe90 $100

Lost & Found

Play a Hand with Us – Thin Value Bets with 77

October 6, 2010 at 5:26 PM |

$0.50/$1  No Limit Holdem5 PlayersUTG  (Hero) $104 CO  $25 BTN  $102 SB  $185 BB $100

Poker Tournaments

PCA Schedule Now Public

October 6, 2010 at 4:56 PM |

PokerStars have posted the schedule of next years PCA on their website, and also opened www.pokerstarscaribbeanadventure.com, the official website of the tournament. Over 50 tournaments will be held at the luxurious Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas.