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Dusty Schmidt — Achieving Balance In Your Poker Game

Posted on August 8, 2012 by admin

Not so long ago, balance and game theory became the coolest things for a poker player to talk about. There is good reason for this. They’re powerful concepts and tools …
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Queenstown Snowfest: The leap of faith

Posted on July 25, 2012 by admin

One of the things that lures over two million tourists to Queenstown every year is the variety of adventure-packed activities that one can partake in. It is called the adrenalin capital of the world for a reason. If you love nothing the thrill of the… Continue reading →

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Why don’t we see more six max events live?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin

When the vast majority of online games played are at short handed tables, why is it we hardly ever see six max games in the live arena? Short handed games not only have faster action, but most agree the skill level is higher because you cannot simply w… Continue reading →

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Microgaming Cancels 5050Poker Contract

Posted on June 27, 2012 by admin

On Monday, the Microgaming Poker Network announced that it has ended its contract with 5050Poker.com. Citing breach of contract by 5050Poker as the reason, Microgaming will no longer allow the site to be a member of its group of over 20 poker rooms. Microgaming’s problems with 5050Poker were made public on June 15th, when the [...] Continue reading →

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More Tables, Big One Setting Up Richest WSOP Ever

Posted on May 8, 2012 by admin

Optimism appeared to be at an all-time high for WSOP executive director Ty Stewart and WSOP tournament Jack Effel in a press conference earlier today.
“It appears poker’s darkest days are behind us,” said Stewart referring to online poker’s Bla… Continue reading →

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Full Tilt Subsidiary Pulls Out of AGCC Application

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin

The AGCC confirmed the move earlier this week. Although the Commission gave no reason for the withdrawal, Orinic Limited was believed to have been applying for the licence as part of the potential deal with the Bernard Tapie Group.
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Americas Cardroom Announces Liberty Quarter Million as Part of $500,000 Liberty Weekends

Posted on March 29, 2012 by admin

As the online poker world gets ready to solemnly remember Black Friday, Americas Cardroom is giving everyone a major reason to celebrate. On April 15, the U.S.-friendly online poker site …
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Elie, Campos Plead Guilty to Black Friday Charge

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

Elie, 32, agreed with US District Judge Lewis Kaplan, upon prompting, that his actions in processing payments for the poker sites was “wrong” and that he was pleading guilty for that reason.
Elie was also facing charges for money laundering but onl… Continue reading →

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New Poker Series To Introduce Live Betting

Posted on March 22, 2012 by admin

A new poker series set to begin next month could be the next evolution of televised poker, offering not only the players but also the viewers of the events innovative ways to be involved with the proceedings. Poker Royalty, LLC – the preeminent international agency that represents some of the biggest names in poker today [...] Continue reading →

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Doyleism of the Day: "When You Are Up Your Friends Know Who You Are, When You Are Down You Know Who Your Friends Are."

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

There is really no reason to completely rehash all of the stuff about the Full Tilt debacle. Everyone knows MOST of the facts and are familiar with the proceedings. I …
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