Archive for March, 2007.

Poker Loyalty Program Launches New Concept in Affiliate Marketing (PR Web)

March 31, 2007

The largest online poker loyalty program, PokerSavvy, has just unveiled its newly revamped Affiliate Marketing program. This new B2B marketing platform promises to provide a unique and profitable approach for advertisers looking to expand revenues in the international online poker marketplace. (PRWeb Mar 30, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: …

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New Endurance Beverage Changes The Game in Land-Based and Online Poker Tournaments (PR Web)

March 31, 2007

Legendary poker professional, Phil Hellmuth, today announced his endorsement of Pro Player, an endurance beverage designed to help poker players stay focused and mentally alert during land-based and online poker tournaments. (PRWeb Mar 30, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1Ib3JyLVN1bW0tRmFsdS1NYWduLVplcm8=

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Purple Lounge Poker Launches Battle of the Sexes — The Question is … Who Will Win? (PR Web)

March 31, 2007

Ever wondered which sex tops the table when it comes to poker skill, wit and nerve? The Purple Lounge Battle of the Sexes sets out to find an answer to this very question. Launching in May, this three-month war of the genders promises to be full of fun, surprises and maybe a few upsets. (PRWeb Mar 30, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: …

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Poker run for Relay on April 14 (Greenville Advocate)

March 31, 2007

Harley’s Angels are rebels with a cause. And that cause is fighting cancer.

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Poker pals team up with legendary player for Web site (Miami Herald)

March 31, 2007

Nick Koustas sat at a bar inside the high-roller room of the Palms casino, face to face with poker legend Johnny Chan.

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Team PokerNews Announces Two New $12,000 WSOP Freerolls at Bodog Poker (PR Web)

March 31, 2007

Team PokerNews (http://www.pokernews.com/wsop-2007) is giving away over $300,000 in WSOP Freerolls, and isn’t stopping there, with two new $12,000 WSOP Freerolls at Bodog Poker (http://www.pokernews.com/bodog) recently added to the schedule. Each freeroll winner will receive a $12,000 package which includes entry to the 2007 WSOP Main Event (worth $10,000), plus $2,000 for travel and …

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No Neteller for Canadian Poker Players

March 31, 2007

Online money mover Neteller recently announced that, like US poker players, Canadian players would no longer be able to use their services to move money to and from online poker rooms. Neteller’s InstaCASH service has already been blocked, and the final move to block Canadian customers from moving money to an online gambling site will take place by April 8 th. The company has dropped Canada from its list of clients in order to improve their bottom line for 2007, according to recent reports…

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Swedish Cops Hit Poker Tournament

March 31, 2007

Swedish police, in a move similar to what happened in Ireland last week, broke up a major poker tournament in Grebbestad. The European Poker Challenge 2007 was set to go as around 700 poker fans had gathered over the weekend to play, but soon they had to find something else to do when the police shut it down. According to Swedish authorities the event was an unauthorized poker tournament being held for profit, which is considered illegal in Sweden…

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The Purple Lounge

March 31, 2007

If you are Prince, this place has exactly the sort of look that give you goose bumps. In other words, they went a little over the top on the purple motif.

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Why Make Pointless Plays?

March 31, 2007

If you ask someone why they made a particular play, they often reply, “I wanted to see what would happen.” Let us be clear about this. If you’re not making a play to either win money or prevent yourself from losing money, you’re making a pointless play.

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Why to Bet on Middle of the Road Hands?

March 31, 2007

There are basically four types of hands you can get in poker. You can get crap hands, decent hands, good hands, or great hands. Now, unless you simply ignore every single bit of advice you’ve ever been given about how to play poker, you know you should always fold the crap hands.

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Academy offers chance to learn from poker pros (Chicago Sun-Times)

March 30, 2007

The world’s biggest poker party is just two months away. Thousands of players from around the world will be in Las Vegas June 1 through July 17 for the 38th World Series of Poker at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino.

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Ex-Poker Club Owner Fined for Profiting From `Game of Chance’ (Bloomberg.com)

March 30, 2007

March 29 (Bloomberg) — The former co-owner of a private London poker club was fined 10,000 pounds ($19,500) today after a jury found him guilty of profiting from a game of chance in violation of Britain’s gambling laws.

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Annual Ride the Ridge Poker Run in April to benefit Special Olympics (Forrest City Times-Herald)

March 30, 2007

It’s spring again, and for local motorcycle enthusiasts that also means time for the Ride the Ridge Poker Run. April 14 is the date for the fifth annual installment of the fundraiser, which offers a good time for participants while raising money for Special Olympics Arkansas.

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Titan Poker expands VIP Club (Casino City Times)

March 30, 2007

(PRESS RELEASE) — Titan Poker, one of the fastest growing online poker rooms, has improved and expanded its VIP Club with a new VIP Level and higher monthly cash bonuses.

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