2006 June 10 Poker News, Events and Happenings
In the last few days online poker business showed that even with all the money and power behind a poker room, the Internet can still be a dangerous place. Poker Host, managed and owned by online sport book SBG Global, began experiencing difficulties a few days ago when users who wish to view this site were required to enter personal information. After entering information, a notice then comes up stating that the web site and business had been seized by the FBI and that the user’s personal information would be forwarded to the FBI and that the user would be investigated as well.
When you look back at the history of the World Series of Poker, it is astounding the growth of the event. Back in 1970, Benny Binion put on the World Series as a way to draw the biggest poker players..
If you are poker player traveling to Tulsa, Oklahoma, you should stop by the Cherokee Casino to take part in the Scotty Nguyen Poker Challenge. Nguyen, the 1998 Main Event World Series of Poker champion, has been employed by the Cherokee Casino to headline a series of tournament events with buy-in is ranging from $100-$5000. Not being limited to only poker, there are all variety of events including blackjack…
The U.S. Two Way TV and MiXTV Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zone4Play, Inc., along with Poker Zone Television, recently announced the launch of Face Up Hold ‘Em, a play-along televised poker entertainment show.
The World Series of Poker continues to show why they are the leaders when it comes to professional poker, having recently secured the largest sponsorship deal in poker history. Their sponsor, Milwaukee’s Best Light, has become the Presenting Sponsor and Official Beer of the World Series of Poker through 2008. As part of the agreement Milwaukee’s Best Light will be visible in many aspects of the World Series of Poker and will work to promote the World Series of Poker nationally year-round…
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 9, 2006–Harrah’s License Company LLC, an affiliate of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. has agreed in principle to designate Card Player, the world’s leading poker media company, as the Official Magazine and website content provider for the 2006 World Series of Poker® Presented by Milwaukee’s Best Light.The agreement in principle is non-binding, and is subject to definitive documentation.”Working with the World Series of Poker once again demonstrates Card Player’s c
I’m going to share a valuable No Limit Hold’em tip with you that is used by every top professional poker player out there.You’ve probably heard things like, “Poker isn’t about the cards; it’s about reading people.” Well, today’s play illustrates how you can apply people-reading skills to a poker hand, regardless of what you hold.The play is a pre-flop re-raise otherwise known as coming over the top.For example, you’re playing in a No Limit Hold’em tournament, and the blinds are 100-200 with a
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