2006 October 06 Poker News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

Yes, it’s true. I would check-raise my own mother if it meant that I could beat her for all of her chips. The same holds true for my brother, my wife, and any professional poker player friends of mine.Frankly, that’s the only way to act at the poker table.At the World Series of Poker, players are randomly seated at one of many tables. In past years, though, exceptions were made in special circumstances. For example, if a husband and wife were seated at the same table, one of the two would be mov

In two previous articles, I have talked about the use of psychology in poker. We all know that deception is a big part of playing the game. Anyone above the amateur/fish skill level also knows that giving off false information….

Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) — James Hipwell, a former financial journalist who served a prison term for manipulating the stock market, joined forces with two partners to set up an Internet site that helps poker players find online tournaments.

Dave Grunenwald, vice president of development and leasing for Jacobs Investments Inc., hatched the plan for the Nautica Charity Poker Festivals in a giant tent on the west bank of Cleveland’s Flats. The second season wraps up this weekend (details at www.nauticacharitypoker.com).

In light of a bill passed late Friday night that will attempt to curb online poker through banking institutions, some online poker sites no longer accept US customers. Here are some that do. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2006) Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/U3F1YS1Ib3JyLVBpZ2ctRmFsdS1JbnNlLVplcm8=

With PartyPoker.com’s sudden announcement that they will be leaving the US market, Gambling911.com is looking to assist displaced poker players. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/RmFsdS1GYWx1LVBpZ2ctRmFsdS1JbnNlLVplcm8=

The Internets premier site for gaming, 5Dimes has added another option for its players with the addition of the innovative 3D Poker Room. The latest in animation technology takes players out of the 2D-world and into a three-dimensional representation of a real poker room. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2006)