2006 October 15 Poker News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

StartMySuccess.com has compliled a list of alternate poker rooms and websites that continue to offer the game of online poker to US poker players. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/UGlnZy1Qcm9mLUVtcHQtQ3Jhcy1JbnNlLVplcm8=

A comprehensive list of poker rooms that will keep their gates open to USA online poker players has been issued by Compatiblepoker.com. The page also includes sites not willing to accept Americans anymore because of the online poker ban. Included sites are Poker Stars, Full Tilt, Ultimate Bet, Absolute Poker and more. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2006)

Do you bet a big hand in a big way, or do you slow-play in an attempt to trap an opponent? The joke is that the answer to that question and just about every question in poker is, “It depends.” Reason is, so much of the game is based on situations — chip stacks, position, table image and tendencies, to list some of the biggest considerations in no particular order.

The portal Winneronline quoted US legal expert Lawrence Walters this week in an article on the American legal situation regarding online gambling financial transaction bans.

U.S. poker legend Doyle Brunson was strongly critical of the content and manner in which the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 was enacted this week, and promised to keep his DoylesRoom.com site open.