2006 October 17 Poker News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

Asked about his prospects in the main event of the World Poker Tour Festa al Lago tournament at the Bellagio, Gus Hansen didn’t skip a beat.”I’d have to say that right now I’m definitely the favorite,” Hansen said late Saturday night at the Bellagio, displaying a steely, picture-perfect poker face.While it can be hazardous to try to ordain a clear favorite in any major poker tournament, Hansen’s confidence should serve him well in the Festa al Lago event, scheduled to begin at noon today at the

Texas Hold ‘Em is hotter than a jalapeno. And so are poker boot camps, where anyone from college students to grandmas can pick up tips from the pros and play in mini-tournaments. I attended a World Poker Tour Boot Camp…

Most poker books present, at the finish of their strategy, psychology or teaching methods, a glossary of terms that attempts to bring the nuances of the language of poker to the reader….

Though poker is by no means an easy game, the chances of winning at online casinos are considered better than the chances of winning at traditional casinos. Poker changed in several ways when it made the move onto the online casino sites.

From the beginning of personal computer use, it would seem, Macintosh users have always been behind the curve. Whatever the reason, there have always been more things for PC users: more software, more hardware, more competition, more options. The same held true when online poker burst onto the scene a few years back, and Mac users were slowly catching up as online poker rooms realized they had neglected a market that was ready and willing to play and to pay…

National Lampoon and UltimateBet.com have announced today that the grand finale to their poker championships will take place in Las Vegas this November 5th. (PRWeb Oct 17, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/UGlnZy1Ib3JyLVNxdWEtQ3Jhcy1JbnNlLVplcm8=

When the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act signed into law on October 13th, it shook up the poker industry heavily. One of the biggest bones of contention that critics of the law put up was how it exempted State Lotteries and Horse Racing from the online ban. In response to the law one online poker site, Wicked Chops Poker, has changed their theme to become Wicked Chops State Lotteries…