2006 November 24 Poker News, Events and Happenings
We could listen to Phil Laak talk all day, and we get the impression that he probably would talk all day, given half the chance. Its 9 a.m. in Los Angeles; a time when Unabombers are tucked away fast asleep in their beds. What better time is there to catch him unaware?Save
In poker terms, Perth Glory coach Ron Smith showed his hand very early last week.Save
Has Santa’s workshop moved to Las Vegas? Get ready for what has become an annual marketing onslaught of gambling-related toys, books and paraphernalia as we approach the holiday shopping season.Save
While some poker players have had a thing or two to say about the poker playing in the latest installment in the James Bond film franchise, Casino Royale is thought by most to be much stronger in the poker department than in the continuity department. In film, continuity refers to keeping the making of the movie out of the movie - such as making sure that when Bond holds a gun in one scene, in the very next scene the gun he holds is the same and not a different one. According to MovieMistakes.com, at least a dozen mistakes of this nature have cropped up…
When most people think of the World Series of Poker, they think of gambling - at least in the form of poker - but many may not realize the gambling begins well before the first cards hit the air in Las Vegas. With the passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and Harrah’s Entertainment - the owner of the WSOP brand - refusing online qualifiers for the 2007 WSOP, the question on everyone’s mind is “how many players will make the Main Event next year?” Enter the online sportsbooks and bookies. Paddypower.com is the first, but likely not the last, to offer betting on such items as “how many” will play and “how much” will the top prize go for.
Why attend the Adam Pulling Memorial Scholarship Fund second annual Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament on Saturday? For one thing, it will be fun, says Mike Pulling. For another, it’s a chance to visit with old friends.Save
When the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was passed into law on October 13th in the US, many online poker rooms spoke out, anticipating a crushing blow to their bottom line as players found it difficult or impossible to deposit money into their poker accounts. One online room, linked to the World Poker Tour, came out in favor of the law, saying they have all along kept US players out of their online room. Some speculate if the WPT had been in favor of the UIGEA because it will drive the poker faithful - banned from playing online - into those live events run by places like the WPT…
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