2008 March 09 Poker News, Events and Happenings
A couple of weeks ago, a letter by Republican Senators John E. Sununu (NH) and Pete Domenici (NM) to the heads of the Treasury and Federal Reserve brought attention to the serious implementation concerns America’s banking industry…
A Richmond, VA poker player was ejected from the final table of the World Series of Poker circuit event at Caesars Atlantic City for unsportsmanlike conduct. Lesley Thornburg was the chip leader and apparently wanted the rest of the table to feel the power of his position. After several warnings for baiting tactics and loud comments to other players on the two previous days, a final warning was given to Thornburg…
In Canada, the government of Ottawa has been looking at legislation similar to the US’ UIGEA in order to block financial transactions to online poker sites, but one group in particular thinks they should be exempt. According to the Mohawks of Kahnawake the Canadian law - and in fact all Canadian laws - do not apply to them because they are a sovereign nation. In addition a section of the Constitution that was created to protect native culture should apply; gaming as a form of settling disputes has been part of Mohawk culture for some time, according to them.
The World Poker Tour has long been a staple at the Bay 101 casino in San Jose, California, but this will be the first time that the WPT is there just for the ladies. As part of the third leg of the World Poker Tour Ladies series players will compete in a spread-limit Holdem event with a buy in of $330. The winner will get a seat into the WPT Ladies Championship event, which will take place at the Bellaigo in Las Vegas, as well as a seat into the LIPS Grand Championship at the Orleans.
I’m spoiled. Back in New England, New York, New Jersey, Nevada, and California, where I play most of my poker, when there’s a poker room open, it’s open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Not so in New Mexico, where rooms keep…
U.S. anti-terrorism measures require casinos to keep tabs on high rollers.
By Steve Rosenbloom The pros say poker is about making good decisions. Put your opponent on a hand based on his tendencies, and then decide if you’re getting your money in when you have the best of it.
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