2009 March 11 Poker News, Events and Happenings
They have come up with a new economic stimulus plan for local folks. Vince Aiello and the boys and girls of the Discovery Bay Country Club have developed a plan so that, if you have time or money left over from your other activities, you won’t anymore. It’s called “poker night.”
A new version of the World Series of Poker Tournament Rules was released earlier this week by Harrah’s as part of the continuing preparation for the 2009 World Series of Poker. Among the notable additions and changes…
When it was announced that the World Series of Poker (WSOP) would abolish rebuy tournaments, there was a slight but noticeable uproar about the elimination among aficionados of this form of poker tournament. Before getting into the specific strategic elements that make rebuy tournaments unique, I would like to re-state my strong feeling that getting rid of rebuys for a tournament series like the WSOP is a big mistake, since rebuys are both one of the most skill-oriented forms of tournament poker (yes, sort of an inherent contradiction) as well as one of the most fun. Still, rebuys remain a vital and very popular form of tournaments in the online poker universe, so it’s worth taking a look at some basic precepts for playing rebuys in order to minimize the exposure to your bankroll while maximizing your expected value (EV).
While the United States has been unable or unwilling to broach the regulation of the online gaming world, Europe has - in some cases - ventured into that area. Countries such as England and Ireland have introduced regulation of the online poker and gaming worlds with a great deal of success. Others, however, have attempted to nationalize this industry rather than welcome worldwide competition. A recent decision by the European Parliament demonstrates how divisive the issue has become.
Poker has truly grown into a worldwide phenomenon. With the rapid expansion of the tournament circuit to far-flung locales in Asia, Europe, and South America, it’s easier than ever to incorporate poker into one’s holiday…
Huck Seed recently emerged as the champion of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship. The fifth installment of the popular tournament featured Seed square off against Go Daddy Girl and Team PokerStars Pro member Vanessa Rousso in the finals, with Seed winning the best of three match. Seed, who won the 1996 World Series of Poker Main Event title, owns an 18-4 record in National Heads-Up Poker Championship play. He sat down with Poker News Daily to discuss his $500,000 payday.
The Lake Hawea Hotel is indulging in some mobile card-playing to help the Cancer Society.
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