2009 August 31 Poker News, Events and Happenings
It’s a fresh new week and we’re back at it. Hope you caught up on last week’s news with The Week in Poker and you crushed the tables over the weekend. If you didn’t, check out the strategy section for some helpful hints.
DUBLIN, September 1 /PRNewswire/ — - “Take 2″ Offers up to $50 in Cash and Double Full Tilt Points Full Tilt Poker’s Take 2 returns this September, when players can earn up to $50 in cash and double Full Tilt Points by playing at least two ring-game tables at the same time.
Notes sent out by banks in August serve as a warning about the overblocking that could be coming in December, when the penalties established by the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act go into
Poker professional Annie Duke, who has been at the forefront of the usage of poker for charitable means, will add to her philanthropic outlets when she hosts a charity poker tournament at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles to benefit the Decision Education Foundation in November.
PokerStars, the world’s leading online poker site, once again generated the largest turnouts Sunday, as its major events extended well beyond their guarantees. The site, which is preparing for its World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) this week, drew nearly 9,000 players to its flagship Sunday Million tournament. Five players struck a deal and each received a six-figure payday.
Earlier this month, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced S 1597, the Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act. The bill includes provisions to address problem gambling.
This week on the G4 online poker reality show “2 Months, $2 Million,” the team suffered a major setback, losing $84,200 collectively. However, the quartet defeated a rival group in football, nightlife, and online poker challenges.
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