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Free Poker Training Video Features Heads-Up Pro Analysis
This week's free poker video training clip from Card Player Pro (powered by PokerSavvy Plus) is a fun, innovative approach to analyzing two players' play in a heads-up sit-and-go - both sets of holecards are shown (to viewers only) and PokerSavvy Plus coach Evan "_Fisherman"...
CardPlayer.com – Jul 21, 2008 11:41 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
This week's free poker video training clip from Card Player Pro (powered by PokerSavvy Plus) is a fun, innovative approach to analyzing two players' play in a heads-up sit-and-go - both sets of holecards are shown (to viewers only) and PokerSavvy Plus coach Evan "_Fisherman"...
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Professor: Rep misused gambling research
During a markup of H.R. 5767, the Payments System Protection Act, which is meant to stop the implementation of the UIGEA, Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) cited research at McGill University that shows that one-third of college students who gambled online attempted suicide. Bachus used the research to highlight his belief that banning online gambling was the right decision. "This assertion, which is reportedly based upon our empirical research, is not predicated upon any factual evidence," Derevensky said in an interview with the SSIGI. "None of the studies conducted with adolescents or college students, to the best of my knowledge, have looked at a connection between Internet wagering and suicide attempts." Derevensky also raised his concerns about the research being misused in a letter sent to Rep. Bachus as well as Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) who introduced H.R 5767 into the House. "It is disappointing that Rep. Bachus is using scare tactics and false claims in an attempt to justify why Congress should limit my ability to gamble online," said Jeffrey Sandman, spokesman for the SSIGI. Derevensky said he believes there is actually an opportunity for Congress to better protect consumers in a regulated environment rather than with the ban Bachus is promoting. "If Congress is serious about minimizing the threat posed by Internet gambling, it should look to create an environment where Internet gambling operators are required to put in place safeguards that protect against compulsive and underage gambling," Derevensky said. Sandman said the SSIGI is encouraged by the academic community's support of Internet gambling regulation. Last week, a study conducted by the University of Western Ontario and the University of Nevada in Las Vegas also called for the legalization and regulation of online gambling. "Just as legalized commercial gambling in casinos allows for governments to regulate it, so, too, could the legalization of online gambling allow for better regulation and attempts to reduce the growth of problem gamblers," said June Cotte, associate professor at the University of Western Ontario. The SSIGI points out that existing technology and security controls have already proven to be effective in addressing compulsive gambling. The industry already has the ability to control the amount of money wagered, set limits on bets and amounts lost, restrict the duration people can play, identify and stop players who appear to have gambling problems and allow consumers to be excluded from online gambling. The United States also has some bills in the pipeline in Congress already that would take steps towards legalizing and regulating online gambling in the United States. Frank introduced the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act in 2007 that would set up a framework for licensing online gambling sites in the nation. That same bill, H.R. 2046, also includes mandatory safeguards against compulsive and underage gambling, money laundering, fraud and identity theft - all things that the Congressmen had wanted the online gambling ban to achieve. Congressman Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) also introduced legislation recently with provisions to tax the online gambling industry and use the money collected to provide job training for people in the declining sectors of the economy and to provide educational assistance for foster care youth. McDermott's bill also includes provisions to encourage responsible Internet gambling behavior and an awareness of unsafe practices. Related Articles: Professor calls for regulated net gamblingWashington rep introduces new gambling billVisit PokerListings.com
PokerListings.com – Jul 21, 2008 10:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
During a markup of H.R. 5767, the Payments System Protection Act, which is meant to stop the implementation of the UIGEA, Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) cited research at McGill University that shows that one-third of college students who gambled online attempted suicide. Bachus used the research to highlight his belief that banning online gambling was the right decision. "This assertion, which is reportedly based upon our empirical research, is not predicated upon any factual evidence," Derevensky said in an interview with the SSIGI. "None of the studies conducted with adolescents or college students, to the best of my knowledge, have looked at a connection between Internet wagering and suicide attempts." Derevensky also raised his concerns about the research being misused in a letter sent to Rep. Bachus as well as Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) who introduced H.R 5767 into the House. "It is disappointing that Rep. Bachus is using scare tactics and false claims in an attempt to justify why Congress should limit my ability to gamble online," said Jeffrey Sandman, spokesman for the SSIGI. Derevensky said he believes there is actually an opportunity for Congress to better protect consumers in a regulated environment rather than with the ban Bachus is promoting. "If Congress is serious about minimizing the threat posed by Internet gambling, it should look to create an environment where Internet gambling operators are required to put in place safeguards that protect against compulsive and underage gambling," Derevensky said. Sandman said the SSIGI is encouraged by the academic community's support of Internet gambling regulation. Last week, a study conducted by the University of Western Ontario and the University of Nevada in Las Vegas also called for the legalization and regulation of online gambling. "Just as legalized commercial gambling in casinos allows for governments to regulate it, so, too, could the legalization of online gambling allow for better regulation and attempts to reduce the growth of problem gamblers," said June Cotte, associate professor at the University of Western Ontario. The SSIGI points out that existing technology and security controls have already proven to be effective in addressing compulsive gambling. The industry already has the ability to control the amount of money wagered, set limits on bets and amounts lost, restrict the duration people can play, identify and stop players who appear to have gambling problems and allow consumers to be excluded from online gambling. The United States also has some bills in the pipeline in Congress already that would take steps towards legalizing and regulating online gambling in the United States. Frank introduced the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act in 2007 that would set up a framework for licensing online gambling sites in the nation. That same bill, H.R. 2046, also includes mandatory safeguards against compulsive and underage gambling, money laundering, fraud and identity theft - all things that the Congressmen had wanted the online gambling ban to achieve. Congressman Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) also introduced legislation recently with provisions to tax the online gambling industry and use the money collected to provide job training for people in the declining sectors of the economy and to provide educational assistance for foster care youth. McDermott's bill also includes provisions to encourage responsible Internet gambling behavior and an awareness of unsafe practices. Related Articles: Professor calls for regulated net gamblingWashington rep introduces new gambling billVisit PokerListings.com
PokerListings.com – Jul 21, 2008 10:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Cross the Pond to Play with Some of the New Big Boys
Harrah's hailed the record of 118 different countries represented at this year's World Series of Poker as seminal for the world of poker, and it indeed serves as another watermark as the popularity of poker increases on a global scale. Good poker tournament players who honed their games...
CardPlayer.com – Jul 21, 2008 10:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Harrah's hailed the record of 118 different countries represented at this year's World Series of Poker as seminal for the world of poker, and it indeed serves as another watermark as the popularity of poker increases on a global scale. Good poker tournament players who honed their games...
CardPlayer.com – Jul 21, 2008 10:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Poker After Dark to Feature Young Pros Vs. Old School Pros
Ever since the boom of Internet poker and the rise of its young stars, there has been a debate about who is better, Internet players or live players? This week's brand-new Poker After Dark episodes will feature one such competition. Going back to the traditional six-player winner-take-all...
CardPlayer.com – Jul 21, 2008 10:13 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Ever since the boom of Internet poker and the rise of its young stars, there has been a debate about who is better, Internet players or live players? This week's brand-new Poker After Dark episodes will feature one such competition. Going back to the traditional six-player winner-take-all...
CardPlayer.com – Jul 21, 2008 10:13 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Titan Poker player dives right into WSOP
When Sands headed to Las Vegas from his home in Greece, the odds weren't in his favor that he'd do well in the live tournament. He's a beginner player who had just started playing online poker in March and landed a seat in the WSOP less than a month after that. However, Sands proved he could swim with the best of them at the poker tables. According to Titan Poker, Sands was eager to better his game and played up to four hours a day, five times a week with no lose or win limit in sight. His natural talent combined with his determination paid off with a seat in the 2008 WSOP, and the British-born diving instructor was off to his first live tournament in Las Vegas. Up against a field of 6,844 players, Sands would seem to be a small fish in the ocean of players, but his three-month-old poker skills got him through one day after another to end up finishing in 577th place for a $23,160 cash. Sands attributed his success in the Main Event to 75% skill and 25% luck. He also highlighted the psychological aspect of the game, noting that the ability to read another players' tells is vital. For online tournaments, he says speed and the amount of the bet are good indicators of players' tells. Sands wasn't the only Titan Poker player who found success at the WSOP this year either. Alberto Andrews Fon Rytzner from Spain won his seat to the Main Event at the poker site as well and landed in 441st place for a piece of the multi-million dollar prize pool. The next opportunity for Titan Poker players to gain notoriety on the live tournament circuit is at the Asian Poker Tour Macau event in August. The poker site also has qualifiers for the Sun City Million, the Irish Winter Festival and Grosvenor U.K. Poker Tour stops. For more information on these or any other promotion at the poker site, visit Titan Poker. Related Articles: Titan player boosts bankroll with tourney winTitan Poker turns up summer heatTitan Poker welcomes players with freerollsVisit PokerListings.com
PokerListings.com – Jul 21, 2008 10:06 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
When Sands headed to Las Vegas from his home in Greece, the odds weren't in his favor that he'd do well in the live tournament. He's a beginner player who had just started playing online poker in March and landed a seat in the WSOP less than a month after that. However, Sands proved he could swim with the best of them at the poker tables. According to Titan Poker, Sands was eager to better his game and played up to four hours a day, five times a week with no lose or win limit in sight. His natural talent combined with his determination paid off with a seat in the 2008 WSOP, and the British-born diving instructor was off to his first live tournament in Las Vegas. Up against a field of 6,844 players, Sands would seem to be a small fish in the ocean of players, but his three-month-old poker skills got him through one day after another to end up finishing in 577th place for a $23,160 cash. Sands attributed his success in the Main Event to 75% skill and 25% luck. He also highlighted the psychological aspect of the game, noting that the ability to read another players' tells is vital. For online tournaments, he says speed and the amount of the bet are good indicators of players' tells. Sands wasn't the only Titan Poker player who found success at the WSOP this year either. Alberto Andrews Fon Rytzner from Spain won his seat to the Main Event at the poker site as well and landed in 441st place for a piece of the multi-million dollar prize pool. The next opportunity for Titan Poker players to gain notoriety on the live tournament circuit is at the Asian Poker Tour Macau event in August. The poker site also has qualifiers for the Sun City Million, the Irish Winter Festival and Grosvenor U.K. Poker Tour stops. For more information on these or any other promotion at the poker site, visit Titan Poker. Related Articles: Titan player boosts bankroll with tourney winTitan Poker turns up summer heatTitan Poker welcomes players with freerollsVisit PokerListings.com
PokerListings.com – Jul 21, 2008 10:06 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Everest Poker WSOP sponsorship hailed a success
Through a multi-year agreement signed on March 5, 2008, with Harrah's Entertianment Inc., Everest Poker was able to provide satellite tournaments for its players to go to the 2008 World Series of Poker. Not only did the poker site host qualifiers for the Main Event, it also provided satellites to 28 side events. "Being sponsor of the WSOP further underlines Everest Poker's weight as a key influencer of the poker industry" said Jennifer Joyce, Everest Poker chief marketing officer. "By making poker accessible to amateurs and experienced players from across the globe, we are changing the face of the poker industry." The new alliance between Everest Poker and Harrah's helped the WSOP attract a record number on non-American players. In fact, players from 24 European countries attended this year's event. There was a 36% increase in the number of countries participating in the Main Event compared to last year, and four of the nine players at the final table are from outside the United States. Everest Poker sent 130 players to the WSOP. Four of those players managed to make it to the money as well in various events. In Event 52, $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em, Voitoo Rintalla turned his seat win from Everest Poker into a final-table finish. He came in ninth place to win more than $57,000 to take back to Finland. Scandinavia was also well-represented by Johan Slutter, from Enchlade, Netherlands, who managed to cash in two events. He came in 66th in a $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $8,855, and then made it to 603rd in the Main Event for another $23,160. Team Everest also had a Japanese player, Wooka Kim, who made it into the money in the Main Event. He came in 530th for $25,090. However, the Everest Poker player who made it the deepest in the Main Event was Sylvain Coeur, from France. Coeur made it as far as 140th before busting for a $41,816 payday. The Main Event was Coeur's first-ever live tournament, which he qualified for at Everest Poker. Everest poker also hosted a hospitality lounge at the WSOP this year. It was an exclusive area for press and poker players that included a fully equipped press corner for journalists to condust interview in the lounge. Between June 19 and July 12 Everest Poker welcomed 1,000 players to the lounge including Daniel Negreanu, Marcel Luske and Doyle Brunson. The main part of the WSOP is now over, but Everest Poker is now building up to the Main Event finale that will take place in November. The nine players left in the Main Event have a break until Nov. 9 when they'll return to the Rio to finish the tournament. For more information about what the poker site has to offer players, visit Everest Poker. Related Articles: Everest Poker to cosponsor German poker leagueEverest Poker signs multi-year deal withWSOPBar Poker League awards fifth WSOP seatVisit PokerListings.com
PokerListings.com – Jul 21, 2008 8:06 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Through a multi-year agreement signed on March 5, 2008, with Harrah's Entertianment Inc., Everest Poker was able to provide satellite tournaments for its players to go to the 2008 World Series of Poker. Not only did the poker site host qualifiers for the Main Event, it also provided satellites to 28 side events. "Being sponsor of the WSOP further underlines Everest Poker's weight as a key influencer of the poker industry" said Jennifer Joyce, Everest Poker chief marketing officer. "By making poker accessible to amateurs and experienced players from across the globe, we are changing the face of the poker industry." The new alliance between Everest Poker and Harrah's helped the WSOP attract a record number on non-American players. In fact, players from 24 European countries attended this year's event. There was a 36% increase in the number of countries participating in the Main Event compared to last year, and four of the nine players at the final table are from outside the United States. Everest Poker sent 130 players to the WSOP. Four of those players managed to make it to the money as well in various events. In Event 52, $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em, Voitoo Rintalla turned his seat win from Everest Poker into a final-table finish. He came in ninth place to win more than $57,000 to take back to Finland. Scandinavia was also well-represented by Johan Slutter, from Enchlade, Netherlands, who managed to cash in two events. He came in 66th in a $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $8,855, and then made it to 603rd in the Main Event for another $23,160. Team Everest also had a Japanese player, Wooka Kim, who made it into the money in the Main Event. He came in 530th for $25,090. However, the Everest Poker player who made it the deepest in the Main Event was Sylvain Coeur, from France. Coeur made it as far as 140th before busting for a $41,816 payday. The Main Event was Coeur's first-ever live tournament, which he qualified for at Everest Poker. Everest poker also hosted a hospitality lounge at the WSOP this year. It was an exclusive area for press and poker players that included a fully equipped press corner for journalists to condust interview in the lounge. Between June 19 and July 12 Everest Poker welcomed 1,000 players to the lounge including Daniel Negreanu, Marcel Luske and Doyle Brunson. The main part of the WSOP is now over, but Everest Poker is now building up to the Main Event finale that will take place in November. The nine players left in the Main Event have a break until Nov. 9 when they'll return to the Rio to finish the tournament. For more information about what the poker site has to offer players, visit Everest Poker. Related Articles: Everest Poker to cosponsor German poker leagueEverest Poker signs multi-year deal withWSOPBar Poker League awards fifth WSOP seatVisit PokerListings.com
PokerListings.com – Jul 21, 2008 8:06 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Net gambling dispute deadline extended again
The latest deadline for coming to an agreement about the U.S. online gambling ban and the compensation Antigua and Barbuda would receive because of it was July 11. That deadline came and went without an agreement. Errol Cort, the Antigua Finance Minister, announced that the deadline was extended, and according to the Carribean World News, it could take about three months to know if a compromise will be possible. The officials agreed to another extension after a U.S. delegation was recently on the island to continue talks in the matter. The World Trade Organization ruled last year in the favor of Antigua and Barbuda after the tiny island nation said the United States' online gambling ban adversely affects its economy. According to the WTO, Antigua and Barbuda has permission to impose $21 million in retaliatory sanctions. Those sanctions haven't been imposed yet as the two nations continue to talk about the matter and compensation. Initially Antigua and Barbuda had been asking for $3.4 billion annually in compensation from the United States. When the two nations were unable to come to an agreement on their own, Antigua asked for WTO arbitration, which then granted them the $21 million annually in retaliatory sanctions. Meanwhile, the United States had also decided to pull online gambling such as online poker, online casino and sports betting from its commitments to the WTO, which opened it up to compensation claims from other nations that are home to online gambling companies. It also opened them up to another claim from Antigua and Barbuda. The island nation used that second claim as another opportunity to argue their claim for $3.4 billion and negotiate with the United States. Initially the two nations were headed to WTO arbitration again, but have since continued to work on trying to settle the dispute on their own. Related Articles: Antigua lawyer: No settlement likely by deadlineAntigua optimistic about U.S. gambling talksU.S. misses net gambling proposal deadlineVisit PokerListings.com
PokerListings.com – Jul 21, 2008 7:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The latest deadline for coming to an agreement about the U.S. online gambling ban and the compensation Antigua and Barbuda would receive because of it was July 11. That deadline came and went without an agreement. Errol Cort, the Antigua Finance Minister, announced that the deadline was extended, and according to the Carribean World News, it could take about three months to know if a compromise will be possible. The officials agreed to another extension after a U.S. delegation was recently on the island to continue talks in the matter. The World Trade Organization ruled last year in the favor of Antigua and Barbuda after the tiny island nation said the United States' online gambling ban adversely affects its economy. According to the WTO, Antigua and Barbuda has permission to impose $21 million in retaliatory sanctions. Those sanctions haven't been imposed yet as the two nations continue to talk about the matter and compensation. Initially Antigua and Barbuda had been asking for $3.4 billion annually in compensation from the United States. When the two nations were unable to come to an agreement on their own, Antigua asked for WTO arbitration, which then granted them the $21 million annually in retaliatory sanctions. Meanwhile, the United States had also decided to pull online gambling such as online poker, online casino and sports betting from its commitments to the WTO, which opened it up to compensation claims from other nations that are home to online gambling companies. It also opened them up to another claim from Antigua and Barbuda. The island nation used that second claim as another opportunity to argue their claim for $3.4 billion and negotiate with the United States. Initially the two nations were headed to WTO arbitration again, but have since continued to work on trying to settle the dispute on their own. Related Articles: Antigua lawyer: No settlement likely by deadlineAntigua optimistic about U.S. gambling talksU.S. misses net gambling proposal deadlineVisit PokerListings.com
PokerListings.com – Jul 21, 2008 7:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
CPTV's The Scoop Will Be Aired Every Friday
The Scoop, Card Player TV's show featuring Adam Schoenfeld and Diego Cordovez, will not end with the World Series of Poker. The show is going to be bringing its unique perspective on the world of poker to Card Player audiences all year long. A new episode of The Scoop will premiere every...
CardPlayer.com – Jul 21, 2008 6:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Scoop, Card Player TV's show featuring Adam Schoenfeld and Diego Cordovez, will not end with the World Series of Poker. The show is going to be bringing its unique perspective on the world of poker to Card Player audiences all year long. A new episode of The Scoop will premiere every...
CardPlayer.com – Jul 21, 2008 6:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Online Poker: SAM66 Wins Sunday Million
PokerStars Sunday Million The PokerStars Sunday Million had a very impressive week last week when it doubled its guarantee and had its largest-ever field and prize pool. Last night was back to business as usual for the event, but some of the allure from last week must have lingered, as the field...
CardPlayer.com – Jul 21, 2008 5:53 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
PokerStars Sunday Million The PokerStars Sunday Million had a very impressive week last week when it doubled its guarantee and had its largest-ever field and prize pool. Last night was back to business as usual for the event, but some of the allure from last week must have lingered, as the field...
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Moody's Downgrades Bond Ratings of Casino Operators
On Friday, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the bond ratings of three casino operators – Wynn Resorts Ltd., Fountainbleau, and Riviera Holdings – from 'stable' to 'negative'. A fourth gaming operator – Boyd Gaming Corp. – was placed...
PokerNews.com – Jul 21, 2008 4:06 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
On Friday, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the bond ratings of three casino operators – Wynn Resorts Ltd., Fountainbleau, and Riviera Holdings – from 'stable' to 'negative'. A fourth gaming operator – Boyd Gaming Corp. – was placed...
PokerNews.com – Jul 21, 2008 4:06 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
