January, 2010
Why Poker Sites Monitor Your Computer Activity
Thursday, 28 January, 2010If you take the time to read the user agreement for most online poker sites, you will see that a small portion of the agreement deals with the poker room’s ability to monitor your computer’s activity during game play.
WSOP 2010 tournament rules updated
Thursday, 28 January, 2010WSOP tournament rules are tweaked every so often to reflect changes in technology or societal behavior. Find out what the highlights are for this year’s set of rules.
Playing the starting hand in Texas Hold’em
Thursday, 28 January, 2010Knowing how to play your starting hand is the first step in playing a good game of Texas Hold’em. Find out what you should know.
Annette Obrestad Wins $1000 PL Omaha at Aussie Millions
Saturday, 23 January, 2010Event number four of the 2010 Aussie Millions poker series, a $1,000 + $100 Pot Limit Omaha tournament, has been won by Annette Obrestad. The twenty-one year old Norwegian battled back from near elimination to land the title and in doing so, became the first ever female Aussie Millions champion.
Recommended Books on Gambling Jan 2010
Saturday, 23 January, 2010Whether it’s something to occupy you between hands at the poker table, something to keep in the smallest room of the house or simply a way to relax at the end of a hard day, you just can’t beat a good book. Here’s a look at some of the gambling world’s latest literature.
Online Scratch Cards the Next Big Thing?
Saturday, 23 January, 2010The face of internet gambling has changed radically in its short history. It began in earnest back in 1994, when government legislation passed in Antigua and Barbuda allowing gambling licenses led to the formation of many companies in the country, all hoping to take advantage of the new, more relaxed laws. Even today, many large gambling companies operate out of the Caribbean islands.
Rush Poker Launched by Full Tilt
Saturday, 23 January, 2010Tuesday 19th January saw the launch of Full Tilt Poker’s innovative “Rush Poker”, which could revolutionise the online poker world. An incredibly simple yet highly dramatic concept, Rush Poker allows players to take part in literally hundreds of hands per hour, by eliminating the need to see a hand to its conclusion.
Poker pro Amir Vahedi passes away
Wednesday, 20 January, 2010On January 8th 2010, the poker world was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of one of the game’s brightest characters, Amir Vahedi.
Full Tilt Poker in another legal battle
Wednesday, 20 January, 2010Full Tilt Poker is embroiled in yet another legal battle and the opponent this time, is already well known to legal team of the online card room, for it is one Cycalona Gowen.
Player at Titan Poker wins two major tournaments
Wednesday, 20 January, 2010Winning an online poker multi-table tournament is difficult enough in itself, but taking first prize in two huge events within a very short period of time is quite a remarkable achievement. An online poker player from Athens wins $200,000 at Titan Poker’s Monthly Million $1,000,000 Guaranteed event, a month and a half after winning a prestigious ECOOP tournament.
