Archive for November, 2005

Five lands biggest sponsorship deal to date with Partypoker.com

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

Five has secured its largest commercial deal to date with Partypoker.com sponsoring the broadcaster’s event-based poker programmes.
According to Digital Bulletin, with 72 hours of programming, including three major poker tournaments over the next 12 months, online poker site Partypoker.com will be the sole broadcast sponsor of Five’s late-night poker strand, which will air weekdays at […]

Texas Hold’em Strategy – A Basic Guide for Beginners

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

As you begin to learn the game, in order to increase your odds of winning each time you set down to play, you’ll need to learn some basic Texas Hold’em strategy. It’s been proven time after time, that those who have a plan to reach their goals, in business, at play, or in any area […]

What Makes a “Good Poker Player?”

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

Every gambling enthusiast loves a good game of Poker. Conversely, every trivia player loves a good does of trivia. So, for the gambler a set of poker rules, a deck of cards, some poker chips and an place to ante-up will suffice, but what about all of those trivia lovers out there? Guess what, there […]

Video Poker Games – How Real Do They Play?

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

ideo poker games are the software version of a simulation of playing poker in a real life setting. While nothing beats the real life game, these video poker games offer real fun and lots of winning chances.
Another type of video poker games is those that are designed to help you learn and improve your skills […]

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to Host “Alamo Poker Tour Texas Hold’em Poker Challenge”

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is announcing their “Alamo Poker Tour Texas Hold’em Poker Challenge,” a two-day, celebrity-studded poker tournament and fundraising event December 8-9, 2005 at the Morongo Casino Resort in Cabazon, CA.
The host location for this event is the new $250 million Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa, located just 16 miles west of Palm […]

Empire knew of threat to Party Gaming link

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

EMPIRE ONLINE received a written warning that its vital relationship with fellow gaming group Party Gaming might be changed — but did not tell investors about the letter in the prospectus for a float earlier this year.
According to The Times, in its prospectus, the group raised the possibility of such a move, but said it […]

WPT All in one Hold ‘em Table Game Approved by Gaming Commission in Nevada

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

fter a very successful field trial at Bellagio, the Nevada Gaming Commission has approved the formal rollout of the WORLD POKER TOUR ALL-IN HOLD ‘EM(TM) table game for use in all casinos within the state of Nevada. Bellagio plans to immediately expand to two tables and the Mirage and TI-Treasure Island intend to debut the […]

Gold Strike to Host World Poker Open

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

The World Poker Open returns to Tunica for its seventh year and will be held exclusively at Gold Strike Casino Resort. Attended by both nationally and internationally renowned poker players, the Gold Strike World Poker Open begins Jan. 9 and culminates with the World Poker Tour’s championship event January 19-23. Considered one of the biggest […]

Small Town Poker Tour Show Blends Real Life and Texas Hold’em

Sunday, November 27th, 2005

The Small Town poker Tour is set to travel the USA in search of the best amateur player in America, along the way featuring a unique blend of characters that make for some very exciting action.
Mark Fracalossi, CEO of AMT Media LLC and Billy Frank Creative,Director/Executive Producer Make It Happen Productions, have announced a partnership […]

NY Crackdown raises the ante for underground poker clubs

Sunday, November 27th, 2005

Boston.com
The raids on May 26, dubbed ‘’Black Thursday” by one poker website, and two more last month have sent a chill through the city’s clandestine poker scene.
Several members-only card clubs closed their doors after 13 arrests on Oct. 16 at the Broadway Club in the Flatiron District. On Oct. 28, a second-floor parlor on the […]