Though I don\’t think I\’d be remiss to say we former Party players miss those pong-poker-era avatars on PartyPoker, the non-American site has upgraded their table interface, and via the official PartyPoker blog, (perhaps in anticipation of an American return?).
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Mike Sexton apparently has a new gig over at my personal poker news RSS reader PokerNewsDaily, and in his debut column shares his real thoughts on the 2008 WSOP. They are respectful (of course) but, the WPT television co-host doesn\’t
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For those that have forgotten, an article today on msnbc.com brings up the scandal yet again. Mike Brunker ties in a $80m (Canadian) claim against the former owner of UB –Excapsa Software Inc. of Toronto by Blast-Off Ltd. of Malta
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We\’ve all learned, through poker, quite a bit about the American legislative process … not just how cutthroat and pernicious it can be, but also about the long road of baby steps it takes for a (good) special interest —
Below\’s the breakdown of who voted how on HR 6870. 30 for 19 against 21 did not vote Rather encouraging, too, when you see how many DNVs previously voted FOR … (even Ron Paul, the sponsor of this bill\’s predeccessor,
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Players are just starting to return from break … you know, it\’s more than halfway over … and RawVegas has a fun piece speaking with some Las Vegas poker pros (at the Hard Rock launch tourney) about whom they\’re picking
Well whaddya know … Pokerati fave [name deleted] still plays poker … and last night he (\”luvgamble\”) won WCOOP event #24: $530 NL 2-7 Single Draw. (Which really is the best psychology-based poker game of all.) 308 runners, 49 in
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Serious question — don\’t claim to have a clue — but am curious to see whether or not overcoming an American political hurdle (but still not near the finish line) moves the market needle overseas. I wonder if we\’ll see
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Word from the PPA about Barney Frank\’s second attempt to pass a bill through his own committee: (Sports betting looks to be out … but this could also be a pretty simple way to get poker back in …) Statement
Poker Bill Passes Committee One step closer to undoing the UIGEA
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Jennifer Tilly. One of poker\’s most successful \”two-sport athletes\” — might she be the only one with an Oscar [nomination] and a Bracelet? — turns 50 today. 50? Really? Awesome. Wow.
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