Wednesday, November 30, 2011

The Daily Rewind: Maguire Coughs Up, Frank to Retire, 'Stars High Roller

The Daily Rewind: Maguire Coughs Up, Frank to Retire, 'Stars High Roller
Today we hear that Hollywood movie star Tobey Maguire has settled his long running high profile home game case out of court. Barney Frank has declared he will be stepping down in 2012 and we look forward to the PokerStars tenth anniversary High...

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Bjoerniboy's Rapid Rise to Team PokerStars Online Pro

Bjoerniboy's Rapid Rise to Team PokerStars Online Pro
Björn 'Bjoerniboy' Schneider is the latest pro PokerStrategist to join Team PokerStars online. We look back at his unorthodox career and his rapid rise as a real community protege who shares his success with lots of other...

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Facebook Poker: Real Money Play in UK?

Facebook Poker: Real Money Play in UK?
Facebook Poker currently has millions players at their free tables every month on Facebook and mobile platforms. Now plans to hand out eight licences for real money play in the UK are underway.

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The Daily Rewind: Staszko Makes Team Pro, Estrellas Tour is On, Hotshot No. 1

The Daily Rewind: Staszko Makes Team Pro, Estrellas Tour is On, Hotshot No. 1
Today we hear about the latest addition to Team PokerStars Pro. There's good news for Spanish poker with confirmation of the Estrellas Poker Tour in 2012, and we unveil Queen of the Hotshots....

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8 Year Old Poker Prodigy: Alexa Fisher

8 Year Old Poker Prodigy: Alexa Fisher
The story of 8 year old poker prodigy Alexa Fisher has hit the headlines in the UK media. Find out more about Alexa, how she started with poker, what game types she plays and more.

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Daily Rewind: ElkY Finals WPT, Antonius In Macau, Swedish Online Regulation

Daily Rewind: ElkY Finals WPT, Antonius In Macau, Swedish Online Regulation
Today in the Daily Rewind, three big names make the final of WPT Marrakech, Patrik Antonius is shunned from the big game, and no online regulation for Sweden until 2014.

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Daily Rewind - Ivey's Big Win, WPT Marrakech and the European Poker Awards

Daily Rewind - Ivey's Big Win, WPT Marrakech and the European Poker Awards
In today's Daily Rewind we check out the latest Phil Ivey story coming out of Macau, get the latest from the WPT event in Marrakech and get the latest on the European Poker Awards. All that, plus we enter the top 5 in our top 50 countdown of...

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Prague - More than Just Poker

Prague - More than Just Poker
With dozens of events, including three major championships taking place in Prague next week, it's easy to forget that there's more to the city than just poker tournaments. If you bust out on Day 1A, you won't be short of things to...

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Spanish Regulations - an Overview

Spanish Regulations - an Overview
Spain is legalising its poker market, with a few restrictions. Strict playing and deposit limits will apply from 2012, initially in a Spanish-only market. Providers will be taxed 25-30% of their net income.

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The World Poker Tour in Europe: A History

The World Poker Tour in Europe: A History
Just one of the events in WPT Season I took place in Europe - the Grand Prix de Paris. This year, with stops in Venice; Prague; Amneville; London and Barcelona among others, we explore the expansion of the WPT into Europe.

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Child Prodigy Learns Education Skills Through Poker

Alexa Fisher is on her way to becoming one of the best poker players in the world at the age of eight, but the Texas native is learning important educational tools on her way towards poker stardom.

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

RaSZi v ElkY: Poker Is The Real Winner

RaSZi v ElkY: Poker Is The Real Winner
Here, we reflect on RaSZi's second round demolition of ElkY in more detail, and argue that the fight is further evidence that poker's popularity transcends the green felt.

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The US Poker Market: Past, Present, and Future

The US Poker Market: Past, Present, and Future
Last week's agreement between Groupe Bernard Tapie and the United States Department of Justice set the path for Full Tilt to re-enter the American market at some point in the future. What other poker rooms are making moves, and what's in...

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

The Daily Rewind: RasZi King of the Ring, Ivey in MTT Shocker, WPT Winner

The Daily Rewind: RasZi King of the Ring, Ivey in MTT Shocker, WPT Winner
Today we review the long awaited ElkY v RasZi fight. It's day 3 from the PokerStrategy.com TV World Championship, we look at the latest WPT winner and hear news familiar faces playing in the APPT Macau.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

PokerStrategy.com TV World Championship: Who Will Prevail?

PokerStrategy.com TV World Championship: Who Will Prevail?
With the inaugural PokerStrategy.com TV World Championship inching ever closer, our columnist Sam Miranda takes time to preview the seven, 6-max heats and predict which players will advance.

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Prague Poker Festival Next Week - Full Schedule

Prague Poker Festival Next Week - Full Schedule
Three major poker tournaments are taking place in Prague from December 1 - 11 with a host of side events to suit all tastes and bankrolls. Beginning with WPT Prague, this is certainly one to watch.

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

A Brief History of Televised Poker

A Brief History of Televised Poker
Ahead of the PokerStrategy.com TV World Championship this month, we take a look back at the story of TV Poker so far.

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Full Tilt Poker Deal Signed; Exclusive Statement Here

Full Tilt Poker Deal Signed; Exclusive Statement Here
Groupe Bernard Tapie has signed a deal with the United States Department of Justice to acquire Full Tilt Poker's assets. Find out more.

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The Daily Rewind: FTP Sale ON, Frankenberger Wins Premier League, EPT Latest

The Daily Rewind: FTP Sale ON, Frankenberger Wins Premier League, EPT Latest
Today we're all slightly giddy with the news that FTP will surely re-open its doors imminently. We recap on another win for man in form Andy Frankenberger and we catch up on the latest from EPT Loutraki.

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Daily Rewind - Germany Win IFP, Guy to Play Big Game, Phishing Scam for Tilt

Daily Rewind - Germany Win IFP, Guy to Play Big Game, Phishing Scam for Tilt
Today's Daily Rewind details Germany's continued success on the world poker scene, a new addition to the Macau Big Game and a warning to former Full Tilt players.

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Daily Rewind - Hellmuth's Shirt, Bieber Gets Flushed and New Bubble Protection

Daily Rewind - Hellmuth's Shirt, Bieber Gets Flushed and New Bubble Protection
In today's Daily Rewind Phil Hellmuth shows that his fashion sense knows no bounds, Justin Bieber suffers a downswing and a new way for tournament grinders to protect their bankroll.

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German Heinz Has Chip Lead Heading To Final Day Of WSOP Main Event

Germany has never had a World Series of Poker main event champion, but that may change on Tuesday. Pius Heinz has the chip lead heading into the final day of competition at the 2011 WSOP.

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New York's Tribeca Receives Strip Poker Art Demonstration

With the game of poker gaining popularity by the day, it was only a matter of time before an artist brought the game into the world of imagination. New York's Tribeca received a new form of art this week with a strip poker presentation.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The Daily Rewind: FTP Sign Waiver, D'Auteuil Month to Savour, EPT Greek Flavour

The Daily Rewind: FTP Sign Waiver, D'Auteuil Month to Savour, EPT Greek Flavour
Today we examine the latest news surrounding FTP and the GBT takeover, including news of a waiver signed by four FTP board members. In high stakes news, it's all been about one man over the past month, and we look forward to EPT Greece which...

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Barry Carter: Talent Hotbeds And Poker Communities

Barry Carter: Talent Hotbeds And Poker Communities
This week Barry discusses just how big a factor community is to determining the success of a poker player.

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Online gambling: European Parliament calls for increased cooperation

Online gambling: European Parliament calls for increased cooperation
The European Parliament is calling upon the European Commission to improve cooperation between regulatory agencies for online gambling, including the creation of common Europe-wide minimum standards to protect players.

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Full Tilt Entities File Claims for $98 million, Tapie Lawyer Responds

Full Tilt Entities File Claims for $98 million, Tapie Lawyer Responds
Several companies which comprised Full Tilt Poker have filed about $98 million in claims on accounts which contain funds deposited by Full Tilt players. Check out the claim, and find out what this might mean.

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Trailblazing Trickett: A Look at Britain's Brightest New Star

Trailblazing Trickett: A Look at Britain's Brightest New Star
Sam Trickett's recent victory in the Partouche Poker Tour sees him eclipse the likes of Devilfish and Roland de Wolfe to become Britain's leader in the all time money list. Here, we document his meteoric rise to prominence.

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Liv Boeree: Women Play No Different From Men

Liv Boeree: Women Play No Different From Men
She's among the most gorgeous women on the poker scene, not to mention a member of the PokerStars pro team and winner of the EPT San Remo in April 2010: Liv Boeree. We sat down with the Great Britain native at the WPT Amneville.

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Top 5 Most Influential Main Event Winners

Top 5 Most Influential Main Event Winners
Following Pius Heinz becoming the new WSOP champion, this week we look at the five most influential main event champions of the modern era.

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Daily Rewind - Tony G's opinions, Ivey's Divorce and Hachem Chilling

Daily Rewind - Tony G's opinions, Ivey's Divorce and Hachem Chilling
In today's Daily Rewind we hear what Tony G thinks of the Party Poker Premier League line-up, learn about a new development in Phil Ivey's divorce case and see how Joe Hachem spends his time.

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Friday, November 11, 2011

Lottery Sales Tied To Poker? Maryland Lawmaker Believes So

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley suggested yesterday that online poker should not be regulated on a federal level because the activity would hurt revenue for Maryland's state lottery.

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PartyGaming Comes Full Circle With Deal To Enter US Online Market

PartyGaming was one of the first companies that received legal action from the US regarding online gambling customers from the US. Now the company, which has merged with Bwin Entertainment, is set to reenter the US market.

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Barry Carter: Deal Or No Deal?

Barry Carter: Deal Or No Deal?
This week Barry Carter discusses how many poker tournaments end in a deal and whether we should be rethinking the way payout structures are created?

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The Daily Rewind: Tilly to Quit? Tatty on Xian, PokerStrategy.com Podcast #2

The Daily Rewind: Tilly to Quit? Tatty on Xian, PokerStrategy.com Podcast #2
Today we feature an amusing clip from Jennifer Tilly on why poker is forcing her to consider a new career. Tatjana Pasalic meets Xian Liu in an interesting interview with the up and coming star and we reveal hot shot #20.

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WPT Bohemia Coming to Czech Republic

WPT Bohemia Coming to Czech Republic
One of the newest stops on the World Poker Tour calendar is WPT Bohemia. The Main Event features a buy-in of €1,650 and it will take place between November 16-20 in Czech Republic.

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Six Hour Heads-Up Battle Ends With German Heinz Winning WSOP Title

The November Nine had waited several months for their opportunity to become the latest poker phenomenon, and this week, it was Pius Heinz from Germany that realized his dream of becoming a World Series of Poker main event champion.

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Pius Heinz, One of Us

Pius Heinz, One of Us
The German media is going crazy with reports from almost every online magazine. The real scoop? For the past four years Pius has been a member of PokerStrategy.com and was able to start his poker career with our free $50 starting capital.

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The Daily Rewind: Zynga Poker Plans, Tatjana's Photoshoot, Scotty Drunk (Again)

The Daily Rewind: Zynga Poker Plans, Tatjana's Photoshoot, Scotty Drunk (Again)
Today we bring you some exciting news about Zynga Poker, some exciting pictures from Tatjana Pasalic's latest Bodog photoshoot, good news from bwin.party and the latest high stakes action. Oh, and Scotty Nguyen on a mechanical bull.

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Pius Heinz - How It Unfolded Online

Pius Heinz - How It Unfolded Online
See the Pius Heinz story as it happened in real time through the eyes of the poker media, twitter, and the community at PokerStrategy.com.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Pius Heinz Is The World Champion That Poker Was Pining For

Pius Heinz Is The World Champion That Poker Was Pining For
Young German pro Pius Heinz prevailed in a marathon heads-up battle with Martin Staszko to claim the coveted WSOP Main Event crown. Our columnist Sam Miranda reflects on the epic encounter.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Adrien Allain Takes Down WPT Amneville

Adrien Allain Takes Down WPT Amneville
Experience reigned supreme at the WPT Amneville final table in France on Sunday. Frenchman Adrien Allain entered the table with the most live tournament experience, and finished with all of the chips.

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The Daily Rewind: KidPoker Interview, Jamie Gold Seminar, Cat Gets the Cream

The Daily Rewind: KidPoker Interview, Jamie Gold Seminar, Cat Gets the Cream
Today we listen to a candid interview from Daniel Negreanu and hear about the demise of SunFirst Bank. There's a popular cat cleaning up at the high stakes tables, and news of a poker seminar from controversial WSOP champ Jamie Gold.

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Sunday, November 6, 2011

Daily Rewind - WSOP Blackouts, DOJ Responds and Hellmuth Backstage at the WSOP

Daily Rewind - WSOP Blackouts, DOJ Responds and Hellmuth Backstage at the WSOP
As the WSOP final table approaches, the Daily Rewind looks at how this year's Main Event 10th place finisher coped with his elimination, we check out the DOJ's response to Campos and Elie's arguments and see what Phil Hellmuth...

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WSOP 2011 November Nine - Live Ticker

WSOP 2011 November Nine - Live Ticker
Today the final nine players remaining in the WSOP Main Event will begin to play for a $8.7m first prize; all member statuses can follow the action from Las Vegas in the PokerStrategy.com forums with our live ticker.

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Players Start To Arrive For WSOP Main Event Final Table

This Sunday, the November Nine will return to the table at the Rio in Las Vegas to close out the 2011 World Series of Poker main event. This week, the players have started to arrive back in Sin City.

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Daily Rewind - PokerStars Promo Debate, Giannetti Nets Sponsor and Nevada Gaming

Daily Rewind - PokerStars Promo Debate, Giannetti Nets Sponsor and Nevada Gaming
In today's Daily Rewind we follow the stir caused by PokerStars' mega bonus, look at Matt Giannetti'a new sponsorship deal and review Nevada's bid for online poker regulation.

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Final Table Reached at WPT Amneville

Final Table Reached at WPT Amneville
The final table of the WPT Amneville has been determined, and American Scott Baumstein is the current chip leader. Learn a bit about each of the players who have reached the final table.

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The Top 5 Greatest Heads-Up Matches

The Top 5 Greatest Heads-Up Matches
This week we take a look at the best heads-up grudge matches that got the poker world talking.

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Joseph Cheong: It was fun being at the Final Table

Joseph Cheong: It was fun being at the Final Table
While he didn't manage a victory at the WSOP Main Event, the third place finish earned by Joseph Cheong last year gave him plenty to be satisfied about. In a PokerStrategy.com the native of South Korea speaks about the November Nine.

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Friday, November 4, 2011

November Nine Predictions: O'Dea to Reign Supreme

November Nine Predictions: O'Dea to Reign Supreme
In this column, Sam Miranda discusses the potential outcome of the piece poker event of the year - the WSOP November Nine. Find out more here.

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888poker Introduces a New Software Client - Poker V6.7

888poker Introduces a New Software Client - Poker V6.7
888poker has just introduced a new version of their poker client with tons of great new features. Find out all about the changes.

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Barry Carter: What Full Tilt Repayment Option Would You Pick?

Barry Carter: What Full Tilt Repayment Option Would You Pick?
In a survey conducted by French magazine, LivePoker, players with money on Full Tilt Poker were asked about three different repayment options. Barry Carter mulls over which is the best of the three options.

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Pius Heinz joins PokerStars

Pius Heinz joins PokerStars
German November Nine finalist Pius Heinz has joined Team PokerStars. Find out more here.

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The Daily Rewind: Is this the Last November Nine, The Most Famous Deck, Tony G

The Daily Rewind: Is this the Last November Nine, The Most Famous Deck, Tony G
Today we get ready for Sunday's WSOP Main Event final table and hear about the latest piece of poker memorabilia to hit eBay. We check out the latest high stakes news and pay homage to the great man, Tony G!

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WSOP on ESPN: Watch the Last Two Episodes Before Final Table Starts

WSOP on ESPN: Watch the Last Two Episodes Before Final Table Starts
ESPN has released the final two episodes of the World Series of Poker Main Event. Watch the videos below to see how the action went before the November Nine were determined.

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Lottery Sales Tied To Poker? Maryland Lawmaker Believes So

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley suggested yesterday that online poker should not be regulated on a federal level because the activity would hurt revenue for Maryland's state lottery.

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PartyGaming Comes Full Circle With Deal To Enter US Online Market

PartyGaming was one of the first companies that received legal action from the US regarding online gambling customers from the US. Now the company, which has merged with Bwin Entertainment, is set to reenter the US market.

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Full Tilt Latest: Groupe Bernard Tapie & DOJ Reach Agreement, FTP Sale Pending

Full Tilt Latest: Groupe Bernard Tapie & DOJ Reach Agreement, FTP Sale Pending
Subject Poker has just reported that the US Department of Justice and Groupe Bernard Tapie have come to terms to allow the acquisition of Full Tilt Poker.

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