Poker News Week of April 28th, 2008
April 30, 2008
Titan Poker’s VIP Players Race for Share of $30,000
Titan Poker, the largest poker room on the iPoker Network, is rewarding its VIP Club members with the opportunity to win a share of $30,000. For one exciting week in May, Titan Poker will stage three VIP Loyalty Races, rewarding top players simply for playing at its tables. The prize pools for the races vary from $4,000 to $16,000, and eligibility for each race is dependent upon the player’s VIP Level. The higher the VIP Level - the greater the cash rewards.
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Poker: Make sure your bets are convincing
Bluffing is about telling a story of a hand that you don’t really hold, so make sure that your betting is convincing.
Darrell Dicken didn’t, and it cost him.
At the World Poker Tour’s $15,000-buy-in Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic at Las Vegas’ Bellagio in 2007, Dicken drew 7-5 offsuit. With blinds at $100-$200, a tight player raised to $600 under the gun
Canadian Gaming Headlines Week of April 28th, 2008
April 30, 2008
Texas Hold ‘Em poker sessions a safe bet - without money
The growing popularity of Texas Hold ‘Em poker is evident at licensed restaurants in Northumberland County, at Ontario casinos and on television. Some area people play twice a week for points, enjoying a meal or drinks, but without betting money.
To bet using money, or where people or the venue gets a share of the pot, is illegal outside a licensed casino.
Texas Hold ‘Em is a game of skill that some say is mildly addictive. The game is described on Wikipedia, an Internet encyclopedia, as “Hold ‘Em is a community card game where each player may use any combination of the five community cards and the player’s own two hole cards to make a poker hand. (This is) in contrast to poker variants like stud or draw where each player holds a separate, individual hand.”
New way to play Blackjack!
April 29, 2008
We are all familiar with those little electronic games you can get at Wal-mart , well this is almost the same but with real money! The Venetian Casino in Las Vegas is the first casino to market these little tiny electronic devices that will allow you to walk around the casino playing Blackjack for real money!
What will they come out with next?
Aces Cracked? You can still win!
April 29, 2008
If you are a poker player then you know how it feels to get your aces cracked, pretty bad.Well not anymore , Hollywood Poker actually pays you when you loose with poket aces! Every Tuesday this promotion runs if they get cracked you will receive atleast $100, that is what the jackpot starts at and capps at $150. So the next time you get AA in the hole you will be praying for them to loose!!
Brad Booth
April 28, 2008
Bradley (Brad) Booth (born September 20th, 1976 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) is a Canadian professional poker player known for his appearances on the GSN series High Stakes Poker. He is one of the most successful high limit players of the last decade. He was once referred to as a “poker savant” by Phil Laak and is rated as one of the best poker players in the world by Phil Hellmuth and Doyle Brunson.
In 13th episode of the third season of High Stakes Poker, Booth stated that he has been playing poker every day for 14 years – first in Vancouver, then Calgary and then in Yukon hence his nickname “Yukon Brad” – but is now slowing down.
Booth appeared on the second season of NBC’s Poker After Dark on the episode “International Week” and finished in second place to Patrik Antonius.
As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $640,000.
NETeller and Canada
April 28, 2008
The NETELLER Group announced several significant changes to its services in a number of markets. Recent actions by regulators, payment processors, and online gaming operators have increased the uncertainty around certain activities related to online gambling in some jurisdictions. The Board of Directors of the Company reached a decision, on 25 March 2007, that the risk to the Group’s ongoing business in Canada and Turkey has increased in the light of such developments. The Board has therefore concluded that the Group will no longer process transfers related to online gambling sites on behalf of Canada or Turkey resident customers.
Reduced Service to Canada
* Cessation of Canadian transfers to gambling merchants: the Group will cease processing online gambling related transactions for Canada-resident customers with effect from 12.01 AM MST Monday 9 April 2007.
* Suspension of InstaCASH transactions: As of today Monday 26 March 2007, at 12:01 AM MST, Canada-resident customers were no longer able to deposit funds using NETELLER’s instaCASH service either directly or from any online gambling site.
* Non-gambling services continue: Canada-resident customers will continue to be able to use their e-wallet accounts for non-gambling transactions, including peer-to-peer and pre-paid debit transactions.
* Available customer funds: Customer funds, including those of Canadian residents, are held in a pooled, segregated trust account and will be available for withdrawal by customers, on demand. Canadian customers continue to be able to use their e-wallet accounts for non-gambling transactions
Well, that’s the official story. But Canadian Players should NOT panic. You have time to get your money out, if you so desire. And don’t forget that lots of rooms continued operations in the US after NETeller pulled out - these rooms WILL continue to serve the Canadian market.
Casino Nova Scotia (Halifax)
April 28, 2008
Head to Casino Nova Scotia - in the heart of Historic Properties on the breathtaking Halifax Waterfront! You’ll find over 750 thrilling ways to play, from Blackjack to Baccarat to lots of great Slots! We’ve got world-class entertainment and diverse dining. One visit and you’ll know why Casino Nova Scotia is Atlantic Canada’s all-in-one destination for FUN!
Casino Parking
Casino Nova Scotia has an attached parkade with 550 parking spaces, including 14 wheelchair accessible spaces.
Complimentary Parking with your Player’s Club Card
Casino Nova Scotia willl provide complimentary parking to guests when they spend $10 on dining, entertainment, gaming or any combination thereof.
Must present your Player’s Club card at the Guest Services Desk along with receipts from our food and beverage outlets (Trapeze Grille & Bar & Paradise Buffet) and/or event ticket receipts.
Free Coffee, Tea and Fountain Pop
Receive free coffee, tea and fountain pop when you present your Player’s Club card to anyone of our friendly servers on the gaming floor.
Hours of Operation
24 hours, 7 days a week (excludes Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day).
Beginning April 17, 2008 the hours of operation for Casino Nova Scotia will be Monday to Sunday from 10am to 4am.
Between the hours of 4am and 10am the Schooner Showroom and Compass Room can be accessed via the pedway or the Casino Nova Scotia parkade.
Restrictions
Casino guests must be 19 years of age or older and government issued photo ID is required
Casino Nova Scotia (Sydney)
April 28, 2008
With over 338 slot machines and table games, Casino Nova Scotia, Sydney offers non-stop excitement! Dine at the sizzling All Star Grille, and enjoy LIVE local entertainment at the Ceilidh Room.
Just footsteps from all major downtown hotels, and right next to Cape Breton showplace, Centre 200, Casino Nova Scotia, Sydney is your best bet for entertainment!
Casino Parking
FREE Parking is available, including Wheelchair Accessible parking conveniently located near the entrance.
Hours of Operation ~ Open seven days a week!
Monday to Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Open from 11:00 a.m. Thursday through to 3:00 a.m. Monday.
(Excludes Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day).
Restrictions
Casino guests must be 19 Years of Age or Older and Government Issued Photo ID is required
Poker
Texas Hold’em IS THE HOTTEST NEW Table Game at Casino Nova Scotia in Sydney! Our NEW Poker Room features two tables of FAST, Limit and No Limit Action!
We now have 4 cash tables!!
POKER LIMITS
$1 to $2 no limit games
POKER ROOM HOURS
Wednesday -Sunday 6:00 pm to 2:00am. Waiting list beginning at 4:00pm on these days.
“World Series of Poker Satellites to Halifax”
No Limit Poker Tournament
Join us on Wednesdays and Sundays beginning March 26th for your chance to win an entry into the World Series of Poker in Halifax ($550 value). 10 participants nightly will compete for top prize; an entry into Halifax’s World Series of Poker beginning May 17th. An entry fee of $55 + $8 administrative fee secures your seat. Register for your chance to play, at the Casino Nova Scotia Promotions Booth or call 902.563.7793 for more information. Space is limited.
