Archive for May, 2010

Quebec Wants to Open a State- authorized Online Poker

Posted in Poker News on May 27th, 2010 by Arcoftyler – 1 Comment

Due to poker’s popularity in the internet, Quebec has also entered the deal to open a State- authorized online gaming operation.

Loto-Quebec holds the control on the online lottery in the Canadian province and they announced that their government will authorized the provincial gaming like internet gambling and online poker games for all its citizens. They also publicized that they will set up one site in the second half of this year to cater all the players of Quebec. They wanted to collect all the revenues that only go to illegal channels in their location.

The British Columbia government together with the Loto-Quebec, are looking to expand their plans in order to protect the right of individual consumers. Their online site will feature an assistance program to all its players to address the concerns that will arise in regard to online gaming. This preventive measure will help players prevent the happening of difficult issues that includes the age verification, deposits limits, and problem gambling in the online site.

Loto-Quebec sees the European nation as their model in planning to legalize their internet gambling. Sweden was founded in the year 1997 and has opened its online room in the year 2006. Currently, it ranked as the 13th largest poker rooms in the entire online poker industry.

Poker Robbery on Most Wanted TV Show

Posted in Poker News on May 26th, 2010 by Arcoftyler – 1 Comment

A robbery had taken place during the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Berlin and was shown on a German television which is comparable to “America’s Most Wanted”.

The police are seeking help from all poker players who somehow has an idea with regards to the robbery. The reason for airing the said robbery is for those viewers to call the local police for any information they wish to give that could help in the investigation.

The TV show in which it was shown has already been known to present unresolved mysteries like the America’s Most Wanted show. As for now, what is known is that there are four gunmen who held up the registration area of the tournament which was sponsored by PokerStars. Unfortunately, these four gunmen were able to escape bringing with them a handful amount of money.

With the incident, officials of PokerStars together with Grand Hyatt Hotel in Berlin are improving their security measure to avoid the incident to happen again. Kevin “ImaLuckCas” MacPhee suggested not to have tournament again but if cannot be done, provide proper security measure to the highest level for the safety of all players. Players were told to leave the area when the incident happened.

Titan Poker Offers Real-Time Game History

Posted in Poker News on May 25th, 2010 by Arcoftyler – 1 Comment

One of Titan Poker software’s stronger features is without any doubt The Real-Time Game History. You can see how you’ve played in latest games even from within a poker game you’re currently playing with just a single click. It’s a way of considering an analysis of how you’ve been playing.

It’s a good – and quick at the same time. The software is presently available in 12 languages which is the very reason it is used by many players all over the world. Titan Poker uses 128-bit encryption and the company flaunts the measures they take to protect player security.

You won’t be left without choice with the number of tournaments (single-table, multi-table, and satellite tournaments) you can join at Titan Poker. The most major tournament is indisputably the $2.5 Million Guaranteed Prize Tournament.

Poker Players Alliance Views on UIGEA Deadline

Posted in Articles on May 24th, 2010 by Arcoftyler – Be the first to comment

On the first day of June, the financial services industry in US should in line with the regulations of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).

As the Executive Director of PPA, John Pappas, come out on camera from their headquarters in Washington, DC saying, “As you know, the Poker Players Alliance was successful in delaying implementation of these final regulations.” The officials coming from the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve gave a six-month delay with the compliance for June 1 since November. In the interval, the regulations of UIGEA were explained and cleared. But, there’s only one committee hearing took place and no movement take off.

Pappas claimed, “Unfortunately, we haven’t had much success legislatively, but the PPA hasn’t stopped. We have filed another petition that support of 22 members of Congress. We’re working to get broader support. This petition isn’t a delay, per se, but it would exempt poker and other peer-to-peer gaming from the enforcement of the UIGEA.”

Some players are rushing to withdraw their money thinking that major banks will not process online poker dealings on June 1st.

On May 19th, the House Committee on Ways and Means is going to conduct a hearing to revaluate several tax proposals that are relevant to internet gambling. It was first scheduled at 10:00am ET, but later moved to 9:30am ET. The witnesses for the hearing will be proclaimed on Monday and the due process will be held in Room 1100 of the Longworth House Office Building.

The said hearing will be discuss by Congressman Jim McDermott’s (D-WA) HR 4976, it will cover the Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act.

BOB Double Strollers – Three Ideas to Help You Find the Ideal Baby Stroller

Posted in Misc on May 20th, 2010 by Arcoftyler – 1 Comment

If you are the type of family that likes to stay fit but can not get out for a run since you have got youngsters to handle – not an issue. The Bob Stroller is built for the job. It’s made for any kind of landscape & offers you & your baby hours of enjoyable.

High quality Materials

A BOB stroller is made of quality materials that give you optimal performance. The aluminum frame sits on three rugged wheels. The back wheels are substantially larger for easier use and less wear, while the front wheel is smaller to permit for maneuvering.

Additional Choices to accommodate Any Mom or dad

BOB strollers can be made much more versatile with simple improvements like a stroller travel bag or a BOB car seat adapter. You’ll find a reclining seat, plenty of storage, and an adjustable canopy regardless of which model that you simply choose.

Different Terrain – Smooth Ride

The big back wheels on this stroller help make certain you are able to travel over many different types of terrain effortlessly, from wooded trails to soft sand beaches. Some BOB Double strollers use a locking front wheel which gives you an opportunity for fixed steering or perhaps a swivel wheel for easy turning, and also the front suspension your kids gets the easiest ride feasible.

Among the versatility and the durability, the bob double jogging strolleris one of many options which might be well worth the amount of money. Make sure, however, you read the product data for every different baby stroller diligently to make sure that you get the stroller that you want.

WSOP 2010 Is The Season For Women!

Posted in Articles on May 18th, 2010 by Arcoftyler – Be the first to comment

Roses turn to be in the spotlight this 2010, it feels like poker is headed by women, great competitors coming from the corners of the globe are now gathered together in WSOP Titan Poker tournament to release their tactics. Leading the rank was the 21-year-old Annette Obrestad, a phenomenal online poker enthusiast who’s joining the high tech world of poker for series of years.

She already conquered many online poker tournament, but never step on the stage of world’s best live poker tournaments. Because she was under-aged, al she can to is to watch for the moves of her friends, but this year wont pass without her in the game, she’s 21 now ready to get into the groove of real life poker. Her participation is most awaited in the WSOP event that will take place in Las Vegas.

Obrestad is known as “Annette_15” in her 18, she already take home a more than $2 million, she made mark in the history as the WSOPE 1st ever main event title-holder and the youngest poker player to take home a bracelet during the main event.

With all of these achievements under her belt, she finally gets a chance to once more prove that she is among the best female poker players around the world today come May 28, when the 1st main event for the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas will take place.

There are also other women who will join in the event, Vanessa Selbst who won a WSOP 2008 bracelet from Pot Limit Hold Omaha games. Joining the table is Kathy Liebert she has conquered thirteen 1st place in her games. She has garnered up to $5 million and still working for more.

Ladies is now taking flight on WSOP 2010, this May 2010 the tournament will take its action, just check TitanPoker for updates.

Nicolas Chouity in Winning the 2010 EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final

Posted in Articles on May 17th, 2010 by Arcoftyler – 1 Comment

Taking home the breath taking prize of €1.7 million from EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final was Nicolas “niccc” Chouity who was qualified from PokerStars that ended up as the top winner. He runs as the second player all the way from Lebanon to get the historic win as EPT titlist.

Chouity stated that “It’s a dream come true. I feel great. I had confidence coming into the final and I had the chip lead, but you never know with poker and I was going for first, only first.”

The Gran Final mark as the end of the season for the tournament series, which are featured 2009-2010 schedule featured a high-stakes casino robbery in Berlin. The said event gathered down a total of 848 players coming down from 51 countries from different continents. With 161 entrants has pave their way through the PokerStars marketing code, the world’s largest online poker site, which include 6 six countries.

The final table result is showed below:
1st Place: Nicolas Chouity (Lebanon) – €1,700,000
2nd Place: Josef Klinger (Austria) – €1,000,000
3rd Place: Dominykas Karmazinas (Lithuania) – €700,000
4th Place: Herve Costa (France) – €500,000
5th Place: Andrew Chen (Canada) – €400,000
6th Place: Aleh Plauski (Belarus) – €300,000
7th Place: Roger Hairabedian (France) – €200,000
8th Place: Mesbah Guerfi (France) – €140,000

The next season of EPT will be the most awaited event for poker players, congratulations to all winners!

UB Poker Cancelled Aruba Poker Classic Tournaments

Posted in Articles on May 14th, 2010 by Arcoftyler – 2 Comments

UB has made public their plans to call off the 2010 Aruba Poker Classic however; the site will increase its presence at existing major tournament and produce a new tournament series in lieu to the UBOC online series.

As owner/operator of UB.com and Chief Operating Officer of Tokwiro, Paul Leggett states, “It is with great regret that we are announcing that the Aruba event will not run this year, but 2010 is going to be an exciting year for UB Referral Code and its players. Over the last year, we’ve been redefining the UB brand in every possible way. We love the Aruba Poker Classic event except we think we can do a lot better for our players by investing in innovative events and rewards.” With the cancellation of the said event, UB Poker is geared up to develop monthly tournaments and producing more pro-related competitions in the upcoming months.

Dates were not clear-cut as but it will most likely fall between the WCOOP and one of the later FTOPS series at UB Poker.

Sorel Mizzi Entwined with Team Titan Poker

Posted in Blogging on May 13th, 2010 by Arcoftyler – Be the first to comment

Titan Poker is getting an advance success, proclaiming that the recent Betfair pro Sorel Mizzi will be joining the Team Titan. The said team is been enrich by Mizzi who provides a promising international bunch of poker players.

The strong line-up of the Team Titan gathers the following poker pro; the pride of Canadian poker masters, Mizzi, Jan Bjoersland all the way from Norway, Fabien Carliez of France, Jose Manuel Gomez Rebenaque from Spain, Massimiliano Tamburini, England’s Adam York, Croatia’s Slobodan Savic, and Germany’s Andreas Schmidt. Sam Trickett of United Kingdom will also join the group of Team Titan, completing that range of nine players.

The 24-year-old Mizzi will going to head the team, even though he ended up in third place  in the Aussie Millions, Titan is still entitling Mizzi as the center f the spotlight, currently, Mizzi is getting hooked with high stakes often. The Canadian poker star has already gained an approximate $2.5 million, as a great contribution he won $1 million in playing online poker at Titan. Mizzi will actively participate as a poker pro in Team Titan, getting involved with variety of exciting events and some tournaments that push him to win different players great prizes.  Titan Poker Bonus

The whole Team Titan will enjoy the six-month sponsorship deals, carrying the Titan logo and embody the online poker room at multiple worldwide events. Aside from this hot news, the team is waiting for poker players; the involvement of Mizzi assures respect in the tough world of poker.