A hearing involving the seizure of $14 million in online poker Betting players’ funds from payment processor Account Services will take place on Friday, August 21st at 1:30pm. The location: the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
The hearing for return of property, namely over $14 million in online poker funds, was originally scheduled for Friday, August 14th at 1:30pm Pacific Time. However, it has now been pushed back one week. In addition, the motion filed by the 1.2 million member strong Poker Players Alliance (PPA) to submit an amicus brief has been accepted. The Southern District’s memo reads, “The court has considered the application of third-party Poker Players Alliance to appear in this matter as amicus curiae in support of Movant Account Services Corporation.” The PPA must file its amicus brief by August 7th, one week before the hearing.
Looking forward to the Accounts Services hearing four weeks from now is PPA Executive Director John Pappas, who told Poker News Daily, “This is a very important hearing. The PPA will be submitting an amicus brief for it and will be available to testify as well. We think that the arguments outlined in Account Services’ brief are excellent and should prevail.” The PPA is fresh off holding a wildly successful National Poker Week and Fly-In event in Washington, DC. Over 100 meetings with lawmakers and their staffs were held to push for the legalization of online poker in the United States.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Community Card Poker Games
Community card poker is a type or variant of poker that uses cards that are dealt face up to the center of the table and shared by all players. In these games, each player is dealt privately an incomplete hand ("hole cards"), which is then combined with the community cards to make a complete hand. The set of community cards is called the "board" or the "widow", and may be dealt in a simple line or arranged in a special pattern. The rules of the particular community card poker game determine how these may be combined with each player's private hand.
In home games, it is typical to use antes, while casinos typically use only blinds for these games. Fixed limit games are most common in casinos, while spread limit games are more common in home games. No limit and pot limit games are less common, but some games play particularly well with those structures.
The later betting rounds often have a higher limit than earlier betting rounds. Each betting round begins with the player to the dealer's left (when blinds are used, the first round begins with the player after the big blind), so community card games are generally positional games.
Most community card games do not play well with lowball hand values, though some do play very well at high-low split, especially with ace-to-five low values, making it possible to win both halves of a pot. When played high-low split, there is generally a minimum qualifying hand for low (often 8-high), and it is played cards speak.
The most important types of Community Card Poker Games are:
- Texas Hold 'em Poker
- Omaha Hold 'em Poker
Other variants include:
- Manila
- Pinatubo
- Cincinnati
- Iron Cross
- Chowaha
- Tic Tac Toe
- Lame-Brain Pete
- Six-Pack
- Bel-Aire
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Online Poker Tips - Online Poker Betting
Before playing online poker betting these are the tips you have to take care.This collection of poker tips is given by SPORTSBETTING.com.
Pay attention
Watch who's playing in an aggressive or loose way and who's playing tight, try to play the loose players and avoid the tight players, unless you've got a strong hand.
Watch the chips
Always be aware of everyone's chip count. Know who has more chips than you and play more carefully against them - a mistake could knock you out. It's usually better to play pots with players who have fewer chips than you do.
No match
If your cards don't match any of the community cards, throw your hand away when someone else bets.
Ace in the hand
Don't play every time you have an ace in your hand. However, play an ace if it's accompanied by a card of the same suit or by a 10 or higher.
Hands to stay with before the flop
Play with pairs (7-7, 9-9), two face cards (K-Q, Q-J), or hands that can make both a straight and a flush (8-9, 6-7 of the same suit). Be patient and fold other hands, unless you're in the blind.
Good hand? Bet strong
In no-limit Texas Hold'em, players can bet all of their chips at any time, so bet aggressively when you have a good hand.
Watch and wait
Play fewer hands when you're one of the first players to act, because you'll be 'out of position' and vulnerable to raises from the remaining players.
Wait your turn
Do not act until it is your turn; play proceeds clockwise at the poker table.
Be a 'bettor,' not a 'caller'
Being aggressive is good.
Call their bluff
If someone raises in a late position (near or on the button), re-raise them a good amount if you are on the blind. Chances are, they don't have a big hand and they're just trying to steal your blinds. (This style of play, known as going 'over the top', is probably the strongest play one can make in no-limit Texas Hold'em.)
Be patient
The biggest mistake most players make is to act too quickly. When you're making an important decision pause to think about how the betting has gone and what your opponent might have. Take your time.
Pay attention
Watch who's playing in an aggressive or loose way and who's playing tight, try to play the loose players and avoid the tight players, unless you've got a strong hand.
Watch the chips
Always be aware of everyone's chip count. Know who has more chips than you and play more carefully against them - a mistake could knock you out. It's usually better to play pots with players who have fewer chips than you do.
No match
If your cards don't match any of the community cards, throw your hand away when someone else bets.
Ace in the hand
Don't play every time you have an ace in your hand. However, play an ace if it's accompanied by a card of the same suit or by a 10 or higher.
Hands to stay with before the flop
Play with pairs (7-7, 9-9), two face cards (K-Q, Q-J), or hands that can make both a straight and a flush (8-9, 6-7 of the same suit). Be patient and fold other hands, unless you're in the blind.
Good hand? Bet strong
In no-limit Texas Hold'em, players can bet all of their chips at any time, so bet aggressively when you have a good hand.
Watch and wait
Play fewer hands when you're one of the first players to act, because you'll be 'out of position' and vulnerable to raises from the remaining players.
Wait your turn
Do not act until it is your turn; play proceeds clockwise at the poker table.
Be a 'bettor,' not a 'caller'
Being aggressive is good.
Call their bluff
If someone raises in a late position (near or on the button), re-raise them a good amount if you are on the blind. Chances are, they don't have a big hand and they're just trying to steal your blinds. (This style of play, known as going 'over the top', is probably the strongest play one can make in no-limit Texas Hold'em.)
Be patient
The biggest mistake most players make is to act too quickly. When you're making an important decision pause to think about how the betting has gone and what your opponent might have. Take your time.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
2009 World Series of Online Poker Betting Beginning Tuesday The 28th
Now that the final table has paused, ESPN can put those old World Series of Poker reruns to rest and roll out their 2009 footage.
ESPN has shuffled up their WSOP programming schedule this year, answering their viewer's requests for "more Main Event!" with 24-hours dedicated solely to the tournament of all tournaments. Bracelet events paid the price, as in addition to the Main Event, only Event #2, the special $40K anniversary tourney, will hand over any gold on ESPN.
The $40K event, which is a one-time event commemorating 40 years of the WSOP, will be the first to air. A two-hour episode will show Tuesday, July 28th at 8:00 p.m. ET. Two other two-hour episodes will follow Event #2 on the airwaves; the WSOP Champions Invitational and the Ante Up for Africa charity tournament.
The WSOP Champions Invitational is a freeroll that was held to reward all former Main Event winners. I lieu of a bracelet, you will be able to see the winner awarded the Binion Cup, presented by Jack Binion, and a shiny new car on the air on Tuesday, August 4th, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
For more about Online Poker Betting Check out at SPORTSBETTING.COM.
ESPN has shuffled up their WSOP programming schedule this year, answering their viewer's requests for "more Main Event!" with 24-hours dedicated solely to the tournament of all tournaments. Bracelet events paid the price, as in addition to the Main Event, only Event #2, the special $40K anniversary tourney, will hand over any gold on ESPN.
The $40K event, which is a one-time event commemorating 40 years of the WSOP, will be the first to air. A two-hour episode will show Tuesday, July 28th at 8:00 p.m. ET. Two other two-hour episodes will follow Event #2 on the airwaves; the WSOP Champions Invitational and the Ante Up for Africa charity tournament.
The WSOP Champions Invitational is a freeroll that was held to reward all former Main Event winners. I lieu of a bracelet, you will be able to see the winner awarded the Binion Cup, presented by Jack Binion, and a shiny new car on the air on Tuesday, August 4th, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
For more about Online Poker Betting Check out at SPORTSBETTING.COM.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Online Poker Betting Tournament
Get ready to rock the UltimateBet poker tables in the encore performance of Scott Ian's Home Game, an online poker tournament set to take place August 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Swap your guitar chips for poker chips to win one of 11 exclusive seats in ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's Home Game where you could find yourself seated next to rock legends and poker pros, and shooting for the stars in the ultimate rock 'n roll sit-and-go for a trip to the Aruba Poker Classic.
"UltiimateBet players showed huge support for my first 'home game' on UB back in March," said UltimateBet pro Scott Ian, who was reached for comment on a break from play during the 2009 World Series of Poker main event. "With an Aruba Poker Classic package up for grabs this time, expect the competition to be fierce."
"UltiimateBet players showed huge support for my first 'home game' on UB back in March," said UltimateBet pro Scott Ian, who was reached for comment on a break from play during the 2009 World Series of Poker main event. "With an Aruba Poker Classic package up for grabs this time, expect the competition to be fierce."
Sunday, July 19, 2009
World Series Of Online Poker Betting 2009 Main Event Final Table
The 2009 Main Event has been taking place over several days and what we have all been waiting for has finally been decided: The November Nine. All nine players are ready for when this November comes and they all earn million dollar pay days.
The final day of play came to a head fast as players were dropping like flies. The drama ensued until only ten players were left, with one player left to be eliminated. The Amazon was filled with tension as the final player was just moments away from being eliminated.
The final table was decided as Jordan Smith, the recent winner of a WSOP bracelet in the $2k no limit hold’em tournament, went up against Darvin Moon. Smith’s cards did not hold up against Moon’s flopped set so he was knocked out, leaving the nine players creating the November Nine.
Below is a list of the poker players who will be returning in November to compete for WSOP glory.
The final day of play came to a head fast as players were dropping like flies. The drama ensued until only ten players were left, with one player left to be eliminated. The Amazon was filled with tension as the final player was just moments away from being eliminated.
The final table was decided as Jordan Smith, the recent winner of a WSOP bracelet in the $2k no limit hold’em tournament, went up against Darvin Moon. Smith’s cards did not hold up against Moon’s flopped set so he was knocked out, leaving the nine players creating the November Nine.
Below is a list of the poker players who will be returning in November to compete for WSOP glory.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Michigan 21-year-old makes Final Table At World Series Of Online Poker Betting
Joseph Cada went from huge long shot in the World Series of Poker tournament to millionaire --overnight-- and is the envy of nearly every poker player in the world.
Cada ,21,from Shelby Township,has advanced to the final table of the world Series of poker Texas Hold'em Main Event in Las Vegas and is one of the "November Nine"who'll return on NOV.7 to play for an $8,546,435 firt-place prize.
cada navigated his way through 6,494 entrants and 12 grueling,long poker days to guarantee himself,at the leat,a $1,26,602 payday.
Cada ,21,from Shelby Township,has advanced to the final table of the world Series of poker Texas Hold'em Main Event in Las Vegas and is one of the "November Nine"who'll return on NOV.7 to play for an $8,546,435 firt-place prize.
cada navigated his way through 6,494 entrants and 12 grueling,long poker days to guarantee himself,at the leat,a $1,26,602 payday.
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