Poker World Mourns Amir Vahedi
The world of professional poker bids farewell to colleague Amir Vahedi, who passed away January 8, 2010 due to complications related to diabetes. The WSOP bracelet winner was 46 years old. Amir Vahedi was born [….]
Month: January 2010
Police looking for more information on Poker Game Homicide
Police are using the help of Crime Stoppers in the hopes that more information will be found on a recent homicide. A man was killed at his home during a poker game when an armed robber tried to invade his home.
Win Super Bowl Tickets Playing Online Poker
UB and Absolute Poker have launched a new Touchdown promotion, in which online poker players can compete for Super Bowl prize packages valued at over $12,000. Three No Limit Hold’em Main Events, at either site, [….]
Video Poker Winner Robbed and Beaten
Many times when a gambler wins a big hand or a large jackpot they feel generous. The winner will share the wealth by buying a round of drinks for those in the vicinity to share the warm feeling of the win. Gregory Baudier did just that recently when he won a video poker jackpot. But the celebration would not last long as Baudier was robbed and beaten after winning the jackpot.
Rake Calculation changed at Microgaming Poker Network
Just yesterday the Mircogaming Poker Network announced they will be changing the way rakes are calculated at the online poker rooms they operate. The change will see the usually weighted contribution method changed to the contribution method.
Three Poker Reload Bonuses For The New Year
In January 2010, real money players looking for great reload bonuses have no shortage of offers available, I offer my top five suggestions for re-deposit offers. I spent some time searching various online poker rooms [….]