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POKER TABLE STATS ADDS HAND RANGES
2012-04-09
Augmented poker tool gives serious players more leverage
Players who use Poker Table Stats will now be able to choose between the default "One vs. One All-In" method of calculating hand ranges and the Karlsson Sklansky System.
The new functionality allows online poker players to use Poker Stove and Karlsson Sklansky hand range calculations instead of the "One vs. One All-In" default hand rank, a company statement advised.
Poker Table Stats gives the number of outs to make specific hands, automated pot odds calculations, and an easy to read HUD covering graphic representation of hand strength, opponents' mucked cards and styles of play, and is compatible with both Hold'em Manager and Poker Tracker. It also stores database statistics on its own servers, which ensures the safety of information against hardware malfunction or PC loss.
The program is additionally now compatible with the latest PokerStars.eu changes. This fix became necessary once player accounts were moved from PokerStars.com to the PokerStars.eu client, which made many HUD-based software applications temporarily ineffective. Having the ability to view real-time stats on Poker Table Stats will give users the same advantages as other customers who are playing from a location outside of the European Union.
MAJOR U.S. CHANGE FOR TOP ONLINE POKER SITE
2011-08-04
PocketFives halts US promotional activity
The respected online poker information site PocketFives.com has become the latest poker-oriented operation to insulate itself from promotional activities in the United States of America.
In an announcement Tuesday, the management of the site advised that it would no longer promote online poker rooms that still accept customers from the United States.
PocketFives co-founder Adam Small wrote:
“We’re planning a lot of positive changes to the community, and our plan is to bring more interesting offers and content than ever before for both our U.S. and non-U.S. visitors.
"However, that content will not in any way be geared towards promoting play on poker sites that offer real money, rake-based play to people in the United States. We will still, of course, continue to cover industry developments and news that’s relevant to our members regarding those sites, and players’ results will continue to be counted in the PocketFives.com Rankings.”
Small went on to clarify that his decision should not be taken as a denouncement of the U.S.-facing rooms, or as a statement regarding the safety and/or trustworthiness of those operators that have decided to continue offering their services to U.S. players.
"Our decision is much more based on the state of the industry and the developments we’ve seen since April," Small wrote in an apparent reference to US enforcement actions against operators and payment processors.
"We simply do not feel comfortable continuing to recommend real money online poker to our U.S.-based members based on what we perceive to be a heightened level of risk.”
US poker players seeking a more player-friendly residential domicile may find PocketFives a useful source of information. Small revealed that the site is about to launch a service that will aid U.S. poker players in establishing residence elsewhere so that they can continue to play.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PLAYING ONLINE POKER
2011-02-08
Online poker is playing the same poker available at the real casinos but through the medium of the Internet. This version is very easily available to all the people, as any player with a computer and an Internet connection can play it online. The people, who play online poker, have the advantage of playing with very little money or maybe free. In addition, playing poker online is useful to hone the skills, especially, the skills of amateur players. The distance is no longer a limitation for the players, as to play online poker; they are not required to go out to the real casinos.
The websites offering such games welcomes different players from all over the world. Many of the websites offering online poker, offers real prizes whether in kind or cash. Therefore, it is not just the attraction of getting entertained, but also the opportunity to win something too that attracts the players to play online poker.
Playing online poker is a good idea as it is very convenient way of playing a game. One can even play this game while sitting at home and just need an internet connection and a computer. Few Smartphone gives access to some of these websites. A beginner does not have anything to worry, as some poker games are available especially for such beginners that require very low bets and some are even free. Some of the poker websites assist the beginners by providing them with systematic instructions. Another convenience factor offered by the websites is that they are open for the entire 24 hours a day. One also gets the opportunity to interact with other virtual players. These players can be from any corner of the world, thus, the Internet has made it very easy.
Poker is the virtualized version of the real casinos, where the physical presence of the players (in front of each other) is not required. Due to advent in technology based on modern satellite, different people staying at different parts of the world can play this game just by sitting at their respective homes. This game became an instant favorite amongst the players, as this version does not require gathering at one place to play. The online websites that offer poker games earn billions as revenues. This is also because the cost incurred in setting up of virtualized version is very less as compared to the real casinos.
The speed of the online poker games is much faster and additionally the new players can get the training from the sites itself. As the online games involve different players from different countries, the currencies become a problem. To overcome this problem, a rule has been set, that the sites will only accept U.S dollars. The first method followed in this regard is that the currencies (apart from dollars) taken by the websites are converted upon entering and exiting of the customers. The second method is that, the players have to get their currency exchanged before investing any amount on the websites. Check out www.sportsbook.com/casino the fastest growing casino for USA players.
CHINESE RESTRICTIONS FROM POKERSTARS
2010-11-18
Only one Chinese national per table in ring games
Speculation that significant numbers of Chinese players may have been colluding on the internet poker site Pokerstars.com appeared to be confirmed this week when the company e-mailed the following notice to China-based players.
“PokerStars.com has introduced a new security feature that prevents players from certain countries playing at the same ring game table.
“This restriction means that only one player from each of these countries is able to play at the same ring game table. You are able to play at any ring game table you wish but once you are seated no other player from your country will be able to join the table. Similarly, if another player from your country is seated, you will be unable to join that table until they leave.
“We regret the inconvenience that this has caused you but this policy has been implemented to enhance the integrity of the games.”
The present restriction was preceded by an initiative earlier this year where Pokerstars instituted restrictions on Chinese players in their sit-and-go tournaments and double-or-nothing games.
WSOP EXPANSION?
2010-07-14
Interactive chief hints at French, Italian WSOP activity in future
Harrah's Interactive division chief Mitch Garber has indicated in an interview that his company is seriously considering expanding the World Series of Poker franchise beyond the current Las Vegas and London offerings to France and Italy, where liberalised laws have expanded possibilities in dedicated and regulated markets.
Speaking to the publication Inside Poker Business, Garber hinted that the WSOP franchise could push for bracelet events in Italy and France.
“We know we would like to strategically expand the bracelets beyond the US and the UK,' Garber said. “We haven't figured out if [the events in Italy and France] will be individual events, or part of the WSOPE or tied to a larger series.”
The online gambling exec added that the decisions would be taken and announced within the next six months.
The new events would be the first since Harrah's launched the WSOP Europe in 2007 with three bracelet events in London, and will be used to boost the profile of the firm's online poker site in Italy and France, Garber explained.
The WSOP.com site has soft launched for real money play in the UK and a larger marketing push will be launched to coincide with the WSOPE in September, he told Inside Poker Business.
“You will see a lot more marketing from us and attempts to tie in the TV and tournament to the website and acquire customers from that event,” Garber said. “Then our next focus is on France and Italy.”
The publication notes that Harrah's Interactive is currently in talks with local partners in both countries, although the firm has not yet applied for a licence in either Italy or France.
“Our strategy is to link-up with strong local partners and we are talking to people right now,” said Garber. “I don't think we have the infrastructure or local expertise to operate on our own in each of these countries, and it makes more sense for us to partner with strong local businesses.”
2012-04-09
Augmented poker tool gives serious players more leverage
Players who use Poker Table Stats will now be able to choose between the default "One vs. One All-In" method of calculating hand ranges and the Karlsson Sklansky System.
The new functionality allows online poker players to use Poker Stove and Karlsson Sklansky hand range calculations instead of the "One vs. One All-In" default hand rank, a company statement advised.
Poker Table Stats gives the number of outs to make specific hands, automated pot odds calculations, and an easy to read HUD covering graphic representation of hand strength, opponents' mucked cards and styles of play, and is compatible with both Hold'em Manager and Poker Tracker. It also stores database statistics on its own servers, which ensures the safety of information against hardware malfunction or PC loss.
The program is additionally now compatible with the latest PokerStars.eu changes. This fix became necessary once player accounts were moved from PokerStars.com to the PokerStars.eu client, which made many HUD-based software applications temporarily ineffective. Having the ability to view real-time stats on Poker Table Stats will give users the same advantages as other customers who are playing from a location outside of the European Union.
MAJOR U.S. CHANGE FOR TOP ONLINE POKER SITE
2011-08-04
PocketFives halts US promotional activity
The respected online poker information site PocketFives.com has become the latest poker-oriented operation to insulate itself from promotional activities in the United States of America.
In an announcement Tuesday, the management of the site advised that it would no longer promote online poker rooms that still accept customers from the United States.
PocketFives co-founder Adam Small wrote:
“We’re planning a lot of positive changes to the community, and our plan is to bring more interesting offers and content than ever before for both our U.S. and non-U.S. visitors.
"However, that content will not in any way be geared towards promoting play on poker sites that offer real money, rake-based play to people in the United States. We will still, of course, continue to cover industry developments and news that’s relevant to our members regarding those sites, and players’ results will continue to be counted in the PocketFives.com Rankings.”
Small went on to clarify that his decision should not be taken as a denouncement of the U.S.-facing rooms, or as a statement regarding the safety and/or trustworthiness of those operators that have decided to continue offering their services to U.S. players.
"Our decision is much more based on the state of the industry and the developments we’ve seen since April," Small wrote in an apparent reference to US enforcement actions against operators and payment processors.
"We simply do not feel comfortable continuing to recommend real money online poker to our U.S.-based members based on what we perceive to be a heightened level of risk.”
US poker players seeking a more player-friendly residential domicile may find PocketFives a useful source of information. Small revealed that the site is about to launch a service that will aid U.S. poker players in establishing residence elsewhere so that they can continue to play.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PLAYING ONLINE POKER
2011-02-08
Online poker is playing the same poker available at the real casinos but through the medium of the Internet. This version is very easily available to all the people, as any player with a computer and an Internet connection can play it online. The people, who play online poker, have the advantage of playing with very little money or maybe free. In addition, playing poker online is useful to hone the skills, especially, the skills of amateur players. The distance is no longer a limitation for the players, as to play online poker; they are not required to go out to the real casinos.
The websites offering such games welcomes different players from all over the world. Many of the websites offering online poker, offers real prizes whether in kind or cash. Therefore, it is not just the attraction of getting entertained, but also the opportunity to win something too that attracts the players to play online poker.
Playing online poker is a good idea as it is very convenient way of playing a game. One can even play this game while sitting at home and just need an internet connection and a computer. Few Smartphone gives access to some of these websites. A beginner does not have anything to worry, as some poker games are available especially for such beginners that require very low bets and some are even free. Some of the poker websites assist the beginners by providing them with systematic instructions. Another convenience factor offered by the websites is that they are open for the entire 24 hours a day. One also gets the opportunity to interact with other virtual players. These players can be from any corner of the world, thus, the Internet has made it very easy.
Poker is the virtualized version of the real casinos, where the physical presence of the players (in front of each other) is not required. Due to advent in technology based on modern satellite, different people staying at different parts of the world can play this game just by sitting at their respective homes. This game became an instant favorite amongst the players, as this version does not require gathering at one place to play. The online websites that offer poker games earn billions as revenues. This is also because the cost incurred in setting up of virtualized version is very less as compared to the real casinos.
The speed of the online poker games is much faster and additionally the new players can get the training from the sites itself. As the online games involve different players from different countries, the currencies become a problem. To overcome this problem, a rule has been set, that the sites will only accept U.S dollars. The first method followed in this regard is that the currencies (apart from dollars) taken by the websites are converted upon entering and exiting of the customers. The second method is that, the players have to get their currency exchanged before investing any amount on the websites. Check out www.sportsbook.com/casino the fastest growing casino for USA players.
CHINESE RESTRICTIONS FROM POKERSTARS
2010-11-18
Only one Chinese national per table in ring games
Speculation that significant numbers of Chinese players may have been colluding on the internet poker site Pokerstars.com appeared to be confirmed this week when the company e-mailed the following notice to China-based players.
“PokerStars.com has introduced a new security feature that prevents players from certain countries playing at the same ring game table.
“This restriction means that only one player from each of these countries is able to play at the same ring game table. You are able to play at any ring game table you wish but once you are seated no other player from your country will be able to join the table. Similarly, if another player from your country is seated, you will be unable to join that table until they leave.
“We regret the inconvenience that this has caused you but this policy has been implemented to enhance the integrity of the games.”
The present restriction was preceded by an initiative earlier this year where Pokerstars instituted restrictions on Chinese players in their sit-and-go tournaments and double-or-nothing games.
WSOP EXPANSION?
2010-07-14
Interactive chief hints at French, Italian WSOP activity in future
Harrah's Interactive division chief Mitch Garber has indicated in an interview that his company is seriously considering expanding the World Series of Poker franchise beyond the current Las Vegas and London offerings to France and Italy, where liberalised laws have expanded possibilities in dedicated and regulated markets.
Speaking to the publication Inside Poker Business, Garber hinted that the WSOP franchise could push for bracelet events in Italy and France.
“We know we would like to strategically expand the bracelets beyond the US and the UK,' Garber said. “We haven't figured out if [the events in Italy and France] will be individual events, or part of the WSOPE or tied to a larger series.”
The online gambling exec added that the decisions would be taken and announced within the next six months.
The new events would be the first since Harrah's launched the WSOP Europe in 2007 with three bracelet events in London, and will be used to boost the profile of the firm's online poker site in Italy and France, Garber explained.
The WSOP.com site has soft launched for real money play in the UK and a larger marketing push will be launched to coincide with the WSOPE in September, he told Inside Poker Business.
“You will see a lot more marketing from us and attempts to tie in the TV and tournament to the website and acquire customers from that event,” Garber said. “Then our next focus is on France and Italy.”
The publication notes that Harrah's Interactive is currently in talks with local partners in both countries, although the firm has not yet applied for a licence in either Italy or France.
“Our strategy is to link-up with strong local partners and we are talking to people right now,” said Garber. “I don't think we have the infrastructure or local expertise to operate on our own in each of these countries, and it makes more sense for us to partner with strong local businesses.”