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Extended Shopping In Our Store

2010-12-16T17:09:00.000-05:00

We’re in the home stretch of the Holiday shopping season with only a few days left for those last minute shoppers to order online. This year we’re offering an extended shipping deadline. For delivery by December 24th, customers can order Standard Shipping all the way up through December 18th and we will upgrade packages when necessary*.

Note: Customers may order after Dec. 18th but will need to select upgraded shipping for delivery by the 24th.

As with coupons and other promotions, we’ll automatically post a promotional banner in Basic Shops. And you can easily promote the sale in your premium shop or on your website by grabbing a sale banner from the Shop Promo Banners Page.

To further promote the extended shopping season:

1. Send an email to let your customers know that there is still time to order gifts and receive them by Dec. 24th.
2. Share the coupon by tweeting on Twitter and posting an update on your Facebook page – such as:There’s still time! Shop at cafepress.com/ENTERYOURSTOREID and choose Standard Shipping for delivery by Dec. 24th! Details: http://www.cafepress.com/content/si/promo/details.html

Sale details:

* Works both in Shops and in the CafePress Marketplace
* No coupon necessary; simply choose Standard Shipping
* Starts December 16, 2010 and ends December 18, 2010

*Choose Standard Shipping, and at no extra cost we’ll automatically upgrade your shipping (when needed) to ensure delivery by December 24, 2010. Delivery address must be within the United States and cannot be a PO Box. Promotion starts on December 16, 2010, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) and ends on December 18, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. (PST). This offer may change, be modified or cancelled at anytime without notice. This promotion cannot be applied to past orders. Delivery dates are not guaranteed and may include extra transit time in case of unforeseen delays. Late deliveries are always a possibility, but CafePress will do its best to ensure late deliveries are as infrequent as possible.

The Height of Hipocrisy

2009-08-27T15:11:00.003-05:00

Here it is, you wonder just how bad the hypocrites in government can get. The federal government and the state of North Carolina, in their infinite wisdom, say that they are protecting me from the evils of gambling by not letting me play online poker or participate in a local Elks Club poker tournaments. In their opinion, poker is not a game of skill and is merely gambling.

It seems that playing a friendly nickle and dime poker game might lead to a gambling addiction. I might lose my house and begin to beat my children, but I can buy these World Series of Poker scratch off lottery tickets at $5 a pop until hell freezes over. Sometimes you just have to say "WTF".

Pokerstars Offers Deposit Bonus

2009-08-04T11:52:00.001-05:00

Biggest First Deposit Bonus Ever!

Pokerstars is now offering a 100% up to $600 first deposit bonus for
PokerStars.com players. Participants may make up to three deposits in
total to claim the full bonus amount, but they must be made within 60 days
of the first deposit.

Players will have 6 months in which to earn the full amount of the bonus.
It will release in $10 increments and has a clearance rate of 17 VPP per
$1 of bonus. The first deposit code is STARS600 and this will need to be
entered on every eligible deposit.

Biggest Reload Bonus Ever!

For current PokerStars.com players we are also offering our biggest
ever reload bonus of 50% up to a maximum bonus of $300. Players may also
make three deposits towards this bonus, and all three deposits must be
made within 90 days of the first eligible deposit. Players will have 6
months to earn the bonus in full. All deposits made for this bonus must
use the code WCOOP.

WCOOP Extreme Satellites

The World Championship of Online Poker is the world’s largest online
tournament series. Right now PokerStars.com is running WCOOP Extreme
Satellites – there are hundreds of WCOOP seats worth more than $1,000,000
to be won. With all of these extra seats available, players now have a
great chance to take part in the biggest online poker series in history.
WCOOP Extreme Satellites start August 4, and run twice daily until August
16. Buy-ins start at just $7.50.

Help Make History

2009-07-17T21:09:00.000-05:00

This is your chance to play in the largest online poker tournament in history, and be part of a Guinness World Record. We’re aiming to beat our previous World Record of 35,000 players, set in December 2008. And with a buy-in of just $1, it’s easy for everyone to take part.

Here’s what you need to know for the New Guinness World Record promotion:

* Sunday, July 19 at 14:10 ET
* $100,000 guaranteed prize pool
* $1 buy-in
* More players than our previous World Record of 35,000, set December 28, 2008
* Registration is now open!
* Satellites available in a range of buy ins

To find the tournament, go to the PokerStars Lobby and select ‘Tourney’ and ‘All’ or ‘Special’. You can also use the Tourney Filter in the Lobby to search for the tournament name. To use the Filter, open the PokerStars Lobby and enter a word or words from the tournament title. The Filter will then search all tournaments and provide you with the relevant results.

Penquin Has Car Trouble

2009-06-09T09:41:00.001-05:00

Not poker related but too funny, couldn't resist.

Phil Ivey's Wife Caught Cheating

2009-05-27T10:24:00.005-05:00

The greatest poker face in the game

This hilarious commercial was created by Phil Ivey and Full Tilt Poker. Ivey, one of the best players in the game is known for his amazing poker face, it never changes. Too bad this ad was axed and never made it to television.

Another Chance to Overturn UIGEA

2009-02-11T11:24:00.002-05:00

Now that we have a new President and Congress, Democratic Congress Barney Frank is gearing up to take another shot at over turning the infamous Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act the Bush administration passed in 2006.
Read More about Frank's plans here.

Election 08

2008-10-19T10:06:00.002-05:00

November 4th is fast approaching. Besides the office of the presidency, many Congressional seats are under contest. Undecided on who to vote for? The PPA has compiled a Congressional Rating Guide designed to provide you with information about your congressman's stance on online poker. The guide is searchable by state and zip code. It ranks each Member of Congress with a report card style grade from A-F based on their voting record on issues pertaining to online poker.

Take advantage of this tool before you enter the voting booth on November 4th and let Congress know your a voter that cares and supports the right to freely play online poker.

Steps to License Oline Poker

2008-10-02T12:20:00.004-05:00

New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez introduced legislation Tuesday that would amend current U.S.laws to provide for the licensing of Internet skill game facilities. A fancy way of saying "online poker rooms".

The proposed bill defines "Internet skill game" as "an Internet based game that uses simulated cards, dice, or tiles in which success is predominantly determined by the skill of the players, including poker, bridge and mahjong."

Most see this bill as a major step forward in getting online poker legalized and regulated in the United States. Your help is needed though. It doesn't look like this this bill will be handled by the setting Congress or President. A good thing considering Bush signed into law the UIEGA in 2006 and would not likely support any legislation like this. For poker players, this makes the up-coming elections even more important. John McCain, just as the current Republican President would surely veto this bill and kill any efforts to legalize online poker. If you have any hopes of getting online poker legalized, you must cast your vote for President to Barack Obama in November.

The Poker Players Alliance is a great resource for keeping up with the latest activities in poker legislation. They provide a quick an easy way of letting your representatives know how you stand on the issue of online poker. Visit there site and drop your Senator a line letting them know your desires and that you vote.

Online Poker is Not A Crime

2008-06-12T12:18:00.002-05:00

In my travels, It seems that more and more people have begun to think that playing online poker is a crime. Contrary to what the Justice Department might tell you, the fact is, IT'S NOT.

Some states have enacted laws making it illegal to play online poker, but no federal legislation directly addresses it. Instead, the U.S government bases it's stance on an antiquated law designed to restrict the use of telephones to accept bets. So, unless you using a dial up connection, or live in one of the few states that restrict online gambling, it is not illegal to play online poker and you should help spread the word by wearing one of these t-shirts.

I Have A Big Kicker

2008-06-10T15:43:00.002-05:00

Poker players know that your kicker is the highest card in your hand besides the cards that make your hand. It is your kicker that determines the winning hand in case of a tie. If any of you have visited the Poker and Chaos t-shirt store, you might be aware that we have a section made up of text designs of poker saying and lingo. I recently added a t-shirt design that states "I have a big kicker". I thought it would make a interesting design as it has sexual overtones. You know "Big Kicker"....anyway when I created this design I made it available on various apparel types for women and men alike. During the preview of these items, if it looks good, bingo it is added to that item. Recently I made a sale of a "I Have A Big Kicker" shirt and was surprised to find out it was ordered and printed on a maternity top, which cracked me up. Surely not what I intended when I created the design but a pleasant surprise meaning for the design anyway. So if your pregnant and your baby is a big kicker, you can get your poker/maternity wear at our online store.

Get your "I Have A Big Kicker" Maternity top here.

What Is Poker All About?

2008-06-02T15:59:00.005-05:00

What is poker all about? The luck of the draw, controlled aggression, the flop turn river, strategic conservation, chips cards money, experience, patience. No, poker is all about you.......opps, how foolish, poker is all about ME!

Having suffered a major house fire that took all my belongings, including the computers that I used for updating this blog and creating all my graphic designs, I wasn't sure I'd ever get back to normal. Even though things will never be the same and some of the things lost can never be replaced. The fact remains, they were just things. I'm typing this post on a new computer that is much faster than what I had before, so all is not bad. I'm very happy to be back creating t-shirt designs and I hope you enjoy the latest.

Visit the Poker & Chaos store to get your " All About Poker" t-shirt.

Poker Player's Voter Registration

2008-05-29T11:06:00.002-05:00

Prior to the passage of the UIGEA, as I visited many poker forums and listened to table talk, I was constantly hearing players state, "Oh, they will never ban online poker". Well, it was this apathetic attitude that had created the situation we American poker players find ourselves in today. Even if you have no interest in playing online poker, please don't stand by idly and let lawmakers continue to tear down this country and destroy our freedom. I can't stress enough how important it is to register to vote in this November's general election.

The following is a open letter from PPA Chairman Alfonse D’Amato:

Voting is the single most important action you can take as a citizen of this great country. Speaking as a former U.S. Senator, I can tell you that people who don’t exercise their right to vote simply aren’t part of the equation of political power.

The 2008 election will be the most critical in modern history, and poker players like you across the nation must be part of it if we are to continue making progress in our shared cause.

Our nation is closely divided, and our recent elections have been decided by razor-thin margins. In this political climate, every vote counts and every election matters. Every single day in our nation’s capital, thousands of people make decisions about the rules that we all must live under. Your vote is the single most powerful tool to influence these decisions.

Registering to vote is the first step in the process, and the Poker Players Alliance has made it as easy as 1,2,3. Please take this important step if you have not done so already and register by clicking on your state below. Simply fill out the form, then print, fold, tape, and mail.

Thank you for taking this very important first step in the political process, and please remember to vote on your state’s primary election day and the national general election, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Remember - If You Play, Have a Say!

Proud to play poker,

Alfonse D’Amato, Chairman

Poker Players Alliance

Find Your State Here

WSOP 2008 Registration

2008-03-05T11:37:00.002-05:00

Harrah’s has announced pre-registration for the 2008 World Series of Poker. This year marks the 39th running of the ultimate poker tournament and now is the time to make your reservations for this years events. Running from May 30 to July 16, 2008, you will have 55 different events in which you can win a coveted WSOP bracelet. Buy in for the no limit Texas hold'em main event remains at $10,000. You can find a complete schedule of events and registration form at http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com

In anticipation of this great event, the Poker & Chaos store has rolled out the new t-shirt design you see to the left to commemorate this years series and the great Vegas poker rooms that host this event. The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is the site of this years tournaments and of course we can't forget the famous Binion's Horseshoe Casino where the first World Series of Poker Championship was held.

RedsRaiders New Gear Up Series

2008-03-03T12:21:00.002-05:00

With the ending of the Hullabaloo tournament at Poker Stars, RedsRaiders is starting a brand new one. If you have never played a Raiders Tournament, this is the one for you!!!! Lots of Prizes and Bounties!!!

The “GEAR UP” Tournament format is Gear from the RedsRaiders Store!! Items such as Hoodies, Caps, Steins, Shirts, etc etc. The items will be shipped directly to you house and shipping will be paid. Also you may if you prefer a non-RedsRaiders item, you can choose something from the Poker Chaos Store!! They have some Great Gifts!!
You will also have the option of selecting a gift certificate!!! So many choices to choose from, how can you pass this one up!!

Place: Poker Stars
Date: Starting March 7th. Friday Nights
Time: 9:00pm est.
Buy In: $5.00 +.50¢

Running time will be 8 weeks. We will have a Leader board that will be updated after each game.

Leader Board will be updated minimum 24 hours following the tournament.
Also, If a player is found to be sitting out after 20 mins., their points will be void and players will move up accordingly. Disconnections will be counted as a sit out.

Passwords will be posted in password section of our forum.

So come and enjoy playing poker with one of the BEST poker forums around!! “REDSRAIDERS”

Poker Players Social Networking Site

2008-02-21T11:56:00.002-05:00

APCW interactive has just introduced the first social networking site devoted strictly to online gaming, a MySpace for poker players, casino operators and gaming site webmasters such as you and I. My first impression is that it has everything you would expect from a social networking site.

You are given your own page where you create the look and feel you want by adding a profile, pictures, video, blog, feeds and more. Just like MySpace and Facebook you can interact with other members and create friends.

Additionally, there are public forums where you can discuss the latest industry legislation and news. You can search the online database for not only posts but articles, news stories, podcasts and videos such as Weekly Perspectives produced by the sites webmaster J. Todd.

Now is your chance to get in on the ground floor of what I'm sure will be a very successful site and community. Join today it's totally free.

Dead Money T-Shirt

2008-02-01T13:18:00.000-05:00

With the onset of winter the Poker & Chaos store has been hard at work creating new designs imprinted on long sleave t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies. This months featured design is "Dead Money Collector".

This design incorporates a classic skull and cross bones for you gothic fans along with an erie style of text labeling the wearer as a highly skilled poker player that has come to the table to collect the dead money of less skilled players.

More Info

What is Luck?

2008-01-14T11:55:00.000-05:00

It's really strange how some days at the table it seems as if the universe is out of sync. Where the odds just refuse to vary anywhere near zero. No matter how many outs you have or what position your in, the cards refuse to fall in your direction.

It gets me to thinking about much bigger things. Why was I born to middle class parents? Why was I not blessed with some extraordinary talent or stunning appearance and if I had, how would my live be different. What would it be like if I looked like Richard Geer or Brad Pitt. Simple things like a trip to the grocery store, would they be different? Would I meet more people? would I be treated differently. Would I have a better feeling about myself or would I just not know that my experiences were being directed by my looks. Does Paris Hilton get the same cards I do? When she flops the nuts does she get action every time, where my opponents fold.

Exactly what forces of the universe control luck. I guess the bigger question might be, can luck be controlled or is what we deem luck merely a random event that does not know good from bad.

Christmas Cards for Poker Players

2007-11-15T21:14:00.000-05:00

Here is a newly released Christmas card with a poker theme. We hope that this is the first of an annual event with a new poker design coming each year. Get in the holiday spirt and send a greeting to your online poker buddies. These cards can be purchased in our online store individually or in packs of ten or twenty. They are available in your choice of paper stock, high quality, chlorine and acid free matte paper consisting of 30% post consumer waste and 50% total recycled fiber or twelve point, one-sided glossy paper. They measure 5" x 7" and include an envelope.

10 Best Christmas Gifts for Poker Players

2007-11-02T10:57:00.001-05:00

With Christmas 2008 quickly approaching, it's about time to start your holiday shopping. Having experienced more than my fair share of crappy Christmas gifts in the past, I realize poker players can be a difficult lot to shop for. So to help those looking to surprise their favorite poker player this holiday season, I've drafted what I call Strat's X-mas wish list. These are all great gift ideas I guarantee will bring a smile to any poker player who is lucky enough to find one of these items under the tree come Christmas morning.

Books
There are many good books on poker strategy, but the bible has to be Doyle Brunson's Super System. As a 10 time WSOP bracelet winner, Texas Dolly covers the strategy that has made him the famous player that he is. This book has been around for quite awhile but is a must read for any serous poker player. If the person your buying for loves tournaments, then there is no doubt he will treasure Harrington on Hold 'em. This two part series is the quintessential strategy for tournament play and sure to increase any readers bankroll.

Video/DVD
Everyone enjoys relaxing with beer and pizza while watching their favorite movie. My suggestions for this holiday season are two classic poker movies, Rounders The Collector's Edition (1998), starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton and The Cincinnati Kid(1965), starring Steve McQueen and Edward G. Robinson. Both these movies are guaranteed hits sure to entertain any poker player.

Chip Sets
If your player has been thinking about hosting poker night, then they will surely enjoy a Crown Wheatear Poker Chips Set. This set features 500 real clay 11.5 gram chips that give the sound and feel of those used in the casinos. The set includes a couple decks of cards, dealer's buttons, dice and an all aluminum reinforced case. You can't go wrong by leaving this under the Christmas tree.

Apparel
There is no better way to show off an interest in poker than sporting a t-shirt or hat with a great poker design. The Poker Chaos Store has t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and many other apparel items with excellent designs for both men and women players.

Poker Tracker
If your poker player is the nerdy type, he will love this software. It allows you to download hand histories from online poker sites into a database so that you can analyze every aspect of your game play. It is a great tool for filling holes in your game. The experts, those that actually make a profit playing poker swear by it. Poker Tracker Website

Mouse Pad Pro
This is a no limit hold'em cheat sheet that is printed on a mouse pad. The Mouse Pad Poker Pro gives you all the critical information you need to make good decisions, which is the key to playing winning poker. It tells you what starting hands to play, what positions to play them from and is adjustable for tight or loose play. It is like having a poker pro next to you while you play online.

Poker Table
Another item needed for hosting a home game is a poker table. There are a wide range of table, from the inexpensive type that you unfold onto your kitchen or dining room table to the high class casino type with expensive chair sets. A google search will give you a large list of suppliers.

Computer Monitor
Online poker players can increase their profit by playing several tables at once. Multi-tabling is much easier on the eyes when you have a high resolution monitor. I think most players would be happy with a LCD type with a resolution of 1600 x 1200 or higher. Here is a comparison page that shows some of the better high resolution monitors and prices.

Poker Calendar
With 2010 fast approaching, a calendar with poker designs makes a great gift. The new 2010 Poker Chaos wall calendar features twelve of our most popular designs, a new one for each month. Printed on 100lb cover weight paper this 11x17 sized calendar provides a great way for your favorite poker player to keep track of their tournament schedule.

World Series of Poker Seat
The ultimate poker gift, a $10,000 seat to next years World Series of Poker. Every poker player dreams of winning this event. Just participating is a great honor, getting to rub elbows and match wits with the best in game. The schedule for the 2010 series has not been released yet, but should be available soon. All the information on dates and locations as well as pre-registration forms will be available at this site.

Fish Hooks in Poker

2007-10-17T19:00:00.000-05:00

In poker lingo, a pair of jacks as your hole cards is know as having "Fish Hooks". Even though it it is a very good starting hand it is very difficult to play with any overcard on the flop.

The Poker and Chaos store has memorialized this starting hand with a t-shirt design. Fish Hooks is part of our "Poker Lingo Series" where we feature a different starting hand and illustration of its poker nickname. Checkout our new store where you will find this poker design along with many more. Great place to find that special Christmas gift for the Texas hold'em player in your family

2008 Poker Calendar

2007-10-10T11:22:00.001-05:00

This 2008 calendar displays twelve of the most popular designs from the PokerChaos store with the cover featuring the unique "Cracked Aces" design. The end of the year is fast approaching and it's never to early to start Christmas shopping for the poker players in your family.

With images inspired by the great game of Texas no limit hold'em and our t-shirt collection, every player will enjoy keeping track of their next poker tournament on this classy wall calendar.

Each heavy weight glossy page graphic measures 11"x 8-1/2" with the entire calendar measuring 11"x 17" when hung on the wall. It features Jan through Dec of 2008 with a 2009 preview and all holidays are marked.

Here are the Monthly Images for this Calendar

All of these images are available imprinted on t-shirts and other apparel items in our store as well. Take a few minutes and check it out, there are plenty of gift items for your holiday shopping.

Bullets

2007-08-30T14:51:00.000-05:00

Here is the latest offering from the Poker & Chaos T-shirt shop. New designs added frequently, check them out.

Poker and the Military

2007-08-15T14:36:00.000-05:00

Truman's Chip Set

The history of poker includes many players that learned the game while serving in the U.S. Military. This list includes several Commander and Chiefs. Warren Harding, Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon were all known to enjoy the game. Nixon won $6000 dollars while serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII and used the money to fund his first campaign for congress. Harding played at least twice a week. His advisors got the nickname "the poker cabinet" because they played with the President. It is rumored that he even lost a complete set of White House china in a game.

World Series of Poker winners Brian "Sailor" Roberts and Puggy Pearson both honed their poker skills while serving in the Navy.

In honor of past and present military poker players, PokerChaos has created a series of armed forces poker team t-shirts. Support our troops and show your interest in the game of poker. Join one of these poker teams:

Army Poker

Navy Poker

Marine Corp Poker

Air Force Poker

Coast Guard Poker

National Guard Poker

PPA August Newsletter

2007-08-06T23:13:00.000-05:00

Dear Fellow PPA Member:

Thanks to your efforts, we have made tremendous progress in our fight to protect the rights of poker players. More than 40 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have committed to clarifying federal laws to preserve your ability to play poker online. But we still need your help to get the attention of every U.S. Representative.

Congress is in recess for August and your Representative will be returning home to host local events and town hall meetings. These are great opportunities to tell them that poker is not a crime and to support H.R. 2046, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act and H.R. 2610, the Skill Game Protection Act.

Here's how to find out when these events are happening:

1. Get the phone number of your U.S. Representative's hometown office by clicking here and entering your ZIP Code.

2. Call to ask when and where these events are taking place in the month of August.

3. Go to one of these events and bring your fellow poker players. Tell your U.S. Representative that poker is not a crime and to co-sponsor H.R. 2046 and H.R. 2610 when they return to Washington. Let them know that you will support them if they support the rights of law-abiding poker players.

Thank you for being an "August Advocate" for the Poker Players Alliance.

Proud to Play Poker,
Senator Al D'Amato
Chairman of the Board
Poker Players Alliance

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