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6 New Coca Cola Products Added

2009-08-07T17:08:00.004-04:00

Dear Poker Stars Direct Customers,

We've just added six Coca Cola Products to our store. These can go great with your Poker Rooms and Game Rooms. In fact, we liked these Coca Cola Products so much that we decided to add an entire section dedicated just to these products to our store.

Hey who hasn't had a Coca Cola in their lifetime. You've probably had one watching your favorite sports game and many of the people you invite over to your house for your Poker Parties probably have them while they are playing. It's one of those drinks or fads that never die.

I mean the Coca Cola company sells their products in over 200 countries all over the world, and now is your chance to sport their cool logo in your Game Room.

Check out our Coca Cola Products when you get a chance. There's nothing like a nice new Tiffany Lamp for your Game Room which I'm already sure is so cool!

Keep Stackin' Chips
Brian Garvin
Jeff West

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Waterproof Poker Table Cloth Added

2009-07-15T22:28:00.002-04:00

Hello Everyone,

We just wanted to announce the addition of 10 pieces of new Waterproof Poker Table Cloth to our store. And for now you can purchase a piece of Waterproof Poker Table Felt 3 yards (9 feet) by 59 inches wide for under $15.00 plus shipping.

It happens all the time. You'll be playing a game of Poker with your friends, and you spill a soda or some Vodka on the table. With the standard Poker Table Felt this would leave a stain. But with Waterproof Poker Table Felt it will rub right off.

Now is your chance to protect your Poker Table with some Waterproof Poker Table Cloth that can last forever.

Keep Stackin' Chips!

Brian Garvin
Jeff West
http://www.pokerstarsdirect.com

Sam Angel and High-Stakes Poker

2009-05-23T16:42:00.003-04:00

The colorful "Suitcase" Sam Angel entered the Las Vegas limelight in 1950s. Little is known of his life before then, other than he served in World War II.

Sam Angel was hired as a driver by Nick "The Greek" Dandalos, a legendary high-roller, which gave Sam his entry into the world of high-stakes poker. Angel began to gain his reputation as a poker player by the 1960s. And as his reputation grew, he began to sit in on some of the town's biggest games.

His gained most of his fame from playing razz. During the course of his razz career, he made four finals tables and won two WSOP Gold Bracelets. He also enjoyed playing no-limit Texas holdem and deuce-to seven lowball.

He played against the likes of Texas gamblers Johnny Moss, Crandell Addington, and Doyle Brunson. In fact, 1967 Angel sat in one of the first high-stakes Texas Holdem Poker Games ever played in Vegas. That first game was held at the Golden Nugget, but when it migrated to the Dune, the poker star moved with it.

Unfortunately, Sam couldn't keep the pace up forever. In the end, three problems brought him to his knees. He was an alcoholic, starting each day at 12pm with a stiff drink. This put his health in danger.

Sams downfall can be attributed to three things. He was an alcoholic who began drinking at noon. Even after his doctor warned him drinking would kill him, he could not resist down Heinekens and Seagrams V.O. Canadian Whiskey. And, when he drank, he had a bad temper. The charismatic salesman was loved by many, but his temper also made him many enemies.

His fame as a legitimate, wealthy jewelry salesman indirectly became his third downfall. He once estimated he had been robbed over 130 times in his life. Those thefts and his extravagant lifestyle attributed to the slow decline of his assets.

As his wealth diminished, so did his poker playing. For Angel, if he could not play High-Stakes Poker, he did not want to play poker at all. This small man, standing little more than five feet tall, had a huge personality. He left an unmistakable market on the history of poker and the city of Las Vegas.

NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championships Smashed Again by Vanessa Rousso

2009-05-23T16:35:00.002-04:00

If you missed it in the early part of May 09', Vanessa Rousso broke her own NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship record. In a spectacular event, she ousted Randy Dorfman and seventy-seven other players to bring home a modest $720,000.

Once the field was trimmed from 77 players to just 8, the real action began. Places like Germany, Australia, the USA, Sweden, England, and Lithuania were all represented at the final table. However, once the finals had begun, it didn't take long for players to get eliminated. In fact, we saw the first player out when it took Dorfman only eight hands to take out David Steicke from Australia.

Next to fall was David Eldar (Australia), followed closely by William Thorson (Sweden). By this time, Dorfman, who had started the day in third place, was in the chip lead with 1.2 million, and Rousso, who had started the day in the lead, had dropped to the bottom with 810,000. Rousso and Florian Langmann (Germany) continued to lose until this Poker Champion was down to 600,000. Rousso pushed all in on the next hand and Langmann called. With sevens and treys, she eliminated the German.nd then there were only three-Vanessa Rousso, Randy Dorfman, and Tony G.

At this point the order was Dorfman, Rousso, and Tony G. regarding their chip count. While Rousso only trailed by $350,000, Tony G. was down over a million in Poker Chips. As the two fought for a place to play Rousso, it was clear how much the loser was going to make. The 2nd and 3rd place finishers would each receive $420,000. However, only one of them would be able to go heads-up against Vanessa for the championship.

When the Heads-Up match began it was pretty even with Dorfman and Ruosso only separated by $600,000 in chips. However, it didn't take long for Rousso to turn the tables and gain a large chip advantage. Dorfman came out with an odd bluff, which allowed Vanessa to double down. After this happened, Dorfman looked deflated and poor decisions cost him when he check-raised all in and ended up losing.

Down to his final $300,000 chips, Dorfman fought for about a half hour before Ruosso closed the doors on her USA opponent holding a straight to Randy's two pair. In the end, the finals took nearly 11 hours to complete. Although there was a lot of disappointment throughout the day, the final 8 couldn't be disappointed with their earnings:

1. Vanessa Rousso (USA) -- $720,000
2. Randy Dorfman (USA) -- $420,000
3. Tony G (Lithuania) -- $420,000
4. Florian Langmann (Germany) -- $188,000
5. David Eldar (Australia) -- $138,000
6. William Thorson (Sweden) -- $99,000
7. Andrew Feldman (England) -- $79,000
8. David Steicke (Australia) -- $60,000

For a $25,000 buy-in, the ROI at any position would look great to everyone who cashed at the NBC National Heads-up Poker Championship.

Anurag Dikshit of Party Gaming will be Negotiating with The Man

2009-05-23T11:16:00.003-04:00

Recently Party Gaming and Party Gaming Bingo have been in the news, when one of its founders Anurag Dikshit pleaded guilty to the charges of committing illegal wagering online, and was required to pay a huge fine of $300 million dollars to the United States authorities. Numerous reports found in the news such as the Financial times, Dikshit was required to appear in court in New York, in order to plead guilty to the Wire Act violations that he took part in and to show his cooperation with the pending DOJ investigation that is currently ongoing.

Dikshit who is just one of the founders of one of the Best Rated Online Casinos Party Gaming still holds a large amount of the ownership interest in the company, which amounts to 27% of the actual ownership. Other owners include the Russell DeLeon and wife holding 14% and Ruth Parasol holding another 14% of the Party Gaming Company. Anurag Dikshit of Party Gaming, one of the Top Ten Online Casinos will face a jail sentence of up to two years, when he comes into the US and makes the plea agreement. The other two owners will not be negotiating with the US.

Party Gaming and other Best Online Casinos and Gaming Sites such as Sports Bet and the world famous 888 Holdings are companies that are currently being traded on the London Stock Exchange. With the stock values plummeting in the wake of the prosecutions currently being sought in connection to the online gaming industry, the companies are seeing a severe decline in membership as well.

The online gaming industry is being hit particularly hard with these indictments, which also includes the indictments of the famous e-Wallet NETeller’s founders John Leferbvre and Stephen Lawrence who are under investigation in conjunction with Anurag Dikshit of Party Gaming.

Anurag Dikshit of Party Gaming is expected to reach a plea agreement in which a settlement will be set up to settle the companies ability to find help with consolidation negotiations and allow other firms to assume control. With these current problems the question is how safe and secure is the gaming environment and who can you trust, when an establishment as well known and high-profile as Party Gaming and a company as trusted as NETeller are under investigation as these two companies are, it makes online gamers wonder who else will be investigated in the near future.

While there are some problems with a few of the game forums and the companies that run them not all have the same problems as Anurag Dikshit of Party Gaming, most of the Casinos Online are honest and safe for their clientele, the people who frequent the different Online Gaming Forums are sure that they can play safely and securely without the problems found here.

Many of the Gaming Industry and Online Bingo Gaming websites are regulated and safe for its players, with people who look out for their experiences and programs that maintain their environments and funds. When looking for these programs it is a good idea to check out the background of the program and ensure that you are not taken in by high-profile scams.

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Paper Playing Cards Vs. Plastic Playing Cards

2009-05-16T10:00:00.001-04:00

Playing Cards are manufactured in two different materials i.e. Paper and Plastic Paper Playing Cards.

Paper cards are the cards most people use growing up. They are cheap, easy to find, and most people are accustomed to their texture, thickness, and flexibility.

Paper Cards are usually made of one to three ply of card covered in a varnish. Though the coating protects the cards, but it is not able to withstand everything.
The coating is lost slowly as cards are shuffled and handled. Eventually the coating becomes too thin for the cards and they need to be replaced as the cards are too difficult to comfortably handle.

After all the cards are made of paper ply, so it cannot stand up to liquids as well. Spilling a drink on a card will most likely ruin the card. Additionally, they are not washable, so dirt or other material cannot be removed easily from the cards.

Paper cards also lack flexibility. Card can easily get creases, or marks, can be moulded easily. Due to this, the cards are spoiled easily and on few use, serious players often want a new fresh deck to play with. Keeping the cards packed for long period also spoils them.

Plastic Playing Cards

Plastic Playing Cards are made from different material and as the name says, they do not suffer from the same drawbacks as paper cards has. First of all, they are very slick and the slickness does not wear away in the same manner as it does on paper cards. They will shuffle and slide easily for tournament after cash game after tournament.

Plastic cards are incredibly flexible and will snap back to form after bending. This makes them more crease and mark resistant.

Plastic cards can also be washed. If they become soiled in any way, soap and water will clean them, not ruin them. Of course that means they stand up to wet picnic tables and spilled ice teas as well. This helps keep them tidy and make the players feel pleasant to play with.

Many plastic cards do not have a texture or feel that resembles paper cards. Often they are too slippery for less than nimble hands to shuffle. They can also feel flimsy when compared to paper cards.

Since many people are accustomed to the feel of paper cards, they are uncomfortable handling plastic cards and would prefer to replace decks more frequently than to make the switch. The truth is that because plastic cards last so much longer than paper ones, they are a much cheaper option per play than paper cards. It is just a matter of a switch and put it into practise to use plastic cards.

As in all things, there is give and take in deciding which type of Playing Cards is best for you. Purchasing a deck of premium plastic cards is more of a commitment because they cost more and last longer. Paper cards are for many a comfortable short-term solution.

Keep Stacking Chips,

2008 Poker Games Reviewed and What is Ahead

2009-04-27T12:15:00.001-04:00

2008 has been a great year for Online Poker Rooms and Poker News. The game continues its popularity both online and in live Poker Rooms across the country. More and more people are winning entries into prestigious live events via online satellites making the prize pools shatter past records.

Last year also saw record-breaking Online Poker Events actually being conducted online. Just about every major Poker Site has there own online championships that are creating prize funds that rival the World Series of Poker. One site in particular came up with the idea of mimicking the World Series of Poker with tournament's that had an entry fee of only 1% of their counterparts. This championship met with unrivaled success. The winner of the Main Event cashed for almost $500,000!

Online Poker Players continued their success but in a different venue. As more and more people qualify online they try and take their skills from the computer to a real live table. Touching felt for the first time can be an intimidating process and most Online Poker Players usually falter since most don't understand the Rules For Poker Games. That was not the case in 2008 as a high percentage of all major tournament's that were won were done so by people that primarily made their living at online poker.

Of course, the most prestigious event in all of poker is still the World Series of Poker. What was once an event that took merely days is now a month and a half long marathon. This year's World Series of Poker had an unbelievable 55 events. It was marked by multiple $10,000 Championship Events, the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Event and of course the $10,000 World Championship Main Event.

The winner of the event, Peter Eastgate, became the youngest person ever to win the Main event. He obviously understands the Basic Rules of Poker and could teach anyone How to Play Poker. For his efforts he brought home over $9 million and shattered Phil Hellmuth as he was the previous record holder and helt that title more dear than any other.

As we are in late December, the 2008 poker games are just about over. Now it's time to look forward to 2009. Everywhere you look, new and different types of poker torments are popping up. The WPT, the EPT and of course the World Series are still the premier events in poker. However, there are now more ways than ever to become an instant millionaire. The World Series of Poker has spawned the Circuit Tour, which is actually the model that many of these other poker tour's grew from.

All of these Poker Tournaments are generally televised and run over the course of the year culminating in a Championship Event and all follow the Basic Rules of Poker. While winning the championship in one of these smaller does not compete with winning a bracelet and the World Series, they are getting closer each and every day.

The new year is sure to bring in many new millionaires in poker. What was once a fantasy can now become reality quicker than ever. It merely takes skill, patience, luck and of course the poker gods need to be looking out for you on that day. Pretty much any time you turn on your TV you can watch a major tournament or high stakes poker game.

The ability to do so has made common knowledge of the skills needed to win a major tournament. Professional Poker Players are finding it harder and harder to compete in these events as unheard of players show up on the scene and constantly take them down. While the 2008 Poker Games were a crazy ride, it will only become more insane in 2009 as the poker world gets turned on its ear and more and more people take up his wonderful game.

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Review of the Dyna World Skill Stop Slot Machine

2009-04-19T17:26:00.003-04:00

Those who are looking for an unbiased review of Dyna World Skill Stop Slot Machine should go through this page since this page provides you all the information about the machine in detail.

Dyna World Skill Stop Slot Machine happens to be the most user-friendly slot machine among machines. This is a large-scale replica slot machine. The machine includes a vibrating sound, which is similar to the casino sound so that you can enjoy the exciting charm of casino by using it in your home.

In addition to that, it has a flashing jackpot light, which adds an extra pleasure. The most thrilling feature of the machine is that it is topped up with chrome trim. Nevertheless, the thrill does not end here. The machine has an inbuilt doubled bank that has a saving section separately which accepts at least 98% of the world coins.

The machine has an overwhelmed sound quality. It has a spinning sound, which is difficult to realize as unreal. So, it provides the exact effect of a casino. There is an additional feature installed here in the machine that is not available in most of the slot machines of the market. You will get a sound while paying out the coin in the machine. This will make you feel that you are in a real casino.

You will get a chrome bevel and a tray along with the machine. Therefore, you will feel as if you are playing in a real casino. The flashing light is another interesting feature that is there in the machine.

The darkness and the light together make the environment adventurous and exiting. Many machines do not accept any kind of coins. Dyna World Skill Stop Slot Machine accepts at least 98% slot machine coins of the world so that you can play with al most any coins of the world.

You can avail jackpot coin return facility in the machine. A manual guide is provided by the supplier along with each machine by which you can learn the usage of the machine properly. The handling of the machine is extremely simple and easy. You just have to follow the manual properly before you start up with it.

The machine provides an LED screen that adds an additional charm to the user. The screen has a crystal clear display and the digital effect of the machine makes it more thrilling.

The machine has a dimension of 32" tall x 18" wide and 12" deep. The weight of the machine is 85 lbs.

Earlier, these machines were used by casinos for two years. To introduce it in the market to use it as a household particle, the company has made some changes on it and reintroduced it in the market as a household gaming product or as skilled slot machine.

If you want to avoid casino, this is a perfect machine for you. There is no risk of losing if you play with the machine in the home. If you are a gambler, even then you can buy the machine because you can practice with it in home.

Keep Stacking Chips,

2009 the Year for WSOP Cash Game Academies

2009-04-10T13:00:00.000-04:00

Poker Camps are nothing new. Several Online Poker Sites and many Poker Pro’s are involved in helping new and old Poker Players alike to raise the level of their tournament play. While they have been doing this, a small fact seems to have been ignored, you need CASH to enter a tournament and that is usually earned the old fashioned way, grinding it out on the felt.

Anyone who plays a significant amount of poker knows that tournament play and cash play are two different animals. Well that problem is about to get solved as the WSOP Academy is introducing their Cash Game Academy in 2009.

The WSOP Cash Game Academy is going about doing it the right way. From WSOP Poker Hats, WSOP Poker Videos, WSOP Bracelets and WSOP Cards they will have it all. They are not using second rate journeymen to teach these classes, they are going for the giants in the game. Names like Annie Duke, Phil Hellmuth, Greg Raymer and Joe Hachem will be amongst the instructors. You will also be privy of the knowledge of Cash Game Monsters like Mark Seif and Paul Wasicka. Wecan only hope that these classes are successful and the likes of Sammy Farha and Kid Poker begin taking part.

Brandon Rose, Vice President of Post Oak Productions who handles the WSOP Academy Operations, stated that he was worried that the image of the WSOP would not be readily associated with the cash game market. However, he also thought that the market was too big to ignore and lucky for all of us, he moved forward with this venture.

The first of two academies will take place on January 24th and 25th at Harrah’s in Atlantic City. Mark Seif, Paul Wasicka and Alex Outhred will be among the leading instructors. The next session will be held in the beginning of February in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace.

Each session will consist of both lectures and simulated live cash play. The conclusion of each academy will be a cash game competition where the attendees will fight it out for the right to earn a spot in Las Vegas for the WSOP Academy Tournament of Champions.

The cost of the academy is $1,899. While the price may initially sound a little steep, the money that can be saved by applying the techniques should return your investment in no time at all. For their money, the players will be able to see and discuss actual situations and have them broken down as they occur. This is much better than any book as you are going to be able to get deep inside the heads of the pro’s and truly understand why they do what they do.

All in all, the WSOP Cash Game Academy will be a WSOP Main Event and welcome addition to the wonderful world of Poker Schools. In actuality, this may actually be the best of any of them as the bulk of the coverage players see on television is tournament related. Most of those techniques will get you buried in a real life cash game and players need to understand that. These academies will go a long way to educated players in how to properly play when the chips actually represent a real amount versus a "represented dollar amount".

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Brent Roberts Takes Wins 2008 AC Circuit Tour Event

2009-03-28T12:56:00.000-04:00

Here's some Poker News you'll want to hear. We have all heard the stories of twentysomethings taking down Poker Yournament after Poker Tournament and taking control of the "New Age of Poker" and Brent Edwards, 23, continued these Poker Variations of his with a huge win at the AC Circuit Tour Event at Harrah’s. For his $5,150 entry fee, he cashed his largest payday ever, $280,040 and also locked up a seat in the 2009 World Series of Poker. He worked his way through a field totaling 179 Poker Players, including several highly ranked Poker Professionals.

As with many of these boy wonders, Roberts only started playing 4 years ago. While still too young to play in the casino’s, he honed and perfected his game over the next couple of years and then hit the pro world of poker in a wild storm. While he still considers cash game his main form of income, he will be stepping out into several tournaments over the next year. The idea of a huge payday and world travel are just too much to pass up for a young man on top of the world.

Roberts has mastered the art of How to Play Poker and the Basic Rules of Poker by assimilating his play towards his opponents and this tournament was no different. While he was back and forth, he relied on his ability of playing extremely aggressive to win. His aggression was the major factor but luck also played its normal role in this win. Early on in the tournament, he had to rely on a couple of suckouts to survive but then took full advantage of his good fortune.

As he pretty much stayed among the average chip stacks for the bulk of the first 2 days, he made his Online Poker Room move late in day two and then never looked back. He went to the final table as the chip leader and was always within an arms length of the top spot when he eventually took it down.

Once the tournament was narrowed down to three players, it did not take long for Edwards to use his stack to push everyone around and take down the coveted ring. Within an hour of McLaughlin being taken out by Kyle Bowker, Phillip Reed returned the favor and took him out with a hand of 53c when the board hit all clubs. Bowker managed to flop top pair and assumed he was good when Phillip pushed all in and he made the call for his tournament life. He was obviously wrong and now Reed and Roberts, both in their early 20’s, were heads up for the title.

After a quick break, Roberts made quick work of the heads up battle. First Blood was drawn with Reed limping in and a flop coming out of 8d2d5c. Reed led out with a 30,000 bet and Roberts immediately came over top of him making it 90,000 to go. Reed made the call to see a 9d hit the turn. Both players checked it and a JD came out on the river. After taking a few moments, Roberts put out a bet of 240,000 and was called by Reed. Roberts took the hand down with a flush and then had almost a 2-1 chip lead over Reed.

Shortly after Reed was taken out when Roberts flopped top two and Reed was all in trying to hit an inside straight. His search was futile and Roberts walked away with the event. We are surely going to hear more from the latest phenomenon as he is sure to be a force in the tournament world. I'm sure Brent can school us on plenty of Poker Tips.

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A Look Inside the Poker Stars European Poker Tour

2009-03-19T12:33:00.002-04:00

It is no secret that Online Poker has taken the world by storm. Going back as little as 10 years ago, the only event that was generally watched by the public was the World Series of Poker. Online Poker Rooms have changed all that. Now you can literally get in to this $10,000 tournament without ever putting up a penny out of your own pocket. With the success of Online Poker came the arrival of new events that were just as prestigious.

Online poker sites would have been fools not to take advantage of this. One site in particular, Poker Stars, launch their own European Poker Tour which is a huge success. The moment Chris Moneymaker showed the winning cards wearing a Poker Stars hat, the groundwork was laid for the Poker Stars European Poker Tour.

The Poker Stars European Poker Tour was launched in 2004 and is one of the hottest Poker Sites. It consisted of seven events and while starting off rather slowly, immediately picked up steam. With the conclusion of the championship event in Monte Carlo, it became apparent that this tour was here to stay. The winner of the final event, Rob Hollink, walked away with over 635,000 British pounds. I bet Rob could show all of us a few Hot Poker Tips.

The tour rolled into season two to much acclaim. Over the seven events, there was an additional 541 entries into the Poker Tournament's, even for people just learning How to Play Poker and learning the Rules For Poker Games.

This resulted in higher prize pools getting the tour even more attention than it was already receiving. Additionally, more and more players were gaining entries via online satellite tournament's. Poker Stars was becoming more popular by the day.

In 2006 the Poker Stars European Poker Tour expanded to eight events. This season is the season that took the tour to the next level. At times during season one, they struggled to get 200 entries.

During season three all but one tournament had well over 300 participants and half of the events received over 400 entries all following Official Poker Rules. This season concluded with the Grand Finale on March 28 through April 2 as Gavin Griffin took down a monster first-place prize of 1,825,010 British pounds.

The tour grew to 11 events in season four. This marked the first time that they eclipsed 1000 entries for single tournament. 650 players qualified online out of the 1136 entries. The winner of the Poker Stars Caribbean Adventure won a cool $2 million as the overall prize pool was just over $8.5 million. During the season, over 5900 people played in the EPT with almost 20% of them having qualified online.

That is over 1500 people winning their way into events costing as much as 10,000 British pounds for little or no money. The possibility of getting into one of these events by playing in a freeroll or inexpensive satellite tournament has made both the site and the tour what it is today.

The Poker Stars European Poker Tour is now in its fifth season consistently following the basic Rules For Poker Games. Four of the six winners so far were online qualifiers. Four out of the six tournaments produced over 500 entries creating larger pots than ever before.

This tour continues to grow in popularity and with the success of Poker Stars is sure to be around for a long time. These events carried the same prestige of any great poker tournament and are regarded as some of the toughest to win. One thing is for sure however, you win one of these tournaments and you are all but guaranteed to become a millionaire!

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Casino Poker Chips Section Updated

2009-02-23T18:00:00.004-05:00

12 Days of Poker Event by Bodog Reviewed

2009-02-09T12:54:00.002-05:00

Out of the the first of the Online Poker Rooms Doyle Brunson gave to me, okay sorry but I couldn't resist. What a great way to cash in on the Christmas spirit then with one of the better Poker Tournament Series ideas I have seen in quite some time.

BoDog is kicking off a 12 Days of Poker Event series on December 21 that will keep you busy over the holidays. Take all of those Rules For Poker Games you get under the tree, unwrap them and read them as quick as you can because you are going to need these Poker Rules handy to cash in these tournaments.

The first event is a $100 buy in No Limit Hold’em tournament with an extra $3000 added to the prize pool. It's a great way to start off a series that is going to feature $100,000 in extra cash being added to the 47 events. While most sites are only putting up a guarantee that is usually easily eclipsed, BoDog is one of the Poker Sites that are actually adding money to the tournament regardless of how many entries there are. This is sure to generate record-breaking prize pools.

While the first tournament in the series features $100 buy in, there are plenty of lower entry events for people who know the Basic Rules of Poker and that have just learned How to Play Poker. You can buy your way into this series for as little as $11 or you can win your way in via daily satellites. Either way, you have to get in on the action.

BoDog’s interfaces have come a long way. When they first entered the market, the site was met with resistance. The software was different from every other site. Over time, their graphics and software were improved and they are now considered to be state-of-the-art.

One thing has remained a constant though, there are always a huge number of what we like to call donkeys who would like to play on this site. These individuals make winning money easy and it is something you'll be able take advantage of during the 12 days of poker.

During the 12 Days of Poker Event at BoDog, you'll have multiple opportunities each day to win one of these tournaments. If you are lucky enough to cash in one of them you can find yourself in the main event. You can also qualify by working your way up the Tournament Leader Board.

If you have nothing planned for the holidays, multiple torments are going on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and the ease will be great opportunities to gather points. There are also significant torments being played on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, also presenting opportunities that some may not take advantage of.

The series concludes on January 15 with the Grand Finale. 18 people will have won their way into the tournament with the final table all receiving prizes. 4th-9th place will receive T$270, while the top three finishers will win a BoDog Open 3 Prize Package. The 12 Days of Poker at BoDog are going to be a great way to get through the holidays.

Instead of just sitting around letting the kids get on your nerves or getting in your wife's way, saddle up to your computer and apply the Rules For Poker Games. Cash in on what is going to be the Best Online Poker Event this year!

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Barack Obama Casino Poker Chips and Slot Machines

2009-01-29T03:26:00.007-05:00

Hello Everyone!

As many of us know, President Barack Obama is now officially Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces as well as the newly elected President of The United States. If you voted for Barack Obama, or if you've had a change of heart and really think like a lot of us do that he represents real change in this country, then now is your chance to show your Patriotism and purchase some of these cool Casino Poker Chips.

I must say that we haven't had a new product we've been so excited about get released in the last 9 months. So now is your chance to pick up some of these Composite Casino Poker Chips today. Impress your colleagues family and friends. These are considered collectors items and will go up in value over the years so they make a great long-term investment. Here's the website:

Barack Obama Casino Poker Chips

Barack Obama Slot Machines

Now for all you Casino Slot Machine Players, there is also a brand new Barack Obama Slot Machine we just released. Playing the Slots is so fun, why deprive yourself the opportunity to play with your Favorite President. Click the Link Below:

Barack Obama Slot Machine

Keep Stackin' Chips!

Brian Garvin
Jeff West
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"3 Way Online Chop in the Sunday Million on Poker Stars"

2009-01-09T11:57:00.004-05:00

Everyone dreams of the situation of finishing first coming from playing Poker With the Stars and taking down that big payday. What would possibly make you decide to split the pot with two other people? It’s simple mathematics. If you are in that situation, you virtually assure yourself of second place money. Nothing is guaranteed, you are always only one hand away from going from the penthouse to the rail and when tens of thousands of dollars are at stake for a normal working Joe, the Poker Stars Main Event not seem like such a bad idea.

That exact scenario around during the Poker Stars Sunday Million and a deal was reached with only 3 players left. While Poker Stars has a rule that a certain percentage of first place must be put aside for the eventual winner, each Celebrity Poker Stars Player is guaranteed that they would walk away with over $120,000. Not a bad day at the office.

The final table started with 4 players holding over 10,000,000 in chips. The first casualty was AvelonSalheb as he pushed in the BB for his 5,461,281 in chips with a suited AJ. CHI01 (Mike Chiappetta) threw out a little more than half of his stack to make the call and got very lucky when the board ran out a straight for him. That hand put him up over 15,000,000 in chips and in position to make a huge run for the win. 9th place paid $10,568.40 8th place was decided when Mighty Horse looked down at 89o and was quickly called by TommyE79 and his A8h.

Neither player improved and after Mighty Horse collected his $17,362.70, there were 7 left. 5fish was next to fall as he pushed from the SB with KQs and was called by the eventual winner opis/sp and the infamous 102 hand known as The Brunson. While 5fish flopped an open ended straight, it never filled and the pair of 10’s ended up being good enough to send him to the rail to collect $26,421.50

The next level saw two more players fell and with their only being 4 players left alive, tensions were rising as the prize money was becoming quite significant. The next player to go out was guaranteed almost $70,000! The hand that decided the outcome was as spectacular as the payday. jdballer40 threw out an initial raise to 2,400,000 and Poss came right over top of him to make it 8,800,000. It was folded back to jdballer40 immediately pushed all in and was called. Poss unfortunately had what we all fear, KK to AA and Poss went to the rail to get his money.

Some initial chatter took place when it was finally down to three people but the players could not come to a reasonable deal. The problem seemed to be that they had one short stack that one of the players did not want to pay off. He soon doubled up and then the talks resumed and a deal was struck for each player to be guaranteed $122,006.84 and an additional $30,000 going to the outright winner, opis/sp.

The final hand was actually decided on a bluff as Chiapetta made a move with 35d and opis/sp was sitting with QJc and sitting strong with middle pair. As you can see, while it is sometimes difficult to in essence turn your back on that pre-determined first place prize, you never know what the cards are going to hold and you are often better off locking up that guaranteed payday. What a great place to master How to Play Super Stars Poker.

The only time it will not pay you to do this is if you have a significant chip lead. If that is the case, try to get a weighted split or refuse it all together. If there comes a time when the stacks are little more even, then you can start talking about a split again. In this case, it was a good decision all around.

Let Brian Garvin and Poker Pro Jeff West teach you more about Poker Chips and the Custom Poker Chips at Poker Stars Direct. Use this article freely but please leave the Author Biography and Links intact.

"Deluxe 80 Inch Texas Holdem Folding Poker Table Top"

2009-01-09T01:09:00.005-05:00

Hello Everyone,

Just a quick announcement.

We are excited to announce the release
of two new Poker Products.

Deluxe 80 Inch Texas Holdem Folding Poker Table Top

Deluxe Blue 96 Inch Texas Holdem Poker Table Without Dealer Position

As you will notice when you visit these pages that the quality of these products is incredible. Also these are brand new products no one has even seen out yet since they were just released a couple days ago. I'm sure everyone out there could use a nice Poker Table Top or even a Home Poker Table.

There's a feeling you can't replace with words when you have all the Poker Equipment you need along with the Poker Players to help fill up the Poker Room.

Keep Stackin Chips!

Brian Garvin
Jeff West
1-800-517-1873

"Professional Blackjack Table With Folding Legs - Pro Review"

2008-12-22T15:22:00.004-05:00

The Professional Blackjack Table with Folding Legs is a superior quality poker table. Let us see where the Professional Blackjack Table with Folding Legs scores and where it does not.

The Professional Blackjack Table with Folding Legs is a full size poker table with 7 player positions and a dealer position. The table is produced from a casino style high grade green felt which if properly maintained can go on for quite some years without replacement. Like most other poker tables this table has also got the built-in cup holders. The top of the table is padded to give comfort to the players. The pads are made from mildew resistant black vinyl which ensures that the table is in good condition even if attacked by mildew.

However, it is advised that owners take good care of their table not exposing it to too much of the elements. Professionals players who play long games can sit comfortably for hours. The table has folding legs which makes the table portable. Though this is a big table but it can be moved from one place to another because it is portable. The table measures 6'*3' which suggests that it is a standard sized poker table.

The Professional Blackjack Table with Folding Legs is designed well. It is elegant and the quality of the table is also high grade. It is a perfect combination of elegance and quality. The steel reinforced exterior frame gives durability to the table. If we look below the table surface we will notice that the folding legs are very well fixed to the table body, ensuring that the legs do not become loose. The price of the table stands at $200.

There are discounts available which can pull down the price of the table as much 20%. The price of the table can be around $159.99. At this price, the table is a good value for the money. This table gets total points of 8 out of 10. There is nothing negative about the table apart from the fact that it is not a high end classy poker table. It also misses out on some other features such as the ash tray holders and chips holder at every players seat. The table has got all the requirement of a standard poker table with all the features.

The Professional Blackjack Table with Folding Legs as the name suggests can be used for tournaments. I have seen this one being used in quite a few poker tournaments. The dealer space in the table makes it a good table to be used in tournaments. This does not mean that the table cannot be used for home. At the given price point, this table is one of the best in the market. This table can give a tough competition to other poker tables in its category.

If someone is planning to buy a standard poker table the professional blackjack table with folding legs deserves a serious consideration. People who own this table have never complained about the performance of this table. You can also become a proud owner of the professional blackjack table with folding legs. I am sure you will not regret your decision.

Keep Stacking Chips,

Jeff West
1-800-517-1873
Poker Blog

Poker Stars Direct Commercial Poker Video Released

2008-12-20T08:02:00.015-05:00

Dear Valued Customer,

We're happy to announce the start of the Poker Stars Direct Web 2.0 Campaign with the launch of our first Poker Video. We've already posted the Video at the following websites, which we are about to share with you. We understand that many of you are members of these various services. If you like our store and want to give us a boost, please leave your comments on the video as well as book mark them anywhere you can. Here are the different websites we're listed on for now. Have yourself a blast.

Google Poker Video
Facebook Poker Video
Motionbox Poker Video
Vimeo Poker Video
Blip Poker Video
Daily Motion Poker Video
MSN Poker Video
Viddler Poker Video
Break Poker Video
Flixya Poker Video
Nelsok Poker Video
Tinypic Poker Video
Photo Bucket Poker Video
Dropshots Poker Video
Yompi Poker Video

Enjoy the Poker Video and please don't forget to Comment and Bookmark these.

Sincerely,

Brian Garvin
Jeff West
Poker Stars Direct

Slot Machine Banks and Video Poker Machines Added

2008-12-16T00:26:00.011-05:00

Hello Everyone,

We have more great news before the holidays! We've added 6 low cost Slot Machine Banks as well as 2 brand new Video Poker Machines for you to check out.

If you are looking for a real cool Poker Present that's priced under $100.00, these could be exactly what you are looking for.

We also added a cool Virtual Blackjack machine you may be interested in for under $10.00. You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a Merry Christmas with Poker Stars Direct :-)

To Your Poker Success,

Brian Garvin
Jeff West
Poker Stars Direct

Casino Card Shufflers Added to Store

2008-12-14T03:49:00.011-05:00

Hello Everyone,

Wow I must say I got a lot of work done on the Poker Site today. A lot more to come soon, but for now, I just wanted to let you know about our new Casino Card Shufflers that just came in. We wanted to let you know about these as soon as we found out about them, since we had 3 customers already asking us about these High End Casino Card Shufflers. Your wish is our command, and now they are here for your consideration.

So are you ready to see these Casino Grade Card Shufflers?

Drumroll... Here they are:

Shuffle Tech Professional Casino Card Shuffler.

Flush Mount Kit for Shuffle Tech Casino Card Shuffler

We also have Automatic Card Shufflers and Texas Holdem Card Shufflers.

The Bells are certainly Jingling for the Holidays at Poker Stars Direct, and there is a lot of exciting products we expect to be releasing early next year, so stay tuned. Make it a 2009 New Years Resolution to catch up on your Poker Training.

We offer lots of Cutting Edge Poker Courses that will help you reach all your Poker Goals, everything from Poker Mentoring to making hundreds of thousands of dollars per year with popular Online Poker Websites.

Cheers,

Brian Garvin
Jeff West
Poker Stars Direct

Paulson Poker Chips and Poker Chip Sets Added to Poker Stars Direct

2008-12-04T03:31:00.005-05:00

Paulson Poker Chips and Poker Chip Sets Added to Poker Stars Direct

Dear Valued Customer,

Thanks again for being such a valuable asset to the Poker Community.

Below is a direct link to our latest company Poker Press Release.

Oceanside, CA. Dec 04, 2008

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1693894.htm

You can also find it off our website as well as view our other archived Press Releases at:

http://www.pokerstarsdirect.com/press-release-poker-stars-direct.html

And finally a short debt of Gratitude for all the hard charging Marine Heroes currently in Iraq. Lets pray they stay safe this holiday season. In tribute to the USMC, I'd like to offer a free postcard I came across.

This Postcard represents the 233rd Marine Corps Birthday.

Here's the link..

233rd Marine Corps Birthday

We hope you enjoy it.

Brian Garvin
Jeff West
Poker Stars Direct

"Secret Agent Skill Slot Machine"

2008-11-17T19:01:00.002-05:00

If you are one of the many people who like to make the wheels spin for fun, now is the time to consider how you can do so in the comfort and security of your own home without breaking the bank. We have prepared an unbiased review on how the Secret Agent Skill Slot Machine can be the best long term investment you can make.

It is no secret that people love the excitement of playing slots, and not just in the United States, but all over the World. Every country that approves of gambling has its own casinos, and slots are generally the main center of attraction.

The buzz of anticipation and excitement around playing slots is always high and the sounds of the wheels spinning and the occasional roar of the sirens and bells as a jackpot is hit, reverberates around the casino like an express train. There are many different theme machines to play, each of them presenting their own individual challenge, but none more so than the Secret Agent Skill Slot Machine.

Sadly, the chance of playing a slot machine for fun and experience does not happen in a live casino, although you can play for a few cents a spin. For this reason people are taking to playing online which you can do for free, and for as long as you want.

Despite the generosity of the online casino operators as the atmosphere created is very similar to watching grass grow. In addition to that players need to be computer orientated, have exclusive use of the computer as well as having a powerful and expensive broadband connection to get the best out of playing on line. Recently another alternative has become available to slot machine fans who want to recreate the live casino atmosphere with none of the costs.

This is an alternative where players buy their own refurbished slot machine, with the Secret Agent Skill Slot Machine understandably being one of the most in demand.

If you live to make investments, then buying you own Secret Agent Skill Slot Machine might be a sensible and relatively short term investment, because it will very quickly begin to pay its way.

You save the money by not having to travel to a land casino or the need to be connected to the internet by broadband or purchasing your own computer for guaranteed and uninterrupted use. A one time purchase of a Secret Agent Skill Slot Machine means that you have taken care of all the costs for your playing entertainment for the foreseeable future.

So what makes these machines such a good investment? The reason is that our company has discovered an interesting loophole that allows us to import used skill slot machines from Japanese Casinos.

Japanese love gadgets and the latest state of the art skill stop slop machines are no exception. For some reason, local legislation in that country states that all slot machines in operation in a casino in the country cannot be any older than two years., irrespective of their purchase price and how often they were used, if at all.

This is the law and it has to be obeyed, otherwise they will be removed and destroyed.

In order to recover some of their costs, the Japanese casino operators sell them off for a real knock down price, providing a real gateway to bring these machines into the country. These machines can only be sold off for private use, and this includes the Secret Agent Skill Slot Machine.

This is a genuine saving which means that once you own your own machine; you can play in the comfort and security of your own home. For as long as you want, without interruption either from the casino management, other players or your children or parents who want to uses the family computer. To add a further taste of casino atmosphere, you can invite a few friends around and even organize a Secret Agent Skill Slot Machine tournament.

This is long as you take into account that real money cannot ever change hands. The tournament can be organized so that each of the players starts with the same amount of coins. After a set number of spins the player with the most coins in their cup is declared the winner.

It is even possible to increase the skill levels on the Secret Agent Skill Slot Machine making sure that complacency in game play will not set in, through increasing the competitive edge of man versus machine,

You should be aware that, despite the condition that each slot machine arrives at our workshop; it leaves after undergoing a complete refurbishment, which allows us to provide a complete two year warranty on all parts.

There is no installation procedures, no drilling, no need to have an electrician on standby. All that is need for the proud new owner to set the wheels in motion is to simply plug the machine into a 110 volt socket.

Something worth knowing is that each of the Secret Agent Skill Slot Machines that we deliver comes with its own key with no exception, to ensure that the machine can be operated without the key holder’s approval. The machine’s operating system has also been adjusted specially to prevent the slot machine from accepting any forms of legal coins, which is required by law.

Our trained staff is on standby 24/7 to answer any questions and solve any problems. In addition each Secret Agent Skill Slot Machine is shipped with a full service manual. We hope that this review has been helpful to you as well as being interesting. Should you need any further help, please contact us.

Keep Stacking Chips,

~ Jeff West
1-800-517-1873

"Jackpot Skill Stop Slot Machine"

2008-11-03T13:00:00.003-05:00

You know the first time my brother and I ever came across a Jackpot Skill Stop Slot Machine, we really didn't understand what it meant. Were we supposed to stop the reels? Did it give us better odds? To put it lightly there were all kinds of questions that came to the surface. By the time we were done sounding like slot machine newbies, we had a knack for How To Play Slot Machines around the casinos just about every time we went.

Our specific Win at Slot Machines strategy was to play the one-dollar slots and instead of playing the maximum three tokens that the Jackpot Skill Stop Slot Machine offers, we stick with the one-dollar play. Sure, it doesn't win you as much money, but there have been myths circling for years saying you'll hit the machine more if you don't try to get the big bucks. So we stick to that thought process and usually come out a winner.

Seriously, though, even if it's $50 ahead, it's still winning, right? Okay, we definitely don't want to sit here or stand on our soapbox for that matter and discuss strategies. We actually wanted to tell you about the Jackpot Skill Stop Slot Machine and all it has to offer you. There are four of them in our house, but there's over twenty of them in our finished basement so you can only imagine the enjoyment when friends and family visit.

Why so many? Well, for the same reason that people go out and purchase Video Slot Machines for their kids. Since most people only buy one or two, we have to go with kids collecting sports cards. That make more sense? Anyways, slots are what we collect and the Jackpot Skill Stop Slot Machine was quite the addition. Our only problem is we aren't sure when to stop, although we haven't made a purchase in over seven years.

Heck you ought to see our electric bill on the months we have weeklong tournaments. Yes, at our age you can play as many Casino Slot Machines as you want even though I always choose the Jackpot Skill Stop Slot Machine. Not because of its look, not because of its play, but because it eluded me at the casino for so many years. I could never get on that machine nor could my brother so when it came time to build our collection this had to be a part of it.

While this Antique Slot Machine has everything from a lifetime warranty, a plug-in capability, a reset button to change difficulties to token play, you never know what you're going to get. The only reason we tell you this is because we've purchased four and each one of them are different. Sure, each one is a Jackpot Skill Stop Slot Machine, but the reels are different on each one. We like variety so it was nice to have different ones.

Probably the best part was that we went and purchased one that was a push n' play slot. It alleviated the token play and instead pulls around electronic tickets. So when all our college buddies come over for tournaments or just a night of gambling, we don't have to count a thing. It's a lot of fun and if gambling is a hobby for you like it is us, then you'll enjoy having a Jackpot Skill Stop Slot Machine around.

~Peace

Jeff West
1-800-517-1873

"Suited Red Poker Table Cloth - Top Pro Review"

2008-10-24T14:03:00.004-04:00

The Suited Red Poker Table Cloth is a premium quality poker cloth used in many clubs and homes. The Suited Red Poker Table Cloth has excellent features which we will analyze in this review.

The Suited Red Poker Table Cloth is one of the premium quality poker cloth that is available in the market. The cloth has a suited red diamond design stitched on the top, which makes it one of the better looking poker cloths in its category. The design is not the only aspect of this premium quality poker cloth. The quality of the cloth is also high grade with the mix being 70% polyester and 30% olefin. The texture of the cloth is highly defined and brings out the intricate designs on the cloth very well.

This proves the high degree of manufacturing expertise that has gone in designing the cloth. The Suited Red Poker Table Cloth stands apart from other similar kinds of cloths in the same category. The red color of the cloth creates a bright atmosphere to the entire room and if you have a taste for the finer things in life, you can actually change the theme of your poker room to red.

If we take a quick look at the price of the Suited Red Poker Table Cloth, we will see that it is priced by the linear yard. Buying 3 yards of the cloth means a piece of cloth which is 9 feet length and 59 inches wide. The entire roll of the cloth is 50 yards long.

Depending upon the size of your poker table you can make the buy. It is priced at $12.99 per linear yard. The price is good for the quality that one gets with this cloth. However, there is also some discount that are available. The 31% discount on the cloth pulls it price down to $8.99. This is definitely a good price for the Suited Red Poker Table Cloth.

The cloth has small red colored diamond designs which is one of the primary attractions of the Suited Red Poker Table Cloth. When placed on the table this poker cloth gives a shining look to the table surface. The water resistant feature of the Suited Red Poker Table Cloth helps to keep the cloth devoid of any stains. In the event that a cup of coffee falls on the table it is possible to simply wipe it off.

If we have to give a rank to this cloth, I would give it 9 out of 10. This is because this premium quality cloth has got all the aspects of quality and design. The price point at which it sells is also at par with other kind of similar cloths sold in this category. If you are planning to buy a poker cloth for your home poker table, you can give this one a try.

I am sure that you will not be disappointed. People who have been using this cloth say that if maintained properly, this cloth can go on for quite a few years. Once you order the cloth, it is shipped the next day and you can expect a quick delivery. You can expect a brand new poker table at your home in a couple of weeks.

Keep Stacking Chips,

Jeff West
1-800-517-1873

"Review of the 27 Inch Roulette Wheel"

2008-10-20T13:36:00.007-04:00

Have you ever wanted to be in a place where the decorations matched your taste? What if that place was your own Game Room or basement? More and more people are realizing that they can create the same environment that they see and love at the casinos in their very own homes, and you will find that the best way to start this is to make sure that you can get a lot of Game Room ideas implemented when you are looking for the best way to stock your game room.

If you find that one of the things that you need to enhance this is a Roulette Wheel, you will find that there are plenty of different ideas for you to use to move forward, and when you are looking to get ahead, you are going to find that one of the best favors that you can do for yourself is to check out the 27 Inch Roulette Wheel.

If you are in a place where you want to make sure that beauty and craftsmanship is a factor in the tools that you use to build your room, you will find that there are plenty of ways to move forward with this option. Take some time to think about the work that you are interested in doing, and then make sure that this is something that you can focus your work around.

If you are looking at the 27 Inch Roulette Wheel, you will soon realize that this Roulette Wheel Layout is the real deal. For instance, this is the kind of American Roulette Wheel that real casinos will use when they are looking to purchase wheels for the floor, and you will soon see why. In the first place, you will find that when you are looking at this item that there are a number of different options that you can use when you are looking to get started. For instance, the wood that is used here is wood of the finest variety, and you will find that when you are looking to get a wheel that will really go the distance that you are going to need to think about the quality of the wood.

For instance, an Actual Roulette Wheel in question will use wood that is made of maple and mahogany, and the maple wood that lines the channel where the ball bounces is made to be specifically conditioned to give you the look that you need. It is also easier and clearer when you look at Numbers On a Roulette Wheel that is authentic. You will also find that when you are looking at the wheel in question that its balance and its ability to spin on target has been taken care of, and that you can expect years and years of good game play out of it.

When you are in a place where you are thinking about putting together a terrific game room, you will find that a good roulette wheel will go a long way towards getting you started. Remember that a great gaming room, one that is wonderfully classy and relaxing, is one that puts a lot of thought into working with the details, so make sure that this is not something that you forget about. Take some time to think about the little touches and things that have made such a big impression on you in the casinos, and think about what your options are when you are looking to move ahead and to get the right kind of look for a game room that you love.

Keep Stacking Chips,

Jeff West