Unofficial Poker Donkeys Podcast Blog

A Prayer To Remember!!!

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 04:38:00 +0000

Archer: For I am a sinner in the hands of an angry god. Bloody Mary, full of Vodka. Blessed are you among cocktails. Pray for me now at the hour of my death, which I hope is soon. Amen.

My Mix Tape Songs

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:35:00 +0000

Here are a list of some the songs I would put on a mix tape too woo a woman. The ones with a * are the ones I talked about on It’s a Winner Poker Podcast.

*98 Degrees - Why (Are We Still Friends)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okev5IL0pLs

Westlife - The Rose

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwczg3XHUdk

*Madonna - Crazy For You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuauRyX-G8k

Cyndi Lauper Time after Time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdQY7BusJNU

Ready For The World - Deep Inside Your Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRr9XYDJ9Dg

George Michael - Father Figure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_9hfHvQSNo

Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zrzr4R3LpsQ

Hank Williams, Jr. - Major Moves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHSgArER0AM

Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzZ_urpj4As

boyzone - Let Your Wall Fall Down

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbo4ecODmWA

*Jonathan Coulton - Code Monkey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4Wy7gRGgeA

*Sloan - The Other Man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuauRyX-G8k

DOJ & GBT REACH SIGNED AGREEMENT FOR FULL TILT

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:06:00 +0000

STUNNING MOVE BY GOVERNMENT PAVES WAY FOR TAPIE DEAL TO GO FORWARD.

CRITICAL NOTE: This afternoon, CNN published a story regarding this deal while it was still embargoed, noting in its headline that the story could not be published without clearance from representatives of Groupe Bernard Tapie. EOLIS International Group had the same information from multiple sources. Following publication of the CNN story, Wendeen H. Eolis, CEO of EOLIS Intl Group, spoke with GBT counsel Benham Dayanim who confirmed for her all of the information herein.

In a letter signed by Laurent Tapie, the contents of which this writer has confirmed with Groupe Bernard Tapie’ outside counsel, the United States Department of Justice has signed off on an unprecedented agreement with GBT, allowing Tapie to “buy” FTP’s full assets from the Justice Department—subject to approval of FTP.

I. Upon approval by Full Tilt, the deal can and will be put in place as follows:

FTP agrees to forfeit all of its assets to the United States in consideration of the Government’s dismissal of the forfeiture action against the companies comprising FTP.

The DOJ takes possession of FTP’s assets for the purpose of selling them in their entirety to GBT for the sum of $80,000,000 and on the understanding that GBT will re-establish FTP based on the following understandings:

GBT will hold at least a majority interest in the company

None of the current FTP directors will be permitted to hold shares in the company

The Agreement does not bar any other shareholders from owning shares in the company

With respect to FTP’s US customers, the Agreement provides that such customers can submit petitions to the US government to “request compensation for their losses”

With respect to players outside of the US, the Agreement provides that GBT will, “repay or make whole,” all of those customers

The US customer list is a part of the assets, but GBT has no plans of any kind to utilize that list except to assist the DOJ to identify customers who are due or entitled compensation, according to GBT counsel, Behnam Dayanim.

Mr. Dayanim says, “The next step is to obtain an agreement from the Full Tilt Companies.” Dayanim emphasizes, “I anticipate it will happen,” explaining his optimism; “It allows for players to be repaid, and resolves the FTP forfeiture action by the Government.”

It should be noted that there is nothing in the signed agreement between GBT and DOJ to suggest any relationship whatsoever between the proposed resolution of the April 15 forfeiture action (as amended September 19), and the DOJ’s prosecution of any of the defendants in the April 15 indictment, U.S. v. Scheinberg, et. al which notably includes FTP CEO and board member Ray Bitar, among others.

Editor’s Note: Wendeen Eolis is CEO of Eolis International Group, a legal/government affairs consultancy with 40+ years of experience in the gaming space, and related responsibilities during her stint as 1st assistant and senior advisor to former New York Governor George E. Pataki. During her spare time, Wendeen became the first woman to cash in the main event of the World Series of Poker and counts six more WSOP prize-winning finishes to her credit.

$1,500 poker promo at Tropicana

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:53:00 +0000

The new Tropicana poker room is all snazzy and comfortable (plus right next to the bar, so fast drink service.
Trop is now trying to switch things up with special promotions, including a novel splash pot in a cash game that acts like a tournament.
Play any cash game for 15 hours between Nov. 21-27 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and you'll qualify.
Then come back and play a 3/6 limit cash game Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During that time, the number of pots you take down of $40 or more will be tallied. 1st receives $300, 2nd receives $200, 3rd receives $150, and 4th receives $100.
All other players will evenly split the remaining $750 in the pool.
Not bad, Trop! Kudos for thinking of something brand new that we haven't seen before. And who knows, maybe this will bring back limit poker.

Breaking: Full Tilt Poker reaches agreement to sell company

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:04:00 +0000

The LA Times is reporting that a group of unnamed European Investors have come to terms to purchase a majority stake in the online poker site. The deal would also facilitate the repayment of US player funds that have been frozen since April 15, 2011 –known as Black Friday in the poker world. While no monetary numbers were given, the sale would apparently see a large enough infusion of cash to cover the estimated $150 million owed to US players, as well as to settle Full Tilt Poker’s part of the $3 billion civil suit filed by the US government in conjunction with the criminal indictments that were handed out in the case. It was also discovered that Phil Ivey, who filed a $150 million breach of contract lawsuit against the company he has represented for over five years, will ask for the case to be dismissed in light of the new developments. According to Ivey’s lawyer, David Chesnoff, “Mr. Ivey intends to dismiss his lawsuit as he believes Full Tilt is taking steps to see that the players are paid," PokerNews.com is also reporting that they have spoken to several sources at Full Tilt Poker who corroborated the LA Times story, however, they also stated that there were still “a few remaining obstacles that need to be cleared before a deal is confirmed.”

Poker Stars to let U.S. players back

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:14:00 +0000

PokerStars has made agreement with the DOJ that will let U.S. players play for real money again Read this article http://tinyurl.com/42plx7b

U.S. Players can not play on PokerStars

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:11:00 +0000

I just log into PokerStars was going to play the .55 cent tournament. Went to register and got a message saying “playing real money tournaments is not allowed in your area.” That just sucks… Thanks to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGA) and the U.S. Justice Department. What a sad, sad day to be a American.

Talking About Winning The Poker Lotto

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:57:00 +0000

Check this out this is way I play tournaments, after this cash I’m done with poker for the day.

PokerStars Tournament #383459907, No Limit Hold'em
Buy-In: $0.10 USD
5250 players
$50.00 USD added to the prize pool by PokerStars
Total Prize Pool: $575.00 USD
Tournament started 2011/04/12 15:00:00 CT [2011/04/12 16:00:00 ET]

Dear PokerDonkeys,

You finished the tournament in 1050th place. A USD 0.11 award has been credited to your Real Money account.

Congratulations!

Thank you for participating.

New Poker Donkeys Podcast...!

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:42:00 +0000

That is right a new Poker Donkeys Podcast is up on iTunes and over at Talksoe http://bit.ly/bl5KmR It has been up for a few days now, its been so long I forgot to blog about the new Poker Donkeys Podcast. I hope we still have a few listeners out that remember Ken and I. It was great to do the show again have missed doing but not sure if I can keep Ken doing it on a regular bases. Enjoy the Poker Donkeys Podcast.

John Waite new CD: Rough & Tumble

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:15:00 +0000

I’m kicking back listening to John Waite’s new CD: Rough & Tumble. If you are a fan of his music you will love it. If your not a fan and have not heard any of his music in the last 28 years you should give a listen you might like it.

No Poker, Beer, Celtic Woman..?

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:47:00 +0000

What has become of my life I have not played poker in 3 weeks I’m laying here in bed drinking a beer watching Celtic Woman on DVD… WTF!!! What is wrong with me?

Great Christmas..!

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:08:00 +0000

I need your help, what are some good games I can get for my PS3…

Merry Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:38:00 +0000

Here is a gift to all the Degenerates

Cashed in 2 out of 3 Sit & Go’s

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 07:39:00 +0000

PokerStars Tournament #31986829, No Limit Hold'em
Buy-In: $1.50/$0.25 USD
18 players
Total Prize Pool: $27.00 USD
Tournament started 2010/10/11 1:30:18 CT [2010/10/11 2:30:18 ET]
Dear PokerDonkeys,
You finished the tournament in 1st place. A USD 10.80 award has been credited to your Real Money account.

PokerStars Tournament #31985094, No Limit Hold'em
Buy-In: $1.00/$0.10 USD
45 players
Total Prize Pool: $45.00 USD
Tournament started 2010/10/10 23:12:06 CT [2010/10/11 0:12:06 ET]
Dear PokerDonkeys,
You finished the tournament in 5th place. A USD 4.00 award has been credited to your Real Money account.

PokerStars Tournament #312102968

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:01:00 +0000

PokerStars Tournament #312102968, No Limit Hold'em
Buy-In: $0.25 USD
2390 players
$100.00 USD added to the prize pool by PokerStars
Total Prize Pool: $697.50 USD
Tournament started 2010/09/20 21:00:00 CT [2010/09/20 22:00:00 ET]

Dear PokerDonkeys,

You finished the tournament in 251st place. A USD 0.69 award has been credited to your Real Money account.

Unofficial Poker Donkeys Podcast Blog

Not A Good Game Tonight

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:15:00 +0000

Played in the 25 cent tournament on PokerStars and was card dead for most of the game I might have played 15 hands for the whole tournament. I won like 3 of the hands. Just one of those nights. Can’t make the money every time, but I sure do try… Out in 778th place.

50 cent tournament on PokerStars

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:47:00 +0000

Played in the 50 cent tournament did not do to good finished 826th place. No cash these time… I got my ass handed to me when my to pair lost to a player that chase his flush draw to the river. If I win I tell you about and if loose I also tell you.

PokerStars Tournament #308591225

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:03:00 +0000

PokerStars Tournament #308591225, No Limit Hold'em
Buy-In: $0.25 USD
45 players
Total Prize Pool: $11.25 USD
Tournament started 2010/09/06 15:54:30 CT [2010/09/06 16:54:30 ET]

Dear PokerDonkeys,

You finished the tournament in 3rd place. A USD 1.85 award has been credited to your Real Money account.

PokerStars Tournament #305344070

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:00:00 +0000

PokerStars Tournament #305344070, No Limit Hold'em
Buy-In: $0.25 USD
2704 players
$100.00 USD added to the prize pool by PokerStars
Total Prize Pool: $776.00 USD
Tournament started 2010/09/05 21:00:00 CT [2010/09/05 22:00:00 ET]

Dear PokerDonkeys,

You finished the tournament in 174th place. A USD 0.93 award has been credited to your Real Money account.

PokerStars Tournament #298724857

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:58:00 +0000

PokerStars Tournament #298724857, No Limit Hold'em
Buy-In: $0.25 USD
2466 players
$100.00 USD added to the prize pool by PokerStars
Total Prize Pool: $716.50 USD
Tournament started 2010/08/11 21:00:00 CT [2010/08/11 22:00:00 ET]

Dear PokerDonkeys,

You finished the tournament in 10th place. A USD 4.58 award has been credited to your Real Money account.

Freeroll Into Sunday Million On PokerStars

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:44:00 +0000

Details: Online Poker Show Freeroll / PokerStars.tv
ID: 295587979
Date: 2 Sep 15:35 ET
Prize: ($275) 1st: Ticket on Sunday Million $215
2nd-9th: Step 1 Ticket $7,50
Password: calypso

Have You Seen This Avatar?

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:33:00 +0000

Wanted for the following poker validation’s

· Playing Every Hand

· Bluffing Just To Bluff

· Over Betting The Pot

· For Being A Calling Station

· Chasing Cards To The River

· Playing Out Of Position

· Pushing All-In With 7-2 OS

If you find yourself at the same table with this avatar do not engage this poker player, for your own safety and poker game call the Poker Donkeys @ 206-337-1269

Freeroll To PokerStars Sunday Million

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:24:00 +0000

Details: Online Poker Show Freeroll / PokerStars.tv
ID: 295587859
Date: 26 Aug 15:35 ET
Prize: ($275) 1st: Ticket on Sunday Million $215
2nd-9th: Step 1 Ticket $7,50
Password: atlas

Security Hole Found At Cake Poker

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:35:00 +0000

A large security hole was found on the Cake Poker network the other day. The security hole means that information with bad encryption (not SSL like many other sites) is being sent between Cake Poker's servers and players, which makes it easy for a hacker to crack the code and see hole cards, login details and other information.

Lee Jones, cardroom manager at Cake Poker, explained in a forum thread that he had asked the security team to look over its security a few months ago after that he had heard about another poker site where the security was lacking when connected to an unencrypted wireless network.

The security team explained to him that they had no problems whatsoever and that there was nothing to worry about. But as we all know now - the security team's words were just taken out of the blue as it's now proved that there clearly is a security hole in the code. However, according to the ones who found the security hole and cracked the code, it's only possible for a hacker to crack the code if he's in range of a poker players unencrypted wireless network.

We will probably hear a lot more about this in the next few days. For now, we can just hope that Cake Poker takes care of the issue ASAP so that its players can feel 100% safe.

Here are few tips from Lee Jones on how you can avoid to be exposed for cheating.

* Make sure that your computer is secure. Run anti-virus and spyware detection software, don't share your computer's password with anybody else, etc.
* In terms of network security, the most secure thing you can do is play on a wired network. Plugging your computer into a router or modem with an Ethernet cable is the best defense against your packets being sniffed.
* If you are on a wireless home, dorm, or other network that is WPA2 protected, that's your next most secure solution.
* We encourage you not to play on a wireless network which is not password protected. For instance, if the coffee shop around the corner just plugged a wireless router into their cable connection and announced "Free Wi-Fi", you shouldn't be playing on the Cake Network there. It's worth noting, in fact, that you shouldn't be doing anything of financial importance over an unprotected wireless network (poker, banking, etc).

Gus Hansen's Never-Ending Nightmare

noreply@blogger.com (SirGeorge) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:24:00 +0000

Gus Hansen had a terrible year at Full Tilt's nosebleed tables in 2009. At the end of the year he had lost $5 million dollars and was far the biggest loser. It can be very hard to get back in business and believe in your own game after such a nightmare year, but somehow Gus managed to keep a cool head and started off 2010 in the best possible way by winning about $2 millions.

However, the winning streak didn't last for long and in the last couple of months he has lost most of what he won. Last weekend was especially tough on Gus Hansen as he ended up losing almost $400k within a timeframe of 24 hours. Since 2007 Gus Hansen has now lost about $7 million dollars.

The question now is how long he can afford to play high stakes and lose like this before his entire bankroll is gone. Personally I think Gus Hansen has to take very good look at his own game and play lower stakes until he finds the way back to his game again, but somehow I have the feeling that he has no plans whatsoever to do something like that.