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USA vs. Online Poker

Has the sun set on online poker in the US?  The United States is still the largest and most prosperous online consumer base despite the rising fortunes of emerging markets. Yet, online poker – considered gambling and subject to similar restrictions and regulations – is having some major credibility issues in the good ol’ USofA. Historically, the United States has always had a split personality over gambling or poker-for-money in general. While it’s illegal in many states, exceptions are also numerous – most notably Nevada and New Jersey. Perhaps it’s the puritanical heritage or misplaced moral high ground argument but...

Poker News! Zynga’s PokerBuddy, Full Tilt in France, & More

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Poker News! Zynga’s PokerBuddy, Full Tilt in France, & More

It’s been a while since I’ve done a News post at SmokePoker.com.  So I thought I’d catch up with a few tidbits that have come my way that affect your online poker play world. Here’s what’s new! ZYNGA (Facebook) Poker The good folks over at EV-plus have spend the last 2 years developing what I think will be an awesome new application category.  It’s sort of a “smart” odds calculator that you can tailor to your playing style and can learn and adapt from the hands played.  It’s called PokerBuddy Pro and it just launched hot off the assembly line....

WSOP Update: From The Euro Partners Team

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WSOP Update: From The Euro Partners Team

I got this in my inbox.  I thought I would share with you all.  Titan Poker is looking good after their facelift.  I like to see amateurs from the online poker playing world doing well in the WSOP and this is no exception… _____________ Day 5 of WSOP Main Event and Titan Poker Delegation Still Going Strong This 41st annual WSOP has delivered plenty of action so far, with an all-time attendance high of 63,706 entrants, as well as a total prize pool in excess of $100 million for the sixth consecutive year. As we head into Day 5 of...

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Act (still sucks!)

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The Unlawful Internet Gambling Act (still sucks!)

Years after the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act was first introduced to the public, there is still a general pervading sense of hope within the poker community in the United States. Despite the events that have been happening which testify to the strictness and seeming effectiveness of the Gambling Act, poker players – especially the online poker players – still hope that there will be some way to circumvent this law. After all, there have always been loopholes to any law that has been laid down. Yet just recently, someone with authority – a top American gambling administrator, no less –...

Poker Pros Speak Out About The Gambling Ban

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Poker Pros Speak Out About The Gambling Ban

Soon after the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act was signed, professional poker players from the US and Canada started to make their feelings known. Their reactions ranged from disbelief, to defiant, to downright angry. Personally, it doesn’t surprise me that these poker pros reacted in the way they did. I’m sure that many of them cannot help but take this bill as a personal matter. After all, it’s their livelihood that we’re talking about. Poker expert Tim Lavalli decided to go around and get it from the horses’ mouth. Here are some quotes that he compiled from different poker pros. Read...

Ricky Jay Plays Poker – a Poker DVD!

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Ricky Jay Plays Poker – a Poker DVD!

Have you ever thought about what kind of music you like listening to when playing poker? For that matter, have you ever associated poker with music? To be honest, I’ve never thought about this before until I came across an album about poker. You got that right, someone came up with an album with songs all about poker! The album Ricky Jay Plays Poker is comprised of various artists and offers listeners a chockfull of poker tunes. What do we mean by poker tunes? Well poker tunes are basically songs that talk about anything related to our favorite card game....

Women and Poker – Some Interesting Stats

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Women and Poker – Some Interesting Stats

We have to admit it, poker is generally seen as a man’s game. Yet as other things change in our society, so does this general perception. I came across this really interesting article which talked about a study that was done on the subject. Let me share it with you… A new study by eCOGRA, an online gaming industry standards authority, finds that more women are playing online poker than ever. Nearly 30% of all participants in this extensive study examining player behavior are female, up from 15% in 2004. An international gaming company states that the trend is also...

Poker Bots (and how to get your’s FREE!)

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Poker Bots (and how to get your’s FREE!)

(NOTE:  The “Free Poker Bot” is no longer available.  However, we recommend using the Online Poker Bot v. 4.  We’ve negotiated a deal exclusive to SmokePoker members who are looking for a superior and reliable, undetectable poker bot that is compatible in over 22 rooms.  Use COUPON CODE: SP15OFF to save 15% off your purchase) ———– I’m sure you guys know all about poker bots. I’ve talked about them several times, one of my recent articles being one of them, but have you really encountered a poker bot while playing online? More so, have you actually tried using one? Poker...

Watch Poker Live 24/7 At RawVegas.tv

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Watch Poker Live 24/7 At RawVegas.tv

As time goes by, just when we thought we have seen and heard of everything, technology and its applications never cease to amaze us. I bet that when the TV was introduced ages ago, people’s eyes just popped out of their head. Now, it is just part and parcel of our daily lives. Now, another development in the world of broadcasting is set to bring about changes in our viewing habits. Quite obviously, it is not as mind boggling as the TV probably was when it first came out. Still, the concept of Internet TV is sure to have an...

Casinos Help Out Gambling Addicts

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Casinos Help Out Gambling Addicts

That last word is not usually mentioned in gambling circles, to be honest. It is one of those tags that society in general uses to label some people and to be frank, sometimes it is overused, giving card games such as poker a bad name. Yet the reality remains. There are people who get hooked too much and cannot control themselves, leading to the erosion of his relationships and life in general. Not all is lost, though. In fact, at the Viejas Indian Reservation, there is good news for all involved. A group of addiction counselors were trained on the...

Duplicate Poker – Hope For Poker Enthusiasts?

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Duplicate Poker – Hope For Poker Enthusiasts?

It seems that though the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 has been in place for some time now, the hoopla surrounding it has not died down yet. This is not surprising as poker remains one of the most popular online games. A sharp increase in the number of players in online poker rooms such as Full Tilt Poker and Pokerstars attest to this fact. Admirably, these online poker rooms continue to conduct business despite the ban. Of course, that is not to say that they are surely not defying the law. We have yet to wait and see...