The poker PokerStars VIP Club is amongst one of the most classy and popular online poker communities. It still remains the largest and best rewards program in online poker. Every PokerStars real money player is eligible to earn points at the tables of the VIP club he PokerStars VIP Club has just become more valuable. The club has introduced a new VPP award structure to Heads Up tables and certain 6-max and full ring tables as well.

The VPP is all about winning tons of cash and fabulous prizes all through the points that have been earned by players. These points can be spent on great merchandise, to enter online tournaments, and to qualify for major live events! The more you play, the more you earn.

Accumulating the Frequent Player Points is as easy and intriguing the actual poker games. When playing at PokerStars, points are earned for each qualifying raked hand that is played in the cash games, and for every tournament fee you pay in our multi-table or Sit & Go tournaments. These points are the basics of the VIP Club. There are two different types of to be earned. These are namely the VIP player points (VPPs) and the Frequent Player Points (FPPs).

Like most poker community systems, in PokerStars tournaments, you earn points based on the entry fee. You receive VPPs at the rate of 5 VPPs for each $1.00 in fee paid. So if if you play a tournament which costs $10+$1 to enter, $10 goes into the prize pool, and $1 is the entry fee. You earn 5 VPPs for each $1 in entry fees, so you would receive 5 VPPs for playing this event. In a $5 buy-in Sit & Go poker tournament with a $0.50 entry fee, 2.50 VPPs will be awarded to each player who played in the tournament.

Under the new VPP structure the 6 max tables are applicable on the following games; no limit hold’em, pot limit hold’em, pot limit Omaha, pot limit Omaha hi/li and limit games up to 25c/50c.

So this season if you want some real VIP treatment log on to the PokerStars VIP club structure and get tons of cash, prizes and poker entertainment.

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Posted by Diana Sterling in Gambling News, Poker | 5 Comments » August 15th, 2009

The poker mania has spread all across the globe like wild fire. Because of the poker tournaments shown in cable channels, people have been curious enough to try this game. As a result, a lot of players have emerged; amateurs and professionals alike. Even families and friends play the game at home. Poker sets have been cleared from store shelves.

Not only did the land casinos get more internet poker players but also the online casinos as well. With all the cash bonuses that casinos give to their customers, a lot of people have really ventured into this new game. Virtual Poker has become a household game. It may be a hobby for others, but it is something that professional players take pride at.

Online poker websites have also been growing in numbers since casinos have limited online poker tables. Casino owners eventually put up websites that offer nothing but online poker. They must have decided that, well, casinos should be for all-around players and for the classic slot machines. Now that poker has a lot of players, they should be given websites dedicated for poker.

There are different online poker sites and games. Some sites will require you to download their poker software before you can log on to their casino. Some sites do not. Some sites run using flash software, while some use java. Whatever interface they are using, the game is mostly the same. Just be careful though and make sure you read the house rules. Some houses like to put a twist in some of their tables.

Online poker also is offered for free. There are some websites where you can sign up for free, but of course there is no way that you can withdraw the cash. So if you want to practice that betting skills, you can always sign up in the free online poker sites. These free poker sites also has a lot of players who want fun without the fear of losing real money. But if you are in for the thrill and the challenge, then real online poker is the thing for you. Online poker can surely eat a lot of your time, and your money as well. So when you decide which poker game to play and which table to play on, just be sure to have fun and enjoy your stay at these online poker sites – whether it’s free or for real.

Posted by Diana Sterling in Gambling News, Poker | No Comments » June 22nd, 2009

Poker players in the U.S. state of Minnesota heaved a sigh of relief, as the state’s attempt to block a black list of 200 online poker

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The ban was initiated by the state’s Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, a division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS). The division cited a 1961 federal anti-gambling law, the state’s Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division claims that all online gambling conducted within state borders is illegal, even if the games are hosted outside the United States. The division had instructed 11 national and regional telephone and Internet service providers (ISPs) to block access by all Minnesota-based computers to nearly 200 gambling websites.

Statements from several bodies including the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming (iMEGA) lobby group and the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) were quickly released regarding the illegality of the move. In addition, iMEGA wrote to the 11 ISPs last month telling them to ignore the order, and filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of Minneapolis against the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division’s director John Willems.

Simultaneously, Minnesota State Rep. Pat Garofalo introduced legislation to prevent the division from enforcing the ban. His bill also asked that legislative approval be necessary in any similar or future ban attempts.

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Garafolo said in a statement: “This is a great day for internet freedom. In the spirit of cooperation and in recognition of the rescission of these notices, I am more than happy to withdraw my bill and in its place sponsor a discussion aimed at establishing a framework for regulating and licensing the online gaming industry.”

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Posted by Diana Sterling in Poker | 84 Comments » June 16th, 2009

If there was any question regarding Jeffrey Lisandro’s Seven-Card Stud abilities, all doubt was erased on Tuesday, June 9, at the 2009 WSOP.

Lisandro entered the final table of Event 16 $1,500 Seven-Card Stud as one of the favorites but he had to contend with skilled players like John Juanda and Nick Frangos in his bracelet-winning attempt.

Lisandro proved to be more than any of the players could handle and after a brief heads-up battle against Rod Pardey, he earned his second Seven-Card Stud WSOP bracelet. Lisandro also picked up a cool $124,959 for his efforts.

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Baron came into the final table as one of the chip leaders but was quickly overshadowed by relatively unknown players Fabian Quoss and Brian Lemke. Lemke ended up beating Quoss heads-up to take down the bracelet.

Day 2 of the Championship Omaha-8 event began with 129 players and the seemingly impossible task of setting a final table by the end of the day.

Indeed the final table proved to be a pipe dream for WSOP organizers and by the time 3 a.m. rolled around there were still 17 players remaining. Organizers decided to bring them all back tomorrow and play all the way down to a winner.

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The event was stacked with well-known pros like Phil Hellmuth, Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu all in the running.

Unfortunately Hellmuth and Ivey were eliminated before the end of the day but Negreanu, Annie Duke, Alexander Kravchenko, Daniel Alaei and several others still remain. Perhaps most impressive is Finn Ville Wahlbeck who is within striking distance of another bracelet just days after winning his first one.

There usually ain’t that many recognizable players by the time the final table of the ladies event is set and that was certainly the case at this year’s event.

J.J. Liu nearly made the final table but she busted out in 13th. Texan Lori Bender will take the chip lead into the final table with 643,000 to her name.

Six-handed poker is always action-packed and Day 1 of Event 19 was certainly that. The event drew 1,068 runners to start the day but by 2 a.m. only 288 remained.

It is way too early to even start to pick favorites in the event but Erick Lindgren, Layne Flack and Humberto Brenes all built sizable stacks.

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Posted by Diana Sterling in Poker | 1 Comment » June 9th, 2009

Paying out a jaw-dropping amount valued over $32million dollars the Cereus Poker Networks bad beat jackpots at ultimatebet com and absolutepoker com have been quite generous to several players since the games inauguration in late June, 2007.

This historic milestone was created when the denominations reached the pinnacle on January 31st paying out $132,880 to HIPLO after losing a hand of Texas Hold’em holding four nines while playing at AbsolutePoker.com.

Surprised how someone can suffer defeat with a hand that is considered to be a winner in any Texas hold’em game? Found at both Ultimate Bet.com and Absolute Poker.com a bad beat jackpot works with a different mechanism, any player can win a piece of the jackpot if they lose a hand of Texas Hold’em poker holding four eights or better. The Bad Beat Jackpot builds by collecting 50 cents from each eligible hand and the pot keeps elevating until someone hits a qualifying Bad Beat hand and at that particular time a predetermined percentage of the pot is awarded to the victim along with other contenders present in the game.

Paying out a total of $32,665,751 CEREUS unveiled that the highly exhilarating and unique Bad Beat Jackpots has lured an estimated number of 15,002 players since June of 2007 at both online poker sites. Approximately pouring out a large sum worth $1,605,573 Cereus also quoted that the Bad Beat Jackpot winnings since January 1 were valued at $325,212 and is considered as the single largest Bad Beat Jackpot payout to a single player.

Dwelling on the CEREUS Poker Network both UltimateBet.com and AbsolutePoker.com were inaugurated on November 25 following a year’s process of development. The podium on which the new Poker Platform rests is backed by leading technology and a 24-7 Security Center delivering a watertight gaming experience for everyone at the tables.

Posted by Diana Sterling in Poker | 2 Comments » February 12th, 2009

Featuring an appealing prize worth $100,000 TitanPoker.com is considered to be one of the leading online poker card rooms currently available in the gambling market. Titan Poker is set to grant one lucky players who stands victorious over all his/her contenders to claim the $1.5 Million February Poker Race this month. Presently the cash tables contestants of the $1.5 Million February Poker Race will be ranked according to their gaming activity throughout the month and TitanPoker.com will adhere to its rules of granting the top 800 players a share of the pot.

Concurrently the event is considered to be part of a string of events that was set into motion during the Million dollar Race, a similar event launched by TitanPoker.com last month which offered an astonishing prize valued at one million dollars to the top players. Having raised the stakes this time, TitanPoker.com will grant prizes with an estimated value of $2.5 million over its four-month promotion period.

 During this time the online poker room claims to be promoting prizes that offer a significant amount of money which is more than what can be said about their contenders. In order to take part in the $1.5 Million February Poker Race, certain rudiments are taken into consideration which involve the players to compete at a cash table at Titan Poker.com. The Playtech-powered online poker room has clearly stated that the players could increase their chances of winning a sizeable portion of the prize money by simply adding more sugar into the pot or in other words playing more. Running through the end of April, the Million Dollar Race also gives away prizes to those hitting specific hot spots in the leaderboard standings along with the top ranking players.
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Posted by Diana Sterling in Poker | 92 Comments » February 5th, 2009

PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker room, announced the launch of its much anticipated downloadable Mac poker software. For the past year, the PokerStars development team has dedicated themselves to bringing a complete version of the well-established PokerStars software to life on Apple Mac operating platforms.

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“This is a great addition for both PokerStars.com and the poker playing audience,” said Joe Hachem, 2005 World Series of Poker Champion. “This will allow Mac users to experience the world’s largest online poker site without third-party applications. I know a lot of the actors and musicians I coach via PokerStars will appreciate its release – the creative community use Macs before any other computer.”

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PokerStars is devoted to remaining the leader in online poker – offering the best software and security, with a total commitment to customer service and 100% dedication to innovation. Mac OS X has quickly improved as a gaming platform since 2005. The launch of PokerStars.net for Mac surpasses other web-based and outdated online poker Mac applications and secures PokerStars commitment to enhancing the experience for all players. Rather than trying to force a PC application on to the Mac, PokerStars built their poker software specifically for new Mac operating systems.

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Until now, a beta version was available to Mac users while the PokerStars IT team worked methodically to deliver downloadable software compatible to Mac OS X 10.4.10 and later operating systems. With more than 15 million players worldwide, PokerStars software (for both Mac and Windows) is available in more than 15 languages, with support for more being added every day.

“PokerStars understands what gamers want,” said Bertrand “ElKy” Grospellier, 2008 PCA Champion and top online poker star. “Although PCs are still the top gaming platform, the number of online games for Mac has been growing by leaps and bounds. The community started asking for an acceptable online poker version for Mac, and PokerStars stepped up to deliver it. They didn’t rush into a launch, but developed the best software for the platform, in line with Mac user feedback and advice, to ensure users have a positive experience.

The new software is available at www.pokerstars.net/poker/download/mac/. New users only need to follow five simple steps to become part of the number one online poker room in the world.

Posted by Diana Sterling in Poker | 1 Comment » September 13th, 2008

With the cloud of cheating scandal still hovering over UltimateBet, The Kahnawáke Gaming Commission (KGC) — which licenses both UltimateBet and Absolute Poker — released a statement Wednesday updating its progress on the investigation into UltimateBet, which along with Absolute Poker is owned by Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG. The owner of Tokwiro Enterprises is Joe Norton, former Grand Chief of the Kahnawáke.

The KGC admits in its press release that its actions were not “well communicated to the poker industry or public at large” and says it is attempting to dispel an “incorrect perception” that it was “doing nothing” in the wake of a second cheating scandal within the last year.
The cheating allegations, which surfaced in January, marked the second time in less than a year that a Tokwiro property has had to investigate unfair play at of its poker rooms. In January, the KGC fined Tokwiro’s Absolute Poker $500,000 after it was revealed players with “superuser” accounts that could see hole cards of opponents had cheated. And this past May, UltimateBet’s owners, Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG, admitted UltimateBet’s security had been breached by former employees and accounts with access to opponent’s hole cards were used to cheat in high-stakes games.

“The investigation has concluded that certain player accounts did in fact have an unfair advantage, and that these accounts targeted the highest limit games on the site,” UltimateBet said in a statement. “The individuals responsible were found to have worked for the previous ownership of UltimateBet prior to the sale of the business to Tokwiro in October 2006. Tokwiro is taking full responsibility for this situation and will immediately begin refunding UltimateBet customers for any losses that were incurred as a result of unfair play. “The fraudulent activity was enabled by unauthorized software code that allowed the perpetrators to obtain hole card information during live play. The existence of this vulnerability was unknown to Tokwiro until February 2008 and existed prior to UltimateBet’s acquisition by Tokwiro in October 2006. Our investigation has confirmed that the code was part of a legacy auditing system that was manipulated by the perpetrators. Gaming Associates, independent auditors hired by the KGC, have confirmed that the software code that provided the unfair advantage has been permanently removed.” In separate press releases in June and July, UltimateBet admitted that more accounts than were originally announced in May were part of the cheating scandal, and moved to refund money to affected players.

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Posted by Diana Sterling in Poker | 3 Comments » July 30th, 2008