UB Poker Will Not Push Through the 2010 Aruba Poker Classic

Ultimate Bet is the original known name of UB.com and they just announced their plan to call off the 2010 Aruba Poker Classic. They are planning to expand their site and create a new series of tournament as UBOC online tribute.

The operator and owner of UB.com, Pual Legget and the Chief Operating Officer of Tokwiro said that they are saddened by the fact that 2010 Aruba Poker Classic will not be pushed through but they are quoted saying that this year will still be an exciting year for UB.com players. They are actually redefining their site and though they love the Aruba Poker Classic, they already have thought of a better and innovative events and awards that would be best for UB and its players. There have been no announcements regarding their plans for the next year if they will bring on the Aruba Poker Classic but they are set to develop monthly tournaments and still in the process of creating more pro-related poker competitions in the future.

Bonuses and Promotions Offered by Titan Poker

During climax hours, an estimated number of 25,000 tournament players are found at the Titan Poker tables. An amount of roughly up to 5000 cash game is also being circulated. The level of competition is always found to be tough. Titan Poker can be accessed in four languages such as English, French, German and Italian. Run by Playtech, the top-notch software that is being used is virtually pleasing, fast and functions are at its best.

With so many online players, Titan Poker is presenting its participants with numerous promotions and bonuses. Among these bonuses and promotions is the sign-up bonus of 50% or up to a maximum of $500 for every player. For players that can win multiple games and sit and go tournaments in a row can also get the exclusive bonuses. Titan Poker Bonus Code also gives bad beat bonuses and VIP Club that recompenses recurrent players and giving them free enrollment on tournament entries and loyalty cash bonuses.

DoylesRoom Home to Best Online Tournament Player

As the latest member of the Brunson 10, best online tournament player in the world has just found a home with DoylesRoom.

Steve Gross is a Triple Crown winner and won the Monthly PLB title in February 2009 when he beat out fellow Brunson 10 member Chris Moorman. The Triple Crown accomplishment is quite remarkable as it requires winning three $10,000 tournaments during a seven-day period among the three sites that track the results.

In 2008, Steve Gross aka “gboro780” finished off runner-up in Card Player’s Online Player of the Year race to Alex Kamberis aka “AJKHoosier1”.

In his incredibly short career, the 24-year-old from Marlboro, New Jersey has take home nearly $3 million in online poker tournaments. At the moment, DoylesRoom is considered one of the prime movers in online poker gaming industry.

WSOP Owner Wash Hands Over Mischief

If you are famous your act is being guide by press around, the noted owner of the popular WSOP has released a denial statement to the allegation of falling out of contract. The Everest Poker owner Ultra Internet Media SA has been accusing the Harrah’s Entertainment but it turns out that the accused party is innocent of any offense. The Everest Poker was known to be the prime sponsor of the WSOP last year but a French broadcast showed up a Full Tilt Logo. Harrah’s statement has mentioned that France never take a single part in the said agreement, the Everest Poker is now trying to held up awareness in the US, therefore, they do not involve in breach of contract. This issue resulted to an attempting backing out of Everest Poker for the sponsorship agreement for the year 2010.

The said agreement is left out for such interrogation, if the issue will be proved probably it will turn out to the withdrawal of sponsorship and agreement between the two companies. As interview with the accused company, they wash hands over the spilled issue and continue to pursue the event for this year. The issue continues between prestigious companies as French take part in the said contract. Having a proof of the Full Tilt Poker Logo.

World Poker Tour: WPT Texas Hold ‘Em Poker For Facebook

Poker has become one of the popular games in a social site Facebook, the prestigious poker companies such as World Poker Tour has entered the world of ruffles. WPT Texas Hold ‘Em Poker is a type of game wherein players can create their own avatars, now they can purchase extra chips, gain achievements and play the Texas Hold ‘Em together with their friends and other players on the same social network as opponents.

The said game also have prizes to win, Facebook players can also acquire prizes like WPT tournament poker chip sets to passage on the WPT Boot Camp Battle@Sea Cruise, a 7-night VIP poker trip for 2 on the Mexican Riviera.

WPT has definitely double up the excitement on this application; this could probably the cause of US government’s legalizing the online poker game in some areas of the country. If this thing happens, Facebook would be the hotspot for those poker lovers. Other companies such as Zynga and EA, together with their poker games will enter the real-money gaming fever.

The popular poker celebrity Alison Waite, host the game and the author of the poker fun page, players can get the latest updates regarding with the application and also tips that can help them in the game in which covers the truth about the game is for beginners and expert players online.

The Floor is Open For 2010 Women in Poker Hall of Fame; Are You In?

Women in Poker Hall of Fame Class of 2010 nominations are now in the hands of the poker playing public for the first time. The ceremonies will take its peak during Labor Day weekend in Las Vegas.

The submission will be valid until April 30th; eleven days after the final ballots will be proclaimed. For females to be qualified they must be an active player in the poker industry for 15 years, and has contributed to the world of poker in few important ways, this was according to the newly released information from Women in Poker Hall of Fame last week, this person could be a tournament winner or a great contributor in the poker world.

The candidates must be a proponent of women’s poker, for a unique change in the said nominations. In the past years, only members were allowed to vote, but now using the same manner of voting the public is also free to vote for their bets.

As the final ballot was complied and released, the voting process will also open for public. The public’s suggestion will be considered for the half of final identification; the nomination will be equally forwarded and will be using simple web form which is available on the Women in Poker Hall of Fame website. Voters should give their name and e-mail address together with three candidates.

The commencement for the Women in Poker Hall of Fame Class of 2010 will take its action on September 3rd at the Golden Nugget in Downtown Las Vegas; the ticket would be purchase online for $75 using major credit card, all tickets would be tax deductible.

Poker Hits Weekend Charity Poker Events to Celebrities

The Hollywood’s poker society has Gone Bigger!

The North American Poker Tournament in Las Vegas has raised more than $42,000 just for Southern Nevada’s Three Square food bank. Famous stars; Christian Slater, Jason Alexander, Slash and T-Pain heat up the Pokerstars. The Commerce Casino in Los Angeles has brought a host of press drawing a list of celebs on Saturday in the World Poker Tournament’s Celebrity Invitational.

The charity that benefited was Chrysalis; that is said to be a non-profitable organization that helps the homeless and unfortunate people to get jobs. When the number is yet uncertain, in every $200 buy and add-on from a record 567-player field full of poker dignitaries and household will be headed to its direction.

Attended by famous stars like: Emmy nominated actress Teri Hatcher, Jerry Ferrar (entourage star), and Sam Levine from Quentin Tarantino’s Academy Award nominated film Inglourious Basterds.

Donnie Wahlberg and Marlon Wayans who stayed for a moment and played the same event back-to-back. The Prince of Bel Air star Alfonso Ribeiro said he really doesn’t play poker but figured he’d give it a shot at Commerce for a good cause.

“A couple of buddies of mine were like, let’s go play and have a good time and I said, ‘let’s do it, why not?’” he continues. “They helped me sort of brush up to get ready. I’m a quick study, so we’ll see what happens.” he added.

Emmy-winning actress Camryn Manheim is a master of these events and so with the game.

She plays in a couple of Hollywood home games, including one that’s all-female with Hatcher, Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi and Ricki Lake are few to mention from everyone.

Award Winning Poker Players

PokerStars is giving away four awards for top performances in the world of poker in the year 2009. Players from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden will have the chance to capture the Nordic Poker Awards. Amongst the four said country, Finland will be declared as the great winner.

Finland poker players garnered three out of the four awards. Awards given are Best Live Tournament Player, Best Online Player, Rookie of the Year and Best Performance of 2009. Out of the four awards, two awards were given to Ville Wahlbeck. The Finnish player received both Best Live Tournament and Best Performance award.

The competition was very tight among all players for the said awards. However, the performance made by Wahlbeck in the WSOP made him captures two of the awards. In the WSOP, he cashed six times with four final tables and won a bracelet.

Aside from Wahlbeck, another Finnish player received an award. The Outstanding Online Player of the Year award went to Patrick Antonius. Antonius won over Hougaard of Denmark, Kjerstad of Norway and Thorsson on the said award. Unfortunately, Patrick Antonius was absent to claim his award and Ville Wahlbeck accepted it on his behalf.

Thorsson has put to an end to the dream of Finland in receiving all four awards. The Rookie of the Year Award was awarded to Thorsson for his achievements in both live and online poker games. He won in the High Roller event an online poker championship game and Master Classics of Poker a live tournament in Amsterdam.

2010 National Head-Up Poker Championship Back at Caesars Place

On March 5 to March 7 of this year, the NBC Sports will hold its annual tradition the National Heads-Up Poker Championship at Caesars Palace. Speculation rises that the tournament officials are having a hard time choosing and confirming participants for the said event. However, as of this moment, there were seven confirmed players.

Joe Cada champion of the 2009 World Series of Poker and Phil Ivey seventh place of the same tournament will both play in the 2010 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship. Cada’s winnings in Las Vegas alone amounted to $8.5 million and he is currently appearing in both programs, the “Late Show with David Letterman” and ESPN’s “Sports Center”.

On the other hand, Ivey was labeled as poker’s all-time tournament money leader with winnings amounting to $12.8 million. Huck Seed will also join Cada and Ivey in the tournament. Seed defeated Jonathan Litte, Gus Hansen, Glen Corny, David Oppenheim and Sammy Farha and is the only player to have winnings in every running in the heads-up event where he is in.

Hellmuth made a great impact in poker game in his 2005 victory as well as his win against Mike Sexton in the first round and Tom Dwan in the third round in the World Poker Tour last year. He will also appear in the NBC annual tradition.

In addition to the four aforementioned players, Daniel Negreanu, Vanessa Rousso and Chris Ferguson will also make an appearance. Leeann Tweeden hosstess of “Poker After Dark” will again serve as sideline reporter while Craig Hummer and Ali Nejad will provide commentary during the tournament.

PokerRoad and DeepStacks Live – Partners

The poker training innovators DeepStacks Live announced its partnership with PokerRoad, a popular media provider. As part of the deal, PokerRoad will serve as the official media partner of both DeepStacks Live and DeepStacks University. On the other hand, DeepStacks will receive recognition from all the outlets of PokerRoad which includes four radio programs, a Twitter feed as well as website. Live boradcast from the DeepStacks Live sessins will also take place.

The partnership is seen to be a good business decision for both parties. With PokerRoad Radio and DeepStacks events, the training sessions of DeepStacks will experience how it is in major tournaments at the same time the students will get more equipped for the success as being prepared by DeepStacks for them.

It has been the pride of PokerRoad.com that it highlights the coolest things in the world of poker and a poker training based on military strategy is one of the coolest things in the world of poker. It has also been an honor for PokerRoad to be the official media partner of DeepStacks which they consider as the great innovator in poker education.

For the information of all, DeepStacks uses scenario-based training and customized strategies in their teaching method. Overall, the partnership gives a positive sign for poker. The game is increasing its popularity and the business is expanding.