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Title: Gaming news threads Post by: phatomch on July 22, 2009, 03:44:16 PM I seem to be putting a lot of news links up recently relating to Gaming/poker in some way, so I have started this thread to put all in one place.
http://www.moscowtimes.ru/article/1010/42/379723.htm Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: phatomch on July 22, 2009, 04:03:03 PM http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090721/ap_on_go_co/us_poker_lobbying
Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: Jamier-Host on July 22, 2009, 04:42:45 PM It would probably be more useful if you made the links descriptive.
What do you prefer, real or plastic jugs (http://www.netbottle.com/assets/images/products/hdpe-jugs.jpg)? Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: phatomch on July 24, 2009, 12:29:18 PM http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jul/23/planet-hollywood/
Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: sovietsong on July 24, 2009, 12:39:17 PM It would probably be more useful if you made the links descriptive. What do you prefer, real or plastic jugs (http://www.bigtitsteenspics.com/large-real-tits-a794.jpg)? FYP Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: phatomch on July 30, 2009, 08:12:32 AM boo boo, closure of the best pool in vegas
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jul/28/rio-closes-topless-pool-after-metro-police-check/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRQUkjBbq90&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egamingfloor%2Ecom%2FEditorial%2Ehtm&feature=player_embedded Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: phatomch on August 04, 2009, 11:57:37 AM its not about poker but its in vegas and quite funny, but damn clever idea.
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/08/malicious-atm-catches-hackers/ Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: phatomch on August 05, 2009, 01:03:06 PM http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/aug/04/williamhill-ladbrokes
Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: phatomch on August 05, 2009, 01:06:33 PM wpt news
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2460008/ Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: phatomch on August 06, 2009, 12:21:21 PM sick bit of action if all figures are correct.
http://betting.betfair.com/poker/wsop/news/prop-bets-could-net-ivey-more-than-main-event-1st-prize-040809.html Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: creepy_benji on August 06, 2009, 04:33:13 PM Not sure if this is the right thread, maybe this should have its own thread but...
Poker listings owner shot dead. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009Email Print PokerListings' founder passes away By PokerListings.com We are very sad and shocked to confirm that Andreas Oscarsson, founder of PokerListings.com, has tragically passed away while visiting his childhood home in Sweden. At this point, we do not have any details other than he was found dead in his bed on the morning of August 3rd. He had been shot. For all of us who began building PokerListings with Andreas several years ago, he was a close friend and we will miss him dearly. Andreas left the operational side of PokerListings just over two years ago, shortly after the birth of his son, and had moved into an advisory role, drawing on his vast experience to lead the current team when needed. He was a great source of inspiration and energy to anyone he encountered - at least if you were on the same side of the fence (for those on the other side of the fence, he was a tough negotiator and a worthy, highly respected opponent). Andreas was a very generous person to those close to him, a brilliant internet marketing guru and a savvy business entrepreneur - always looking to break new ground, and break new records. He was a true pioneer within the industry; his vision with PokerListings.com was to build a world-leading online gambling company. We shall not let him down, and will bring his vision all the way to the finish line in honor of his memory - you can take that to the bank. Those of us who knew him well would say that most of all he was a warm and loving father. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Andreas' son, family & friends. Andreas, we will forever miss you. Sincerely, The PokerListings.com Team Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: creepy_benji on August 06, 2009, 04:34:01 PM http://www.thelocal.se/21114/20090805/
News item on it. Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: phatomch on August 12, 2009, 12:49:05 PM win the lot but go to hell
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0903605.htm Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: phatomch on September 10, 2009, 11:02:55 PM this could get messy
http://jp.dk/uknews/article1810768.ece Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: AlexMartin on September 11, 2009, 11:42:28 AM Not sure if this is the right thread, maybe this should have its own thread but... Poker listings owner shot dead. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009Email Print PokerListings' founder passes away By PokerListings.com We are very sad and shocked to confirm that Andreas Oscarsson, founder of PokerListings.com, has tragically passed away while visiting his childhood home in Sweden. At this point, we do not have any details other than he was found dead in his bed on the morning of August 3rd. He had been shot. For all of us who began building PokerListings with Andreas several years ago, he was a close friend and we will miss him dearly. Andreas left the operational side of PokerListings just over two years ago, shortly after the birth of his son, and had moved into an advisory role, drawing on his vast experience to lead the current team when needed. He was a great source of inspiration and energy to anyone he encountered - at least if you were on the same side of the fence (for those on the other side of the fence, he was a tough negotiator and a worthy, highly respected opponent). Andreas was a very generous person to those close to him, a brilliant internet marketing guru and a savvy business entrepreneur - always looking to break new ground, and break new records. He was a true pioneer within the industry; his vision with PokerListings.com was to build a world-leading online gambling company. We shall not let him down, and will bring his vision all the way to the finish line in honor of his memory - you can take that to the bank. Those of us who knew him well would say that most of all he was a warm and loving father. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Andreas' son, family & friends. Andreas, we will forever miss you. Sincerely, The PokerListings.com Team christ, echo that last sentiment. Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: phatomch on September 13, 2009, 04:29:01 PM ub update.
http://garytrask.casinocitytimes.com/article/russ-hamilton-and-31-accomplices-are-fingered-in-ub-cheating-scandal-48032 Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: AndrewT on September 16, 2009, 02:59:20 PM Here's an interesting one tucked away in the adjudication pages of the Advertising Standards Authority.
http://www.asa.org.uk/asa/adjudications/Public/TF_ADJ_46921.htm Someone complained about an advert which featured Annette_15 because, when that username was seen in conjunction with the slogan 'online experience is measured in games, not years' it implied she was only 15 years old. Not only that but, much worse for Betfair, the ASA noticed that the advertising code 57.4(n) says that 'No one who is, or seems to be, under 25 years old may be featured gambling or playing a significant role'. The upshot of this is that the ASA have told Betfair not to use Annette in any UK targeted advertising and Betfair have agreed. Seeing as the code says that merely appearing to be under 25 breaks the rules this may mean the end of seeing Tikay in adverts for Sky Poker. Title: Re: Gaming news threads Post by: TightEnd on October 03, 2009, 06:03:48 PM The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the largest poker grassroots advocacy group in the U.S with more than one million members nationwide, today applauded the ruling of a South Carolina court that confirmed that poker is a game of skill, and it should not be considered gambling under the state's law.
“Poker is not a crime in South Carolina or anywhere else, and we are grateful to the court for compiling the overwhelming evidence that proves this case and protects the rights of players. This ruling is fully consistent with the declarations of other judges and juries across the country that Texas Hold’em is clearly a game of predominant skill and adults who play should not be criminalized.” said John Pappas, executive director of the PPA. The legality of poker in South Carolina has been since 2006, when five individuals were arrested for playing poker in a house in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and prosecuted for several charges, including illegal gambling. In February 2009, the PPA, which has been heavily involved in several other cases in the U.S, brought World Poker Tour Host and Poker News Daily Columnist Mike Sexton and Robert Hannum, Professor of Statistics at the University of Denver, to prove that poker is a game of skill and that it should not be consider gambling. After several days of testimonies, the judge determined that poker is clearly a game of skill, however, the judge also found the five defendants guilty and therefore required them to pay the fines required by such a violation. The trial court found that poker is a game of skill, but left it to a higher court to decide if state gambling laws were overly vague. Now the higher court agreed and reversed the convictions. In addition to determining that the law was overly broad and vague (as it could be used to convict anyone playing poker in their home), the court embraced the use of the predominance test, citing the “overwhelming” evidence that skill dominates chance. “All poker players are well aware that the game is based on making the correct, informed decisions, not just mere chance, and games of predominant skill should not be classified in the same league as slot machines or lotteries. We’re very pleased that the judge considered the overwhelming evidence and came to the same conclusion. This is a well deserved legal victory for the players, the American game of poker, and for common sense under the law.” said John Ridgeway, South Carolina State Director of the Poker Players Alliance. |