Blog Feed: Internet Poker Coach

Internet Poker Coach….Here’s My Card

Published on 2012-05-16 10:43:36

Improve your game today……. Related posts: Internet Poker Coach to Coach in Vegas Entire Month of June Due to demand from poker players that I have worked... Texas Hold em No Limit Strategy-Internet Poker Coach Coaching Sessions Lately I have had a number of comments from players... Internet Poker Coach One On One Coaching Packages [...] Related posts: Internet Poker Coach to Coach in Vegas Entire Month of June Due to demand from poker players that I have worked... Texas Hold em No Li [..] > read more

Get Poker Coaching Now before the 2012 WSOP…..

Published on 2012-05-15 11:07:57

There are a few weeks left to get tuned up with some coaching from me, The Internet Poker Coach before I head to Vegas to play in the first NLH Event. Just shoot me an email at boboshlep@gmail.com to get something set up and get ready to win at the tables! www.internetpokercoach.com Related posts: 2012 [...] Related posts: 2012 WSOP Coming Up Soon Get ready for the WSOP with some coaching NOW! The... Getting Ready for the 2012 WSOP Internet Poker Coach is preparing for the 2012 WSOP: www.interne [..] > read more

No Limit Holdem 2012 WSOP

Published on 2012-05-06 19:41:16

I am going to be playing the first NLH event at the 2012 WSOP at the Rio in Vegas. This is a $1500 buy in that is the very first one right after the Dealers only tournament on the 27th. Wish me luck and see you at the tables! www.internetpokercoach.com Related posts: 2012 WSOP Coming [...] Related posts: 2012 WSOP Coming Up Soon Get ready for the WSOP with some coaching NOW! The... Getting Ready for the 2012 WSOP Internet Poker Coach is preparing for the 2012 WSOP: www.internetpokercoach.com... [..] > read more

Check out Tribal Path Music

Published on 2012-05-05 11:26:36

http://www.tribalpathmusic.com/cydney-and-chris/ Related posts: Check out PPA for Online Poker Legislation Updates As you know if you follow my blog, I am... PPA Poker Players Alliance DC Fly In Today, PPA members and poker supporters from around the country... The DOJ, Online Poker, and Facebook LOL- the DOJ has a problem with all the FB... Related posts: Check out PPA for Online Poker Legislation Updates As you know if you follow my blog, I am... PPA Poker Players Alliance DC Fly In Today, PPA [..] > read more

Getting Ready for the 2012 WSOP

Published on 2012-05-03 10:22:37

Internet Poker Coach is preparing for the 2012 WSOP: www.internetpokercoach.com Related posts: 2012 WSOP Coming Up Soon Get ready for the WSOP with some coaching NOW! The... Getting Ready for the 2009 WSOP Main Event Having just gotten back from the 2009 WSOP at the... 2012 World Series of Poker is Right Around the Corner [...] Related posts: 2012 WSOP Coming Up Soon Get ready for the WSOP with some coaching NOW! The... Getting Ready for the 2009 WSOP Main Event Having just gotten back from the [..] > read more

No Full Tilt….Again!

Published on 2012-04-29 10:28:04

A few days ago, news that the $80 million deal to purchase Full Tilt Poker by Groupe Bernard Tapei (GBT) had fallen through was immediately followed by the startling revelation that PokerStars had now stepped into the frame and was negotiating with the US Department of Justice in a deal worth $750 million. The potential [...] Related posts: PokerStars makes some headway with the DOJ, Full Tilt not so much Poker players and affiliates have been going stir crazy since... Furst, Chris Ferguson, How [..] > read more

Internet Poker Coach at the Rio

Published on 2012-04-28 11:14:14

While I was at the Rio this last week, I had dinner several times at  pretty damn good restaurant called Buzios. Excellent, fresh seafood prepared in a variety of ways. Just what you need after playing poker all day! This was Lobster Cognac Dover Sole: www.internetpokercoach.com Related posts: Internet Poker Coach to Coach in Vegas [...] Related posts: Internet Poker Coach to Coach in Vegas Entire Month of June Due to demand from poker players that I have worked... Internet Poker Coach Opinion [..] > read more

Poker At the Rio Hotel and Casino

Published on 2012-04-26 11:37:53

I spent a couple of days in the Rio poker room in Las Vegas last week and although it is a smaller room, it is still well run and I had fun playing some smaller games. It didn’t hurt that I won 3 of the 4 tournament that I played in either! Next month should [...] Related posts: 2011 WSOP at the Rio Will be Just as Big as 2010 Sometimes no news is news and that is certainly the... World Series of Poker at the Rio in Vegas I thought I would take a quick minute today to... 2011 WSOP at the R [..] > read more

2012 WSOP Coming Up Soon

Published on 2012-04-23 09:30:14

Get ready for the WSOP with some coaching NOW! The first event is only about a month away. I was just in Vegas at the Rio to help a couple of players fine tune their games. You could be next. Contact Chris Wilcox at chris@internetpokercoach.com today! Related posts: 2010 WSOP Coming Up > read more

Hope For Full Tilt Refunds?

Published on 2012-04-15 14:37:18

Despite the piece of garbage who goes by the name Howard Lederer having done nothing to help with refunding the money to millions of players that he ripped off, there may be some promising news. Read on: Poker players hoping to get their money back from Full Tilt Poker got some good news yesterday despite [...] Related posts: Online Poker in 2011? Who Knows-But There is Hope According to Senator Harry Reid, new online poker legislation is... New Full Tilt Poker Statement This is the latest from [..] > read more

Want To Be A Better Poker Player?

Published on 2012-04-09 17:59:14

I can help. Guaranteed. Related posts: Poker Player’s Alliance As you know, I have written several posts about the... Poker Player’s Alliance I have often shared my thoughts on supporting the PPA,... Become A Winning Poker Player! If you are interested in becoming a consistently winning tournament... Related posts: Poker Player’s Alliance As you know, I have written several posts about the... Poker Player’s Alliance I have often shared my thoughts on supporting the PPA,.. [..] > read more

2012 World Series of Poker is Right Around the Corner

Published on 2012-04-08 11:06:09

If you want a quick tune up on your poker game before this year’s WSOP, shoot me an email at chris@internetpokercoach.com to set up some coaching sessions. I am also taking backers for the events that I am playing in the 2012 WSOP as I have done in prior years, so if you want in [...] Related posts: World Series of Poker at the Rio in Vegas I thought I would take a quick minute today to... Mini Series of Poker I have not been playing a ton of poker on... Bodog & Full Tilt Offer Mini Series [..] > read more

WSOP 2012 Schedule

Published on 2012-03-13 09:51:53

With the 2012 WSOP looming in the not so distance future, it is time to start figuring out which events to play and making travel plans. In addition to the plethora of NL Holdem events that usually fill the slate, there is a cool event on May 29th that I think I will start my [...] Related posts: 2010 WSOP Coming Up As if you could be a poker player, either... Poker Coaching Schedule For those of you who have inquired about coaching... Major Poker Tournament Schedule Coming up at Venetian [..] > read more

Online Poker Legislation and the WSOP

Published on 2012-03-11 10:50:31

The World Series of Poker wouldn’t be where it is today without Executive Director Ty Stewart. Since joining the WSOP and Caesars Interactive Entertainment (formerly Harrah’s) in 2005, Stewart has played an integral part in the growth of not only the WSOP, but also the industry as a whole, even after the events of Black [...] Related posts: WSOP Seeks Non-Online Poker Sponsors The World Series of Poker has seemingly been synonymous with... 2010 WSOP Coming Up As if you could be a [..] > read more

Want to Get Ready for the 2012 World Series of Poker?

Published on 2012-03-10 09:56:41

Get some coaching and fine tune your game! Related posts: World Series of Poker at the Rio in Vegas I thought I would take a quick minute today to... More Good News for Online Poker in 2012 � Even before the Justice Department effectively gave the green... The No BS Guide On The State of [...] Related posts: World Series of Poker at the Rio in Vegas I thought I would take a quick minute today to... More Good News for Online Poker in 2012 Even before the Justice Department effectively gave the [..] > read more

Internet Poker Coach

Published on 2012-03-09 09:15:22

Takes the day off! Email: chris@internetpokercoach.com Related posts: Internet Poker Coach to Coach in Vegas Entire Month of June Due to demand from poker players that I have worked... Email Chris Wilcox-Internet Poker Coach For anyone who needs to email me, my previous email... Internet Poker Coach Testing my first video blog… let me know [...] Related posts: Internet Poker Coach to Coach in Vegas Entire Month of June Due to demand from poker players that I have worked... Email Chris Wilc [..] > read more

The No BS Guide On The State of Poker 2012

Published on 2012-02-26 11:15:28

The New NO BS Guide will be out soon! Within a month I should have finished up the NO BS Guide for 2012 which addresses the state of poker in all forms after Black Friday and moving forward into the next few years. Plus tons more specifics tips, instruction, and strategy for Texas Holdem both [...] Related posts: The No BS Guide for 2012 Stay tuned for the updated, NO BS Guide to No... More Good News for Online Poker in 2012 Even before the Justice Department effectively gave the green... Onli [..] > read more

Want to Win More Poker Tournaments?

Published on 2012-02-25 10:45:11

I coach NL Texas Holdem and will teach you to be a better player FAST. I specialize in tournaments: Contact Chris Wilcox at chris@internetpokercoach.com Related posts: Playing Matrix Sit n Go Tournaments on Full Tilt Poker I have talked several times about the new “Matrix” tournaments... Hyper-Turbo Knockout Tournaments on Full Tilt Poker If you [...] Related posts: Playing Matrix Sit n Go Tournaments on Full Tilt Poker I have talked several times about the new “Matrix” t [..] > read more

Top Poker Tips for Successful Gaming

Published on 2012-02-24 08:55:26

Poker has become an extremely popular game, both at home parties and in casinos.  Online gaming has now joined in, with players able to seat themselves at a table with other players from around the globe.  From what was a simple saloon game a century ago to the endless varieties available today, poker has emerged [...] Related posts: The Value of Top Pair Top Kicker in Multi Table Poker Tournaments The value of Top Pair-Top Kicker in tournament play is... How to be more successful at Online Po [..] > read more

Internet Poker Coach on Daniel Negreanu

Published on 2012-02-20 09:01:03

We at Internet Poker Coach have always been strong supporters of Daniel Negreanu. We are extremely proud of him for having the balls to post this video giving his opinion of Howard Lederer, Chris Ferguson, Raymond Biterer and the other pieces of shit from Full Tilt Poker. Please check out this video from the 5:55 [...] Related posts: Daniel Negreanu 2008 WSOP: 1 Bracelet and Counting!!! This morning I wanted to write a short post on... Daniel Negreanu and Why I like the guy This is an article by [..] > read more

Online Poker in 2012?

Published on 2012-02-18 01:40:24

A Wall Street gaming analyst told investors Friday that debate over federal legislation that would legalize Internet poker has most-likely been pushed into 2013 after lawmakers didn’t attach an online gaming bill to the payroll tax cut extension. However, Macquarie Securities gaming analyst Chad Beynon said in a research report that Nevada stands to benefit [...] Related posts: Future of Online Poker in 2012 With Nevada looking like they might be leading the charge... More Good News for On [..] > read more

Nevada’s Potential Online Poker Regulations

Published on 2012-02-16 21:17:37

Nevada’s future online poker industry is taking shape, as regulators adopted the real substance to the regulations this week. The Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) were finalized on Tuesday, a couple of weeks after the Technical Standards. Both help to further define the industry after the core regulatory framework was finalized in December. Gaming Control [...] Related posts: Proposals to Legalize Online Poker As the issue of the legalization of online poker heats... Future of Online [..] > read more

Internet Poker Coach

Published on 2012-02-16 17:55:22

Harry Hamburg/Associated Press A former official sued the District of Columbia and its chief financial officer, Natwar M. Gandhi, over a lottery contracting dispute. Connect With Us on Twitter Follow @NYTNational for breaking news and headlines. Twitter List: Reporters and Editors Instead, the Council of the District of Columbia repealed iGaming last week over criticism that [...] Related posts: Online Poker Support for Real or Not? A group of Washington D.C. Council members announced on Wednes [..] > read more

Full Tilt Poker’s Finances In Bad Shape? What a Shocker!

Published on 2012-02-12 01:25:25

This is a great article, unfortunately it illustrates just how bad Full Tilt players were taking it in the ass from FT pros like Barry Greenstein who were robbing millions from the company. LOL-great job Barry! Its easy to contribute tons of money to charity when you are stealing piles of it every day, you [...] Related posts: Mark McGwire Shocker Hmmm. I seem to be blogging about sports a lot... Full Tilt Poker-What Now? Recently, egrmagazine published comments made by the attorney acting for.. [..] > read more

Golden Nugget Gets Into Online Poker……

Published on 2012-02-11 01:40:06

I gotta think this bodes well for the immediate future of online poker: The Golden Nugget casino has announced a partnership with Chiligaming to launch a free-play online poker site. A press release about the online poker site said that it is expected to launch “within the next quarter.” The creation of the Golden Nugget [...] Related posts: Wynn Resorts and PokerStars Create Online Poker Alliance This is way overdue to have happen: a couple of... WSOP Seeks Non-Online Poker Sponsors The Wor [..] > read more

Wanna Talk Texas Holdem?

Published on 2012-02-11 01:37:14

Here I am! Call me and learn how to WIN! Related posts: No Limit Texas Holdem and Learning to Read the Board If you want to be successful at NLH, then one... How to Win in Low Dollar No Limit Texas Holdem Games A question that I am asked a lot by online... Pot Odds [...] Related posts: No Limit Texas Holdem and Learning to Read the Board If you want to be successful at NLH, then one... How to Win in Low Dollar No Limit Texas Holdem Games A question that I am asked a lot by online... Pot Odds For [..] > read more

IPC Poker Boot Camp Las Vegas Coming Soon….

Published on 2012-02-09 09:05:31

I am accepting ‘interest’ from players who would like to attend a 2-day poker boot camp in Las Vegas at the Mirage Casino/Hotel in early May prior to the 2012 WSOP kicking off at the end of May. Dates will be determined by player interest, email me at chris@internetpokercoach.com Related posts: IPC Poker Boot Camp [...] Related posts: IPC Poker Boot Camp Live in Las Vegas  INTERNET POKER COACH WANTS YOU! If you are... IPC Live Poker Boot Camp at Mirage Hotel Las Vega [..] > read more

Internet Poker Coach Online Poker

Published on 2012-02-07 23:46:51

Hardly a day goes by when you don’t hear about Facebook. It has had astounding growth as a company, but more impressive is the way it allows users to network and share ideas. The PPA has been on the leading edge of using Facebook for advocacy and each day our efforts are paying off. Just [...] Related posts: PPA Supports Online Poker with Internet Poker Coach Monday, December 12, 2011 I can... Internet Poker Coach on Online Poker Weekly Update from Rich Muny, VP of Player Relations I.. [..] > read more

PPA Online Poker News

Published on 2012-02-07 19:38:20

On Thursday, February 9, 2012, the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will be holding what is possibly the last oversight hearing on the future of internet gaming before a federal bill is passed. Your U.S. Sen. Jon Tester sits on of this powerful committee. The PPA believes that momentum is behind our efforts [...] Related posts: US Sentate Hearing on Online Gaming New PPA Anouncement: The United States Senate Committee on Indian... Weekly PPA Online Poker Update Weekly Update from [..] > read more

The No BS Guide for 2012

Published on 2012-02-07 09:21:11

Stay tuned for the updated, NO BS Guide to No Limit Texas Holdem part 2, for 2012!! After conferring with my students and putting together material from a lot of poker coaching sessions, I am about 50% through writing my second book. I should have it done by about the end of March. It will [...] Related posts: Future of Online Poker in 2012 With Nevada looking like they might be leading the charge... More Good News for Online Poker in 2012 Even before the Justice Department effectively gave th [..] > read more

New PPA Updates on the Fight for Legalized Online Poker

Published on 2011-12-09 09:58:27

Weekly Update from Rich Muny, VP of Player Relations Online poker advocates are clearly being heard on Capitol Hill. I thank every one of you for making that happen. Without our actions and determination, those who would ban online poker could have succeeded in their efforts to convince lawmakers that Americans want government bans on [...] Related posts:Check out PPA for Online Poker Legislation Updates New Update Letter from the PPA on Online Poker Status Fight Back For Online Poker!!! > read more

Weekly PPA Online Poker Update

Published on 2011-11-22 18:59:13

Weekly Update from Rich Muny, VP of Player Relations, I have great news for everyone. PPA had two excellent appearances on Capitol Hill last week! The Senate Indian Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine the potential impact of Internet gaming regulation on Indian tribal interests on Thursday, November 17th. PPA Chairman former Sen. D’Amato [...] Related posts:Update from Rich Muny PPA on State of Online Poker PPA Rich Muny Online Poker Update New Update Letter from the PPA on Onlin [..] > read more

US Sentate Hearing on Online Gaming

Published on 2011-11-15 07:30:01

New PPA Anouncement: The United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will be holding a historic oversight hearing on the future of internet gaming on Thursday, November 17, 2011. Your U.S. Sen. Jon Tester sits on of this powerful committee. The PPA believes that momentum is behind our efforts to license and regulation online poker in [...] Related posts:Congressional Hearing on H.R. 2267 House Subcommittee Commerce Manufacturing and Trade Hearing Addresses Online Poker Important Committe [..] > read more

Latest Full Tilt Poker Paying Back Players News

Published on 2011-11-03 07:19:32

Laurent Tapie, CEO of Groupe Bernard Tapie (GBT) – the company seeking to take over Full Tilt Poker – has confirmed that a deal reportedly struck between representatives of GBT and the US Department of Justice to repay ex-players of the suspended online poker site should be confirmed within two weeks. Speaking in an interview [...] Related posts:Sale of Full Tilt and What it May Mean to Players Full Tilt Poker Cashing Out US Players? Breaking News On PokerStars, Full Tilt, UB and AP for US [..] > read more

More Online Poker Ventures Partnering Up in Initial Stages

Published on 2011-11-01 09:16:12

More groups are gearing up for what they see as the imminent possibility of legalized online poker in the US.  MGM Resorts International and Boyd Gaming Corp., preparing for the U.S. to legalize online poker, agreed to form a venture with the biggest listed Internet gambling company, Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment Plc. Bwin.Party, based in Gibraltar, [...] Related posts:European Online Poker Not Experiencing a Huge Increase Yet 888 May Apply for Nevada Internet Poker License Wynn Resorts an [..] > read more

Ultimate And Absolute Poker Paying Back Players?

Published on 2011-10-30 12:40:17

This could be a little bit of good news for online poker players who have money stuck in UB and Absolute. An announcement released by the Kahwanake Gaming Commission has raised hopes that Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker could be paying some of the money back owed to players after their effective shutdown on Black [...] Related posts:Statement Issued on the Restructuring of Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker Ultimate Bet Lays off Poker Pros Absolute Poker: Not Good > read more

House Subcommittee Commerce Manufacturing and Trade Hearing Addresses Online Poker

Published on 2011-10-26 09:12:03

As you know, the House Subcommittee for Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing today examining the potential regulation of Internet gambling.  The hearing entitled, “Internet Gambling: Is There a Safe Bet?” called upon a variety of witnesses to discuss how best Internet gambling can be regulated in the U.S.  Among the witnesses was Poker [...] Related posts:US Sentate Hearing on Online Gaming Congressional Hearing on H.R. 2267 Important Committee Hearing Approaching Fo [..] > read more

Support Online Poker and the PPA

Published on 2011-10-25 17:22:24

This is a from a PPA email. Read on: The U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee for Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade will hold a hearing on Internet gaming on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. It is important that this powerful subcommittee hears from active PPA members like yourself before the hearing. The subcommittee will bring forward a [...] Related posts:PPA Support!!! Support the PPA Poker Players Alliance Tell The US Debt Reduction Commitee to Support Online Poker! > read more

IPC Addresses Oakland Raider’s QB Troubles

Published on 2011-10-16 19:44:56

Here’s a fact: The Oakland Raiders have a good team. Their 4-2 record indicates that. Here’s another fact Jason Campbell is not bad, and rapidly improving, BUT he has a broken collarbone. He ain’t comin’ back this season. Yet another fact: Kyle Boller sucks, as indicative of his play today against the Browns. Here is [...] Related posts:At Least the Raiders Didn’t Lose!!!! Jason Campbell to Raiders The Raiders Suck but the Broncos are worse > read more

Internet Poker Coach Opinion of Online Poker in the US

Published on 2011-10-15 09:34:55

So, obviously, Full Tilt, PokerStars and the other big boys of the industry are done in the US for the time being. They are not taking US players, nor could they even if they wanted to. Hell, Full Tilt isn’t even in business anymore. However, there are still smaller sites out there that are letting [...] Related posts:Online Poker Opinion Play Online Poker with Internet Poker Coach on GR88 Poker! Internet Poker Coach to Coach in Vegas Entire Month of June > read more

DO NOT PLAY ONLINE POKER! (For the moment at least)

Published on 2011-07-04 23:39:48

Here is an article that I found cruising around that irritated me: The future of online poker: life after Full Tilt There’s only been a few times in my life where something completely remote to my loved ones and surroundings has left me extremely d > read more

Can’t Play Online Poker Anymore? Become a Winning Live Player!

Published on 2011-07-04 09:50:16

I you are stuck in the US right now, unable to play poker online, you will most likely want to move into more live play in bricks-n-mortar casinos. This is where IPC can help. I offer a number of different custom coaching packages from live one on on > read more

Class Action Law Suit Brought Against Full Tilt

Published on 2011-07-03 14:25:58

It’s hard to tell if this will do any good since suing a company that has no money doesn’t mean you are going to get anything, no matter the outcome of the lawsuit! Read on: On Thursday, June 30, 2011, a class action complaint was filed i > read more

Full Tilt Poker Shut Down and About to be Sold

Published on 2011-07-02 22:25:44

A leading online poker company shut down by federal prosecutors is set to be bought by a group of European investors in a deal that could allow U.S. players to recover as much as $150 million. Full Tilt Poker was one of three online poker sites that > read more

WSOP, IPC and Las Vegas

Published on 2011-07-02 15:52:47

After spending the week in HOT Las Vegas for the WSOP, I can tell you that poker is alive and well all over the city. The WSOP is bringing in as many players (or more) as it ever has and I played tournaments over the course of the week at the Venetia > read more

PPA Statement on Barton Bil

Published on 2011-06-25 09:57:27

PA Applauds Rep. Barton’s Internet PokerLegislation WASHINGTON, DC. (June 24, 2011) – The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), theleading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million membersnationwide, today commended Congressman Joe Barto > read more

Barton Introduces Online Poker Bill To Congress

Published on 2011-06-25 09:55:21

Rep. Barton Introduces Internet Poker Bill We have great news to report!  The much anticipated legislation sponsored by Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) was introduced earlier today.  His bill, HR 2366, the Online Poker Act of 2011 will restore your > read more

Even Poland Banning Online Poker

Published on 2011-06-23 09:23:41

Poland is in the grip of an online poker crisis after President Bronislaw Komorowski signed an amendment to an upcoming law which will ban the Internet pastime. The law is expected to come into effect later in the summer but does not affect sports be > read more

Learn Texas Holdem

Published on 2011-06-22 23:35:27

If you want to become a better No Limit Texas Holdem player, then you need a poker coach who will get your game to the next level. Attend a Poker Boot Camp or let Chris Wilcox customize a program specifically designed for YOU to improve YOUR game. Em > read more

Taking a Break from Poker in Billings

Published on 2011-06-21 10:30:42

The best way to take a break after hours of playing poker (or coaching it for that matter!) is to head to Julianos for a nice dinner and a glass or two of wine! Related posts:Internet Poker Coach Takes a Break Poker Break!! Break from the Poker Tourn > read more

War On Online Gambling Continues

Published on 2011-06-20 10:01:30

U.S. prosecutors are showing how seriously they’re taking their “War on Gambling”: Bail has been denied for Ira Rubin, an alleged online poker payment processor who was nabbed in Guatemala and brought to New York to await trial. � If you t > read more

Measuring the Effect of the Online Poker Shutdown in the US

Published on 2011-06-19 22:14:37

Matt Hawrilenko was a junior public policy student and varsity wrestler at Princeton University when he first started dabbling in online poker — just as the so-called “poker boom” of 2003 was taking off. Using the online handle “Hoss_TBF,” > read more

Online Poker Coaching and Ebook

Published on 2011-06-19 10:37:44

I am still doing a lot of online coaching for players who live out of the US, as well as having worked out a system to give lessons based on your live play for players who ARE in the US! Please email me for more information on how it works, or how I > read more

2011 WSOP News Updates

Published on 2011-06-18 10:18:07

Day 18 recap No. 25, $1.5k Stud Hi-Low: It took just about an hour to wrap this one up, which was down to two players entering the day. Chris “PiMaster” Viox took down the bracelet and more than $200K, while World Poker Tour commentator and hall > read more

More About Online Poker Bills

Published on 2011-06-18 00:02:03

Rep. Barton’s bill would legalize online poker and set up a new federal regulatory body to oversee the sites. Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) could introduce legislation as soon as next week that would legalize online poker and create a new federal r > read more

New Update Letter from the PPA on Online Poker Status

Published on 2011-06-17 16:00:02

Update from Rich Muny, VP of Player Relations Dear Fellow Poker Player, I wish to again offer you my sincere thanks for allowing me the honor of representing you in the fight for our rights as poker players as the vice president of player relations. > read more

Nevada Online Poker Bill Passes

Published on 2011-06-17 11:28:49

After numerous amendments in its path through the Nevada legislature, Assembly Bill 258, which gives the Nevada Gaming Commission the authority to adopt regulations for internet poker, was signed into law by Governor Brian Sandoval late last week. AB > read more

No Limit Texas Holdem Poker Coaching

Published on 2011-06-16 10:19:54

July and August dates are now available. Contact Chris Wilcox at chris@internetpokercoach.com for more info. http://www.internetpokercoach.com/main-lander/ Related posts:Get Private No Limit Texas Holdem Poker Coaching in Las Vegas Poker Coaching Boo > read more

Where is Your Online Poker Money? Right Here!

Published on 2011-06-16 10:16:51

This should make online players in the US very happy. In the middle of the biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression, the US government has seized funds that COULD have been used by sites such as Full Tilt to pay back REAL cash to REAL US ci > read more

Clonie Gowen Adds to Full Tilt Woes

Published on 2011-06-15 22:49:09

This probably won’t make Full Tilt pay US players any faster: Full Tilt Poker is facing serious legal issues with federal authorities in the United States regarding illegal gambling activities and now it seems more legal trouble is headed its w > read more

Get Private No Limit Texas Holdem Poker Coaching in Las Vegas

Published on 2011-06-14 13:11:53

Call or email for available dates in Las Vegas during June and July 2011 Chris@internetpokercoach.com Related posts:Private One on One Coaching in Las Vegas Learn Texas Holdem Poker Live in Las Vegas Poker Coaching In Las Vegas Related posts:Privat > read more

Full Tilt and UB’s Online Troubles Helps Make the Case to Legalize Online Gaming

Published on 2011-06-14 07:15:59

Here is an article that I came across that reinforces my opinion that Full Tilt and others obviously inability to pay back players makes a compelling case for the the US to legalize online poker to make sure these companies are run decently in the fu > read more

Joe Barton Proposes Legalizing Online Poker in the USA: AND HE IS REPUBLICAN!!

Published on 2011-06-13 17:41:31

Federal authorities in the USA have been cracking down on online poker and money processors who do business with operators that offer the services to American’s over the web and then here is another effort to bring a resonable solution to the tabl > read more

Poker Players Alliance Rich Muny Letter to Poker Players

Published on 2011-06-13 10:30:04

This is a re-print of the letter from Rich Muny that members of the PPA just received this last week. There is some good info in here as to the state of online poker and what is being done on our behalf: Dear Fellow Poker Player, I wish to offer you > read more

Online Poker Legislation News

Published on 2011-06-13 10:12:33

The online poker regulatory situation continues to evolve in the wake of the United States’ “Black Friday” shutdown. Here’s the latest: � D.C. online gambling plan under fire As New Jersey and California loudly battled it out last year i > read more

WSOP Seeks Non-Online Poker Sponsors

Published on 2011-06-12 20:35:54

The World Series of Poker has seemingly been synonymous with big brand online poker sites advertising, but that’s just not the case this year, and yet, the WSOP still goes on. The Nevada Gaming Control Board is happy that WSOP officials have kept t > read more

Online Poker Defendant Denied Bail

Published on 2011-06-10 23:44:07

One of several men accused of helping online poker websites dodge U.S. gambling laws lived in Central America for years to avoid a telemarketing fraud charge and was preparing to flee to Thailand before his arrest, a U.S. prosecutor said on Wednesday > read more

Harry Reid Joined in Efforts to Legalize Online Poker

Published on 2011-06-10 09:28:36

On most issues, Rep. Joe Barton, a Texas Republican, and Nevada’s Democratic Sen. Harry Reid are thorns in each other’s sides. Reid hates oil subsidies. Barton is such a defender of oil companies that last year, he apologized to BP for Congress > read more

Become A Winning Poker Player!

Published on 2011-06-08 15:13:26

If you are interested in becoming a consistently winning tournament poker player, then sign up for THE most personal and interactive poker boot camp there is! Sure, other poker boot camps can tell you about how they have the most ‘pros’ to give y > read more

Published on 2011-06-08 10:09:42

At the end of Day 2 the original starting field of over 4,000 players has been trimmed dramatically as just 59 players remained in the $1k No Limit Holdem tournament at the 2011 WSOP, and sitting smack dab in the middle of the leader-board is a very > read more

PPA at the 2011 WSOP in Las Vegas

Published on 2011-06-07 16:09:18

WSOP 2011 is Here! If it’s the start of summer, that can mean only one thing in the poker world; its WSOP time!  While this year’s WSOP has a strange feel to it, with the shockwaves of April 15th still reverberating throughout the indust > read more

Internet Poker Coach, Vegas Poker, and 2011 WSOP

Published on 2011-06-07 15:32:52

Well, after a week in Las Vegas playing poker, I am back home taking a break. With the start of the WSOP for 2011 all the poker rooms in Vegas have been pretty well packed over the last week or so. The Venetian Deep Stacks are in full swing, offering > read more

2011 WSOP Attendance up from 2010 Despite Online Poker Shutdowns

Published on 2011-06-07 15:12:24

Post-Black Friday, players and analysts alike were predicting a sharp fall off in entries for the 2011 WSOP in Las Vegas. Amongst the reasons cited for a sudden decline in attendance figures was the fact that in the past around 60% of players came to > read more

Merge Network and Quicktender Update

Published on 2011-05-28 09:07:31

More gloomy blowback from the domain name seizures and the government’s effort to drive the international online poker industry out of the U.S. � QuickTender / UseMyWallet halts withdrawals Payment processor UseMyWallet (also known as Quic > read more

Published on 2011-05-27 23:06:46

Online poker will rise again in the United States, but it’s going to be a while — maybe two years or more — before it returns to the level it was before “Black Friday.” The shape it will take is up for grabs. Maybe casin > read more

10 More Online Poker Sites Closed to US Players

Published on 2011-05-25 19:42:40

I have been warning players not to try the smaller online poker sites. Read on for the reasons why: � Online poker news headlines are still rife with the after-effects of Black Friday, which occurred only a few weeks ago when the US federal gove > read more

Online Poker Demonstrates on Capitol Hill

Published on 2011-05-25 19:37:55

In a rare rally asking for taxation, online poker supporters gathered outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Stirred by a federal crackdown on Internet poker, they want the government to instead regulate and tax it. // var data = blocks.columnist; if ( > read more

QuickTender Not Processing Online Poker Payments

Published on 2011-05-25 17:03:13

Well, for online poker players worried about whether or not they will ever see their money again, here is some more crappy news about QuickTender: This from an email today: Since our last email communication where we advised any funds in your QuickTe > read more

More on Doyles Room and Other Online Poker Seizures

Published on 2011-05-25 12:41:47

The U.S. government’s battle against online casinos and their operators continues. � A federal grand jury has indicted two online casino businesses  – Thrill X and BMX Entertainment — and three individuals with conducting an i > read more

Poker Coaching In Las Vegas

Published on 2011-05-24 10:07:56

I will be in Vegas coaching, June 1st through the 21st, private one-on-one full day sessions. Please email me at: chris@internetpokercoach.com Check out my coaching at:http://www.internetpokercoach.com/main-lander/ Skype me at: inetpokercoach Or call > read more

PPA Poker Players Alliance DC Fly In

Published on 2011-05-24 09:59:57

Today, PPA members and poker supporters from around the country will be gathering in the nation’s capital to tell Congress to license and regulate online poker.  With the backdrop of the recent DOJ actions, this day of poker activism has ever grea > read more

Doyles Room and 9 Other Online Poker Sites Seized

Published on 2011-05-23 23:45:34

For those that thought the US crackdown on online poker would end at PokerStars, Full Tilt and the Cereus Poker Network, think again. Breaking news from Maryland indicates that three individuals affiliated with two online gaming companies are being i > read more

Full Tilt and Cash Outs

Published on 2011-05-23 18:51:52

I don’t know about anybody else, but I am getting tired of seeing this message: Unfortunately, due to recent actions by the U.S. government, Full Tilt Poker is unable to accept “real money” play from U.S. players at the current time > read more

The Benefits of a Royal Flush

Published on 2011-05-23 12:36:57

Queen  Elizabeth and Dolly  Parton die on the same day and they both go before  an Angel to find out if they’ll be admitted to  Heaven. Unfortunately,  there’s only one space left that day, so the  Angel must decide which of  them > read more

European Online Poker Not Experiencing a Huge Increase Yet

Published on 2011-05-23 12:18:40

Bwin.party digital entertainment Plc and other U.K.-based companies offering online poker have yet to see significant gains from last month’s U.S. Justice Department crackdown on rival Internet gambling companies, according to company executives an > read more

Future of Poker Online

Published on 2011-05-23 07:40:29

As Absolute Poker struggles for its existence after the loss of the U.S. market, many are wondering if the company will be able to let players withdraw their funds, despite an apparent agreement with U.S. regulators to do so. Full Tilt Poker players > read more

Live Poker Wins from the Online Poker Fallout

Published on 2011-05-22 15:38:58

Some poker players prefer to play their game in cyberspace, while others would rather size up their opponents face-to-face at a live poker table. Right now, the latter is the only option. “It’s either that, or find a new career,” po > read more

Private One on One Coaching in Las Vegas

Published on 2011-05-21 11:07:50

Check out my coaching offerings: http://www.internetpokercoach.com/main-lander/ � � Please email me at chris@internetpokercoach.com for more info or call me at 406-670-6953 Also on Skype at: Inetpokercoach Related posts:Learn Texas Holdem P > read more

Online Poker Going Strong in Germany

Published on 2011-05-21 11:04:10

Online poker lures German players despite ban Germany’s current treaty on gambling bans online poker People who play online poker in Germany are operating in a gray zone. Internet gambling is technically forbidden, but it’s almost never p > read more

Celebrities and the WSOP

Published on 2011-05-21 00:07:29

Part of the fun of playing WSOP events every year is seeing which celebrities think they can play poker. The surprising thing is that some actually can! Jason Alexander is always fun, Brad Garrett, Lou Diamond Phillips, Shannon Elizabeth (yes, she re > read more

PPA Contacts Full Tilt About Player Cash Outs

Published on 2011-05-20 12:28:41

We are now more than one month past Black Friday and there are still many concerns among poker players. Chief among those is the return of player funds. As recently as this week the PPA has communicated with Full Tilt Poker and shared with them playe > read more

Poker a Game of Skill- No Kidding?

Published on 2011-05-20 11:08:12

– Steven D. Levitt, “Freakonomics” author and famedUniversity of Chicago economist, is upset about the recent events regarding online poker. Thetitle of his latest piece, “The ‘Daughter Test’ of Government Prohibitions (And Why I’m soAn > read more

No Limit Texas Holdem Strategy: Playing the Coin Flip

Published on 2011-05-20 09:26:55

It seems like I am always playing poker against players who are surprised when they lose coin flips. Of course, many times, they are probably too stupid to realize that they are involved in a coin-flip type hand, but for the most part, if you are goi > read more

Australians Cracking Down on Online Poker Next?

Published on 2011-05-20 09:23:12

AUSTRALIANS who play poker online could be on borrowed time as federal agencies close the net on illegal gambling websites. The Australian Crime Commission has urged the Federal Government and the Australian Federal Police to start charging poker web > read more

PokerStars Cashing Out US players, Full Tilt Poker is NOT-WHY?

Published on 2011-05-19 22:35:30

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice came to an agreement with PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker to facilitate player cashouts by returning their dot-com domain names for that purpose. When the checks will start rolling out remains to be seen, a > read more

Full Tilt Down in the US, but Antonius and Hansen Still Raking High Stakes

Published on 2011-05-19 22:29:56

Patrik Antonius didn’t pull any punches on Full Tilt last night and posted an epic $900k victory. Apparently Antonius was in the mood for online poker as the Finnish pro recorded a marathon 2,218-hand session against Rui Cao and Gus Hansen. Antoniu > read more

Nevada Assemly Passes Stripped Down Online Poker Bill

Published on 2011-05-19 22:24:50

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The state Assembly on Thursday passed a stripped-down Internet gambling bill calling for the state to develop a licensing process for online poker businesses, a month after the U.S. industry melted down amid federal indictme > read more

The No BS Guide To Winning No Limit Texas Holdem

Published on 2011-05-19 16:56:56

Check it out here: http://www.internetpokercoach.com/main-lander/ Email me at chris@internetpokercoach.com for more info. Find me on Skype: inetpokercoach Or give me a call anytime at 406-670-6953 Related posts:Learn Texas Holdem Poker Live in Las Ve > read more

Absolute Poker: Not Good

Published on 2011-05-18 22:31:01

Absolute Poker Fighting to Survive Scandal after scandal has rocked the boat of Absolute Poker, and the recent Black Friday incident made this popular online poker site all the more infamous. Right now, Absolute Poker is trying to cut a deal with the > read more

Tony Dunst the WSOP and Online Poker

Published on 2011-05-18 19:18:58

The ninth season of the World Poker Tour is currently wrapping up with the last event, the $25,000 WPT World Championship at the Bellagio. Plenty of new things happened on the WPT this season and one of them was the addition of Tony Dunst to the host > read more

Thumbtack

Published on 2011-05-18 11:07:50

Internet Poker Coach Poker Boot Camp Mirage LV Related posts:Poker Coaching Boot Camps IPC Boot Camps Fillin > read more

Full Tilt Poker Cash Out Lastest News

Published on 2011-05-18 10:45:04

Despite talk of a major announcement from Full Tilt Poker this week, it appears that there still has been no progress toward allowing American players to cash out their funds. Players from the United States have not been able to access or withdraw th > read more

Future of Online Poker

Published on 2011-05-18 01:59:10

In the online poker industry, liquidity has been a popular term, but what exactly does it mean? The short answer is it means critical mass, which can make or break a site whether it is real play or free play online poker. Poker players want to be abl > read more

Poker Players Alliance PPA Fly In

Published on 2011-05-17 12:28:05

Reminder: PPA DC Fly In – May 24, 2011 Don’t forget the Poker Players Alliance’s Washington D.C. “Fly In” is on May 24, 2011 and even if you are not coming to Washington you can make your voice heard.  Take a moment today and s > read more

Online Poker Full Tilt News

Published on 2011-05-16 22:46:13

Full Tilt Poker has confirmed that all money won in promotions has been credited to player accounts, however the site is still yet to begin processing cashouts for US players. According to a Full Tilt representative, known only as “Doug”, posting > read more

Texas Holdem Basic Rules and a Hot Chic!

Published on 2011-05-16 09:38:18

Texas Holdem Poker Rules This Poker Rules section covers the basics of the game, and if you already know how to play Texas Holdem you can skip it. Texas Holdem is a community card game where each player is dealt two cards. The object is to make the b > read more

PokerStars Returns over $100 Million So Far to US Players

Published on 2011-05-15 23:53:36

It was announced Friday that PokerStars has returned over $100 million to online poker players in the United States. The return of player funds stems from an agreement that was reached between the U.S. Department of Justice and PokerStars on April 20 > read more

Phil Galfond and Online Holdem or Omaha Poker

Published on 2011-05-15 22:03:18

It must be rough-lol: As play in the $25,000 World Poker Tour Championship was nearing level 10 on day 2, ex-online poker pro Phil “OMGClayAIken” Galfond was one of the chip leaders with 300,000 in chips. Galfond is working towards the $1.6 milli > read more

Online Poker and Live Poker News

Published on 2011-05-15 21:05:43

Playing Abroad Moving abroad is something that a lot of U.S. poker players have thought about in the wake of Black Friday. There are numerous things to take into account when considering the move. In a recent TIME article, Matt Villano talked to both > read more

Tony G on Full Tilt Poker Cash Outs

Published on 2011-05-15 20:59:36

Tony G was on ESPN’s podcast, the Poker Edge, recently. The G discussed Black Friday with hosts Andrew Feldman and Gary Wise. “Isn’t it more important for a gaming board or someone that regulates someone to ensure that players get p > read more

Sudden Online Poker Shutdown Angers Players Counting On it for Income

Published on 2011-05-15 14:24:40

US crackdown on 3 big providers cuts off easy access to potential profits For Northeastern University student Brendan O’Dowd, online poker was more than a game. He played almost every day, often for hours at a time. He says he turned consistent pro > read more

Learn Texas Holdem Poker Live in Las Vegas

Published on 2011-05-15 12:01:58

Here are the links to all the information about my poker Boot Camps and also my One on One coaching live in Las Vegas during June 2011. If you are in town for the WSOP, why not get a tune up on your game before you play. A small investment could net > read more

Full Tilt Poker Cashing Out US Players?

Published on 2011-05-14 17:40:50

So, Full Tilt! My questions is, if PokerStars can do this, why are you not cashing out US players? “This week PokerStars.com made cashouts accessible to US Players. Players opening up the cashier were met with a message from PokerStars which re > read more

2011 WSOP and Online Poker News

Published on 2011-05-14 16:33:43

Details announced for 2011 WSOP and WSOP Europe The World Series of Poker held their annual conference call on Wednesday, highlighting some of the changes in store for players for the upcoming tournament series held at the Rio May 31 – July 19. > read more

Is the WSOP Live Stream Good or Bad for Players

Published on 2011-05-14 16:26:02

Rich Ryan believes it’s good for the game. Semi-live coverage of the 2011 WSOP Main Event will be great for the game because televised poker single-handedly drives the popularity of poker. If ESPN didn’t cover the WSOP when Chris Moneymaker won t > read more

AGA Pushing for Online Poker

Published on 2011-05-13 17:34:55

The American Gaming Association (AGA) is currently working towards an online poker bill, which will likely be drafted and introduced to Congress in the next month or so, as lawmakers and casino executives have been in discussions since the events of > read more

More on Getting Your Online Poker Money Back (Or Not!)

Published on 2011-05-13 09:50:22

Black Friday ended up blocking millions of dollars of the hard earned money of US players. Even today, these millions are still stuck in US player online poker accounts and poker advocates claim that this money may be worth up to $500 million in comb > read more

2011 WSOP Turnout Expected To Be Big

Published on 2011-05-12 22:21:31

Despite the shutdown of the three largest online poker sites in the United States, World Series of Poker officials are hopeful that the Black Friday indictments won’t have a negative effect on participation in their events. If the World Series of P > read more

US Online Poker Players May Relocate to Play

Published on 2011-05-12 22:02:50

U.S. Poker players who depend on PokerStars and Full Tilt to make a living are faced with a decision: either find a new line of work or relocate to somewhere more hospitable to online poker. � Many players are looking north and Canada could soon > read more

Internet Poker Coach After Playing Poker

Published on 2011-05-12 21:34:15

Relaxing is good! Related posts:Internet Poker Coach to Coach in Vegas Entire Month of June Internet Poker Coach Takes a Break Internet Poker Coach: Book & Coaching Sessions Related posts:Internet Poker Coach to Coach in Vegas Entire Month of > read more

IPC Boot Camps Filling Up Fast

Published on 2011-05-12 20:58:29

IPC 2-day live poker boot camps at the Mirage Casino in Las Vegas are filling up fast. We are thinking about adding June 21st and 22nd to our June 27th and 28th Boot Camp due to demand. Also, July and August dates will be confirmed soon. Please email > read more

IGT Betting on Online Poker Legalization

Published on 2011-05-11 22:27:54

International Game Technology (IGT), the Nevada-based slot machine giant, took its first step into the world of online gaming last week. IGT announced the $115 million purchase of Swedish gaming company Entraction Holding AB, estimated to operate the > read more

AGA Lobbying for Online Poker

Published on 2011-05-11 22:18:26

The American Gaming Association has begun efforts to lobby Congress to pass legislation that would regulate online poker in the United States, according to recent media reports. The AGA represents the casino industry in the United States, and the AGA > read more

ESPN Adding Nearly Live Hole Looks at the WSOP

Published on 2011-05-10 23:37:47

The network and the WSOP are announcing today that this year’s event will have double the hours of TV programming — with first-time daily coverage of July’s Main Event in Las Vegas. With a 30-minute delay in that July coverage, ESPN say > read more

Hellmuth Hopes to Capitalize on Reduced Fields in 2011 WSOP

Published on 2011-05-10 23:19:54

Few people would question the poker credentials of the 1989 WSOP Main Event winner Phil Hellmuth Jr. The so-called “poker brat” is currently placed 5th on poker’s ‘All Time Money List’ having earned $11,453,638 in live tournament cashes. Fu > read more

Ultimate Bet Lays off Poker Pros

Published on 2011-05-10 16:24:15

The parent company of online poker websites Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet said Monday it laid off 11 sponsored poker professionals in the United States as two of its executives face charges of tricking banks into processing illegal gambling payment > read more

Negreanu and the Crooks at Ultimate Bet

Published on 2011-05-10 16:15:11

In his latest article for cardplayer, Daniel Negreanu has been weighing in on the precarious situation now faced by Ultimate Bet customers since Black Friday. After stating how proud he was of the way PokerStars have handled the situation in terms of > read more

Online Poker Pros Left Financially Strapped

Published on 2011-05-10 11:42:14

When a company closes – the workers lose their income. However, in the case of the Big 3 US online poker companies which were closed by the FBI, it not only left employees jobless but also left US online poker players with no source of income. > read more

Online Poker Headquarters in Costa Rica Raided

Published on 2011-05-09 09:00:28

The Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) raided several offices and residential locations Friday in search of three suspects connected to online gambling site Absolute Poker, also known as UltimateBet, and a separate online poker site called PokerStar > read more

ESPN Expands WSOP Coverage Even With Federal Internet Shutdown

Published on 2011-05-08 20:18:19

ESPN expanded its coverage of the World Series of Poker’s main event this year following indictments against gambling websites that spent almost $27 million on television ads in 2010. The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) network will increase its coverage of > read more

Results of the Online Poker Shutdown for Real People in Las Vegas

Published on 2011-05-08 20:14:47

� It’s a standard recession-era tale of woe: A company closes and workers lose their income. But there’s little else conventional about what has happened to North Las Vegan Mike Ziethlow. Ziethlow earns a living through Internet poke > read more

Attorney General Holder says DOJ Online Poker Shutdown was Correct but Poker may be a Game of Skill-DUH!

Published on 2011-05-08 10:48:21

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder stated on Tuesday that the recent crackdown of online poker by federal prosecutors was “appropriate” but that he was unsure of whether or not poker should be considered a game of chance or skill. “We have to en > read more

IPC Poker Boot Camp Live in Las Vegas

Published on 2011-05-07 16:48:05

 INTERNET POKER COACH WANTS YOU! � If you are interested in becoming a consistently winning tournament poker player, then sign up for THE most personal and interactive poker boot camp there is! � Sure, other poker boot camps > read more

Statement Issued on the Restructuring of Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker

Published on 2011-05-06 16:36:02

Blanca Games, the operator of online poker rooms UB and Absolute Poker released a statement Thursday regarding restructuring. According to the press release, the company is going to turn its focus to non-U.S. business. “As previously stated, Ab > read more

Can’t Make it to an IPC Poker Boot Camp-No Problem!

Published on 2011-05-06 08:21:07

For those of you who can’t make it to one of my IPC No BS Poker Boot Camps in Vegas in June and July, I will be there most of the month to schedule private one on one ‘coaching days’: Always wanted someone to analyze your poker game > read more

Poker Happenings Around Las Vegas

Published on 2011-05-05 21:58:03

Three Card Poker 6 Card Bonus Three card poker is one of our most popular table games and we’re making some changes to make it even more popular! We are adding something EXCLUSIVE only to our Las Vegas resorts – a $1 million payout on th > read more

Federal Crackdown on Internet Poker Makes Little Sense

Published on 2011-05-05 21:16:40

Online poker won’t go away any time soon, and placing artificial obstacles in its way is bad for players and worse for government, which wastes scarce resources in pointless regulatory pursuits. By its nature, gambling is an uncertain propositi > read more

PPA Poker Players Alliance Nation Lobby Day May 24th

Published on 2011-05-05 21:08:45

On May 24th, 2011, the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) will be holding an emergency “fly-in” to Washington, D.C., to make the case for regulated online poker in the U.S. Approximately 30 of PPA’s State Directors will meet with targeted > read more

Playboy Playmate’s Home Seized in Connection to Online Poker Indictments

Published on 2011-05-05 16:17:36

� Federal prosecutors on Thursday moved to seize five homes connected to individuals recently indicted in a sweeping crackdown on the online poker industry, including a Las Vegas mansion owned by former Playboy Playmate Destiny Davis, who was Pl > read more

DOJ Online Poker Crackdown Leads to Zynga Investigation!

Published on 2011-05-04 08:06:54

After cracking down on online poker sites, the US DOJ is coming after Zynga next-LOOK OUT!!! � For any questions, concerns, or opinions,  please email Chris Wilcox at chris@internetpokercoach.com Please check out my Vegas Poker Boot Camp at htt > read more

New Live Poker Tour For Pros Only?

Published on 2011-05-03 21:54:52

I guess since nobody but Phil Ivey or Mizrachi can win consistently at the WSOP, a poker tour for ‘pros only’ is for some reason a good idea! With the advertising dollars from PokerStars and Full Tilt being gone, I have no idea why this w > read more

Is Online Poker a Good Investment?

Published on 2011-05-03 19:41:32

A recent report by Moody’s Investors Service, a credit rating agency that does research on a variety of businesses and industries, tackled the subject of online poker. We break down some of the key parts of the report below. � The report paint > read more

Internet Poker Coach 2 Day Vegas Boot Camp June-WSOP Tune UP

Published on 2011-05-03 17:10:32

Sure, other poker boot camps can tell you about how they have the most ‘pros’ to give you advice and that you can have lunch with them and ask them how they feel about their ham sandwich, but really, who cares? What IPC gives you is a TEACHER of > read more

WSOP Poker Tournaments After Black Friday

Published on 2011-05-03 06:42:46

One of the most talked-about and potentially most financially harmful consequences of April 15’s Black Friday online poker shutdown is the effect on poker’s biggest land-based tournaments. � Most of those land-based tournaments are heavily s > read more

PPA-Poker Players Alliance Talks About Online Poker Shutdown

Published on 2011-05-02 20:14:32

As usual, when the news broke of the April 15 action of the federal government to shut down online poker in the United States, the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) was the first to spring into action. Within days of the announcements, the organization ha > read more

2011 WSOP at the Rio Will be Just as Big as 2010

Published on 2011-05-02 18:36:24

Sometimes no news is news and that is certainly the case with the 2011 World Series of Poker. The 42nd annual version of the most popular poker tournament series in the world will be staged at the Rio in Las Vegas and the neither the schedule nor buy > read more

Bin Laden and Online Poker are Dead!

Published on 2011-05-01 23:35:24

Well, the country that took 4 years since the UIGEA to crack down on online poker took 10 years to kill a terrorist hiding out in a mansion. Way to go. Read on: “Osama bin Laden, the world’s most wanted terrorist, was killed in Pakistan a > read more

Playing Poker at the Red Door Billings MT

Published on 2011-05-01 13:40:12

Last night I went and played Hold’em with my buddy Rick at the Red Door here in Billings, MT. As you know, I don’t play live cards much here in Montana, the games aren’t very good, many of the card rooms are not well run, and genera > read more

One on One Private Pas Vegas Poker Coaching

Published on 2011-05-01 11:32:58

8 Hour 1on1 Poker Coaching Product Info Our Price: $999.00 8 Hour 1on1 Poker Coaching in Vegas Availability: Usually ships within 24hrs Product Description You get an 8 hour day with, me, the Internet Poker Coach. With a 1-hour lunch break (commonly > read more

Chicks Playing Poker Online?

Published on 2011-05-01 03:05:30

Related posts:Poker Girls! One More from the Hilton Card Room in Missoula Playing Poker at the Red Door Billings MT Related posts:Poker Girls! One More from the Hilton Card Room in Missoula Playing Poker at the Red Door Billings MT > read more

IPC Live Poker Boot Camp at Mirage Hotel Las Vegas

Published on 2011-04-30 17:50:44

For any questions, concerns, or opinions,  please email Chris Wilcox at chris@internetpokercoach.com Please check out my Vegas Poker Boot Camp at http://www.internetpokercoach.com/bootcamp/ Check out http://www.internetpokercoach.com for up to the m > read more

More on the PokerStars, Full Tilt and Cereus Online Poker Battle

Published on 2011-04-30 12:13:54

It’s been two weeks since the U.S. Department of Justice kicked the world’s biggest online poker sites out of the United States market. A lot’s happened since then, but not much is known for sure about what the U.S. authorities plan for the fut > read more

Vegas Casinos See Opening with Online Poker Ban

Published on 2011-04-30 10:04:03

With the three biggest online poker companies in the U.S. shut down, traditional American casino companies hope to quickly cash in on an industry worth billions of dollars. Casinos hoping to fill the void created by a federal crackdown are pushing lo > read more

Response from Denny Rehberg to Online Poker Legislation

Published on 2011-04-29 22:18:24

At least this response from Rehberg, while not wonderful, is coherent and on subject, unlike the bullshit that Max Baucus sent me. Read on: Dear Chris: � Thank you for contacting me regarding H.R. 1174, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consum > read more

One on One Poker Coaching in Las Vegas

Published on 2011-04-29 08:42:59

In addition to my poker boot camps, I will be doing one on one, live coaching in the month of June and possibly beyond in Las Vegas. This is pretty much a crash course, over 8 hours in all things poker. I customize it to fit what the player wants, ca > read more

UIGEA Proponent Kyl Changes Views?

Published on 2011-04-28 23:16:43

Sen. Jon Kyl, one of the biggest opponents to online poker and gambling in the United states, has apparently changed his views, as discovered by a poster at the poker forum twoplustwo.com. Kyl, a Republican from Arizona, was one of the architects and > read more

Big Surprise: Online Poker Traffic Way Down!

Published on 2011-04-28 23:09:49

On April 15th, 2011, the Department Of Justice went after PokerStars, Full Tilt and Absolute Poker’s US operations effectively putting an end to online poker Stateside. Almost two weeks later and PokerScout have now released an online poker traffic > read more

Las Vegas Poker Boot Camp

Published on 2011-04-28 17:18:41

Sure, other poker boot camps can tell you about how they have the most ‘pros’ to give you advice and that you can have lunch with them and ask them how they feel about their ham sandwich, but really, who cares? What IPC gives you is a TEACHER of > read more

PokerStars Starts Cashing Out US Players

Published on 2011-04-28 09:39:23

According to Card Player, PokerStars started to pay up the US cashouts. PokerStars sent an email to to all of their US customers yesterday. According to the email sent by PokerStars, all US players can now withdraw their money out from PokerStars. Po > read more

IPC Poker Boot Camp

Published on 2011-04-27 23:00:46

Please check it out HERE. For any questions, concerns, or opinions,  please email Chris Wilcox at chris@internetpokercoach.com Check out http://www.internetpokercoach.com for up to the minute info, tips, and strategy on all things poker related To p > read more

2011 WSOP at the Rio in Las Vegas

Published on 2011-04-27 07:51:11

With online poker taking a back seat for the foreseeable future in the US, live poker will become more and more the focus of millions of American poker players. This years WSOP events at the Rio Hotel and Casino will hopefully be bigger than ever. I > read more

Legalize Online Poker

Published on 2011-04-26 16:34:22

It’s not often that opportunity arrives in the form of a federal indictment. But that’s exactly what’s happened in the world of online poker. Online poker is currently illegal in the U.S. and, as a result, the $6 billion industry ha > read more

Poker Coaching Boot Camps

Published on 2011-04-26 09:08:07

In the next day or so I will be putting the final touches on and have some confirmed dates for the NO BS Boot Camps to take place in Las Vegas at the Mirage Casino in June and July. Please check back at http://www.internetpokercoach.com for all the s > read more

Live Poker a Much Better Bet than Online Poker Going Forward

Published on 2011-04-25 23:25:11

America’s multibillion-dollar run at the online poker tables has been interrupted by what could be a killer hand: federal prosecutions of the three biggest websites. The government has blocked U.S. gamblers from logging on to the offshore sites > read more

Internet Poker Coach Takes a Break

Published on 2011-04-25 08:43:11

Even a hard working poker coach has to take a break sometimes: Lunch at Julianos! For any questions, concerns, or opinions,  please email Chris Wilcox at chris@internetpokercoach.com Check out http://www.internetpokercoach.com for up to the minute i > read more

Shannon Elizabeth Professional Poker Hottie

Published on 2011-04-24 22:36:56

In response to Rick who commented on my Jennifer Tilly crush by bringing up the beautiful Shannon Elizabeth. This is for your Rick, I agree, she is smokin! For any questions, concerns, or opinions,  please email Chris Wilcox at chris@internetpokerco > read more

ESPN, the WSOP, and Online Poker

Published on 2011-04-24 21:04:07

“Among the widespread impacts of the federal crackdown on online poker is the potential effect on the World Series of Poker, which crowns the game’s annual world champion and might be poker’s most recognized global brand. But at least one i > read more

Possible Effects of the Online Poker Shutdown on the WSOP

Published on 2011-04-24 20:51:46

‘A statement was released  on Friday, April 22nd, 2011 that gave a dire outlook for the future of poker within the United States in general. The Department of Justice shutdown of PokerStars and other notable gaming sites will not only damage t > read more

Alternatives to Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars?

Published on 2011-04-24 17:38:52

HMMMMM…….. � “With the FBI seizing control of the world’s largest online poker domains and sufficiently obstructing any possibility of American’s playing online poker at these web sites for real money, a resounding question > read more

The Poker Coach Playing Live Hold’em!

Published on 2011-04-24 11:45:32

Its a brutal job, but somebody has to do it! For any questions, concerns, or opinions,  please email Chris Wilcox at chris@internetpokercoach.com Check out http://www.internetpokercoach.com for up to the minute info, tips, and strategy on all things > read more

Internet Poker Coach to Coach in Vegas Entire Month of June

Published on 2011-04-23 09:39:37

Due to demand from poker players that I have worked with all over the country, I have decided to spend AT LEAST the month of June in Las Vegas doing personal, one-on-one poker coaching. In addition, I will do at least one or two 2-day Poker Boots Cam > read more

More on Black Friday in the Online Poker World

Published on 2011-04-23 09:20:42

As you know if you read my blog, some interesting aspects have developed in the Black Friday poker story in the last week. Here is a bit more information and also comments from people inside and outside the poker industry: “”We know that > read more

Response from Senator Baucus on Recent Online Poker Developments

Published on 2011-04-22 09:33:03

Today I just thought I would print the bullshit response letter that I got back from Senator Max Baucus in regards to the recent upheaval and basic annihilation of online poker as we know it in this country. Typically, Baucus, probably much like most > read more

Hilton Cardroom in Missoula MT adds another slate of Weekend Tournaments

Published on 2011-04-21 09:23:11

� Time Today at 6:30pm – April 25 at 11:30pm Location Poker Room at the Hilton 3720 N. Reserve St. Missoula, Montana More Info Thu Apr 21st 6:30pm $40 No Limit Hold’em, One Optional $40 Rebuy Fri Apr 22nd 6:30pm $80 No Limit HoldR > read more

A Little More Complete Info on DOJ Releases Online Poker .COMS

Published on 2011-04-20 20:22:30

‘According to Gambling Compliance, the FBI is set to give fulltiltpoker.com and pokerstars.com back to the respective companies under the condition that no US players will be accepted. We could only speculate as to what this may mean, but it is > read more

Online Poker Legislation Comments

Published on 2011-04-20 16:38:45

I found this comment online, just one of about 6 million addressing the DOJ’s ridiculous shut down of online poker in the US. I really like this one, as it does a good job of conveying one of my opinions on this issue. Feel free to post or emai > read more

Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars Domain Names Reactivated

Published on 2011-04-20 16:15:55

Federal prosecutors say they expect Internet poker companies whose employees are being prosecuted to return money to players, and they’re reactivating two domain names to make it easier for that to happen. “The government announced Wednes > read more

Bodog still Accepting American USA players

Published on 2011-04-20 10:02:51

In an attempt to answer all the questions I am getting from players around the country wondering where we are going to play online poker, as of this writing, BoDog is still accepting US players. Use this link to sign up for an account:http://www.bodo > read more

The DOJ, Online Poker, and Facebook

Published on 2011-04-19 21:29:06

LOL- the DOJ has a problem with all the FB comments, apparently! READ ON: Did the DoJ really think that people would take Black Friday lightly? Did the DoJ really think they would have the backing of the masses for trying to kill online poker? They d > read more

More About the Online Poker Fiasco

Published on 2011-04-19 08:14:57

“Individual accounts of online poker players were frozen after the indictment of Web gambling companies on charges of fraud and money-laundering and of running illegal casino operations. About 76 bank accounts in 14 countries have been frozen, > read more

Fight Back For Online Poker!!!

Published on 2011-04-18 12:44:20

April 15, 2011 will forever be a dark day for the online poker community.  Seemingly out of nowhere the U. S. Department of Justice (DoJ) took from us the ability to play online poker on many of the websites we have grown to trust.  While the targe > read more

Message From Full Tilt This Morning

Published on 2011-04-16 06:14:36

We regret to announce that players located within the United States can no longer play for real money on Full Tilt Poker. We would like to assure you that your funds are safe and secure. Please contact support@fulltiltpoker.co.uk for more information > read more

Reaction to Federal Seizure of Online Poker Domains

Published on 2011-04-16 06:06:36

Here is a little bit of just the beginning of the fall out from yesterday’s online poker apocolypse: � Reaction The online gambling industry has been caught off guard by the FBI’s move. So far, the authorities are working their way throu > read more

More on Federal Indictment of PokerStars, Full Tilt, Absolute Poker

Published on 2011-04-15 17:43:47

On Friday, an indictment against the founders of online poker’s “big three” was unsealed by federal authorities. According to MarketWatch.com, the founders of PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, and Absolute Poker were indicted on charges > read more

Breaking News On PokerStars, Full Tilt, UB and AP for US players

Published on 2011-04-15 17:30:59

All right guys, this is all I know at the moment. What exactly this means for online poker in the USA is anyone’s guess. I don’t think the sky is going to fall, and certain things may be temporary, but as of this moment PokerStars is not > read more

One More on the Hottest Woman in Poker!

Published on 2011-04-15 09:00:43

All right, the devil made me do it! Due to the response on my Jennifer Tilly posts and since it is Friday, one more shot of the lovely lady herself at the poker table: Have a good weekend everyone and good luck at the tables! To purchase my 224 page > read more

Full Tilt Poker Screws Over Sharkscope

Published on 2011-04-12 20:50:55

As you know if you follow my blog or have been a poker student of mine, I do use and have used Sharkscope. I firmly believe in 3rd party software like Sharkscope if for no other reason than the data that they mine from sites provides a VERY important > read more

Poker Legislation News

Published on 2011-04-12 17:19:27

In breaking news from Washington, DC, the nation’s capital has apparently become the first jurisdiction to legalize intrastate online poker. According to a Wall Street Journal article published on Friday, “The city council approved a budget last > read more

More Poker and Jennifer Tilly

Published on 2011-04-11 09:41:41

Just in case anyone is questioning my opinion of Jennifer Tilly being the hottest and most successful female poker player, I submit this as irrefutable evidence: AND she has a WSOP bracelet! C’mon! � To purchase my 224 page ebook The No BS > read more

Jennifer Tilly-Excellent Poker Player and Nice to Look at!

Published on 2011-04-10 11:17:41

Is it any wonder that poker players the world over have a little crush on Jennifer Tilly? (including myself!) Having played cards with her at WSOP events and also watched her in action on TV, Jennifer is not only an excellent poker player, she is a l > read more

Poker Girls!

Published on 2011-04-10 01:35:31

Poker at my house-lol! Related posts:One More from the Hilton Card Room in Missoula Break from the Poker Tournaments The Life of a Poker Pro Related posts:One More from the Hilton Card Room in Missoula Break from the Poker Tournaments The Life of a > read more

Daniel Negreanu and Why I like the guy

Published on 2011-04-08 20:05:48

This is an article by Daniel Negreanu which talks about becoming a professional poker player. It is a great illustration of why I like and respect the guy. He is not some ‘shill’ trying to take your money by getting you to play online pok > read more

Duhamel Still Winning After WSOP

Published on 2011-04-08 17:02:00

The 2010 WSOP Champion Jonathan Duhamel has received a warm and enthusiastic welcome by avid Chinese fans on his first trip to Macau, China. This week, the Team Pokerstars Pro is in the gambling resort of Macau to take part in the prestigious 2011 Ma > read more

GR88 Online Poker Promos

Published on 2011-04-07 10:13:02

� Freaky Friday Bonus We are thrilled to announce that we have added two new games to the GR88 Casino – Freaky Cowboy and Freaky Bandit Slots! Freaking awesome! To celebrate we are running the Freaky Friday contest which awards the player > read more

Ultimate Bet Adds Huge Events for Low Stakes Players

Published on 2011-04-06 16:04:00

UB is having a great promo coming up starting on April 10th with some huge prize pools for low buy-ins geared specifically for low stakes players. Mini-UBOC 2011. Small buy-ins. Huge chance to own it. April 10th – 17th Crushing it hard shouldn̵ > read more

One More from the Hilton Card Room in Missoula

Published on 2011-04-05 09:02:53

All that work playing poker and Gerrick sits down to have a beer and does this: Related posts:Poker Tournament Results from Hilton Card Room in Missoula Poker Tournaments at Hilton Card Room Missoula Montana The Life of a Poker Pro Related posts:Po > read more

Online Poker Legislation

Published on 2011-04-04 19:37:15

A couple of days ago I put up a post on Full Tilt partnering with Station Casino Inc in Nevada hot on the heels of Wynn Casino Group partnering with PokerStars. Here is the full article from the Wall Street Journal: “Fertitta Interactive, an en > read more

Triple Guarantee Sunday on Full Tilt Poker

Published on 2011-04-03 14:45:52

Well, if you ever wanted an excuse to play poker tournaments on Full Tilt, this Sunday, April 3rd is it. They have taken their ‘Doubles Guarantee Week’ and really made it interesting, TRIPLING guaranteed prize purses. So, any of the tourn > read more

Break from the Poker Tournaments

Published on 2011-04-03 11:17:02

Last week at the Hilton Card Room it was necessary to take a break between tournaments. In addition to having a little bit of food, a staple of an Internet Poker Coach break also contains this: A few more of those and I might have finished 1st instea > read more

GR88 Spring Fever Poker Promotion

Published on 2011-04-02 09:22:01

GR88 Spring Fever GR88 has Spring Fever and the rewards are getting HOT! From April 1st 2011 to June 30th 2011, you will need to turn up the heat to cash in. The more VIP points you earn, the hotter this promotion gets … You have three months s > read more

The Life of a Poker Pro

Published on 2011-04-01 08:04:13

Sometimes being a poker pro is fun. Sometimes it is a bit tiresome and tedious. However, this last weekend in Missoula was not one of those times. Gerrick and I took time out from the tournament schedule (several times actually) to enjoy a excellent > read more

Full Tilt Partners With Nevada Casino Group

Published on 2011-03-31 16:39:32

This rather interesting, on the heels of PokerStars and Wynn partnering up earlier in the week. Could it be that legislated online poker is right around the corner in the US? “Full Tilt Poker has entered into a partnership with Fertitta Interac > read more

Full Tilt Poker Survey

Published on 2011-03-31 10:04:44

If you play poker at all on Full Tilt then you will probably have an email in your in-box today asking you to take their latest survey. Sure, it seems like a waste of time, but for the 60 seconds or so you will spend taking it, getting 200 FTP’ > read more

Wynn Resorts and PokerStars Create Online Poker Alliance

Published on 2011-03-30 00:45:31

This is way overdue to have happen: a couple of mega-businesses with mega-money combine to further the online poker cause. Read on. In an alliance that could herald the future of online poker in the United States, Wynn Resorts has teamed up with Poke > read more

GR88 Press Release on New Casino Games

Published on 2011-03-29 23:53:06

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — (PRESS RELEASE) — The premier online gaming site, GR88, is thrilled to announce the addition of over 100 new casino games to its expanding roster of online gambling properties, including Blackjack, Roulette, > read more

Doubles Week Again on Full Tilt Poker

Published on 2011-03-29 12:19:08

Just a little reminder for those of you playing poker on Full Tilt that this week is another Doubles Week opportunity. If you are not familiar, this is where FT doubles prize pools in most events that are played on a daily basis. So, the $32k Guarant > read more

Weekend Live Poker Tournament Results

Published on 2011-03-28 09:43:13

Three tournaments entered and 2 final tables made this weekend at live tournaments at the Hilton Garden Inn Card Room in Missoula. Any time I can make the money 2 out of 3 times, I feel pretty good about it, although I did end up in 6th place Saturda > read more

Poker Tournament Results from Hilton Card Room in Missoula

Published on 2011-03-26 10:34:17

I spent the day yesterday and most of the night as well, playing tournament poker at the Hilton Card room in Missoula. So far, it has been well worth the drive to come here and play in this series of events. The Card Room at the Silver Creek Casino i > read more

Poker Tournaments at Hilton Card Room Missoula Montana

Published on 2011-03-24 10:44:10

The Hilton Garden Card Room at the Hilton Garden Inn in Missoula MT is hosting a series of excellent poker tournaments this weekend, starting Thursday, March 24th. Here is the schedule: The Hilton Poker Room March 24-28th Tournaments Thursday   6:3 > read more

Learning Poker Strategy for WSOP Events in Vegas

Published on 2011-03-23 09:20:10

This is the time of year where I usually ramp up my poker coaching a bit. It is about 2 months away from the start of WSOP events at the Rio in Vegas and it is a great time to tune up your poker game. Much like hitters and pitchers are working throug > read more

Mini FTOPS Concludes Today on Full Tilt Poker

Published on 2011-03-20 11:16:46

Today marks the end of another Mini-FTOPS promotion on FT with the Main Event which is a $1.25 million dollar guarantee that you can actually buy into 6 times if you are so inclined.  Obviously, at $75 a pop, that is going to add up pretty quickly, > read more

Ultimate Bet and the 2011 WSOP

Published on 2011-03-15 09:18:01

As I mentioned yesterday, it is time to start thinking about qualifying for the 2011 Main Event and also what other events you might play at this year’s World Series. Accordingly, Ultimate Bet  put out an email that arrived in my box this morn > read more

GR88 Online Poker Strategy

Published on 2011-03-14 08:52:22

Over the past month I have been playing more and more poker on GR88. I know some of you that I have talked to have switched over as well, I would be interested in hearing any feedback you have from playing on the site. Obviously, there are difference > read more

Ultimate Bet Poker and Bad Beats

Published on 2011-02-28 16:10:08

Just a cool little tidbit for those of you who play online poker on Ultimate Bet: UB’s Bad Beat Jackpot has just topped $950,000.00! Yes, you read that right, $950k. Many online sites have Bad Beat Jackpots, but seldom do they get this high. Al > read more

No Limit Texas Holdem Poker Strategy: Know Your Odds

Published on 2011-02-23 11:16:23

Every single day when I play NLH, especially online, some player is yelling at another player in the chat box about what a suck out the other player is, or how that other player is a ‘donkey’, or just in general how bad they are. However, > read more

GR88 Poker

Published on 2011-02-21 09:39:04

The other day I did a post about a new site that I am playing poker on a site called GR88. This site has been around for over a year and I am quite impressed with it. I think it is a great alternative to FT and PS in many ways, and I am encouraging [ > read more

Full Tilt Poker Sucks

Published on 2011-02-19 11:27:58

About a month ago a wrote a series of posts about cash out problems at Full Tilt Poker. I personally know more than a few players that have been having a hard time getting paid by Full Tilt when they cash out, and late last year, I was mailed checks > read more

Play Online Poker with Internet Poker Coach on GR88 Poker!

Published on 2011-02-17 10:49:40

Just wanted to share with you guys a relatively new site in the online poker world that I have moved my playing to and I am really enjoying it, GR88! This site is part of the Merge network and I have been watching with interest the way it has grown b > read more

Learning MTT (Multi Table Tournament) Poker Strategy

Published on 2011-02-08 08:02:39

time frame is important Related posts:Texas Hold em Strategy: Playing Early in a Multi Table Tournament Texas Hold em Strategy: Playing Early in a Multi Table Tournament Texas Hold em Strategy: Late Multi Table Tournament Play > read more

New Full Tilt FTOPS Tournament Series Starts Today

Published on 2011-02-06 15:27:35

Today marks the beginning of a new FTOPS series of tournaments on Full Tilt, with a NLH $216 buy in with a nice million dollar purse. Obviously, FT has a lot of these tournaments, so the only reason they are of note is for the rich prize pools they o > read more

Live Poker Tournaments: Making it to the Final Table

Published on 2011-02-04 10:11:10

The following is a question and answer from a poker playing buddy of mine, where we discussed making it to the final table in a No Limit Holdem tournament: Question:  I have been playing live and I can get to the final table most of the time.  When > read more

Playing Online Poker and Tracking Your Play

Published on 2011-01-30 10:21:34

I was just having a conversation with a fellow poker player about tracking his online play. Most of you probably do this in some way, and this particular player was actually doing a very good job of it. This reminded me of how important keeping track > read more

Full Tilt Poker Doubles Week

Published on 2011-01-27 09:22:23

Spread over a number of tournaments all week long, Full Tilt is offering $30 Million in total prize money by doubling the prize pool in certain tournaments. So, instead of the daily $35,000 guarantee, it because a total purse of $70,000 for the $24+$ > read more

Internet Poker Coach One On One Coaching Packages

Published on 2011-01-19 09:57:29

I get a number of inquiries on a daily basis asking me to explain how my one-on-one coaching works. I do not mind the emails, and please feel free to ask me any questions at any time, but I thought I would post some info on how I conduct the coaching > read more

Online Poker Happenings on PokerStars and Ultimate Bet

Published on 2011-01-18 09:03:18

A couple of quick notes of interest in the online poker world today, Ultimate Bet is in its UBOC6 promotion this month, with last Sunday seeing some of the biggest tournament paydays that UB has ever offered. There is over $5 million available this m > read more

The No BS Guide To Winning No Limit Texas Holdem Ebook On Sale!!!

Published on 2011-01-15 10:17:54

The No BS Guide to Winning Online No Limit Texas Hold’em EBOOK is now on sale for $14.99. This is the best price you will find anywhere for a comprehensive guide on playing winning poker. It is a 224 page full length book with tons of hand exam > read more

Tom Dwan on Full Tilt Instructional Poker Video

Published on 2011-01-08 11:28:37

I don’t know what I bother to watch these little ‘Tips from the Pros’ videos that Full Tilt keeps putting out, other than to get a chuckle out of the mis-information that FT continues to put out under the guise of ‘learning po > read more

PokerStars Full Tilt Poker and Cash Out Problems

Published on 2011-01-07 09:22:40

As you might have noticed, I took some time off from blogging for the holidays, but am back on now in my regular capacity of near daily updates on all things poker. I have still been getting emails from some of you who have not had Full Tilt address > read more

Ultimate Bet Poker Offers UBOC Events in January

Published on 2010-12-20 12:02:10

As they continue their quest to stay competitive in the online poker world, Ultimate Bet offers their 6th annual UB Online Championships. This will be a pretty big series for UB with over $5 million in cash guaranteed. 29 events, a $1 million Main Ev > read more

How to Make Money Playing Satellite Poker Tournaments

Published on 2010-12-15 09:27:02

Most poker players over look satellites unless it is a tournament that they want to qualify for. But, if you are a tournament player, there is a lot of money to be made playing in online satellites and often live satellites for bigger events as well, > read more

Online Poker: PokerStars News and Tidbits

Published on 2010-12-14 10:04:02

Just a few random things going on with PokerStars lately. I see they have added a new tournament to start Sundays with a $50k guarantee. At $109 buy in, it will get some pretty good action and no doubt build up some prize pools larger than the $50k s > read more