Posts Tagged ‘World Series of Poker’

Polish Government finalizes online gambling ban

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Recently, the news on a likely online gambling ban in Poland was on air. Within a week or two, the government of Poland moved ahead, taking the ultimate step of banning online gambling altogether. This will be a sad news for thousands of gaming enthusiast residing within the country.

The decision of the Polish government came at a time when the online casino industry is going through difficult times. It makes Poland the next sovereign nation to go with a ban against casino games online. After this decision, Poland joins Russia, Israel, India, United States and many other nations in some way or the other to prohibit or limit online gambling.

For people of Poland, the online gambling ban comes shortly after one scandal that gripped the upper level of the current government. This led to the murmur of all sorts of possible questions regarding the motive of the ban. Some people are also referring this ban as an act of diverting the attention of general people from the scandal.

This is not the first time that any nation has gone ahead with the ban on all forms of online gambling. Yet each time the online casinos have come up even stronger making huge profits. It is a psychology that people who love gambling will find other avenues to gamble. The online casino sites operating in the internet knows it and they have been functioning to meet the demand of their customers.

According to the government sources, gambling has affected the country. In some places one or the other forms of gambling are still on offer but most forms of slot machines and other casino games have been declared as illegal. With this permanent ban, the government expects that no playing options will be available in the following days.

The European Union has recently filed certain applications with the World Trade Organization on the limitations of the United States against gambling online. However, questions on whether the ban will be consistent with that of the general attitude of the European Union in the field of online gaming still remain to be answered.

Two new online casinos introduced to attract players

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Recently, two new online casinos have been launched aiming to reach out a large number of people with their attractive offers. These casinos are:

  • Crazy Slots Casino
  • Cabaret Club Casino

The two new entrants in the online casino industry have the potential to make an impact on the industry. It is through their huge promotions that both casinos will be attracting good number of gambling public keen on experiencing new products.

1. Crazy Slots Casino

The first online casino to enter is the Crazy Slots Casino. This newly introduced site is being operated by one of the industry leaders – the Golden Casino group. Industry experts are of the opinion that this new site includes the potential to make it large as it can be one site that aims to reach out more players all round the world together with that of the US gamblers.

Software and other features

Powered by the Vegas Technology, the designers of this online casino have tried to bring you the same atmosphere and excitement that resembles any real Las Vegas casino. With eye catching, colorful and bold features, this site aims to draw visitors quite easily.

Offers that makes it worth playing

As the part of an unique promotional plan, Crazy Slots Casino has decided to bring you $12,500 as free welcome bonus, which is open to all new players. Games on offer include more than 100 slot variations together with other specialty games and video poker. In an addition, the site promises to offer you $400,000 in the guaranteed tournaments running this November with many surprise bonuses to complete the package on offer.

2. Cabaret Club Casino

After the Crazy Slots Casino, its time for Cabaret Club Casino, another new site to enter the block. This new casino is run by the popular Palace Group. It is the Palace group which is responsible for operating the Spin Palace online casino.

Software

The Cabarat Club casino is powered by the Microgaming group. This casino do not allow the US players but this is one site that targets global players. It offers you Vegas styled games like blackjack, roulette, slots and blackjack. The site is connected with the network of progressive jackpot that offer players million of dollars as prize money to be won.

Bonuses

Similar to the Crazy Slots Casino, the Cabaret casino is presently offering attractive bonuses to both returning and new players. These include about 100% match bonus, totaling up to $150 as free. As a part of their promotional offers, the site is offering you 4 VIP levels rewards, loyalty club and other instant awards from the very first day of play.

2009 World Series of Poker Update: Poker legend Doyle Brunson to declare the final play

Friday, November 6th, 2009

As the main event of the WSOP resumes tomorrow (Saturday November7), all eyes will be on the   popular poker legend Doyle Brunson. Although he is not playing at this tournament but he will be present to announce the finale of this mega poker event of the current year.

Making an official announcement, Doyles Room.com confirmed that the all time poker favorite Doyle Brunson has been cordially invited as the chief guest to announce this 40th WSOP main event. Brunson will be present to declare the “ Shuffle Up& Deal”, as the main event of the WSOP begins this Saturday.

In his note, Doyle Brunson stated that he is extremely excited to become a part of this year’s WSOP final table. It is commonly said that Brunson and the WSOP final tables are synonymous to one another. In his career of almost 50 years, he probably became one of the legendary figures of world poker to reach the final tables for the maximum number of times.

Reaching the final table of the World Series of Poker for almost 24 times, Brunson won himself about 10 bracelets. His total collection from the WSOP stood at $3 million. With career best figures playing the game of poker, there can  be no choice other than the popular Doyle Brunson himself.

His contribution

The popularity of mainstream Texas Hold’em is usually attributed to none other than the poker legend- Doyle Brunson. The man who is rightly considered as the “Babe Ruth of Poker”. Doyle is often attributed for his credit in bringing the game of poker to the living rooms all over the world these days.

In the present year, he plans to build his own team as a means to promote online poker. His team “ The Brunson 10” will comprise of both elite and young poker players. This is one step of Doyle through which he aims to bridge the distance between new world poker and the old school poker.