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June 4, 2006 - Professional Poker Player Bio Update for Stu Ungar

Stu Ungar is the only person ever to win the WSOP No-Limit Hold'em on three seperate occasions at the table (Johnny Moss' 1970 title was by popular vote). Stu is regarded as one of the most talented poker players ever to grace a card table, and is without question the most tragic personality in contemporary history of the game. For more information on on of the greatest World Series of Poker (WSOP) champions, check out our bio of Stu Ungar.

June 4, 2006 - World Series of Poker (WSOP) June 25th - August 10th

The WSOP kicks of June 25th at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Of course the main event of the WSOP is the No-Limit Texas Hold'em tournament, which is the Poker World Championship, with the most coveted prize in the world of poker at stake. The No-Limit Texas Hold'em Tournament will kick off play on July 28th. Last year's winner of the main event, Joseph Hachem, took home the grand prize of $7.5 million dollars. For more information on the World Series of Poker check out the WSOP website http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com

June 3, 2006 - Poker Tips Daily Archive

Betting at the poker table is not always about having the best hand. There are a number of functions that betting performs, and one of the most important is providing knowledge. Re-raising at certain points can give you an insight into the strength of your opponents hand is a perfact example. The point is that there are a number of tools that a poker player has at their disposal, and betting is one of the more useful and reliable methods. Compliments of Poker Tips Daily, sign-up now to have poker tips sent directly to your email or cellular phone. Check out our vast archive of past poker tips. everyday.

June 1, 2006 - June is Poker Tournament Month at Poker Room Rating

Well, the World Series of Poker is almost upon us, which is why June is tournament month with Poker Room Rating. We will be featuring ratings and reviews from a variety of online poker rooms and their tournament offerings. In addition, Poker Room Rating will be offering a number of tournament tips of the day and poker tournament strategies, to help out players with their success at the poker table. As a special offering to our players, we will also be offering a number of exclusive offers and bonuses to our players as WSOP specials. Check out our new BONUSES section of the website where you will be able to find exclusive offers from Poker Room Rating.

May 31, 2006 - Overcard Networks Llc annouces the acquisition of Poker Room Rating

Overcard Networks Llc, a Delaware based company has annouced that it has acquired Poker Room Rating, and has added the website to its expanding product line. Overcard Networks Llc. already owns Sportsbook Rating, The Poker Trainer, Safe Casino List and the soon to be release NFL Expert. The new ratings and review database will be utlized across all the brands, and Overcard is planning to utlize their relationships within the industry to develop stronger and more comprehensive services for their clients.

Overcard Networks President, Christopher Haugen, said 'the addition of Pokerroomrating.com to Overcard is a very significant development for the company. Poker Room Rating is widely regarded as having the industries best poker ratings and top poker reviews, with only the best online poker rooms being recommended to clients of the web service.'

For more information on Overcard Networks, you may contact them directly on their website http://www.overcard.net

May 31, 2006 - The Art of the Slow Play - Article Update

A new article has been added to our Resources section, Slow Playing. There are few strategies in the game of poker that are more effective at building up a monster pot than Slow Playing, but it is a strategy that should only be employed in very select circumstances. Read through Slow Playing for tips and insight on how to increase your winnings both online and at your home game. And don't forget to check out the latest for our Other Resources section, which is updated and amended on a daily basis.

May 30, 2006 - Poker Room Rating initiates coverage of Hollywood Poker

Know for it's splashy advertising, and high dollar bonuses, Hollywood Poker is a major player in the online poker industry. Poker Room Rating is now reviewing and rating this online poker room. Check out the best poker ratings available on the Internet, only the best poker rooms get recommended.

May 30, 2006 - Poker Tips Daily Archive

Never drink and deal! Ever! Perhaps the is nothing more enjoyable than meeting with a couple of buddies, lighting up a Cohiba and topping it off with a glass of Glenlivet, neat. Great... just don't play poker for money... Unless you plan to lose. The surprising thing is that many people make it a part of their playing style to sit down at a poker table with a drink, and it affects their judgement. Simply put, you are a much weaker player under the influence than you are sober. Enjoy a drink or two, but wait until after you play poker. And always look for the player at the table who is drinking, and analyze his or her play, they will become more predictable, and are susceptible to going on tilt. Compliments of Poker Tips Daily, sign-up now to have poker tips sent directly to your email or cellular phone. Check out our vast archive of past poker tips. everyday.

May 28, 2006 - Poker Room Rating initiates coverage of Absolute Poker

With the expansion of our new ratings database, Poker Room Rating is now providing coverage of another well known online poker room, Absolute Poker. The new ratings database is still being finalized, but it will be ready for launch by the end of April, and should be available to users by the beginning of June.

May 28, 2006 - Poker Tips Archive

Perhaps the most difficult skill to teach a poker player is DISCIPLINE. It is one of those things that comes naturally to some, and is almost devoid in others. But make no mistake, a winning poker player will display discipline at the poker table. Why? Simply put, a disciplined player will be able to maintain a strategy and not deviate. This helps to maintain an advantage whenever a player gets involved in a hand. A disciplined player may still lose their hand, but over many hands they will make decisions that are less about emotion, and more about logic, and discipline and logic are a formidable combination. Compliments of Poker Tips Daily, sign-up now to have poker tips sent directly to your email or cellular phone. Check out our vast archive of past poker tips. everyday.

May 27, 2006 - Poker Room Rating initiates coverage of Ultimate Bet

Ultimate Bet is endorsed by some of the biggest names in the poker industry, such as Phil Helmuth, Annie Duke and Antonio Esfandiari. This is one of the highest profile poker rooms on the Internet, and Poker Room Rating has expanded its coverage to include this popular destinations. Check back shortly for the latest updated ratings and reviews of several online poker rooms.

May 26, 2006 - Poker Room Rating initiates coverage of Doyles Room

With our new poker ratings and review database almost complete, we have expanded the scope of our coverage. We have added Doyles Room to the list of poker rooms which we currently cover. Our full ratings and review of Doyles Room and other online poker rooms will be available shortly.

May 25, 2006 - Poker Tips Archive

Seven (7) - Two (2) offsuit is the worst possible combination in Texas Hold'em. There are no straight or flush potential, and either card makes a very low pair. Compliments of Poker Tips Daily, sign-up now to have poker tips sent directly to your email or cellular phone. Check out our vast archive of past poker tips. everyday.

May 25, 2006 - H.R. 4777 is approved by House Judiciary Committee

H.R. The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act has recieved approval from the House Judiciary Committee. The Act, which is proposed by Iowa Republican Jim Leach, proposed to update the Wire Act of 1961, and include Internet Gambling as an unlawful method of placing wagers. Analysts predict that the Bill shold recieve support from Congress, but will have a much tougher road through the Senate, where many states are more in favor of regulating and legalizing online gambling.

May 15, 2006 - Noble Poker 50% Sign-up Bonus for New Accounts

Noble Poker is offering a 50% signup bonus for all new accounts, up to a maximum of $100. Noble Poker is known as having one of the more generous bonus and tournament offerings available online, and this new signup bonus is no different. Most other online poker rooms offer 10% or 20% bonus offers, so the Noble Poker offer is an exceptional value. Coupled with the fact that Noble Poker offers an excellent product. Check out Noble Poker (http://www.noblepoker.com)

May 15, 2006 - Poker Tips Daily Archive

Going Tilt? Even the best players go Full Tilt once and a while, chasing a hand in an attempt to recover from an earlier play. Poker is a game of patience and consistency. If you play a bad hand, or simply get hit with a couple of bad beats, don't compound the problem by going on tilt. In military terms it is called falling back to regroup. Relax, and continue to think straight. In the long run, this will help you recover from those inevitable moments at the poker table that see our chip stacks knocked down considerably from bad beats and ill timed aggression.

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May 14, 2006 - Paradise Poker announces $1 million WSOP Giveaway

Paradise Poker (4.5 rating) is going to send a number of players to the 2006 World Series of Poker. Each WSOP package is $12K, including the $10,000 buy-in. Paradise Poker is going to send over $1 million worth of WSOP packages to lucky tournament winners. This is a huge opportunity for players to earn a seat at the worlds most prestigious poker tournament. Last years winner took home more than $7 million dollars. Check out Paradise Poker review, and sign up today at this world class poker room.

May 13, 2006 - Poker Room Rating Initiates Coverage of Bo Dog Poker

Calvin Arye, the founder of Bodog (http://www.bodog.com), has recieved a great deal of media attention of recent, which has been good business for Bodog. Poker Room Rating is now initiating the process of rating and reviewing the Bodog poker product. Stay tuned for more information on Bodog poker.

May 13, 2006 - Poker Tips Daily Archive

Change up your play! If you attempt to bluff too often, good opponents will pick up on it and it will cost you down the road. If you fold easily, players will know to pressure you even if they have a weak hand, to steal the pot. Change your play around, even if it costs you a few hands. A small lose that gives your opponents a false sense of your play can mean huge rewards later in the game

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May 12, 2006 - Poker Room Rating Initiates Coverage of Poker Stars

Poker Stars (http://www.pokerstars.com) is one of the giants in the online poker market, and Poker Room Rating is proud to announce that they are initiating coverage for this poker room. Although not as large as Party Poker, Poker Stars has a large following due to their tournament offerings, and low rake. A full review of Poker Stars will be posted shortly on Poker Room Rating.

May 11, 2006 - Poker Tips Daily

Don't get too cute at the poker table, unless you truly have the nuts. Semi-Bluffing and Slow Playing have their place, but they can also be your downfall. If you get dealt a decent hand, then push out the weak players by raising. This cuts down the chance that a weak hand can alll of a sudden score big on the flop. Compliments of Poker Tips Daily (http://www.pokertipsdaily.com)

May 11, 2006 - Poker Room Rating initiates coverage of VIP Poker

VIP Poker (http://www.vip.com) is the poker product for the world renowned VIP Sports, perhaps the most trusted name in the online sports betting market. Poker Room Rating is initiating their coverage of this VIP Poker, and will shortly provide their full grade and review on the website.

May 11, 2006 - Pacific Poker's WSOP Qualifiers

Every Saturday, Pacific Poker is hosting a $12,500 WSOP Qualifier. The buy-in for the tournament is $125 + $10, but the grand prize is a paid entry into the world's most prestigious poker tournament, the World Series of Poker. Don't delay, check out the Pacific Poker review and signup now for your chance to win millions. There are also a number of sub-satellite tournaments with $2 buy-in's.

May 10, 2006 - Poker Room Rating Initiates coverage of Titan Poker

Titan Poker (http://www.titanpoker.com) is being reviewed by Poker Room Rating, and will shortly be listed with a score on the database. Titan Poker is known for their generous and creative bonus incentives.

May 10, 2006 - Poker Tips Daily

Table position is a vital factor that players need to utilize for success at the poker table. Players need to pick their spots more carefully when they are sitting in early position. Players sitting in late position have the advantage of reading betting and players for every round of the hand.

April 20, 2006 - Actor James Woods still alive at WPT Championships

Award winning actor and poker enthusiast James Wood is playing some fine poker among the professionals and keeping pace at the World Poker Tour Championships. Woods, who has been in close to a hundred films, has starred in such films as Chaplin, Nixon, Casino, The Specialist, The Ghosts of Mississippi, Diggstown, and The Virgin Suicides. Woods recently came up luckly, going all-in with a pair of nines, and was called with a pair of ladies. But he caught another 9 on the flop to give him the set. Stay tuned, as things are starting to get interesting.

April 20, 2006 - WPT Update - Hellmuth eliminates Matusow

We are down to 290 players in the WPT Championship, and one of those names is Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow. Hellmuth is regarded as one of the best players in the world, if not the best and Mike Matusow is another great player. But the entertainment factor with these two pros is two fold, both have great poker skill, and both are known for their antics at the table. Mike Matusow went all in with a pair of 5's, Hellmuth called with A-10 unsuited. Phil caught an ace on the flop, and Mike was sent packing. More updates to follow.

April 20, 2006 - And then there were 300, a WPT Update

Entering level 9 of the tournament, blinds currently running 800-1600, and over half the field has been eliminated from the WPT Championship. So far, fans have watch classic heads up play between Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow and Phil Hellmuth, both poker greats with larger than life egos. Robert Varkonyi has been eliminated, as has Kenna James, and the unofficial live chip count, has Evelyn Ng with $220,000 and Doyle Brunson at $180,000. This should put both Ng and Brunson in the mix when the chips at the end of day three. Stay tuned for more updates.

April 20, 2006 - Day 3 Update of WPT Championship and Players dropping like Flies

Some big names have made an exit early in day three, as Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey and defending champing Tuan Le now out of the action. Simon Mousa and Gregory Fondacaro are the chip leaders with a number of notable close at hand. Evelyn Ng continues to surprise, staying up with the leaders. And as pointed out earlier, the Texas Dolly, Doyle Brunson has won a couple of big pots. Brunson is not among the leaders, but he has made a huge comeback, especially given that at one point in the tournament he was fighting elimination with 5K in chips. The two time WSOP champion is still a dangerous player, and could make some noise in the tournament before it is over. The player count is down to 350, and more will be falling shortly. Stay tuned for our updates.

April 20, 2006 - PPT announces 2006 Television Schedule

Professional Poker Tour, the elite poker tournament series from the WPT Enterprises will launch on the Travel Channel on July 5th at 9pm EST, one week after the close of the finale of the World Poker Tour's 4th season. This tournament series will boast only the top pro's from the WPT, as invites to this exclusive tournament are only extended to a select few. Criteria is quite selective, with only former WTP champions, poker hall of famers, players who have made more than one final table at a WTP event, etc as some of the standards. This should prove to be a rather exciting series, showcasing some of the greatest talent ever to sit around a poker table.

April 20, 2006 - Big Names Make Exit at WPT Championship in Day 2

As the action begins to heat up. Phil Laak, his girlfriend Jennifer Tilly and top pro Scotty Nguyen were among the names eliminated from the action in Day two. Doyle Brunson was lingering in the dead zone, with a chip stack of under 5K chips, but never one to say die, the Texas Dolly fought back to a finish the day with over 60K in chips, and put himself back in the mix.

April 20, 2006 - Poker Tip of the Day

Be selective with your starting hands or hole cards. Many beginners to the game simply want to play, and will play any two cards. But by not being selective, they reduce their overall chances, and the more experienced players at the table will catch on quickly.

April 20, 2006 - Day 2 Report for the World Poker Tour (WPT) Championship

WPT Championship being held at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. 479 Players remain, and the chip leader continues to be Tony Bloom, but there are several notables in the hunt, especially the ladies. Evelyn Ng and Jennifer Harman are nipping at the chip leaders heels, and playing very strong and aggressive poker. Other notables remaining at Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, Mike Mizrachi, Tuan Le, TJ Cloutier and Phil Hellmuth, among many others. Stay turned for more updates.

April 19, 2006 - Update from Day 1 of the WPT Championship

WPT Championship being held at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. The player pool is now down to 517, with Tony Bloom holding the chip count lead. Some other well know names though are nicely positioned at this point in the tournament, TJ Cloutier, Phil Hellmuth, Dan Harrington and David Williams are all sitting pretty with a great deal of poker still to play. Stay tuned for further updates

April 19, 2006 - Party Gaming PLC revenues up 54% First Quarter of 2006

These Q1 results were largely driven by new real money player signups for the beginning of 2006.

April 19, 2006 - The WPT Championship kicks off

The WPT Championship started play yesterday at the Bellagion. Entry fee for the tournament was $25,000, with a player pool of 300. First day action was subdued though, only about 40 players got their walking papers Tuesday. Stay tuned for more updates as the championship continues.

April 18, 2006 - Trusting the online poker rooms

The trust factor in the online poker industry is finally becoming an issue with players. Since poker is seen as a game of skill played against other players and not the house, online poker room sites often get a free pass on the trust debate. But the issue that has plagued both the online casino and sportsbook market is becoming an issue in the poker industry albeit with a different slant. Poker Trust

April 18, 2006 - Poker Room Rating launches their new poker dictionary

Part of learning the game of poker is to follow the language. Even watching The World Poker Tour on television can be confusing if you do not know what 'The River' is, or what they mean when they 'flop'. Check out our Poker Terminology section for a growing database of poker terms.

April 18, 2006 - Poker Stars may be preparing for a public offering

The UK's Sunday Times reports that Poker Stars in currently discussing with several brokerage houses an option of an IPO on the London AIM Market. Initial valuations for Poker Stars estimate the IPO would generate a $2 billion market cap.

April 18, 2006 - Poker Room Rating announces their new rating's and review

The platform to be launched at the beginning of May. This will be a more comprehensive ratings system, with more in depth coverage of each poker room, and a large span of coverage. The goal of Poker Room Rating is to provide the Internet's largest and most comprehensive trusted list of rated and reviewed poker rooms.

April 18, 2006 - The Poker Trainer has announced a new private tournament

The exclusive tournament is to be held monthly with Pacific Poker. The tournament is exclusive to members of The Poker Trainer, with a prize pool of $1000 with a $1 buy-in. Check out The Poker Trainer for more details.

April 17, 2006 - Pacific Poker is named the April 2006 Poker Room Rating's Editors Choice

For the 11th consecutive month, Pacific Poker has won this award as the Editor's Choice winner for the comprehensive category of Poker Room Rating's platform. Check out our review and ratings for more details.

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