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PPA Speaks out Against Commerce Casino

September 8, 2010

Poker advocate organization, Poker Players Alliance (PPA), has taken a stand against Commerce Casino. The corporation has allegedly put the profits of the casino ahead of the needs of the players, joining the cause to prohibit online poker activity in the US. The million-member group launched a campaign to directly target Commerce Casino in hopes they will change their position on regulation of and federal licensure of online poker as proposed in the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act (HR 2267). With signatures from more than 120 high profile poker advocates that include Doyle Brunson, Tom Dwan, Phile Ivey, Phil Hellmuth, and Barry Greenstein, the “Players Before Profits” campaign and address to Commerce Casino proves to be robust.

PPA Executive Director John Pappas says, “Members of the PPA, and poker players nationwide, are outraged that the Commerce Casino, the largest poker room in the nation, opposes Federal legislation that would protect players’ rights and access to online poker. They are angry and want to make their voices heard. The PPA’s ‘Players Before Profits’ campaign gives poker players a vehicle to express their disappointment with Commerce Casino.”

The opposition Commerce Casino has taken towards online poker legislation is a result of their advocacy for California-only regulation and licensure in order to form a monopolized market in which they would be the primary provider of online gambling in California. Intra-state licensing however would also mean that online poker in Cali would only permit Californian players to play on Californian sites. This would restrict poker activity for players who reside in California.

The PPA is urging members and players to email, call, or tweet to Commerce Casino expressing their dissatisfaction with their refusal to support HR 2267.

Pappas adds, “The poker community has been fighting tooth and nail for years for a safe, regulated online poker industry in the United States, and it is disheartening to see one of our own turn its back on this effort – and the safety of players – in order to maximize their own profits. I urge all poker players to contact Commerce Casino and express your disappointment.”

Written by Maria · Filed Under Poker News 

September 2010 PokerStars Marketing Code & WCOOP

September 7, 2010

PokerStars Poker Bonus

PokerStars is awarding new players with a 100% bonus up to $600 when you use use PokerStars Marketing Code PSP11903 at registration. This bonus is good across the first three deposits you make at PokerStars within 90 days. To clear your bonuses, earn 17 X the value of your bonus in player points by playing real money cash games and tournaments online at PokerStars. You’ll get your bonus in $10 installments as you earn points.

PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker

This month is the best month of the entire year to join PokerStars because they are hosting the biggest online poker tournament series in the world this month. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of the 2010 World Championship of Online Poker, which kicked off earlier this week and will prove to be bigger than ever this year. Millions of dollars is up for grabs between now and September 26 and this year’s WCOOP features a combined guaranteed prize pool of $50 million. The best part is that any online poker player can qualify for only $1.

The 2010 WCOOP will encompass 62 events that will include three high roller events and culminate with the NLH Main Event featuring a $10 million prize pool by itself. What makes the Net’s biggest online poker series so grand is that it’s so accessible. To qualify, just fork over $1 or 100 FPPs to register for a qualifier. Qualifiers are running around the clock and feature buy-ins of all levels. Also available are the PS Steps Satellites.

Events cover a large span of games including PL Draw, Triple Stud, PL Omaha, Razz, 8-Game Mix, FL Hold ‘em, Badugi, Mixed Hold ‘em, FL Triple Draw 2-7, and many other variations.

Written by Johnny · Filed Under Promotions 

UB Charity Event Live and Online this Weekend

September 7, 2010

UB and Vinny Lecavalier (NHL Tampa Bay Lightning) will host the Lecavalier Poker Charity tournament on September 10, as well as a $10 buy-in online fundraiser on this month’s second Sunday, September 12. The cause is pediatric cancer, and the big live tourney will run at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at Derby Lane in St. Pete, Florida. Charitable funds will be donated to the new Vincent Lecavalier Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. This center is one of the largest in Florida and provides the best in technology, research, and teaching, as well as patient care.

Representing UB and as a VIP privilege, Annie Duke and Joe Sebok will appear at the event.

Sebok of Team UB says, “This was such an incredible no-brainer for us to get involved. Being able to help out is a privilege for Annie and myself, and when you throw in benefiting children it’s just all that much better. I just hope I don’t get body-checked if I put a bad beat on one of the Lightning players.”

The TH tournament will feature a $550 buy-in with rebuys available for $100. There are more than 40 sports and entertainment personalities expected to show up to vie for the $100K prize pool. For $750, players can buy into the event plus enter a boot camp on poker with Duke and Sebok. More info on the live event is available at www.vinny4.com.

If you’re interested in the online event taking place on the second Sunday of September, the event will begin at 14:45 ET and be hosted by Sebok. UB will be matching the prize pool by 100% with all funds going to the charity above and an additional $2150 will be awarded in added prizes. The top 10 places will be awarded with a ticket to the weekly $215 buy-in Sunday $200K Guaranteed, and first place will also win a wireless poker controller. Knock out Sebok and get an additional prize, entry into the $7K GTD tournament running later that same day at 21:30ET.

Written by Mac · Filed Under Poker News 

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