The Rules are Wrong and a Flush Should Beat Quads -- Nic Szeremeta Challenges Orthodox Thinking

Nic Szeremeta has always been willing to shake things up in the poker world. In 1999 he created Late Night Poker for Channel 4, the first poker show to use the hole card cam, and helped to kick-start the poker boom in the UK. But now it’s Szeremeta’s mission to point out to all the card rooms and casinos that spread strip-deck poker, live and online, that they’ve been shipping the pots in the wrong direction for years. This is because, in accordance with the immutable laws of mathematics, a flush should beat quads.

The Independent newspaper’s poker columnist sets out his argument in the new issue of Bluff Europe, out Monday 3rd October. “According to the principles upon which hand rankings are based, a flush should beat four-of-a-kind. The reason is that a flush occurs less frequently (can be made in fewer ways) than four-of-a-kind in a 32 card deck.

“This is not advanced maths; it is an easy sum,” says Nic. “As it’s more difficult to make a flush than to make four-of-a-kind (around 10% more difficult), it therefore follows that the holder of a flush against quads should have the pot pushed in his or her direction.”

Nic calls on regulators to change the rules: “Even more money is going to be pushed in the wrong direction unless both the Internet card rooms and the brick and mortar casinos who offer ace to 7 games change their hand rankings,” he says.

For the full explanation, check out the latest issue of Bluff Europe Magazine. Nic also outlines his theories in a video interview at www.bluffeurope.com.

$20K in Oktoberfest Prize Money and 3 Freeroll Tournaments at Intertops Poker

Get our your lederhosen and blow the dust off your beer stein -- Intertops Poker is celebrating Oktoberfest. Simply by playing and earning Frequent Player Points, you can win a share of $20,000 in prize money and a seat at one of three special freerolls to be held at the end of the month.

You'll earn Frequent Player Points whenever you're dealt cards at any real-money cash game or pay a tournament entry fee. Every week in October, the top 80 point-earners will each get a share of that week’s $5000 prize pool. There will be four week-long races in October awarding a total of $20,000 in cash prizes.

You can also win a seat at one of three special Oktoberfest freeroll tournaments to be held on Sunday, October 30th. Playing on five separate days and earning as few as 14 Frequent Player Points wins a seat at the $750 freeroll. Playing more days during October and earning more points can win seats at the $1000 or $1500 freerolls also being held that day.

Check you current points total and ranking on the FPP Leaderboard, updated daily. Prizes of up to $580 will be deposited in players’ accounts after each finished week. (Standard betting requirements for bonuses, detailed on the website, apply.)

Serving players around the world for more than fifteen years, Intertops is one of the most trusted online poker room, casino and sportsbook sites. Known for its friendly customer service and hassle-free deposits and withdrawals, Intertops gives away tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses every month.

Complete details of Intertops Poker’s Oktoberfest Challenge are available at http://poker.intertops.eu/en/promotions/#item_1582

MyGame iPhone App from Badbeat.com Makes Free Poker Training System Mobile

Poker players enrolled in the free MyGame poker training system at Badbeat.com can now get advice or take a lesson on their iPhone.  Using the new new MyGame iPhone App that launched this week they can even show off their Report Cards on the go and compare results with other MyGame students.  With the free MyGame app, existing Badbeat.com members can check and share score cards on popular social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, get advice on play, and watch videos on how to become a better player -- all from their device wherever they may be and whoever they may be with.

Like the browser-based elements of the program, the MyGame app is specifically tailored to the individual’s own play. Main areas of their game are summarised in a simple report card but they can drill-down into detailed explanations and suggestions on how to improve.



“Your report card might suggest your grades are slipping in a specific area of play so clicking that option within the app takes you to more specific information, statistics, comments and suggestions on how to improve,” explains Badbeat Managing Director, John Conroy. “If you drill down further you can even watch videos on how to improve in these areas either by streaming them or downloading them for later viewing”.

“You can even share your report card right from your device using email or popular social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. Players are already using it to brag to their friends while out-and-about.”

James Houghton, Badbeat.com Chief Technology Officer, explains that the company is constantly investing in technology and innovating in areas to help players improve at poker. "We have many exciting products either currently in development or on our technology road map for both existing and new platforms with the sole aim of helping players improve".

Badbeat.com, the original and leading poker staking site, has been sponsoring and mentoring promising players since 2005. This summer it made its revolutionary new MyGame poker training system, modeled on that experience, available free to anyone that’s ready to step up their game.

The MyGame system is designed for any player that wants to learn, win and transform the way they play poker - all for free. It builds players’ poker skills from the ground up by analysing actual play. Access to Badbeat’s tutorials, the unique hands analysis tool, Report Cards, and Social gaming features are all free after registering a new account with any of Badbeat’s partner poker sites.

You can get the free MyGame iPhone app at iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mygame/id465040507?mt=8 after you register in the MyGame program at Badbeat.com.

Free Slot Tournaments, New at WinADayCasino.com, Already Awarding Cash Prizes

WinADayCasino.com's long awaited online slots tournaments have begun and lots of slot tournament have already won loads of free cash playing this unique casino's one of a kind games. There’s no tournament buy-in – just play the designated games of the day and compete against other players for bonus cash prizes.

Today’s slots tournament games are the new America-themed Grand Liberty, Heavenly Reels (one of the distinctive site’s first no download casino games) and Jackpot Jinni. Tomorrow players will compete against other players on Tropical Treat, Lucky Go Round, Busted and Reel De Luxe. There’s a different set of designated games every day, all listed well in advance on the new Tournaments tab.



Recent cash prize winners and current player rankings  are also posted on the Tournaments tab on the WinADayCasino.com home page where all of WinADay’s 26 one-of-a-kind no download online slot machines and video poker games are also just a click away.

“Tournaments give players a chance to compete against each other – and win extra cash,” said WinADay manager Michael Hilary. “Having everyone playing the same games levels the playing field a bit, maybe gets some of our regular players going back to games they haven’t played for awhile.”

The winner of each tournament is the player with the highest score at the end of the daily tournament. All players’ scores are constantly updated during the tournament and are displayed on the leaderboard. Players earn one point for every winning payline (or hand, in video poker).
“I actually didn’t even realize I was in a tournament at first. I was just playing my favorite game, Fruitful 7s, like usual,” said a player known as Sarah J who placed second in the opening day tournament. “But then I noticed that I was automatically entered for free just by playing that particular game, and there was my name on the player ranking scoreboard. Well, when I saw I was in 85th place I thought I just better get back to my game and win some more hands! It sure was fun watching my name going up and down the scoreboard a bit. Especially when I ended up winning the $50 second prize!

“Rachel S. and Phillip N. better watch out next time though!” laughed the slots tournament player. “The gauntlet is down!”

WinADay is an instant play casino with 26 online casino games including slots, video poker, Keno and Roulette. All slots games are tied to one progressive jackpot which is currently over $150,000.

Meet other WinADay players on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/winadaycasino

Intertops Sportsbook Picks Green Bay to Triumph Over Chicago Bears in Sunday's Re-play of Last Years NFC Championship Game

Sunday’s re-match of last season’s NFC Championship title game duel between the Bears and the Packers will be one of the hottest contests in Week 3 of the new NFL football season. Intertops bookies see 2-0 Green Bay as a 3.5 point favorite to win at Soldier Field.

In other key Week 3 battles Intertops favors the New Orleans Saints to use home-field advantage to get past the fast-improving Houston Texans, and expects the Pittsburgh Steelers to pile on the agony for the winless Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night.

“All eyes were on Aaron Rodgers in last year’s NFC Championship Game, and they will be again on Sunday,” said an Intertops Sportsbook spokesperson. “But let’s not forget that the Packers’ final step to the Super Bowl was only sealed when the Bears’ third-string quarterback, Caleb Hanie, was intercepted just 12 yards from a game-tying touchdown.”

Intertops will make one NFL football fan’s dream come true by sending them to Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis February 5th. Every dollar wagered on Intertops’ NFL bet offers during the Regular Season earns one entry into the end-of-season draw for an amazing Super Bowl XLVI prize package that includes accommodation at a top hotel, two reserved top tickets to the game, plus expenses for flights. For those who already have a hunch about who will win the Vince Lombardi Trophy next, Intertops has updated its Super Bowl odds following the Week 2 action.

Sure, a trip to Super Bowl XLVI would be great. But how about a $500 free bet?! If you wager at least $200 on every game day of the NFL Regular Season Intertops will give you a $500 free bet after the final week of play.

Intertops took the first online sports wager in 1996 and continues to be one of the most popular and trusted online sportsbooks in the world. Working hard to earn its reputation for courteous and efficient customer service and hassle-free deposits and withdrawals, Intertops is one of the world’s favorite online sportsbooks, casinos and poker rooms.

Pearls of Atlantis, Slotland's Latest One-of-a-Kind Online Slot Machine, Features Bonus Game

The legendary kingdom of Atlantis may be just a myth, but the fun – and chances to win big – are very real in Slotland’s new Pearls of Atlantis online slot machine. Pearls of Atlantis is a 5 wheel, 9 pay line slot machine with images of the legendary lost kingdom of Atlantis. It has a unique and exciting bonus game that adds extra playing time and gives players a chance to win up to five times the value of the Treasure Chest Fund they accumulate in the main game.

Players can try the new game for free. Until September 18th, a free $20 chip will automatically be deposited in their account when they log in and click on the new game. In addition, the top 30 players who play the Pearls of Atlantis this week will get a share of a special $2375 prize pool with the player who wagers the most on the game winning a $500 bonus.



“Slots players love spinning the reels and these reels have some of the most beautiful graphics our games developers have ever come up with” said Slotland manager Michael Hilary, “But we also like to give players an interesting and challenging bonus game to make the fun last even longer -- and multiply winnings!”

The mermaids, mermen, seahorses and sea monsters that adorn the wheels of this mythical slot machine conjure the undersea world of Atlantis but the most important symbol is the “Treasure Chest”. When three appear anywhere on the screen, players can receive a multiple of that spin’s bet added to their Treasure Chest Fund, a piece of the Wheel of Fortune, or one of the special gem pieces that boost players’ chances to multiply their winnings during the bonus game.

Collecting five pieces of the outer wheel triggers the Wheel of Fortune Bonus Game where a lucky spin wins up to five times the money previously accumulated in the Treasure Chest Fund.

Like all of their online slots, Pearls of Atlantis is tied to the casino’s progressive jackpot. Spinning five "Triton" symbols on a pay line when at least $10 has been bet wins the jackpot which is currently over $115,000.

Slotland.com is the world’s oldest and most trusted all slots and video poker site. It has a truly unique  collection of one-of-a-kind online slot machines that are ONLY available at Slotland. It's is a no download casino that now offers 22 slot machines and video poker games that require no installation or set-up. Just get straight to the fun.

I love this new game and so will you. Please go try it! Then come back here and tell my readers what you thought of it in the comment box below.

Badbeat.com Mentoring Helps Anthony Goldfinch Take Down 10K and 3K GTDs This Week

I'm thinking Anthony 'NotFolding' Goldfinch is pretty happy to be staked and mentored by Badbeat.com this week.  He started the week by winning the 10K GTD Rebuy on Royal Vegas Sunday night, beating 185 other runners for a well deserved 3000 Euros. And then he won the 3K GTD on Poker Encore Tuesday night. As a sponsored player, Goldfinch has received extensive training from Badbeat’s mentors and his game shows significant improvement after just three months under their guidance.

“Before I joined Badbeat I was spewing buy ins away like it was Monopoly money and didn't seem to be on the right side of any run good,” said Goldfinch. “After breaking my loss limit, looking at my hands and realising how bad I was playing, I was told to take a break for a while until some of the coaches could re-evaluate where I was at.”

“The next month I still had the odd spew monkey moment but I made a slight profit under the guidance of my mentor and started to get a real feel for the games. I reviewed some hands with my mentor who spotted some easy mistakes and helped me rectify them. I was down around 10k until he influenced and channeled my game and now I’m feeling confident enough to set myself a target of 10k - 15k profit for this month.”

Goldfinch’s Badbeat.com poker mentor, Peter Hedlund, recognised Anthony’s potential from the start.

"When I started mentoring Anthony it was pretty obvious to me that he was a solid, winning player - but with pretty noticeable leaks and some poor results that didn't reflect his skill level,” said Hedlund. “During our mentoring sessions we've had very interesting theoretical discussions. That's one of the things that Badbeat can really provide - a deep, analytical environment for poker players that wish to be just a little bit better than the rest."

Badbeat.com, the original and leading poker staking site, has been sponsoring and mentoring promising players since 2005. This summer it made its revolutionary new MyGame poker training system, modeled on that experience, available free to anyone that’s ready to step up their game.

You don't have to be sponsored by Badbeat.com to benefit from their training.  Their free MyGame system is designed for anyone that wants to learn, win and transform the way they play poker. It builds players’ poker skills from the ground up by analysing actual play. Access to Badbeat’s tutorials, the unique poker hands analysis tool, Report Cards, and Social gaming features are all free after registering a new account with any of Badbeat’s partner poker sites.

Badbeat.com is giving away $50 Free to the first 100 players to create a new account on one of their affiliate sites such as BetfairPoker, GentingPoker, PokerTime, and Royal Vegas. Players can claim their $50 by emailing staking@badbeat.com with their site and alias.

£5,000 + £300 Event at Palm Beach Casino to Cap Genting's Autumn Mini-Festival

The September Series of Poker gets underway at London’s Palm Beach Casino from Sunday, 25th to Wednesday, 28th September, kicking off proceedings with a £500+£50 satellite to the £5000 + £300 High Roller event at 6pm. The satellite has a 60 player cap, so punters should book early to avoid disappointment.

Monday 26th sees a £300+£200 No Limit Hold'em six-max tournament, capped at 36 players, a deep-stack affair with a playable 20,000 chips and 60-minute levels. On the Tuesday will be a £1000+£80 Pot Limit Omaha event, with 40 min levels, 15,000 chips and a 48 player cap. Then, on Wednesday 28th, it’s the big one £ 5,000 + 300 No Limit Hold'em High Roller, with a generous 30,000 chips and 90 min levels, concluding the following day. All events, bar the satellite, kick off at 2pm.

Genting’s Palm Beach Casino, situated in Mayfair, has become the poker destination for London in recent years and a hub of the poker community, offering great cash games and tournaments around the clock. London Poker Manager at Genting, Simon Tomsett, said, “With the action coming to London and France this Autumn, this event is designed to give all visiting players the opportunity to play short field, high buy in tourneys. The Palm Beach looks forward to hosting major tourneys again once the current refurbishment is completed.”

Badbeat.com Director Encouraged Players to Develop a "Poker Mind" in His Lecture at Poker in the Park Last Weekend

Speaking to poker enthusiasts at Poker in the Park in London over the weekend, John Conroy, Managing Director at Badbeat.com, cautioned players against simply memorizing plays and encouraged them to instead develop a "poker mind".

Badbeat.com, the original and leading poker staking site, has been sponsoring and mentoring promising players since 2005. This summer it made its revolutionary new MyGame poker training system, modeled on that experience, available free to anyone that’s ready to step up their game.

“A lot of training out there is rubbish,” said Conroy. “Poker isn’t black and white. How you play your hand depends as much on whom else is at the table and how they’re playing as on the cards you’re dealt. The MyGame poker training system that we’ve built with our team of mentors is designed to change the way the player thinks. It’s all about building a poker mind.”

More players have more experience playing and it takes much more than learning plays from a book to be winner.

“Poker is about observation and deception. Observing your opponents behaviour , betting patterns , type of player, what they think of you etc. Deception is achieved by balancing the way you play hands and not always playing particular hands the same way.”

The MyGame poker training system is designed for any player that wants to learn, win and transform the way they play poker - all for free. It builds players’ poker skills from the ground up by analysing actual play. Access to Badbeat’s tutorials, the unique poker hands analysis tool, Report Cards, and Social gaming features are all free after registering with any of Badbeat’s partner poker sites.

Badbeat.com are giving away $50 free to the first 100 players to create a new account on one of their affiliate sites such as BetfairPoker, GentingPoker, PokerTime, and Royal Vegas. Players can claim their $50 by emailing staking@badbeat.com with their site and alias.

Intertops Casino Players Pocketing $60K in "Back to Football" Bonuses

Looking for some mad money to blow on your NFL tailgate party this month? 

Intertops Casino is kicking off the new NFL football season with a $60K "Back to Football" contest where scoreboard leaders will pocket cash prizes up to $1000. Hundreds of customers of the popular online casino – which has been entertaining players for more than fifteen years now -- will have plenty of extra cash for their NFL tailgate parties.

“We’ve made it pretty easy for any player to cash in on all these extra bonuses,” said Intertops’ casino manager. “All they have to do is deposit a minimum of $25 and play during the specified days!”
Win or lose, Intertops Casino players automatically earn points whenever they play any of its more than 300 casino games. The top players are ranked in six levels based on their deposits, wins and losses. They have all month to accumulate points and prizes will be awarded October 3rd. Players can check the online Scoreboard any time to see their current points and where they rank.

In addition to the month-end cash giveaways, every Monday in September extra casino bonuses up to $250, based on activity in the preceding 4 days, will be awarded via email. Then every Thursday bonuses up to $150 will be awarded according to game play Monday to Wednesday.

Standard wagering requirements for bonuses apply. Further information and current player rankings are available at: http://casinopromotions.intertops.eu/september2011

Meanwhile at Intertops Poker Monday nights are football nights with "Money Night Football". Its regular Monday night $2,000 Guaranteed will be increased to $4,000 during September. Players that place in the top 50 will win a seat to that week's $2,000 Money Night Football Freeroll.

Over the last fifteen years, Intertops has earned a reputation for courteous and efficient customer service and hassle-free deposits and withdrawals. Many others have come and gone in that time but Intertops is still one of the most popular and most trusted online casinos, poker rooms and sports books in the world.

Jake Cody Wins Player of the Year at British Poker Awards

Young gun Jake Cody captured two of the British Poker Awards presented at the fifth annual Poker in the Park poker festival in London this weekend where “the pokerati” gathered to remember a fantastic year in UK poker. Hosted by comedian Lucy Porter and Bluff Europe’s Michael Caselli, nominees had been decided by a committee that included editors of Bluff Europe Magazine and PokerNews.com and “The Voice of Poker” himself, Jesse May, with winners decided by public vote.

The Gamblogger was at Poker in the Park all weekend and I posted a bunch of pics on my Facebook page.  Have a look!

The public voted for youth as players in their twenties swept the board. Jake Cody picked up “Best Tournament Player” and “Player of the Year”, Sam Trickett won “Best Cash Player”, Matt Perrins “Best Breakthrough Player”, Jason Mercier “Best International Player” JP Kelly “Best PLO” Player and Chris Moorman “Best Online Player”. Representing the (slightly) older generation were the likes of Neil Channing (“Best Blog”), John Duthie (“Best Contribution to Poker”) and Vicky Coren (“Best Social Media User”).

The awards also featured a charity auction to raise money for Peace and Sport (www.peace-sport.org), with Barcelona and Arsenal shirts, signed by the teams, going under the hammer. The Barcelona shirt alone raised over £2,000 following a bidding war between Roland De Wolfe and Sam Trickett.

Congratulations to this year's winners:


Best International Player: Jason Mercier

Best Mixed Game Player: Richard “Chufty” Ashby

Best Cash Player: Sam Trickett

Best PLO Player: JP Kelly

Best Blogger: Neil Channing’s Black Belt Poker Blog

Best Tournament Player: Jake Cody

Best Online Player: Chris Moorman

Best Poker League: Champions Poker League

Best Poker Forum:2+2.com

Best Contribution to Poker:John Duthie

Best Social Media User:Vicky Coren

Poker Personality of the Year:Kara Scott

Lifetime Achievement Award: Roy Houghton

Best Breakout Player: Matt Perrins

Player of the Year:Jake Cody

Comedy, Live Jazz and Magic Highlight Poker in the Park Entertainment Line-up

Alongside poker tournaments and training, there will be an exciting entertainment line-up on the main stage at Poker in the Park this weekend. Palm Beach's Richard Poyner, comedian Lucy Porter and extreme card manipulator Scott Thompson will appear on stage at Poker in the Park, Europe’s largest free poker festival this weekend.

The Gamblogger will be there too!!! I'll be greeting folks at the Bluff Europe Suicide Kings Saloon so if you're in London please stop by and say hello.

Kicking off proceedings at 3pm on Friday, belting out favourite cover classics, will be the music of the Palm Beach’s very own Richard Poyner. Next up will be chess International Master Malcolm Pein, taking on multiple players at once, with members of the public invited to pit their wits against the great man.

Taking the stage at 4.30 will be The Swinging Little Big Band (www.littlebigband.co.uk) one of the UK’s most exciting live acts, who will be performing Rat Pack style jazz with a modern twist.

Following that will be a spot of celebrity “Indian Poker” before the Incredible Card Sharks take the stage. At 7pm Bigblindmedia will present a one hour masterclass in card manipulation. Hosted by award-winning sleight of hand magician Andi Gladwin (a globe trotting performer, publisher of over 20 books on close up magic and consultant and writer for numerous magic television shows), it promises to lift the veil on the secretive world of card sharps.

Andi will be joined onstage by Scott Thompson, one of the UK’s leading proponents of XCM (eXtreme Card Manipulation), for a display of playing-card gymnastics that will positively fry your eyeballs.

On Saturday 3rd, at 12pm, chess Grand Master Simon Williams will be playing spot of speed chess against the public, before comedian Lucy Porter takes the stage to present the British Poker Awards at 3pm. The ceremony will include a charity auction to raise money for Peace and Sport (www.peace-sport.org). Among the items to go under Lucy’s hammer will be Barcelona and Arsenal shirts signed by the teams. The public is encouraged to participate in the auction to raise money for this worthy cause.

Next up will be card ninja, Javier Jarquin, in whose hands a playing card becomes a lethal weapon and it has to be seen to be believed.

Rounding off proceedings, after another musical interlude from Poyner, will be the final table of the Poker in the Park 2011 poker final table, as well as the final table of the record-breaking Mahjong tournament (the biggest ever in the UK), followed by the crowning of the winners.

Poker in the Park Entertainment Schedule


Friday 2nd September
15:00 -- The Music of Richard Poyner
15:45 -- Chess Grand Master- Simultaneous Play Exhibition (attendees invited to play!)
16:30 -- The Swinging Little Big Band ACT 1
18:00 -- Indian Poker Pow Wow
19:00 -- Incredible Card Sharks- The Magic of Card Manipulation
20:00 -- The Swinging Little Big Band ACT 2


Saturday 3rd September 2011
12:00 -- Play a Chess Grand Master- Speed Chess Exhibition Match (attendees invited to play!)
13:30 -- Card Ninja Javier Jarquin’s Deadly Card Throwing
15:00 -- Lucy Porter presents The British Poker Awards and Charity Auction
16:30 -- The Music of Richard Poyner
17:30 -- Indian Poker Pow Wow
18:30 -- The Music of Richard Poyner
20:00 -- PIP and Mahjong Final Table
21:15 -- PIP and Mahjong Champion Award

Follow Poker in the Park on Twitter at http://twitter.com/pokerinthepark or visit online at http://www.pokerinthepark.com

Lucy Porter to Host British Poker Awards at Poker in the Park This Week

The British Poker Awards will be hosted by stand-up comedian Lucy Porter and will include a charity auction to raise money for Peace and Sport (www.peace-sport.org). Among the items to go under Lucy’s hammer will be Barcelona and Arsenal shirts signed by the teams. The public is welcome to participate in the auction.

The British Poker Awards kicks off at 3pm on the main stage at Poker in the Park on 3rd September. The awards honour the movers and shakers on the British poker scene in a year when UK players have dominated on the international circuit. Winners are decided by members of the public and there are still a couple of days left to have your say. Visit www.thebritishpokerawards.com to vote.

Lucy Porter is amongst the most sought after comedy performers in the UK. As well as an accomplished stand-up comedian with three sell-out UK tours behind her, she is a regular face on TV and radio panel shows, including Have I Got News for You, Mock the Week and Argumental. She also starred in the critically acclaimed, box-office record-breaking run of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest in Edinburgh and London’s West End, alongside Christian Slater.

Peace and Sport was founded in 2007 by pentathlon Olympic medallist and world champion Joel Bouzou and works for sustainable peace throughout the world. It promotes the practice of structured sport and sporting values to educate young generations and help foster social stability, reconciliation and dialogue between communities. Peace and Sport intervenes in areas made vulnerable by extreme poverty, recent conflict or lack of social cohesion.

Follow Poker in the Park on Twitter at http://twitter.com/pokerinthepark or visit online at http://www.pokerinthepark.com.

Grande Vegas Casino Players Finding Surprise Bonuses in Their Casino Message Center this Month

If you play casino games at Grande Vegas Casino -- you have mail! The popular online casino will be sending news about special offers such as no-deposit bonuses, cash-back bonuses, add-on tournaments and extra deposit bonuses three times in September. They haven't said when the messages will be sent though, and there will be no email or any other notification, so players would be wise to check their Message Center regularly.

“The special bonuses will be no surprise for our players since they’re used to getting lots of casino bonuses -- and we’ve told them there will be more this month,” said casino manager Robert Miller. “However, WHEN we send the messages will be a complete surprise, so we encourage everyone to keep an eye on their casino Message Center!”

The Message Center surprise bonuses begin September 6th. Since players will have only 24 hours to redeem them, it’s important to check frequently so as not to miss out on any free cash. As a sample of even bigger surprises to come, Miller sent a message to players today about a surprise bonus valid for one week. (Standard wagering requirements apply and are detailed on the casino’s website.)

Grande Vegas Casino offers more than 300 casino games including slots, blackjack and roulette. It launched its newest online slot machine earlier this month. “Glitz & Glamour” is a 5 reel, 25 pay line slot machine with a decadent “old Hollywood” theme. Players can earn up to 30 free games giving them lots of extra game-time.

GrandeVegasCasino.com offers some of the biggest progressive jackpots available online including Jackpot Pinatas which is currently over $1.7 million. Aztec’s Millions is over $1.2 million and the Midlife Crisis/Shopping Spree has topped $1.1 million. Even Cleopatra’s Gold has a jackpot of over a quarter million.

Details of Grande Vegas’ Message Center bonuses and many other special offers are available on Promotions tab at GrandeVegasCasino.com.

Free "MyGame" Poker Training at Badbeat.com Analyses Actual Game Play

One of the most popular features of the MyGame online mentoring system that poker staking company Badbeat.com launched earlier this summer is its “Play & Fix” feature that gives players feedback on their actual game play. 

“Play & Fix” Report Cards are just part of the comprehensive online poker training system that Badbeat developed for their stable of sponsored poker players. Now the MyGame poker training facility is available free to anyone that’s serious about improving their game.

“I don’t suppose a lot of people really looked forward to report card day in high school, but we’ve sure been getting great feedback on the feedback we’re giving to players,” said Badbeat Managing Director, John Conroy.  “Getting a grade gives them something to aim for, helps them see how they’re progressing.  The detailed hand analysis tools help them build skills -- it watches them play and shows them where they might have done better.”

The new system is designed for any player that wants to learn, win and transform the way they play poker - all for free. It builds player’s poker skills from the ground up by analysing actual play, spotting weaknesses and showing how to fix them. 

Access to Badbeat’s tutorials, the unique hands analysis tool, Report Cards, and Social gaming features are all free after registering with any of Badbeat’s partner poker sites. Currently the system can monitor their play at all of the major Poker sites including Party Poker, Betfair Poker,  PokerStars, Mansion Poker, Poker Encore, Royal Vegas Poker, Red Hot Poker, Poker Time, TGF Poker & Betsafe.

MyGame training tools are completely free. In addition to this Badbeat offers Sponsorship packages to good or promising players.

As well as being fully bankrolled, sponsored players receive cutting-edge software tools and a structured development path with advanced learning aides, coupled with the knowledge, expertise and 1:1 support from a pool of world class poker mentors and support staff.

Further information and registration is available at: www.badbeat.com

The “Paysafecard Bar” to Serve the Hordes at Europe’s Biggest Poker Festival

Paysafecard will be sponsoring the bar at Poker in the Park V, the world’s biggest free poker festival. The Paysafecard Bar will be a fully-stocked bar, serving beer, wine and spirits, and keeping the punters lubricated as they enjoy the full range of pro lectures, tuition, live poker, music and entertainment that Poker in the Park has to offer.

Paysafecard is an electronic payment method for predominantly online shopping and is based on a pre-pay system. Exchanging cash for Electronic Money (for use online) is facilitated through paysafecard in many countries worldwide.

Last year 20,000 poker fans came to Poker in the Park to celebrate all things poker and rub shoulders with the likes of Liv Boeree, Devilfish, Neil Channing and Evander Holyfield. Poker in the Park V takes place on 2nd and 3rd September at the new venue of Hanover Square, a stone’s throw from Oxford Circus.

“The bar is the social hub of Poker in the Park,” said organiser Michael Caselli, “And we’re thrilled that such an industry heavyweight as Paysafecard has come on board. With the main stage banging out music and entertainment and the Paysafecard Bar looking after our guests, we’ll have even more of a festival atmosphere this year.”

$2000 No Strings Free Roll at Intertops Poker This Sunday

Intertops Poker is hosting the monthly Bluff Europe Free Roll this weekend.  They've put $2000 in the pot and there are no deposit or qualification requirements for new players. The truly free freeroll will be held at Intertops Poker Sunday August 28th at 5:00 pm Eastern time.

“This is a great time for players to check out our site,” said Intertops’ poker room manager. “There’s lots of bonus money to be had – and we just updated our software. It’s got a sweet new look, but more importantly for tournament players, it has lots of new tools for keeping your tournament schedule organized.”

On Friday, all new players that register at Intertops Poker in August will be issued a ticket to this tournament as will regular players that have made a minimum $20 deposit in August.

Sunday’s special free roll tournament is in addition to the $25,000 Weekly Guaranteed Tournament and $1000 Guaranteed Freeze-out Tournaments each held every Sunday. It comes at the end of a month of serious cash giveaways at the popular online poker site.

“We always give away loads of cash in our monthly Frequent Player Points races,” said the poker room manager, “But we don’t usually hand out $15,000 in one month like we are in August!”

The last points race in August ends on Sunday with another $3750 being distributed to players on Monday. Details of next month’s points race will be announced shortly.

Intertops Poker players earn Frequent Player Points whenever they are dealt cards at any real-money cash game or pay a tournament entry fee. Points are automatically converted into Gold Chips which can then be redeemed for prizes, free poker tournaments or as non-deposit bonuses.

Known for its courteous and efficient customer service, Intertops has been around for more than fifteen years. While so many others have come and gone, it is still one of the most popular and most trusted online poker rooms in the world.

Badbeat.com Mentors at GUKPT Goliath in Coventry Poker staking group scouting talent and demonstrating new MyGame poker training system 22 August 2011 (Coventry, UK) – Badbeat.com has sent a team of poker mentors and player support staff to the GUKPT poker tournament in Coventry this week to check out the talent and to put the word out about the new MyGame online training system they’ve just launched. Badbeat.com has been sponsoring and mentoring promising players since 2005, and now the revolutionary new MyGame training system modeled on that experience is free to anyone that’s ready to step up their game. “Big tournaments like this are a good chance for us to see who’s out there, who could really benefit either from the kind of full on mentorship we give our sponsored players or from the free training system we’ve just put online,” said Jeff Burke, Badbeat.com’s Head of International Mentoring. Burke is joined in Coventry this week by several players sponsored by Badbeat.com as well as Phil Wise, Poker Analyst; Sam Brown, Cash Mentor; Darren Hedley, Tournament Mentor and three members of the Poker Player Support team. The GUKPT Goliath, held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry 24th – 28th August, is a unique opportunity to attempt the ultimate live poker challenge -- taking on the largest ever tournament field in Europe for the richest prize pool ever seen at this buy-in level. Starting Wednesday at the home of Coventry City Football Club, the Goliath has a £100,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool and aims to break the European record tournament field with over 1600 runners. 25% of entrants’ registration fees will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care, a charity partner of both the Coventry City Football Club and Grosvenor Casinos. “Our players go into a live tournament like this after our hands analysis tool has given them feedback on thousands of hands they’ve played online,” said Badbeat.com Poker Analyst Phil Wise. “It’s spotted their weaknesses and shown them how to fix them. That gives players a serious edge walking into a major tournament like this one.” The MyGame system is designed for any player that wants to learn, win and transform the way they play poker - all for free. It builds players’ poker skills from the ground up by analysing actual play. Access to Badbeat’s tutorials, the unique hands analysis tool, Report Cards, and Social gaming features are all free after registering with any of Badbeat’s partner poker sites. “MyGame” information and registration is available at: http://www.badbeat.com/Ease/servlet/ContentServer?siteID=1974&categoryID=852&css=Y ENDS Media Contact: Jodie Thind, Lyceum Media Jodie@LyceumMedia.com +44 (0) 208 123 7184 | +44 (0) 7932 440 157 About Badbeat.com Founded in 2005, Badbeat.com is the original and leading online poker staking business. It is an organisation created to win at poker through the funding and comprehensive support of winning online players. Winning at poker is harder today than it was just a few years ago, and every Badbeat.com player has access to cutting-edge software tools, a structured development path with advanced learning aides coupled with the knowledge, expertise and support of a pool of world-class mentors and support staff. www.badbeat.com

Badbeat.com has sent a team of poker mentors and player support staff to the GUKPT poker tournament in Coventry this week to check out the talent and to put the word out about the new MyGame online training system they’ve just launched. Badbeat.com has been sponsoring and mentoring promising players since 2005, and now the revolutionary new MyGame training system modeled on that experience is free to anyone that’s ready to step up their game.

“Big tournaments like this are a good chance for us to see who’s out there, who could really benefit either from the kind of full on mentorship we give our sponsored players or from the free training system we’ve just put online,” said Jeff Burke, Badbeat.com’s Head of International Mentoring.

Burke is joined in Coventry this week by several players sponsored by Badbeat.com as well as Phil Wise, Poker Analyst; Sam Brown, Cash Mentor; Darren Hedley, Tournament Mentor and three members of the Poker Player Support team.

The GUKPT Goliath, held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry 24th – 28th August, is a unique opportunity to attempt the ultimate live poker challenge -- taking on the largest ever tournament field in Europe for the richest prize pool ever seen at this buy-in level. Starting Wednesday at the home of Coventry City Football Club, the Goliath has a £100,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool and aims to break the European record tournament field with over 1600 runners.

25% of entrants’ registration fees will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care, a charity partner of both the Coventry City Football Club and Grosvenor Casinos.

“Our players go into a live tournament like this after our hands analysis tool has given them feedback on thousands of hands they’ve played online,” said Badbeat.com Poker Analyst Phil Wise. “It’s spotted their weaknesses and shown them how to fix them. That gives players a serious edge walking into a major tournament like this one.”

The MyGame system is designed for any player that wants to learn, win and transform the way they play poker - all for free. It builds players’ poker skills from the ground up by analysing actual play. Access to Badbeat’s tutorials, the unique hands analysis tool, Report Cards, and Social gaming features are all free after registering with any of Badbeat’s partner poker sites.

“MyGame” information and registration is available at: http://www.badbeat.com/Ease/servlet/ContentServer?siteID=1974&categoryID=852&css=Y

Poker in the Park Speakers Offer Free Strategy Lectures at the World's Biggest Free Poker Festival

Neil Channing and Sam Trickett will be among the top names in poker appearing at the lecture marquees at Poker in the Park. The marquee will offer free strategy lectures running around the clock and feature some of the UK’s best players, giving members of the public the chance to meet their heroes, with Q&A’s, photo opportunities and autograph signings.

Poker in the Park is Europe’s largest free poker festival and descends on London’s Hanover Square on 2nd and 3rd September. As well as sit n’ go’s running every hour, visitors can expect heads up tournaments, cut price deals on the latest books and merchandise, surprise celebrity guests, music, entertainment and much, much and more.

“They say you have to pay to get a poker education,” said organiser Michael Caselli, “but at Poker in the Park we give it all away free. The lecture tent is one of the most popular attractions of the festival and always draws a big crowd. It really is one of the few opportunities you’ll get to get free and invaluable advice from the biggest names in poker.”


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Grande Vegas Casino Giving up to $100 to Try New 'Glitz & Glamour' Online Slot Machine -- But Only Until Sunday

Grande Vegas Casino is giving players up to $100 to try its ritzy new online slot machine, Glitz & Glamour. The decadently posh “old Hollywood” theme of the 5 reel, 25 pay line slot machine lavishes players in elegance while plenty of chances for up to 30 free games give them lots of extra game-time.

To try out the new game, Grande Vegas Casino is offering all players a 100% up to $100 deposit bonus. The bonus code for this limited-time special offer is GLITZGLAM. This casino bonus code is only valid until Sunday August 21st, 2011.

The Wild symbols are beautifully animated in this state-of-the-art game from Real Time Gaming. The wild “Hollywood Leading Man” symbol doubles the prize and the “Starstruck Starlet” triples the win. When they appear together in a winning combination, they multiply the win by 6. 23 skidoo!

The scatter symbol, a car, is also animated and up to thirty free games are triggered when it appears anywhere on the reels. Prizes are tripled during free games.

Grande Vegas Casino offers more than 300 casino games including slots, blackjack and roulette. The jackpot pool at GrandeVegasCasino.com is currently a staggering $5.2 million. Several slot machines have progressive jackpots over a million dollars: Jackpot Pinatas is currently over $1.7 million, Aztec’s Millions is over $1.2 million and the Midlife Crisis/Shopping Spree is at $1.1 million. Cleopatra’s Gold is over a quarter million.