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News articles from September-01-2007 to September-30-2007

Poker Pro Hevad Khan Profile
30-Sep-2007

The 22 year old from Poughkeepsie knows a thing or two about multitasking. Hevad Khan is his name, and bulldozing is his game—at least, that's what he would tell you. He might be trying to pull the wool over your eyes, however. Khan, who won nearly one million dollars during a final table run at the 2007 World Series of Poker, was first known as "RaiNKhaN". Now a member of Team PokerStars, at first people thought he wasn't even a real person.

William Hill Poker Bonuses $500 Every Month
29-Sep-2007

Most online poker rooms offer nice sign up bonuses to encourage you to try out their rooms, and most of those follow a similar scheme; you put in some cash, they match some cash after you play a certain number of hands, and everyone is happy. At William Hill Poker, however, they do things a bit differently.

The PokerRoomSchool Play Guide
28-Sep-2007

It's nice to have a map. When you are going somewhere new and are perhaps a little unsure, having a well drawn, easy to understand map is a great comfort. The same is true for clear instructions that accurately tell you what to expect. That's exactly what the PokerRoomSchool Play Guide does for you- show you the way; perfect for first time online poker players!

Set Sail with the Ladbrokes Poker Cruise III
27-Sep-2007

We can't think of a better way to spend ten days in January than on a cruise ship playing poker, and Ladbrokes Poker is happy to oblige. The Ladbrokes Poker Cruise III is preparing for launch, and there is still time for you to get a berth.

Poker Bonus Hunter Wednesday
26-Sep-2007

Here we are again with Bonus Hunter Wednesdays, where Guide to Poker outlines the best bonus codes and sign up bonuses. As Humberto Brenes would say… "CHAAAARK!"
Without further ado, let's get to the Bonuses:

VCPoker Presents the European Championship of Online Poker
25-Sep-2007

These days you don't have to travel around the globe to take part in a major poker tournament-- VC Bet Poker presents the latest online tournament series, the European Championship of Online Poker.

Basic Poker Strategy: PokerRoomSchool instructs the New Player
24-Sep-2007

So you've caught a little poker on TV, and thought you would give Texas Hold'em a try? Not sure where to start? Terms like "Flop", "wired pairs", "Big Slick" and "the Nuts" buzzing around your head? Check out PokerRoomSchool to get a handle on Hold'em poker.

New Betfred Poker room Review
23-Sep-2007

Beftred is certainly NOT a new name when it comes to bookmaking and online poker. In fact, the room is currently celebrating the company's 40th anniversary (with a number of neat promos). What IS new is our Guide to Poker review, available under the Poker Room Review section.

Paddy Power Poker Irish Open Dates Announced
22-Sep-2007

Easter may seem like a long way off yet, but if you were hoping to play in the Irish Open (and why wouldn't you be) you can pencil it on your calendar now, as Paddy Power has released the date and venue.

Stan James Poker Bonus Gets You Fifty
21-Sep-2007

Stan's Poker. Sounds like the game on Friday night, doesn't it? A place to go and have fun with all your mates. You know what would make that even better? If you got $50 for every pal that showed up to play. That's the deal at Stan James Poker, where having friends really pays off.

PokerRoomSchool.com offers Poker Odds Calculator
20-Sep-2007

When you look at your pre flop cards do you know your odds of winning the hand against one opponent? How about four? Ten? If you need a little help, no worries- PokerRoomSchool has a nifty Poker Odds Calculator to help you out.

PokerRoomSchool Bonus
18-Sep-2007

Would you like a shot at $1,000 every week? Tempted? What if we told you it wouldn't cost you anything? Check out the PokerRoomSchool $1000 Weekly.

Annette Obrestad Wins World Series of Poker Europe
17-Sep-2007

Betfair player Annette Obrestad is now the youngest person in World Series of Poker history to become a bracelet winner with a victory in London at the inaugural in World Series of Poker Europe. The young Norwegian, who turned 19 the day after winning the event, took home a £1 million prize, on top of singing an endorsement deal with Betfair Poker the day before her win.

Betfair and Annette Obrestad
16-Sep-2007

There are a lot of firsts flying around in poker these days. The first World Series of Poker played outside of the United States is wraping up, and at the table was a young woman who was the first non-US player to rank number one among online players.This was her first WSOP table, and, according to a recent announcement, she has signed with her first online poker room—appropriately enough, WSOPE sponsor Betfair Poker.

The Dan - The Legend
15-Sep-2007

Dan Harrington knows a thing or two about poker. It's been said before, so it might sound a bit trite, but it bears repeating; he is the man who literally wrote the book on no limit Texas hold'em tournament poker. In fact, he wrote three of them for starters, all titled "Harrington on Hold'em." He has the credentials to be taken seriously on the subject, as he did win the World Series of Poker main event in 1995. His name, his books, and his awful green hat are all legendary- so it is fitting that he recently won the 2007 World Poker Tour Legends of Poker event.

Mad Tilt Sit and Go at Betsson Poker
14-Sep-2007

A new review is up on Betsson Poker, part of the Ongame network of poker sites. Betsson offers access to six million registered poker players and boasts plenty of player- friendly features, such as mini tables and a nice loyalty program, but what really sticks out are innovative tourneys, like the Mad Tilt Sit and Go.

WSOPE Rages On
13-Sep-2007

The main event for the much anticipated World Series of Poker continues with the first of two "Day 2" rounds, and many big names are holding on, such as 11 time WSOP bracelet winner Phil "Poker Brat" Hellmuth. David "Devilfish" Ulliot, Erick Lindgren, Greg Raymer and more all continue the fight, while many hopefuls- such as relative newcomer but powerhouse player Paul Wasicka- fall by the way side.

Upcoming Events
13-Sep-2007

More and more live and online poker tournaments are being held every year- how can you possibly keep track of them all? You don't have to; let us do it for you! Click through for a calendar of all major live and online poker tournaments through the end of the year.

Poker Stars World Cup USA Victory
12-Sep-2007

Poker Stars just wrapped up their presentation of the World Cup of Poker IV in Barcelona and it was Poker Star team member Greg Raymer who was getting all the attention as Team USA played their way to victory.

Poker Room Offers WPT Canada Event
11-Sep-2007

Qualifiers to major events are always a hot ticket item at online poker rooms, and Poker Room is no exception. This time around the event is the World Poker Tour North American Poker Championship, and you could win a seat there at the appropriately named Waterfall Windfall.

WSOPE Update
10-Sep-2007

It looked as if Jennifer Harman was going to be the first poker player in the world to pick up a World Series of Poker bracelet out side of the United States, but it wasn't to be so. Despite a huge chip lead and a commanding game, that honor was given to Thomas Bihl, who managed to wrest the crown from Harman and win the first ever WSOP Europe event.

Still Time for the Tournament Titan
09-Sep-2007

Online poker room Titan Poker has one of the most interesting concepts for a sit and go game going, a SNG with a guaranteed prize pool of $1 million. The idea is to hold the tournament start date until 20 players had qualified, but after being stuck at 18 players for a good long while, Titan Poker has changed things up a bit. The good news is that the date for the Tournament Titan final has been set—and the even better news is that there are still two seats open for you to win.

WSOP Europe HORSE Final Table
08-Sep-2007

To say that Chris Ferguson is the short stack in an event means that the rest of the players must know a thing or two about poker, and that was the case around dinner time at the Casino at the Empire, where the first ever World Series of Poker Europe event was taking place.

Become a Hero of Poker
07-Sep-2007

We've just added a new review to our list of poker room reviews, CentreBet Poker, and what a room it is. Be sure to select Poker Room Review from the menu above and then skip down to the bottom to read the review—but AFTER you read about one of the coolest promotions on the net, the Hero of Poker.

What is a Freeroll?
05-Sep-2007

There are a lot of new words and phrases to learn in order to be able to comfortably navigate the sometimes choppy waters of online poker, words without vowels (SnG, MTT) words that seem out of place (Flat Tire, Donkey Call) and some words that will have you wondering if you wandered into the bread line at a soup kitchen—Freeroll. So what is a freeroll, and why should you, the online poker player, care?

The Chris Ferguson Freeroll Challenge
05-Sep-2007

Okay, it isn't exactly called the Chris Ferguson Freeroll Challenge, but it might as well have been. Chris "Jesus" Ferguson is a well known poker pro, and part of the brains behind the design of Full Tilt Poker.

Home Game- Poker Peek Cards
04-Sep-2007

These were the cards that almost broke the 2007 World Series of Poker. Once the rumors came out that they were planning on implementing the new Poker Peek cards the buzz got started.

Clearing Requirements and the Deposit Bonus
03-Sep-2007

Six hundred dollars free! 100% deposit match! Put in $50 and get $150! So go the deposit bonus announcements of countless poker rooms, enticing you to put your money into their accounts with the reward of gaining a ten, twenty, even a hundred percent or more on your deposit with little to no effort. Sound too good to be true? This time there is a whole lot of truth to it, but, as with many "good deals" out there, what you don't know can hurt you, so read on to learn the ins and outs of Clearing Requirements and the Deposit Bonus.

Home Game – The Dealer Button
02-Sep-2007

Beer? Check. Cards? Check. Chips? Check. Table? Check. Okay, looks like you've got the essentials to get your home poker game off and running, but what about a Dealer Button? If you are playing poker, especially if you are playing Texas Hold'em Poker, you really should use a dealer button to help keep the game flowing. So what kind of dealer button should you use?

Deciphering the Deposit Bonus
01-Sep-2007

The first time or two you make a deposit to a poker room it may be a little confusing; why is the room offering you a "deposit match" and what exactly does it mean? If you sign up with Sun Poker, for example, and they are offering $500 with a 100% deposit match, how much money will you actually get?