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Sam Trickett Nominated for Three British Poker Awards

One of the Team Titan members from the distinguished players sponsored by Titan Poker, Sam Trickett, has been honored with not one but three nominations for the British Poker Awards.

Trickett has been nominated for “Best Tournament Player,” “Best Cash Player,” and “Best Social Media User.” Online voters will select the winners for these categories and will then be announced at a special ceremony at Hanover Square, London during the Poker in the Park on September 3^rd.

This is the second year for the British Poker Awards, and last year at the first ceremony, Trickett won the title for “Best New Player.”

Since his last year win, he has demonstrated what a skillful tournament player he is, particularly for winning the Aussie Millions $100K Challenge and then for landing second place in the Aussie Millions $250K Super High Roller event. At the World Poker Tour National Series Paris, Trickett cashed in 6^th place and had two cashes at the WSOP. In 2011 alone, he’s earned just under $3 million, an impressive number for any player.

He also experienced a very profitable cash game session in Macau at the high stakes, which was highly publicized. And since he’s a very avid user of both Twitter and Facebook, he’s earned the social media user nomination. He is up against some tough competition though in all categories for which he’s been nominated.

Trickett is 25 years old and has been playing poker since 2005 when he suffered a knee injury that ended his semi-pro soccer career.

Mike Sexton Joins FairPlayUSA Advisory Board

FairPlayUSA is an organization that was established to inform policymakers as well as the public on laws regarding Internet gambling and now has added Mike Sexton, pro poker player, to its advisory board. In what is already an authenticated group of influential members, the FairPlayUSA advisory welcomes poker ambassador Sexton to join Perry Aftab, Internet safety expert; Tom Ridge, former Secretary of Homeland Security and Governor of Pennsylvania, and Greg Ramer, pro poker player.

Sexton says, “Americans should be able to play poker online in the privacy of their homes knowing that the games are safe and fair.” He continues, “FairPlayUSA is committed to ensuring a strict regulatory framework for online poker, and I am pleased to be part of its advisory board.”

Marisa McNee, executive director of FairPlayUSA, says,  ”We’re honored that Mike has agreed to join our Board of Advisors and help carry our message of the importance of bringing integrity and safety to online poker.”  McNee adds, “As FairPlayUSA grows as an organization, our message of strict regulation, child and consumer protection, and support of law enforcement will continue to resonate with key policymakers.”

One of the missions of FairPlayUSA coalition is to help policymakers and the public better understand the currently ambiguous US laws pertaining to online poker and online betting. They support Congressional action to define clearly illegal online gambling, create a strict regulatory framework for Internet poker, and provide strong law enforcement resources to prevent illegal activity. FairPlayUSA is based in Washington, D.C.

Celebrate Oktoberfest with PartyPoker

PartyPoker will be giving away 16 prize packages for Oktoberfest that will include a two-night stay and $600 for spending money. What is better than poker and all the beer you could every want in Europe?

The packages also include dinner and poker tournament at the Olympic Tower restaurant, the two-night accommodations at the 5-star Le Meridien hotel in Munich, your choice of various daytime activities, dinner and drinks at the exclusive bot at the Hippodrom Oktoberfest tent, drinks in a reserved area at P1 nightclub, transportation all weekend, and VIP hospitality.

If all of this sounds like something of interest to you, then head over to PartyPoker to qualify. Just opt in to one or both of the VIP Oktoberfest Races. The first will begin at midnight on August 12^th and run through midnight on August 21^st. The second will take place beginning midnight on August 22^nd and run through midnight on August 31^st. Then collect PartyPoints by playing during these periods. Prizes will be awarded to players with the most recorded PartyPoints. Prizes for first through 7^th places include the Oktoberfest VIP package for two, places 8 through 25 will receive $200 in cash, places 26 through 75 will get $100, and places 76 through 400 will get an entry into the VIP Oktoberfest and Super Gadget Freeroll entry.

The top 25 places on both leader boards will win a 16-Gb iPad2 by Apple, and through the top 75 places in both races will win a 64-Gb iPod Touch.

Online Bets in the Future for non-US iPhones

iPad and iPhone users have a multitude of apps to choose from when it comes to poker and casino gaming. In fact, some of the first iPhone apps were developed for poker players, including Apple’s Texas Hold ‘em app. People across the world play casino games and poker games online, so it makes sense for iOS app developers to cater to this market.

Unfortunately, despite the growing popularity of iOS systems, there has not been the capability available to gamble with real money over these devices. Apple has resisted the demand to allow real money bets to be placed via the iPhone, the iTouch, or the iPad.

The good news is that there will be some apps released by online betting institutions including poker sites, online casinos, sportsbetting sites, and more to non-US players. While US bettors will not be able to partake in online betting via their iOS devices, players outside of the US and across the world will soon be able to make bets using their iPhones and iPads.

Barry Greenstein’s Aston Martin Stolen

Poker pro Barry Greenstein had his car stolen Saturday. He kept his Twitter followers up to speed on the situation throughout the day. A little before 4:00 in the afternoon Pacific Time, he Tweeted, “I don’t think twitter can help with this but you never know: my Aston Martin DB9 was stolen from valet parking!”

Following tweets explained that his car had been taken from the Marriott in Mission Hills San Diego. He described his car, so that maybe his followers would be able to help him out. He asked them to be on the lookout for his olive green Aston Martin with plates that read “BG3.”

Over the next few tweets, he explained, “Guy came up to valet and said his name was Greenstein. Didn’t have a valet ticket. Flashed a california ID. The mariott manager said that valet parking is outsourced to a third party. I’m hope they’re still liable.”

This was all before Greenstein lost big in the mixed game at the Palomar Card Club later that night.

Later though, the car was returned by the driver and apparently there was an explanation for everything. The poser, who apparently knew what was written on the license plate, reportedly asked the valet for the car, and the valet gave it to him. After realizing he’d made a mistake, the valet made up the story about the man showing him an ID, etc. in efforts to keep from getting fired, but he was fired anyway. The driver had taken the car to have it detailed before returning it to the valet parking, trying to park it himself. Hotel security saw him and then called police. The perp was then arrested.

Greenstein tweeted, “The perp’s mother claimed he has mental issues and somewhat believes it’s his car. He is now in the hospital.”

Greenstein’s car was returned with no damage and was in fact cleaned.

August 2011 PartyPoker Bonus Code

Poker Bonus

Don’t miss the welcome bonus at PartyPoker for the month of August worth 100% of your first deposit up to $/£/€500. To get this great offer, just enter PartyPoker Bonus Code 500PS when you make your first deposit. Then head to the virtual tables and start playing real money online poker to earn PartyPoints. You can earn PartyPoints at both cash tables and tournaments. You will need 6 times your bonus amount in PartyPoints to clear your full bonus if you are playing with US or Canadian dollars, 8 times your bonus in PartyPoints if you are playing with Euros, and 9 times your bonus in PartyPoints if you are playing in Sterling. You will have 60 days from the date of your first deposit to clear the bonus, which will be released to your account in 10 installments.

$1 Million Summer

Coming up on August 7^th is the $1 million summer tournament, which you can qualify for for as little as $1.

World Domination

Through the end of this month at PartyPoker, compete in the World Domination promotion where you can win cash, freeroll seats, and a grand prize of $100,000. To participate, just earn 10 PartyPoints to get your first random world city assignment (72 possible cities to dominate). You’ll get your first city for 5 PartyPoints, and then each city thereafter each time you earn 10 PartyPoints. All conquered cities will award you with a prize like a freeroll ticket or a cash payout. Conquer all 72 cities and get the grand prize worth $100,000. Up to 100 cities can be dominated per day, so that if you earn extra freeroll tickets, you’ll be compensated with 5 PartyPoints for each extra you earn. Freerolls will take place September 2^nd through 6^th.

WCOOP to Begin Sept 2 at PokerStars

PokerStars’ 2011 edition of the World Championship of Online Poker, otherwise known as the WCOOP, will kick off next month serving as some much needed online poker action for many who are in the aftermath of the WSOP. While US players won’t get to participate in the WCOOP, many other nations around the world will be represented.

The WCOOP will feature 62 individual events hosted online at poker website PokerStars. Beginning on September 4^th, the WCOOP will start off with cheap satellites that will bring many players to the tables who wouldn’t otherwise be there, making for a great opportunity for online poker players of all stature, whether you are amateur, pro, or fall somewhere in between.

Events will include the traditional No-Limit Texas Hold ‘em style that everyone loves, as well as more unique poker formats such as triple stud, which is new this year.

2010’s WCOOP Main Event winner was Tyson Marks, aka “POTTERPOKER,” who took down the nearly $2.28 million prize—the biggest in online poker history.

Even without the US poker market to sit in on the festivities, the series is expected to draw quite a crowd, and the main event will include a $5 million increase in guaranteed payouts. The entire tournament promises $30+ million in guaranteed cash.

Online Poker Pros Migrate to Canada and Europe

A new trend within the online poker profession is a migration to Canada and Europe where playing Internet poker is legal and readily available. Phil “OMGClayAiken” Galfond, a popular online poker pro, announced on Twitter that he had in fact relocated to Canada to see how it goes. Many others are following Galfond’s lead.

Others who have mentioned a moved include Daniel Negreanu (a native Canadian) and Olivier Busquet. Negreanu, who is a live poker legend, has indicated that he will move in order to participate in the World Championship of Online Poker, a very large online tournament series hosted by PokerStars, which is no longer allowed to operate in the US.

Negreanu Tweeted about his move to downtown Toronto later next month, though nothing is confirmed, as he’s mentioned Europe as well. One Tweet read, “Can’t wait for WCOOP’s on PokerStars.com in September! I’ll either be playing from TO or somewhere in Europe.”

Dan “Jungleman12” Cates was a very successful online poker player in the US before Black Friday. Now he’s unemployed and is looking to relocate; however, he’s had issues with customs in Canada. One Twitter post stated that he was leaving for Vancouver. Then later he indicated he had been deported and later clarified that he was actually just denied entry.

Poker fans can expect to see many of their favorite US-based online poker pros move to other countries where they can do their thing.

Full Tilt Hearing Tomorrow in London

The hearing for Full Tilt Poker is set for 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in London’s Victoria Park Plaza Hotel. This hearing, which will be open to the public, will determine whether or not the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) will reinstate Full Tilt Poker’s operating licenses.

After losing the US market on April 15^th to the Black Friday massacre, Full Tilt Poker has now suffered another blow by the AGCC by stripping them of their license to provide online poker services to any players worldwide. So when the US players accounts were seized by the US Department of Justice on April 15^th, that was devastating to many faithful Full Tilt players. Now the remainder of their clientele is in a similar situation with their funds now inaccessible as well. When once Full Tilt Poker was the reigning online poker site over much of the world, it is now the plot of a sad story whose fate will be determined tomorrow.

The AGCC shut down Full Tilt Poker completely on June 29^th when they accused the online poker site of not complying with licensing regulations. Now Full Tilt Poker also faces class action lawsuits and lawsuits filed by their European investors.

Full Tilt Poker owes US players more than $150 million and now they are even more in debt to their European player base, and rumors are circulating that they can’t even sell the company. AGCC Executive Director Andre Wilsenach confirmed that player funds will be a topic of discussion at the meeting tomorrow. Hopefully some sort of restitution will be determined, but this is unlikely if their license remains revoked.

The Unfortunate State of Seized Player Funds

The PPA (Poker Players Alliance) has presented a legal guide that will assist players with getting their money back from online poker rooms that have shut down over the past three months or so. Apparently there were dates that defined when players could apply for their refund by, and these dates are closing in on players who otherwise didn’t even know they existed. Claims were supposed to be filed prior to the date.

The PPA is now helping direct players on what to do in order to go about getting their money back. They have explained that while they can’t assist in filing direct lawsuits against the poker sites on behalf of the players, they are providing information to players on how to individually hire a lawyer to represent them in efforts to retain their money. They are also recommending this action only for players who had a great deal of cash in their player accounts because class action suits like these are rather expensive and not worth the cost to players who did not have a substantial amount of money in their player accounts.

The PPA is also asking players to weigh all costs and time that it would take to file suit against the potential outcome and realize that it may be difficult to establish a valid claim of the seized funds, especially in an overseas court. If you believe that the PPA’s guide will help you determine whether or not you should file suit, then by all means, check it out. The unfortunate reality though is that most players who have yet to receive refunds of their accounts are not likely to. It’s just too political at this point, and the US justice system is going to be able to do little about the individual’s player funds.

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