The Stock Market Sucks, The Economy Stinks, Online Poker Thrives

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Its amazing that at a time of unbelievable global economic decline and massed layoffs there is still one place where people have a shot at making a living. Yes it sounds nuts, but people are actually turning to online poker and poker in general during these tumultous times. With the softest job market the world has seen in more than a decade, online poker has provided an outlet for some people to prosper, survive, or make a new career in life. Many people have been betrayed by traditional investing and have been investing in themselves as poker is not a game of luck, but considered a game of skill. Online poker is in somewhat of a trough period, but as the layoffs grow, I think online poker will see a bump in usage out of not only necessity, but the simple fact is that more people will be home more often looking for the cheapest forms of entertainment. If you have been laid off and are playing poker to pay the bills we’d love to hear your success story.

Auckland Regional Satellites Happening Now

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The APPT, Asia Pacific Poker Tour qualifying tournaments are happening now at PokerStars.

They have $2.20 buyings US and Canadian players are allowed to enter as well.

The APPT Auckland takes place at the Skycity Casino in Auckland, New Zealand from October 9-12 2008. There are only a few days left to qualify. Prize package is worth $6,000.

World Championship of Poker 2008

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PokerStars is revving up for their WCOOP which is guaranteeing $30 million in prize money across 33 events. The main event is guaranteeing $10million in prize money alone.

In the past, PokerStars qualifiers Reuben Peters, Tim Vance, Jason Mercier and Glen Chorny all earned huge cash winnings for victorious EPT events. Peters won €532,620 ($767,597) for his victory in Dublin, while FPP qualifier Vance earned €834,590 ($1,224,988) for his win in Copenhagen. Mercier walked away with €869,000 ($1,372,893) for taking down the San Remo event, while Chorny won €2,020,000 ($3,203,671) for his Monte Carlo Grand Final victory.

EPT Budapest : A new venue at the Sofitel Hotel. I’ve actually stayed at this hotel during a vacation. It’s attached to the Las Vegas Casino. It has a nice breakfast buffet fwiw :).

Season 5 European Poker Tour Schedule

TOURNAMENT	VENUE	CITY/ COUNTRY	DATES	BUY-IN	CAP
EPT BARCELONA	Casino Barcelona	Barcelona SPAIN	Sept 10-14, 2008	€8,000 + €250	600
EPT LONDON	Victoria Casino	London ENGLAND	Main Event October 1-5, 2008 High Rollers event October 5-6	£5,200 + £200 High Rollers event £20,000 + £300	500 & 100
EPT BUDAPEST	Sofitel Hotel	Budapest. HUNGARY	October 28-November 1	€4,000 + €350	TBC
EPT WARSAW	Hyatt Regency, Warsaw	Warsaw POLAND	November 15-19, 2008	PLN 20,000 + PLN 1,000	400
EPT PRAGUE	Hilton Hotel	Prague CZECH REPUBLIC	December 9-13, 2008	€5,000 + €250	600
POKERSTARS CARIBBEAN ADVENTURE	Atlantis Resort	Nassau BAHAMAS	January, 5-10, 2009	TBC	TBC
EPT DEAUVILLE	Casino Barrière	Deauville FRANCE	TBC	€5,000 + €300	700
EPT COPENHAGEN	Casino Copenhagen	Copenhagen DENMARK	February 17-21, 2009	DKR 50,000 + DKR 2,250	500
EPT DORTMUND	Casino Hohensyburg	Dortmund GERMANY	March 10th-14th, 2009	€5,000 + €250	500
EPT SAN REMO	San Remo	San Remo ITALY	April 18-23, 2009	€5,000 + €250	800
EPT GRAND FINAL	Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort	Monte Carlo MONACO	April 28 - May 3, 2009	€10,000 + €600	1,000

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The APPT, Asia Pacific Poker Tour qualifying tournaments are happening now at PokerStars.
They have $2.20 buyings US and Canadian players are allowed to enter as well.
The APPT Auckland takes place at the Skycity Casino in Auckland, New Zealand from October 9-12 2008. There are only a few days left to qualify. Prize package is worth [...]

PartyPoker Upgraded Their Software and Sign Up Bonus

Sep 26, 2008 20:08 - 0 Comments

PartyPoker has not only upgraded their software, but for new accounts they have upgraded their sign up bonus for new accounts.
The new sign up bonus is 100% up to £250.
Our PartyPoker bonus code: EUROKING is upgraded to accommodate this new upgrade in bonus amount.

PokerStars Million Dollar Men Tournaments

Sep 26, 2008 19:34 - 0 Comments

PokerStars is holding a set of tournaments to celebrate the many players at the final table of the *WSOP this year (taking place November 9th) are sponsored by Poker Stars.
The details of this MDM (Million Dollar Man) tournament are:
- Over $360,000 worth of cash prizes via the MDM freerolls.
- Freerolls start September 28th Ends October [...]

World Championship of Poker 2008

Aug 27, 2008 7:15 - 0 Comments

PokerStars is revving up for their WCOOP which is guaranteeing $30 million in prize money across 33 events. The main event is guaranteeing $10million in prize money alone.
In the past, PokerStars qualifiers Reuben Peters, Tim Vance, Jason Mercier and Glen Chorny all earned huge cash winnings for victorious EPT events. Peters won €532,620 ($767,597) for [...]

Reminder: UK Showdown August 31st

Aug 20, 2008 10:03 - 0 Comments

Just a reminder that the UK Showdown will be held August 31st 2008 at Titan Poker.
August 31st at 20:05 pm Server Time
Prize pool: $1000 ($500 in cash for top 10 + $500 in $100 + $9 tokens to top
5)
Buy-in: 200 Titan Points
Requirement: Resident of UK - Wales, Scotland, Ireland or England

The Stock Market Sucks, The Economy Stinks, Online Poker Thrives