APPT Queenstown 2011 Day 1C

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Kevin

When the registration was closed on day 1c of the PokerStars Asia Pacific Poker Tour main event at Queenstown, New Zealand, a total of 127 players have registred for the tournament, creating a total prize pool of NZ$342,900 with NZ$94,300 set aside for rthe eventuall winner.

Again, the New Zealanders have shown great game by taking the fist two spots on the day 1c leaderboard. The first place goes to Alicia Sale with 91,750 in chips, thus being the player who will start with the most chips on day 2. The second place goes to Ben Paurini with 77,225 in chips, followed by the Austrian PokerStars player Octavian Voegele with 59,975 in chips.

Out of the notable players who were not able to continue to day 2 were Joel Dodds, Julian Cohen and Andrew Scott. Leo Boxell, who has won the first event of the season in Melbourne, has also fallen victim to the chip leader at the end of the day Alicia Sale.

Top ten by the chip count after day 1c:
1st – Alicia Sale – New Zealand – 91,750c
2nd – Ben Paurini – New Zealand – 77,225c
3rd – Octavian Voegele – Austria – 59,975c
4th – Charles Caris – Australia – 57,700c
5th – Jeremy MacDonald – New Zealand – 51,900c
6th – Jamie Lunt – New Zealand – 44,550c
7th – Daryl Hussey – New Zealand – 37,200c
8th – Roland Keiso – Estonia – 32,175c
9th – Carl Knox – New Zealand – 32,000c
10th – Xia Dong Xia – New Zealand – 29,375c

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Daily Online Poker News 25-08-2011

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Kevin

Possible Delay In Czech Gambling
A political conflict may delay the Czech government’s plans to introduce a new gambling tax. An internal dispute within the ruling coalition could see Finance Minister Miroslav Kalousek put the online gambling plans on hold.

Eureka Poker Tour Croatia
The PokerStars Eureka Poker Tour Croatia Main Event has begun at the Golden Sun Casino at Hotel Antunovic in the city of Zagreb.

APPT Queenstown Snowfest
The PokerStars Asia Pacific Poker Tour Queenstown Snowfest, at the SKYCITY Queenstown continued with day 1B. At the end play, Germany’s Marcel Schreiner held the chip lead with a stack of 72,600 and, of the 38 players who entered, 28 remain to continue onto day 2.

World Poker Tour Regional Jacksonville
The World Poker Tour regional $1,500 event at the Orange Park Poker Room in Jacksonville, Florida ran from August 13th to August 16th. Chris Conrad, of Tampa Bay, Florida, beat out a field of 461 players to take the title along with $143,145 in cash.

Unibet Poker Online Summer Festival
Unibet Poker has announced a new online summer festival that will run simultaneously with their Unibet Open which takes place in Ireland. The series will consist of eight tournaments and offer with €600,000 in guaranteed prize pools. It is scheduled to run between August 26th and August 29th.

Ineffective Use Of Social Media
A blogger discusses his thoughts on the ineffectiveness of how most online gaming operators use social media.

New PokerStars Tournament Format
The forum community discusses their thoughts on a new tournament format on PokerStars currently being tested at low-stakes. These are timed tournaments in which once the time runs out, the players who remain get their buy-in back and the remaining prize pool is divided according to chip stacks.

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Daily Online Poker News

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Kevin

Poker headlines 30-08-2011:
Poker In The Park
Malta And LockPoker In Dispute
Greece Wants Gambling Taxes
Hellmuth Questions Intrastate Model
European Poker Tour Barcelona 2011 Day 2
London Calling Main Event
IRS Could Follow Players To Canada
New Bodog Software Due In November
Jamie Gold Launched Poker Site
… read on Daily Online Poker News 30-08-2011.

Poker headlines 29-08-2011:
European Poker Tour Barcelona 2011 Day 1B
Challenge To German Monopoly
Poker Pros Network Goes It Alone
Company To Offer Enhanced Online Poker
New Jersey Tries Online Gambling Again
Matusow Criticizes Poker Players
Clayborne Bad For Full Tilt
Storing Your Data In The Cloud
Rakeback Popularity Grows
Merge And American Players
… read on Daily Online Poker News 29-08-2011.

Poker headlines 28-08-2011:
European Poker Tour Barcelona 2011 Day 1A
PartyPoker Rake Changes
Poker Top Ten In 2011
What Would Need To Happen
TonyG A ‘Phony’
Interview With Gary Loveman
Free P5′s Training With Partner Signup
APPT Queenstown Snowfest
LAPT Comes To Colombia
Double FPP Buy-In Prize Pools
Ongame Network ‘Heat’ Tournaments
… read on Daily Online Poker News 28-08-2011.

Poker headlines 27-08-2011:
South Africa Eyes Regulation
New Marketing Chief For PokerStars
The Future Of Full Tilt Pros
AGCC Selling Out For Money
Merge Payouts Coming Faster
Multi-Accounting Not Forgivable
Caesars Continues Online Poker Support
… read on Daily Online Poker News 27-08-2011.

Poker headlines 26-08-2011:
Bonomo Headed To Malta
Wynn May Invest In Bwin.Party
Jose ‘Girah’ Macedo
Recent Hot Topics
Alfonse D’Amato On Fox Business
If Online Poker Regulated…
Live Streaming GUKPT Events
Pollack On First EPL Event
Heartland Poker Tour Turning Stone
… read on Daily Online Poker News 26-08-2011.

Poker headlines 25-08-2011:
Possible Delay In Czech Gambling
Eureka Poker Tour Croatia
APPT Queenstown Snowfest
World Poker Tour Regional Jacksonville
Unibet Poker Online Summer Festival
Ineffective Use Of Social Media
New PokerStars Tournament Format
… read on Daily Online Poker News 25-08-2011.

Poker headlines 24-08-2011:
Full Tilt Investor Update
Hellmuth On Online Poker
Australia Eyes Online Gambling Growth
Fill Tilt Workers Depart
Titan Poker Marks Six Years
California Online Poker Gets Heard
The Case Against Online Poker
… read on Daily Online Poker News 24-08-2011.

Poker headlines 23-08-2011:
Romanian Regulation Coming
APPT Queenstown Snowfest
Major Poker Tournament At Commerce
Paradise Poker Offers Tour
‘durrrr’ Challenge Idea
GUKPT Luton
Dusk Til Dawn Grand Prix
GGE PokerLoco $2,000 Event
… read on Daily Online Poker News 23-08-2011.

Poker headlines 22-08-2011:
Lock Legal Action Against Macedo
German State Ready To Talk
Tea Party Opposes Online Gambling
Betsson Open Online Gambling Site
Online Poker Interest In India
Merger Sees Stock Value Drop
Full Tilt Marketing Chief Steps Down
Illegal Georgia Online Gaming Crackdown
… read on Daily Online Poker News 22-08-2011.

Poker headlines 21-08-2011:
Binions Considers Tower Reno
Caesars Goes Beyond Casino
Singapore Industry Maturing
Macau Safe From U.S. Economic Slump
Modest Aussie Gambling Growth
Cotai Strip Gets Big Project
AAA Five Diamond For Venetian, Palazzo
Pros And Cons Of Epic League
New European Poker Tour President
Black Belt Poker Nottingham Live
Black Belt Poker Nottingham Live
… read on Daily Online Poker News 21-08-2011.

Poker headlines 20-08-2011:
Italian Online Gambling Model
AGCC Selling Out For Money
Confusion Over Italian Opening
Citizen Wants Online Poker
To Feature In TV Show
‘Black Friday’ Effect
Australia’s Poker True Believers
… read on Daily Online Poker News 20-08-2011.

Poker headlines 19-08-2011:
German Online Gambling Plans Delayed
Merge Payouts Coming Faster
More Reaction To The Epic Poker League
Kollmann Leaves Full Tilt Poker
PKR Reaches 5 Years
Sit N’ Go Refugee
Segregation For U.S. Poker
jungleman12′ And ‘Girah’ Scandal
… read on Daily Online Poker News 19-08-2011.

Poker headlines 18-08-2011:
Poker Sites See Traffic Increase
Free Poker Software For A ‘Like’
Poker Rankings
Travelling Player Withdrawals, Taxes
Will Epic Poker League Succeed
Denny Crum Poker Open
Poker Is Horse Racing
… read on Daily Online Poker News 18-08-2011.

Poker headlines 17-08-2011:
Is Rheem Good Or Bad For Epic
More On Reid Poker
Battle For Second Place Continues
More Barton Bill Backers
Reid Bullish On Online Poker
A Tumble With Everest Poker
New Marketing Chief For PokerStars
South Africa Eyes Regulation
… read on Daily Online Poker News 17-08-2011.

Poker headlines 16-08-2011:
Danish Gambling Law For New Year
Changes In Italian Online Gaming
Trends In Poker
Cates Admits To Multi-Accounting
Merge Network Heads-Up Bot Ring
Dusk Til Dawn Grand Prix
WPT Event At Parx Casino In PA
Has November Nine Worked
… read on Daily Online Poker News 16-08-2011.

Poker headlines 15-08-2011:
Insurance, Trading Funds, UIGEA
Dual Citizenship
Poker After Dark Week 2 Recap
888 Freerolling iPad2
Abusive Language In Poker
Brunson Supports Gov. Perry
Epic Poker League Reactions
Online Tournament Directory
… read on Daily Online Poker News 15-08-2011.

Poker headlines 14-08-2011:
Indiana Child Support And Gambling Wins
Station Casinos Go After Website
Saipan Casino Possible
Macau Casinos Continue Profiting
Bumpy Week For Gambling Stocks
Conrad Hotel Coming To Macau
London Riots Bring Bookie Problems
… read on Daily Online Poker News 14-08-2011.

Poker headlines 13-08-2011:
Online Poker Legal Status In N.Z.
Australian Poker Hall Of Fame 2011
Danny McDonagh In Aussie Poker HoF
BetOnline Offers New Payment Method
New Site To Offer Subscription Rewards
Unibet Struggling With Poker
Bodog Europe Hires Two
Malta To Host WPT
… read on Daily Online Poker News 13-08-2011.

Poker headlines 12-08-2011:
Side Effect Of Full Tilt Shutdown
Epic Poker League Helps Poker’s Status
CryptoLogic Recovering
‘Jungleman12′ Discusses ‘Girah’ Role
Full Tilt Rumour Mill Discussions
Standards In Terms And Conditions
Merge Network And New U.S. Players
Questions About Italian Poker Tax
Merge Network Rakeback
… read on Daily Online Poker News 12-08-2011.

Poker headlines 11-08-2011:
Keep Sports Out Of My Poker
Get Rid Of Screen Names
Poker In The Park And UK Riots
2011 Canadian Open Poker Champs
Team Canada Tops Poker
Epic Success For Epic League
WPT Western Poker Challenge
… read on Daily Online Poker News 11-08-2011.

Poker headlines 10-08-2011:
Jade Lane On The Poker Industry
PokerStars Is Faster, Better
Deck Media Allays Concerns
Hidden Fees Charged By BetSafe
Potential Sit N’ Go Bots On Merge
Oktoberfest With PartyPoker
Betfair Called On Slow Payments
… read on Daily Online Poker News 10-08-2011.

Poker headlines 09-08-2011:
Ongoing ‘Girah’ Scandal
Is ‘Ghosting’ Acceptable
Isle Of Man Licensing B2B Services
LAPT Punta del Este
Dusk Til Dawn Deepstack
Rake Free Tournaments End
Quereshi On Girah Involvement
… read on Daily Online Poker News 09-08-2011.

Poker headlines 08-08-2011:
European Poker Tour Tallinn Final Table
Greece Approves Online Gambling Draft
The Importance Of Being Truly Random
Cash Games Benefit Italian Economy
D.C. Moving Fast On Online Gambling
Black Friday Is Good
UK Gambling Rules Create Uncertainty
William Hill Profits Online
… read on Daily Online Poker News 08-08-2011.

Poker headlines 07-08-2011:
Construction Starts On Hungary Casino
European Masters of Poker Season III
Paddy Power Irish Winter Festival Promo
MLB Investigating A-Rod
Scammed With Fraudulent Funds
Williams Hill Ads On Hendon Mob
Betfair’s Financial Outlook
Interest In Poker Stars
… read on Daily Online Poker News 07-08-2011.

Poker headlines 06-08-2011:
Bet24 Poker Chief Announced
New Poker Site
No Buyer For Bracelet
Recognizing Women In Poker
Voting For British Poker Awards
Net Ent Loses CEO
Merge To Offer Poker Update
Poker Trial Date Set For Spiderman
Venice Poker Club
… read on Daily Online Poker News 06-08-2011.

Poker headlines 05-08-2011:
European Poker Tour Tallinn Day 1B
Epic Poker Launches Website
Tracking The Global Poker Index
Ladbrokes Struggles With Future
Kahnawake Suspends License
Details On Jurisdictions
GoalWin Euro, Ongame USD
… read on Daily Online Poker News 05-08-2011.

Poker headlines 04-08-2011:
Greece Wants Gambling Fast
European Poker Tour Tallinn Day 1A
APAT Scottish Amateur Poker Champs
GSOP Season Two Begins
Epic League, Epic Rules
Smaller Rooms Still Benefitting
… read on Daily Online Poker News 04-08-2011.

Poker headlines 03-08-2011:
EPT Tallinn
Some CEREUS Poker Play
Greece Defies European Union
Lesniak Efforts To Fail
Matasow Supports Full Tilt Poker
Online Poker Hits A Slump
Thoughts On PlayNow.com
Mobile Gambling The Future
Licensing Fee Not A Bribe
… read on Daily Online Poker News 03-08-2011.

Poker headlines 02-08-2011:
UK Gambling Study Published
RAY Of Profits
APPT Melbourne
Are EPT Tips Going To Dealers
bwin Android Application
PokerStars VIP Club Mega Month
… read on Daily Online Poker News 02-08-2011.

Poker headlines 01-08-2011:
OPAP Not For Sale
Misinformed
Interest In Poker Waning
Latvia Online Gambling Draft
Outlook On Future Of Poker
Asia An Online Gambling Hotspot
QuickTender Money Found
… read on Daily Online Poker News 01-08-2011.

Poker headlines 31-07-2011:
888 Figures Announced For Q2
Man Loses £1M Playing Online Poker
Relocating And UB, AP
Australia Wants Stricter Gambling Rules
The Need For Consumer Protection
Sky Poker Tour Cardiff
… read on Daily Online Poker News 31-07-2011.

Poker headlines 30-07-2011:
iGB España
APCW Perspectives Weekly
Fast Poker Payouts
Concerns Of Player Rights
The Potential 888 Caesars Deal
More Poker Players Playing
Poor Profits For Betsson Poker
… read on Daily Online Poker News 30-07-2011.

Poker headlines 29-07-2011:
Demetriou Publishes AGCC Complaint
The Trail Of QuickTender Funds
Full Tilt Poker Losing The Faith
Game Of Skill In France
Italy Boosts 888 Numbers
The Future Of The Poker Media
AGCC Releases Statement
888 Gets Italian License
Ukraine Hot For Poker
… read on Daily Online Poker News 29-07-2011.

Poker headlines 28-07-2011:
Ireland Taxes May Double
Biggest Bad Beat Jackpot Hit On Boss
What About AP And UB
UK Tournament Results
Moneybookers Offers 1% Cashback
Renewed Jersey Push
… read on Daily Online Poker News 28-07-2011.

Poker headlines 27-07-2011:
Security Compromised At Bet24
New Online Poker Room
Affiliates Get 50% In New Program
Struggles Of Cake Poker Network
P5′s, Lock Poker Heads-Up Field Set
888 Added To PocketFives Rankings
StolenBankrolls Updates
… read on Daily Online Poker News 27-07-2011.

Poker headlines 22-07-2011:
Italian Revenue Agency Player Checks
Past Present Future Of Sponsorship
Pros And Cons Of bwin-Party Merger
Ongame Network Android App
Italy Welcome Playtech Play
New Home For Maria Ho
Too Much Information
PokerStars Players Targeted In Scam
… read on Daily Online Poker News 22-07-2011.

Poker headlines 21-07-2011:
Antigua Not Worried About UK
Germany’s Gaming Laws
The Italian Tax
UK Online Gaming Advertising
WPT Bellagio Cup
… read on Daily Online Poker News 21-07-2011.

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APPT Queenstown 2011 Day 1B

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Kevin

This seasons PokerStars Asia Pacific Poker Tour main event at the Skycity casino in Queenstown, New Zealand, has continued with day 1b, when 43 players have joined the play. It is yet to be seen how many players will join the action on day 1c when the total player count and prize pool will be determined.

Although the tournament was dominated by the natives on day 1a, the chip lead of day 1b goes to a player from all across the world, Marcel Shreiner from Germany. He was ble to bag the most chips at the end of the 6th level, holding 72,600 in chips. Matt Yates has defended the pride of New Zealand taking the second spot with 62,100. The next five positions go to the Australian players with Jonathan Karamalikis being themost notable of them in the 5th place with 50,700 in chips.

The notable players who were not able to survive the day were Grant Levy, Simon Watt, Daniel Neilson and the Team PokerStars Pro Joe Hachem.

Top ten by the chip count after day 1b:
1st – Marcel Schreiner – Germany – 72,600c
2nd – Matt Yates – New Zealand – 62,100c
3rd – Daniel Laidlaw – Australia – 60,075c
4th – Andrew Hinrichsen – Australia – 54,550c
5th – Jonathan Karamalikis – Australia – 50,700c
6th – Ryan McKay – Australia – 50,250c
7th – Tom Grigg – Australia – 48,900c
8th – Dale Philip – United Kingdom – 48,000c
9th – Michael Pedley – Australia – 41,400c
10th – Jeff Bucher – New Zealand – 36,275c

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Daily Online Poker News 24-08-2011

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Kevin

Full Tilt Investor Update
Pocket Kings Ltd. has issued a statement regarding its search for investors into Full Tilt Poker. The exclusivity period with one potential investor has passed and the company is now seeking to negotiate with other investors. The negotiations with the initial investor are still ongoing.

Hellmuth On Online Poker
Phil Hellmuth talks about the state of online poker in the United States. He shows some doubt over the success of D.C. being able to launch a sustainable online gambling service and believes the best chance lies in federal action.

Australia Eyes Online Gambling Growth
Smartphones appears to be the target of a new investigation by the Australian Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. The department is reviewing the situation as the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001 is under scrutiny.

Fill Tilt Workers Depart
Word has spread that at least thirty workers for Full Tilt Poker have departed. The news comes as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, Lothar Rentschler, resigned.

Titan Poker Marks Six Years
In September, Titan Poker will celebrate their sixth anniversary and, in honour of the milestone, has announced a number of special promotions.

California Online Poker Gets Heard
An informal hearing regarding the state of online intratstate poker in California is scheduled for Wednesday. The regulation of online poker is being disputed between various tribes in California, all of which would see different benefits depending on the regulations imposed. It is hoped that one bill, SB40, would pass a single committee test by September 9th.

The Case Against Online Poker
An editorial disputes the concept that the United States should consider the regulation of online gambling to help boost revenues. The writer warns about the related costs of gambling and that the general demographic for gambling tends to be the people who can least afford it.

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