This is your chance to play in the largest online poker tournament in history, and be part of a Guinness World Record. We’re aiming to beat our previous World Record of 35,000 players, set in December 2008. And with a buy-in of just $1, it’s easy for everyone to take part.
Here’s what you need to know for the New Guinness World Record promotion:
* Sunday, July 19 at 14:10 ET
* $100,000 guaranteed prize pool
* $1 buy-in
* More players than our previous World Record of 35,000, set December 28, 2008
* Registration is now open!
* Satellites available in a range of buy ins
To find the tournament, go to the PokerStars Lobby and select ‘Tourney’ and ‘All’ or ‘Special’. You can also use the Tourney Filter in the Lobby to search for the tournament name. To use the Filter, open the PokerStars Lobby and enter a word or words from the tournament title. The Filter will then search all tournaments and provide you with the relevant results.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Phil Ivey's Wife Caught Cheating
The greatest poker face in the game
This hilarious commercial was created by Phil Ivey and Full Tilt Poker. Ivey, one of the best players in the game is known for his amazing poker face, it never changes. Too bad this ad was axed and never made it to television.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Another Chance to Overturn UIGEA
Now that we have a new President and Congress, Democratic Congress Barney Frank is gearing up to take another shot at over turning the infamous Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act the Bush administration passed in 2006.
Read More about Frank's plans here.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Election 08
November 4th is fast approaching. Besides the office of the presidency, many Congressional seats are under contest. Undecided on who to vote for? The PPA has compiled a Congressional Rating Guide designed to provide you with information about your congressman's stance on online poker. The guide is searchable by state and zip code. It ranks each Member of Congress with a report card style grade from A-F based on their voting record on issues pertaining to online poker.
Take advantage of this tool before you enter the voting booth on November 4th and let Congress know your a voter that cares and supports the right to freely play online poker.
Take advantage of this tool before you enter the voting booth on November 4th and let Congress know your a voter that cares and supports the right to freely play online poker.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Steps to License Oline Poker
New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez introduced legislation Tuesday that would amend current U.S.laws to provide for the licensing of Internet skill game facilities. A fancy way of saying "online poker rooms".
The proposed bill defines "Internet skill game" as "an Internet based game that uses simulated cards, dice, or tiles in which success is predominantly determined by the skill of the players, including poker, bridge and mahjong."
Most see this bill as a major step forward in getting online poker legalized and regulated in the United States. Your help is needed though. It doesn't look like this this bill will be handled by the setting Congress or President. A good thing considering Bush signed into law the UIEGA in 2006 and would not likely support any legislation like this. For poker players, this makes the up-coming elections even more important. John McCain, just as the current Republican President would surely veto this bill and kill any efforts to legalize online poker. If you have any hopes of getting online poker legalized, you must cast your vote for President to Barack Obama in November.
The Poker Players Alliance is a great resource for keeping up with the latest activities in poker legislation. They provide a quick an easy way of letting your representatives know how you stand on the issue of online poker. Visit there site and drop your Senator a line letting them know your desires and that you vote.
The proposed bill defines "Internet skill game" as "an Internet based game that uses simulated cards, dice, or tiles in which success is predominantly determined by the skill of the players, including poker, bridge and mahjong."
Most see this bill as a major step forward in getting online poker legalized and regulated in the United States. Your help is needed though. It doesn't look like this this bill will be handled by the setting Congress or President. A good thing considering Bush signed into law the UIEGA in 2006 and would not likely support any legislation like this. For poker players, this makes the up-coming elections even more important. John McCain, just as the current Republican President would surely veto this bill and kill any efforts to legalize online poker. If you have any hopes of getting online poker legalized, you must cast your vote for President to Barack Obama in November.
The Poker Players Alliance is a great resource for keeping up with the latest activities in poker legislation. They provide a quick an easy way of letting your representatives know how you stand on the issue of online poker. Visit there site and drop your Senator a line letting them know your desires and that you vote.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Online Poker is Not A Crime
In my travels, It seems that more and more people have begun to think that playing online poker is a crime. Contrary to what the Justice Department might tell you, the fact is, IT'S NOT.
Some states have enacted laws making it illegal to play online poker, but no federal legislation directly addresses it. Instead, the U.S government bases it's stance on an antiquated law designed to restrict the use of telephones to accept bets. So, unless you using a dial up connection, or live in one of the few states that restrict online gambling, it is not illegal to play online poker and you should help spread the word by wearing one of these t-shirts.
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