WSOP 2008 Registration

Harrah’s has announced pre-registration for the 2008 World Series of Poker. This year marks the 39th running of the ultimate poker tournament and now is the time to make your reservations for this years events. Running from May 30 to July 16, 2008, you will have 55 different events in which you can win a coveted WSOP bracelet. Buy in for the no limit Texas hold'em main event remains at $10,000. You can find a complete schedule of events and registration form at http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com

In anticipation of this great event, the Poker & Chaos store has rolled out the new t-shirt design you see to the left to commemorate this years series and the great Vegas poker rooms that host this event. The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is the site of this years tournaments and of course we can't forget the famous Binion's Horseshoe Casino where the first World Series of Poker Championship was held.

RedsRaiders New Gear Up Series

With the ending of the Hullabaloo tournament at Poker Stars, RedsRaiders is starting a brand new one. If you have never played a Raiders Tournament, this is the one for you!!!! Lots of Prizes and Bounties!!!

The “GEAR UP” Tournament format is Gear from the RedsRaiders Store!! Items such as Hoodies, Caps, Steins, Shirts, etc etc. The items will be shipped directly to you house and shipping will be paid. Also you may if you prefer a non-RedsRaiders item, you can choose something from the Poker Chaos Store!! They have some Great Gifts!!
You will also have the option of selecting a gift certificate!!! So many choices to choose from, how can you pass this one up!!


Place: Poker Stars
Date: Starting March 7th. Friday Nights
Time: 9:00pm est.
Buy In: $5.00 +.50¢

Running time will be 8 weeks. We will have a Leader board that will be updated after each game.

Leader Board will be updated minimum 24 hours following the tournament.
Also, If a player is found to be sitting out after 20 mins., their points will be void and players will move up accordingly. Disconnections will be counted as a sit out.

Passwords will be posted in password section of our forum.


So come and enjoy playing poker with one of the BEST poker forums around!! “REDSRAIDERS”

Poker Players Social Networking Site

APCW interactive has just introduced the first social networking site devoted strictly to online gaming, a MySpace for poker players, casino operators and gaming site webmasters such as you and I. My first impression is that it has everything you would expect from a social networking site.

You are given your own page where you create the look and feel you want by adding a profile, pictures, video, blog, feeds and more. Just like MySpace and Facebook you can interact with other members and create friends.

Additionally, there are public forums where you can discuss the latest industry legislation and news. You can search the online database for not only posts but articles, news stories, podcasts and videos such as Weekly Perspectives produced by the sites webmaster J. Todd.

Now is your chance to get in on the ground floor of what I'm sure will be a very successful site and community. Join today it's totally free.

Dead Money T-Shirt

With the onset of winter the Poker & Chaos store has been hard at work creating new designs imprinted on long sleave t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies. This months featured design is "Dead Money Collector".

This design incorporates a classic skull and cross bones for you gothic fans along with an erie style of text labeling the wearer as a highly skilled poker player that has come to the table to collect the dead money of less skilled players.

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What is Luck?

It's really strange how some days at the table it seems as if the universe is out of sync. Where the odds just refuse to vary anywhere near zero. No matter how many outs you have or what position your in, the cards refuse to fall in your direction.

It gets me to thinking about much bigger things. Why was I born to middle class parents? Why was I not blessed with some extraordinary talent or stunning appearance and if I had, how would my live be different. What would it be like if I looked like Richard Geer or Brad Pitt. Simple things like a trip to the grocery store, would they be different? Would I meet more people? would I be treated differently. Would I have a better feeling about myself or would I just not know that my experiences were being directed by my looks. Does Paris Hilton get the same cards I do? When she flops the nuts does she get action every time, where my opponents fold.

Exactly what forces of the universe control luck. I guess the bigger question might be, can luck be controlled or is what we deem luck merely a random event that does not know good from bad.

Christmas Cards for Poker Players

Here is a newly released Christmas card with a poker theme. We hope that this is the first of an annual event with a new poker design coming each year. Get in the holiday spirt and send a greeting to your online poker buddies. These cards can be purchased in our online store individually or in packs of ten or twenty. They are available in your choice of paper stock, high quality, chlorine and acid free matte paper consisting of 30% post consumer waste and 50% total recycled fiber or twelve point, one-sided glossy paper. They measure 5" x 7" and include an envelope.

10 Best Christmas Gifts for Poker Players

With Christmas 2008 quickly approaching, it's about time to start your holiday shopping. Having experienced more than my fair share of crappy Christmas gifts in the past, I realize poker players can be a difficult lot to shop for. So to help those looking to surprise their favorite poker player this holiday season, I've drafted what I call Strat's X-mas wish list. These are all great gift ideas I guarantee will bring a smile to any poker player who is lucky enough to find one of these items under the tree come Christmas morning.

1. Books
   There are many good books on poker strategy, but the bible has to be Doyle Brunson's Super System. As a 10 time WSOP bracelet winner, Texas Dolly covers the strategy that has made him the famous player that he is. This book has been around for quite awhile but is a must read for any serous poker player. If the person your buying for loves tournaments, then there is no doubt he will treasure Harrington on Hold 'em. This two part series is the quintessential strategy for tournament play and sure to increase any readers bankroll.
   


2. Video/DVD
   Everyone enjoys relaxing with beer and pizza while watching their favorite movie. My suggestions for this holiday season are two classic poker movies, Rounders The Collector's Edition (1998), starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton and The Cincinnati Kid(1965), starring Steve McQueen and Edward G. Robinson. Both these movies are guaranteed hits sure to entertain any poker player.
   


3. Chip Sets
   If your player has been thinking about hosting poker night, then they will surely enjoy a Crown Wheatear Poker Chips Set. This set features 500 real clay 11.5 gram chips that give the sound and feel of those used in the casinos. The set includes a couple decks of cards, dealer's buttons, dice and an all aluminum reinforced case. You can't go wrong by leaving this under the Christmas tree.
   


4. Apparel
   There is no better way to show off an interest in poker than sporting a t-shirt or hat with a great poker design. The Poker Chaos Store has t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and many other apparel items with excellent designs for both men and women players.
   


5. Poker Tracker
   If your poker player is the nerdy type, he will love this software. It allows you to download hand histories from online poker sites into a database so that you can analyze every aspect of your game play. It is a great tool for filling holes in your game. The experts, those that actually make a profit playing poker swear by it. Poker Tracker Website
   


6. Mouse Pad Pro
   This is a no limit hold'em cheat sheet that is printed on a mouse pad. The Mouse Pad Poker Pro gives you all the critical information you need to make good decisions, which is the key to playing winning poker. It tells you what starting hands to play, what positions to play them from and is adjustable for tight or loose play. It is like having a poker pro next to you while you play online.
   


7. Poker Table
   Another item needed for hosting a home game is a poker table. There are a wide range of table, from the inexpensive type that you unfold onto your kitchen or dining room table to the high class casino type with expensive chair sets. A google search will give you a large list of suppliers.
   


8. Computer Monitor
   Online poker players can increase their profit by playing several tables at once. Multi-tabling is much easier on the eyes when you have a high resolution monitor. I think most players would be happy with a LCD type with a resolution of 1600 x 1200 or higher. Here is a comparison page that shows some of the better high resolution monitors and prices.
   


9. Poker Calendar
   With 2010 fast approaching, a calendar with poker designs makes a great gift. The new 2010 Poker Chaos wall calendar features twelve of our most popular designs, a new one for each month. Printed on 100lb cover weight paper this 11x17 sized calendar provides a great way for your favorite poker player to keep track of their tournament schedule.
   


10. World Series of Poker Seat
    The ultimate poker gift, a $10,000 seat to next years World Series of Poker. Every poker player dreams of winning this event. Just participating is a great honor, getting to rub elbows and match wits with the best in game. The schedule for the 2010 series has not been released yet, but should be available soon. All the information on dates and locations as well as pre-registration forms will be available at this site.