A Quick Look at the World Series of Poker Europe

The World Series of Poker Europe, which is considered as the European edition of the WSOP, was indeed a very successful one, especially since it saw a higher number of players, among which are the top poker pros of the world, and most especially since VIP visitors watched the said major poker tournament.

Let us take a quick look at the WSOPE as it nears its third consecutive annual run.

A New Record for the WSOPE

The WSOPE tournament is really making a big wave in the poker world and its many tournaments.  This year, 2009, saw a bigger number of participants than last year's, having 608 players all in all.  [Read][more...]

BetFair’s Ad Caused Quite a Commotion

Advertisements are a great way to get your company's name out in the market and attract more potential customers or, in the case of online casinos, players.  This is one surefire way of getting known outside its niche, and advertising can definitely increase once revenues.  But one ad in particular caught the attention of many and earned their annoyance and, for those who are against gambling in any form, anger.

The BetFair Ad

Maybe it was not intentional or maybe it was, but I bet nobody will tell and nobody is surely going to admit to the «ad fiasco» that BetFair created.  Their ad featured a young girl, and its tagline said, «Online experience is measured in games, not years.  Join the new breed.  Annette_15.» [Read][more...]

WSOP Europe Starts in Two Weeks

Who says that the World Series of Poker is for Las Vegas, USA only?

Ten days from now, London is going to be the host city of the WSOP Europe this coming September 17.  The organizers of WSOP Europe are positive that their major poker series is going to attract poker pros from all over the world to compete for the major prize.  In fact, WSOP Europe is now accepting buy-in fees from poker players, and there is a good feeling that the said event is going to see some 1,700 players or more. [Read][more...]