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January Sales at Poker Heaven

January 19, 2012

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 Online gamers are a lucky lot as they’re offered loads of games, promotions and freebies. Most online casinos, poker rooms as well as bingo sites offer exciting promotions round the year. Christmas and New Year are two occasions when they rain offers on their members.

Players who missed out on January Sales offers can visit Poker Heaven and check out their New Year Sales promotion. The January Sales promotion runs all through the month of January and February during which players have loads of chances to earn lots of free gifts. This is not some simple sale offer; rather players can win awesome prizes including an iPad, iPod, Xbox and more.

To earn these free gifts, players have to simply earn FPPs during the promo period. The number of FPPs required for each gift is listed on the promo page and players can activate their gift once they have checked and chosen the gifts they wish to have. Players can claim their free January Sales Gifts by logging-in to The Player Zone and clicking the ‘Activate offer’ button on the gifts they would like to receive latest by 31st January 2012.

The gifts will be delivered to registered address within a month and the best part is players will not lose any FPPs when they opt for these gifts as the gifts are completely free. Players have to just play poker and earn the total minimum FPP required for the gift offers they have activated.

The gifts offered by the poker site and the corresponding FPPs required to earn them are as follows:

Gifts FPPs Required
Cap + Polo 2,400
1 x €50K Headhunter Tournament Tickets 5,000
Cap + Polo + Chipset 8,000
€150 in cash 9,000
16GB Nano + Iwatchz Strap 12,000
Monster beats solo Headphones White 13,000
3 x €50K Headhunter Tournament Tickets 16,000
Apple iPod Touch 64GB 21,000
Xbox 360 Console 250GB + Xbox Kinect 24,000
€500 in cash 30,000
Apple iPad2 WiFi 64GB 40,000
Live tournament entry of your choice (Buy-in €600 + travel money €200) 48,000

 

Players have the option to activate several gifts at the same time and can change their gifts anytime they wish before 31st January. Gifts can be changed by clicking the ‘remove’ button and activating one they wish to have.

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LG 2012 Giveaway at 888 Poker

January 14, 2012

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  It’s the month of January, start of the New Year and time for special prizes and New Year Sales. Online casinos and poker rooms are offering special sale based promotions with players getting a chance to participate and win prizes.

New players can check out the LG 2012 Giveaway running from December 2011 to 2nd February 2012   at 888 Poker as they stand to win a welcome bonus up to $400 as well get to participate in the $5,000 LG 2012 tourney. The site is giving away free tickets to the LG Giveaway to players who register at the site and make their first deposit. Players have a chance of winning cash prizes, 3D TV’s and more LG prizes.

To participate in this offer, newcomers have to register at 888 Poker and make their first deposit using promo code LG2012. Those who meet this requirement end up with a welcome bonus worth $400 and also get a free ticket to a $5,000 LG 2012 tournament. The welcome bonus will be given away in chunks of $10 each time they earn 100 status points.

Players also get a chance in the $5,000 LG 2012 Freerolls running on Wednesdays at 19:15 GMT. Those who are eligible for these freerolls will receive an invitation via email. The freeroll is available to members at the site who have made at least one deposit. Players who win seats in $5,000 LG 2012 Freeroll can only one seat per tourney per day.

The top 100 places in the $5,000 LG 2012 Freeroll will end up with a seat in the $50,000 LG 2012 Giveaway where there are awesome prizes on offer. This offer is limited to residents of certain countries; the full list of restricted countries is available on the offer page and while players from these countries can still participate, but they will not be sent LG prizes, but will be paid in cash.

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New Software at Bodog Poker

December 6, 2011

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The online gambling industry is highly competitive with casinos and poker sites being able to adapt to changing requirements surviving in this race. Online gaming sites have to be on their toes and continually improve their offerings so as to offer the best gaming experience to player. Most gaming sites offer new games and upgrade their software and features so as to ensure a smooth experience for players.

Bodog Poker was in news recently for having made some changes at their site. The poker site is said to have moved forward towards implementing their Recreational Poker by launching new poker software. The new feature includes many changes including ‘Rabbit Cam’, a feature which allows players to see the cards that would have been dealt even if the hand has finished before all cards are dealt.

Over and above this, other features include competitive rake, improved accessibility and site speed, in-client blackjack, play up to 20 tables, robust data protection system and new tournament formats with more variety in the tournament schedule including Omaha, Shootouts, Knock outs and Heads Up tourneys.

The poker site has also offered the controversial all-site anonymous tables which prevents data mining. Players are sure to appreciate this new feature as it prevents poker pros from accessing any data on how the game is played by each player. Poker pros usually collect this data with the help of HUDs and other data mining sites and use it during games to their advantage. This feature is unique to Bodog Poker and is sure to be big news for online poker rooms and online poker players.

Players at Bodog Poker will get to play their game with improved features at the site along with no worry about data mining. Poker pros will not have that extra edge due to lack of information about individual players.

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Special Christmas offers at Victor Chandler Poker

December 1, 2011

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The month of December has started off with a bang and online casinos and poker sites are racing to offer the best possible promotions to their players. New offers this month are based on Xmas theme and rightly so as to offer players something extra this Xmas.

Victor Chandler (VC) Poker has offered a special festive promotion, Christmas Advent Calendar where every day from 1st to 25th December, players will find surprises awaiting them when they log-in to the site. Apart from the daily surprises, players can check out 2 VIP Point Races and an Endurance Challenge which will give away a total of €40,000 worth prizes.

The details of the daily surprises will be available at 6:00 CET in the morning. Players can check the offers as well as the details by visiting the site daily. VC Poker has offered 2-day low stakes VIP Point Race which will be available on 2nd and 3rd December. Players will compete and play All No Limit Hold’em and Pot limit Omaha cash games with stake levels of €o.o5/€0/10 – €0.10/€0.20 and try their luck at winning the €3,000 prize pool.

Another offer lined up for players is the 4-Day Endurance Challenge which runs from 8th to 11the December. All players that earn a minimum of 200 VIP Points per day daily from 8th to 11th December will get an equal share of the €6,000 prize pool. This is a leaderboard offer where game play on all games and tournaments will be considered towards the leaderboard.

Players can check their position at the leaderboard by visiting the offer page on the site. Another offer lined up this month is the 3-day Low Stakes VIP Point Race which runs from 22nd to 24th December. Those who opt for this race can win a share of the €4,000 prize pool.

Check out these offers and win awesome prizes at Victor Chandler Poker.

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First Depositors Freeroll at Paddy Power Poker

November 22, 2011

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Poker is a game which requires adequate knowledge about the rules, strategies and different moves, to play and win. This game can be a bit difficult for novice players as well as a bit different when playing online. Online poker rooms want to make it easy for newcomers and offer special bonuses and promotions to new members.

Keeping the interest of new players in mind, Paddy Power Poker has offered a First Depositors Freeroll to newcomers. Players registering at the site have to make their first deposit after which they’re eligible to participate in this offer. The poker site plans to give away awesome prizes which include an iPad 2 and $100 prize pool. The First Depositor Freeroll takes place at 7:45pm on every second Monday.

Over and above this freeroll, new players can brush up their game skills by playing in the Daily Freerolls. Players need to have a real money account to be able to play in the Daily Freerolls. Some of the freerolls are available to players in VIP 1 – VIP 4 levels, so players need not worry about playing against high-rollers or veteran players.

The Daily Freerolls offer newbie players a chance to practice their poker skills, meet other players online and discuss tips/techniques and build up their bankroll by winning prizes. Freerolls are available daily at 7:30pm and 7:45pm where the prize pool is $50 each while that for the 8:30pm tournament is $20.

Paddy Power Poker is running a special promotion $5,000 Spin to Win from 21st to 27th November. Players are invited to spin their way to an early winter windfall as there is a prize pool worth $5,000 on offer for side games players. Participation is easy; players have to play side games during the promo period and earn points. Points will be awarded regardless of a win or loss. Those who end up in the top 50 on the leaderboard will end up with a prize ranging from $15 for the 50th place to $1,000 for the top position.

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Win Aussie Millions Packages at Intertops Poker

November 16, 2011

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Poker players love to try out different games, develop strategy and play against poker pros. Most online poker rooms offer tournaments and competitions to their players, giving them a chance to test their poker skills. The aim behind these tourneys is to polish the game skills so as to be ready for big events like WSOP, APT and Aussie Millions.

Players interested in participating in the Aussie Millions Poker Championship can check the promotion available at Intertops. The Aussie Millions is the southern hemisphere’s biggest live poker tournament which has become a big event since it started in 2011. The big clash is to take place at The Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia from January 12th to 30th, 2012. There will be loads of high class poker action taking place over 17 days and 20 events.

Poker pros from all over the world will descend to the venue to participate and win the title. Players interested in getting a chance to play at this world class event can check out the satellites running daily since September to December 18th 2011 for as little as $0.20. This is indeed a very small sum to get a chance to participate in one of the biggest poker events.

It will be the 10th anniversary of Aussie Millions and the 2012 event is sure to be a big one. Intertops Poker will give away $16,000 Aussie Millions prize package to winners which include:

-          $10,600 AUD NLH Main Event seat

-          Cash for travel and accommodation

-          Entry to the Aussie Millions 10th Anniversary VIP Player Party

-          Official Intertops Poker gear pack

Players can opt to qualify via the $0.20 satellites or buy-in directly to the Aussie Millions $16,000 Final which takes place on the last Sunday at 5pm EST every month. Those who have missed out on this opportunity can still try their luck this month or give it their last shot on December 18th 2011.

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Win Big with Cash Games at Sun Poker

November 3, 2011

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Playing poker is fun and easy for seasoned players and the game gets an edge when there is a promotional offer linked to it. Sun Poker has started off the month of November with a special promotion where players get a chance to participate in special tournaments and win a share of $100,000.

Sun Poker is running the ‘Over The Limit’ promotion, which offers three cycles of tournaments running two weeks each. The offer flagged off on 31st October with the start of the first cycle, gives players a chance to participate in Limit Hold’em cash games.

The promotion runs on till December 11th giving players ample chances to participate and win prizes. The first cycle, which started on 31st October, runs on till November 13th ranking participants on four leaderboards as per their stake levels. The different leaderboards will be as follows:

Leaderboard Players
$0.1/$0.2 – $0.25/$0.5 Top 200 players
$0.5/$1 – $2/$4 Top 100 players
$3/$6 – $10/$20 Top 60 players
$20/$40 and Up Top 40 players

 

There will be three cycles of tournaments as follows:

-          First cycle – October 31st – November 13th

-          Second cycle – November 14th – 27th

-          Third cycle – November 28th – December 11th

Players can participate in this offer anytime they wish, as there are three different cycles of two weeks each. Those who participate will be ranked on the leadeboards as per their raked hands in Limit Hold’em cash games by stake.

The top 400 players across the boards will win cash prizes and they will also be invited to participate in a weekly 50 seats guaranteed freeroll. The freeroll takes place every Saturday at 8pm which feeds into the newly added $20+$2 Limit Hold’em Grand $2,000 Tournament. The top prize across the boards ranges from $200 to $1,000 with the prize money increasing with increase in stake levels.

Check out this offer and win big prizes playing cash games at Sun Poker.

 

 

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Win Irish Winter Festival Packages at Sun Poker

September 14, 2011

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There are certain poker events which are quite popular and players look forward to an opportunity to participate in them. The Irish Winter Festival is one such event which attracts poker pros and with the festival right round the corner, it is time to try and ensure that you get a chance to participate.

Sun Poker is offering their players a chance to take part in the Irish Winter Festival via their special promotion. Poker players can participate in this promotion via the two different satellite tournament structures available at the site. The site will give away VIP packages to 2011 Irish Winter Festival valued fro €1,800.

The €1,800 VIP package includes:

-          €1,000 + €100 Buy-in to the Main Event

-          €316 for 4 nights’ stay and breakfast at the Burlington Hotel in Dublin from 28th Oct to 1st Nov, 2011

-          €30 handling fees

-          €354 for flights and spending

There are two ways to participate, Structure A and Structure B. Under structure A, Super Satellites have been running since 19th June and will be available till 9th October 2011. The site will give away 3 guaranteed packages in each Super Satellite. Super Satellites take place at 21 GMT +1 on Sundays where the buy-in is €150+€12.

Players can opt for the qualifier satellites running all through the day daily from 10 am to 11:30 pm. Under Structure B, the site will run a ticket only satellite promotion to the Irish Winter Festival 2011 where the total seat value is €1,100. The Super Satellites have been running since 4th August and will go on till 13th October. Sun Poker will award 2 guaranteed prize packages in each Super Satellite.

The €100 + €9 Freezeout Super Satellites run at 21:00 GMT +1 every Thursday. Check out this offer and try and win a package to the Irish Winter Festival.

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How To Get Comped at an Online Casino

January 12, 2011

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In recent years, with advancements in the Internet, many things that were previously confined to being land-based have now become available on the virtual level. One of the most popular things that is become available on the Internet that was previously confined to land-based locations are gambling institutions and casinos. Gambling online is much the same as if you are gambling in a brick-and-mortar casino, except that you do not have to leave the comfort of your own home. There many different games you can play online playable for money.

Some of the most popular games online casinos are blackjack, poker, roulette, slots and other popular casino games. Just like real casinos, online casinos will provide their customers with complementary services if they play enough. Generally as a rule of thumb, the more money you spend it casino the more likely you are to receive a comp of some kind. While the compass that you receive from Internet casinos may not be as luxurious or valuable as the ones that you receive from land-based casinos, there still beneficial and service nice perks. There many different online casinos available for you to choose from and finding the right one that offers adequate comps may take just a little bit of time.

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Playing Poker Online

December 12, 2010

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Poker is one of the most popular games in the world, and has been for a very long time Erie versions of poker have been played all the way back to ancient China, and poker was the most popular game in the old West with versions been playing nearly every saloon. The popularity of poker has carried on into this century and with advent of casinos it has reached levels of popularity that most games can only dream about. As weird advanced technologically, so to have the tragedies that we partaking. Some of the most popular attractions for visitors to cities like Las Vegas it is now possible to partake in casino games without ever leaving the comfort of your own home.

As with land-based casinos, the most popular game for most online casinos happens to be poker in all of its variations. Substantial money can be won by playing poker online, and is not been unseen for a successful online poker player to be invited to land-based invitation-only events. Online players have even been known to advance to the finals of the World Series of poker and win. There are even many online casinos the whole tourney means in conjunction with many land-based tournaments around the world. The prizes from these online poker tournaments can be substantial and sometimes life-changing. In addition to the large prizes that are possible from online tournaments you may also be able to find online casinos that offer you call ups either on a regular basis or as a reward to regular play.

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