Strip poker as a social critique
In New York a week-long performance was over, when a total of 50 players played in a shop window strip poker to the unequal distribution of wealth in our society to make carefully. A “Occupoker” movement, so to speak.
“I’ll raise you one” was the project that the artist had installed Zefrey Throwell in the window of Art in General. The title is an intentional and linguistic awkwardness could be “I raise you one” hot, but also with a flippant “I’m raising ‘you one” or “I’ll get you one down.” be translated. Here the exchange language with the terminology of the popular card game in the U.S. in a playful manner is mixed.
50 participants, who took turns again and again sat behind the window and played strip poker. Six hours a day. The spectacle was seen from the street and drew art enthusiasts and amateur voyeurs alike. Throwell explained the meaning of the event thus: “I see this as a criticism of the economy and society, and how wealth is distributed in our society.”
Thus, the event is close in spirit to the Occupy-motion. However, here most of the participants were naked from the second day. “I’ve told people that they can wear what they want. Clothes here means yes quasi bankroll. My advice, however, was to wear many layers. ”
Actually, “I’ll raise you one” more like a beacon of absurdity and futility, and was not meant quite seriously the history, but art is known to try out must be limits, and it seems fun to the participants to have been made for.
Nudity as a form of protest is nothing new for Zefrey Throwell. His most famous project is called “Ocularpation: Wall Street.” A group of performers dressed as bankers, managers, secretaries, etc. put on the market street and took off for no apparent Anlasss. The project attracted international attention.
EPT Loutraki: German double guide
After yesterday Julian Herold could collect the most chips, followed yesterday Mario Puccini, who built an even larger chip stack.
The fact that Germany is engaged in Greece, we read daily in the mainstream media. Normally, it then goes to rescue systems and investments, but at the PokerStars EPT in the southern Greek resort of Loutraki, the German players every effort to kidnap a few more euros from the country.
A total of 336 players greeted the hosts at the premiere of Casino Loutraki, which reached 232 days second On both days, starting translated German players at the top of the chip tables : Julian Herold and Mario Puccini. Paul Knebel has also played on Day 2 in the Top Ten.
Among the participants were on Day 1B, and A. Peyman and Lüth, Marvin Rettenmaier, Jan Collado, Roger Hairabedian, Arnaud Mattern, Vanessa Rousso, Randy Lew, Johnny Lodden, Eugene Katchalov, Jeff Sarwer and Kevin MacPhee.
The by far largest group of players coming from the host country, Bulgaria is the second largest group (which also happens not every day).
From Germany, although only a small group arrived, but so far shows a dominating performance. Maybe it is the spirit of the WSOP, which inspired the Germans.
Today is two days of EPT Loutraki place. In the meantime, have been payouts announced. Wait on the winner € 347 000, the second and third will receive € 221,800 or more 134 400. A total of 48 players make the money, and the total prize pool is € 1,344,000.
Top Ten Chipcount Tag 1B:
1. Mario Puccini – 159 150
2. Toni Judet – 143 500
3. Jonian Antoni – 124 425
4. Grudi Grudev – 117 200
5. Christos Ntikos – 116 250
6. Geogios Zisimopoulos – 113 175
7. Vitalijs Zavorotnijs – 104 900
8. Paul Knebel – 90 974
9. Nicolas Chouity – 80 900
10. Michail Manolakis – 78,975
Tony G vs.. Phil Hellmuth – The “world class” question
The debate is already legend: loudmouth Tony G against “Hellmouth” Phil Hellmuth. When the two came in the way, are often in the past flown to shreds. Tony G was now called, in an interview with the BBC as a “world class player.” Time for him to face the question of which reactions such titling probably would have triggered in his archenemy nor vainer.
Yes, Tony G is still too upset. In a BBC interview about the case of Full Tilt and the negligence of Alderney’s Gambling Control Commission’s licensing was the Australian Lithuanians “World class poker player,” presented.
To his vanity, however, must not stand alone, Tony G took in announcing the news his “Bosom friend” Phil Hellmuth on board. At Tony’s webpage then the following statement was read.
“If I had my good buddy Phil Hellmuth, the past week would have kept a real career highlight for me. Something I would have called loudly from the rooftops. I’ve been interviewed by the BBC. I’m with them about the Search for the “Professor” (the red. Howard Lederer) spoken and they actually called me one world class player. Mainstream Media, one of the world’s largest broadcasters, the BBC calls you world-class players. I bet you would have the Phil hinausgetweetet within a few seconds in the world. And what you said? ”
Maybe: @ Phil_hellmuth “Now it’s official – the BBC has announced in a press conference, which everybody already knows -. I am world class”
Or: @ Phil_Hellmuth “Have dinner with Hilary Swank, Slash and a group of Texan billionaire and five minutes I found time for the BBC. They wanted an autograph. ”
As a conclusion, Tony G was then still quite modest: “I know I’m no world class otherwise. But at a table with the Russians and French in each case. However, I strive for total world domination. ”
As a last resort praised Tony G for the Phil Hellmuth best fake-Tweed $ 25 out. And here are the suggestions:
@ Phil_hellmuth Said “I just with a few guys from the BBC. And I have actually called it a world class player. Can you believe that? ”
@ Phil_hellmuth “I was born with the aces on the hand. I’m like the wind, nobody can stop me. Certainly not a small Lithuanian who can not even spell the word poker even more. ”
@ Phil_hellmuth”I just play Chinese poker with Kim Jung Ill for the $ 200,000 point. The BBC has really disturbed me, but to tell me how wonderful I am. Also, I had three hole in one in golf with President Obama and Justin Bieber. I’m the best in the world and God wants it I would. “
Bwin and MGM entering into a partnership
The company, located on Gibraltar company Bwin / PartyGaming with Boyd Gaming and MGM Resorts International reached an agreement to collaborate on the regulation of online poker in the United States.
All three companies have issued press releases to announce the partnership. Were previously published several newspaper interviews and agency reports, in which outlines the future cooperation was.
According to the Reuters news agency should – if the American authorities have created the legal conditions – created a new company in which Bwin / PartyGaming will hold 65%. The name of the company is not yet known.
MGM will own 25%, 10% with Boyd Gaming.
Both MGM and Boyd to poker on behalf of the brands PartyPoker and WPT offering may also use the software by Bwin, in order to market its own products.
The property of MGM include the MGM Grand, Bellagio and Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Boyd Gaming owns 17 casinos in six U.S. states, including the Borgata in Atlantic City, and Sam’s Town, The Orleans, Gold Coast and in Las Vegas.
Jim Murren, MGM’s CEO, said in an interview:
“We in Washington is now the overwhelming conviction that [on the subject of the regulation Online Poker] Must be spoken. ”
Jim Ryan, CEO of Bwin, added: “The plan is to combine the brand Party Poker and World Poker Tour as well as our knowledge of business operations with the practical expertise of MGM and Boyd.”
“In the U.S., so there will be four stamps dedicated to the acquisition and these players together under the umbrella of a single network.”
Keith Smith, CEO of Boyd Gaming, said: “We believe there must first be a regulated, legal base, so that online games can take place with maximum security and minimum risk.”
“If Congress can bring itself to a legal regulation of online poker, we are one of the most reputable online poker provider at our side and be able to give all players in the United States offer a safe, fair and entertaining game experience.”
Bwin / Party is the largest gambling company in the stock market. In the last year, the company at $ 716 million.
The Frankenstein Slot: Scaring Unibet Casino Players With Amazing Wins
Who would have ever thought that the crazy scientist whose mission was to create life one day would have his very own slot machine – a Frankenstein themed slot machine that captures the spooky Frankenstein atmosphere with graphics and music that build real tension and excitement when playing.
This July, NetEntertainment released the Frankenstein Slot game and after been featuring on Unibet for only 6 weeks, Frankenstein has become one of the most popular slot machines at Unibet online casino. The Frankenstein slot machine gives players an unforgettable gaming experience and allows them to re-live the horror tale of Frankenstein. This is the biggest slot NetEntertainment has ever produced and undoubtedly the scariest one. The machine has made quite a good impression on Unibet casino players and they are blown away by amount of chances to win on this machine and not to mention the eye-popping graphics and the terrifying background music.
The game features 5-reels and 20 bet lines and has a lot of high definition artwork, resembling the famous Universal film from the 1950s. It has a new Burning Mill Free Spins Feature and a new innovative and potentially lucrative game concept Linked Wild. If a player should hit any gong symbols, the Linked Wild will turn any two cards into wild cards. No doubt that NetEnternainment has really gone the extra mile with this incredible slot machine.
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Online High Stakes Poker – the September Balance Sheet
Of September at the high stakes recorded an action that almost reminded of the good old days on Full Tilt. The Israeli, Raphael Amit was also clear over a million dollars as PokerStars Online Team Member Ta-Chih socutiesf geeng. The biggest loser of September are the two biggest beneficiaries of August. Viktor and Andreas Blom Torbergsen.
The first week of September was really something. Perhaps it was even one of the wildest sessionsWhich were played in recent weeks on Pokerstars at all.
Socutiesf placed first at the $ 100 / $ 200 PLO tables and then one floor up to the $ 200 / $ 400 PLO tables, a real roller coaster. The high stakes shark seemed literally to jump him.
In the end, Ilari Sahamies had about $ 500k and Phil MrSweets28 Galfond shoveled about $ 370k on the bankroll. During this session, Ilari Sahamies was incidentally the biggest pot ever on PokerStars clear. He was $ 421k.
This initial action was on September each case for a return hope to the very high level games on FullTilt two years ago. There were permanent action on the $ 100 / $ 200 and $ 200 / $ 400 limits.
At the end of the first week of September had Sahamies already $ 800k profit on the monthly account. After the second it was even $ 1.2 million, which is roughly twice the profit member of a member of the PokerStars online team Ta-Chih socutiesf Geeng corresponded to what had to show for despite his roller-coaster ride beginning of September, $ 600k plus.
But that was topped off by the Israeli double-bracelet winner Rafi refaelamit Amit, of between 8 and 15 September could clear the $ 200 / $ 400 and $ 100 / $ 200 PLO-limits over half a million dollars and is now in the top 5 of the biggest annual winners has shifted.
Meanwhile, it was payday for the most profitable player in August, Viktor Isildur1 Blom and Andreas Skjervøy Torbergsen, Which together took off alone one million U.S. dollars up to half of the month. ($ 635K loss for Blom, $ 463K for Torbergsen). Victor Blom was the way to the highest limits at PokerStars since 9 September is no longer seen. However, he’s currently playing the EPT London and other major live events.
One person who saw there in recent days also caused a sensation, was Benjamin toweliestar Spindler. The German also reported on the high-stakes one heater and several days of month-end could reap about $ 880K.
The most interesting high-stakes story of the second half of the month wrote a doubt the most unknown Mr.X ! P0krparty ¡. After a almost not believable Winning rate in the $ 10 / $ 20 PLO tablesHe ventured one floor up to the $ 50 / $ 100 tables played there 36 hours and was then able to record nearly a quarter-million dollars of profit.