Back today after my family break for the Hungarian F1 weekend. While it is always a pleasure to host friends and family, I have to admit to being happy to be back at Planet HQ and ready to crack on with the many projects in the pipeline. Have just spent the early part of the afternoon getting tuned in… and here are some of the highlights, both specific to the Planet Brand sites and out there in the world of online poker!

First up here is the first announcement that a special treat is in store for all of you who are on the $16 / Hour SNG Blueprint course. I have decided that 4-parts is not enough and have started planning a special ‘Part 5′ dedicated to knockout SNGs. Same objective as before, to produce something better than what people already charge for – and then give it away for free. I benefit via more (and hopefully loyal) visitors to SNG Planet, those on the course get the benefit of some top draw strategy. Will take me a couple of weeks to get all my thoughts on Knockouts down in writing… this special will go out to those who have finished the Blueprint course.

Progress while I was away has been excellent, we should be ready with the new look for the Russian version of SNG Planet next week for a start – Blueprint Part #2 is currently in translation too. Good progress on my networks site too and some more Hungarian and English articles waiting in the queue to be put up.

Facebook fans have been slow and steady. I’d love to see a few more readers join us there, and will continue to share articles from other sites in addition to updating on what is new at SNG Planet. Here is the link: SNG Planet Facebook Page

In the outside world the FTOPS starts today, with more than a little controversy over the inclusion of 6 Rush tournaments (quite like them myself!). Again my busy schedule means it will be difficult to play too many events, will see if I can get permission from the ‘better half’ at the weekend to give one of them a go.

Planning on having a look at all of the sites to bring my opinion on the latest round of promotions tomorrow.

Good Luck At The Tables, Mark