Updated my Aussie Millions qualifiers page today, and while doing so I got to thinking this nice thought: If I had the chance to go to only one of the big winter events next year, would it be the Aussie Millions… or the Pokerstars Caribbean Adventure? Continue Reading »

A long overdue announcement today – after what can only be described as a focused and intensive effort over the week, I am announcing a major refresh of my Omaha Poker focused site, Omaha Planet. Continue Reading »

I got to play last weekend for the first time in a while, and got thinking about the old ‘then vs now’ debate as far as the skills of opponents and toughness of the games is concerned. Sure, you have to keep learning to stay ahead of online poker… However with so much information readily available I am starting to wonder if the biggest recent change in poker is that the bad players now have half and understanding of poker strategy. Continue Reading »

You could probably tell from my last post that I am feeling that the online poker world is becoming a little Stars-Centric at the moment. While their promos are in a class of their own, these are not the only ones by a long way. Today I thought I would bring a little balance to this blog by having a look around all the other poker sites and bringing you an update of tournament / SNG / Satellite promos! Continue Reading »

Something in me loves supporting the underdog. This is a very bad habit in poker, life and business too… Probably that British blood! It does explain why I feel just a little uncomfortable about Pokerstars latest promo for their 10th anniversary though. It is a brilliant promo, though we have only seen 30% of it so far… the problem is that it is so much bigger than the other poker sites could ever have managed, that I have to wonder if it is not somehow unfair! Continue Reading »

October seems to have wizzed past, and with just 2 months of the year left I am working feverishly towards my December revenue target. At the same time I’m planning my escape from the day-to-day running of my poker network, oh and not to forget making big plans for 2012 too! Best wrap it up in another Planet Corp Update post… Continue Reading »

Played a few hands last night and witnessed a chat-row between a couple of players. Nothing unusual about that – except this time one of the terms being used got me thinking. One player called another while behind and caught up to win, and got barraged with the word ‘Newbie’ in different formats and combinations… A few of things confused me here: Continue Reading »

Mixed post today, loads going on as usual… Both for me and at the various poker sites. Going to start with my opinion of Time Tournaments at Pokerstars (not all positive, though the free entry deal helps!). After this I have some site update notices.

I’m already on the record here as urging readers to follow the newest games and structures provided by online poker sites… What you will find is that new and recreational players are the ones who check out the new offerings (while the grinders might have a look, they are more ’sticky’ with their tried and tested games). This makes new games the softest, and anyone who is smart enough to see what adjustments to make will make a nice profit.

This time I’m not going to cheer for the latest game. Continue Reading »

Took it upon myself to have a look at the 180 player SNGs over at Pokerstars yesterday evening. Though I have played the occasional game, usually when tired at the end of an evening working, I had done nothing to compare the levels or games.

So, 3 hours, 4 games played and several dozen more observed at various stages… and I came up with the following (unscientific) thoughts! Continue Reading »

Every poker site and its dog will have the news that the Merge Network have re-opened to new US players today… So I wanted to try and say something different. One thing this means is that those players from the US who are prepared to mix and match their buy-in levels and games can now potentially mass-table the SNGs again… and if you get the bubble math part right this could be very profitable indeed. Continue Reading »