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The Joey Del Experience: Birthday Review, Playboy Bunnies And Free Money!

July 3, 2009

“At least you’re rounding again right? You’ll thank me for that some day.” One of the most memorable quotes from Rounders.  For those of you that are unsure, these are the last words that we here from “Worm” the degenerate, but completely cool character, that Edward Norton plays in this film just after they have had their heads kicked in and their entire bank roll stolen by the police at a poker game in Binghamton.

The Joey Del Experience: WSOP Tilt, The Peppermint Hippo And The Haters
Jeff Lisandro Official WSOP Interview
"Rumble In The Rio" - Hot Women + Fighting = Awesome Entertainment!

Promotional news

Exclusive PNW $1,000 Freeroll Sunday 8pm at Betfred Poker

July 3, 2009

PokerNetwork and Betfred Poker have partnered together to bring to you a fantastic $1,000 Freeroll that is 100% exclusive to PokerNetwork.com players.  

World Poker News

David Bach Wins WSOP $50k HORSE

July 2, 2009

David Bach became the latest player to inscribe his name in the poker history books with a victory in one of poker’s biggest tournaments – the $50,000 HORSE at the World Series of Poker. Bach earned his place in history over fellow American John Hanson, after a 20 hour final table showdown (seven hours heads up) that culminated at 10am in Las Vegas.

Australian poker news

PokerNews Australasia Magazine - Issue Two Available Now!

June 21, 2009

The second issue of the PokerNews Australasia magazine has just wrapped up and should be hitting the floors this week. Inside this issue, we take a look at how the Melbourne Champs, ANZPT Sydney and ANZPT Melbourne shaped up, as well as some of the early results from the WSOP. We have a chat with gorgeous EPT Host Kara Scott who has transferred her skills from the camera to the felt and has been enjoying some good form and results, while we also catch up with Andy Bloch who talks about his blackjack days, his poker success and his hunger for a bracelet.

Poker Strategy

Swimming With The Sharks: Get Set, Part One

June 17, 2009

Alright, you’ve waited patiently enough to hear what I have to say about playing sets in Omaha, and now I shall deliver. The set is the strongest draw in Omaha, quite simply because once you make your hand (that is to say, you have made a full house or quads), your opponent’s flush and straight draws are dead. In this first part, we will take a closer look at the set as a draw. Sets are unique because they work as both draws and made hands; it is uncommon to see a set win a pot when other draws do not get there. This is what makes sets the level three draws.