Archives for November 2007

One Week and Counting
Posted: Friday, November 30 2007 1:35:55
By: Gene Bromberg
Thanksgiving is in the rear-view mirror and Christmas is on the way. But before then there's another big event that's no doubt circled on your calendar. Yes, the [...]

What Not To Wear
Posted: Wednesday, November 28 2007 11:36:02
By: Gene Bromberg
When I first started following poker one thing that struck me was how the players dressed. I watched the first season of the World Poker Tour and was somewhat appalled to see players like David [...]

Told You So
Posted: Monday, November 26 2007 7:03:03
By: Gene Bromberg
Over and over again I've said that knocking our Team UB players out of the $200,000 Sunday Guaranteed Tournament (and collecting their bounties) is easier said than done. And yesterday our pros [...]

Many Paths To Glory
Posted: Saturday, November 24 2007 8:55:19
By: Gene Bromberg
A lazy Saturday is winding down. After staying out late Wednesday (the night before Thanksgiving is a huge party night in the States), gorging on turkey and football on Thursday, and then enjoying [...]

Poker's Good Works
Posted: Wednesday, November 21 2007 3:47:09
By: Gene Bromberg
While there are those who would say that poker is the root of all evil, the fact is that for the vast majority of people a poker game is a chance to get [...]

A Little Selective Morality
Posted: Monday, November 19 2007 3:02:05
By: Gene Bromberg
While there have been positive developments on the political front for online poker, that doesn't mean there aren't hypocrites in high office still taking [...]

The Wonders of the Internet
Posted: Friday, November 16 2007 2:25:45
By: Gene Bromberg
Why bother listening to me talk about Wednesday's Congressional hearings about the legality of online gaming when you can read [...]

Wall-to-Wall Coverage
Posted: Thursday, November 15 2007 6:30:34
By: Gene Bromberg
Yesterday was a big day for online poker. As I mentioned in my previous [...]

Testify!
Posted: Wednesday, November 14 2007 9:04:33
By: Gene Bromberg
UltimateBet's Annie Duke will be testifying today at a Congressional hearing at 10am ET. This morning's hearing features Congresspeople on both sides of the [...]

Didn't These People See The Terminator?
Posted: Tuesday, November 13 2007 6:23:00
By: Gene Bromberg
A few months ago you probably heard about a "Man vs. Machine" poker game that [...]

Just A Friendly Reminder
Posted: Sunday, November 11 2007 11:25:36
By: Gene Bromberg
To get your (expletive deleted) backside in front of your (deleted) computer this afternoon for UltimateBet's two big events of the day. Sorry for the profanity, the [...]

Get The Lead Out
Posted: Friday, November 09 2007 12:28:33
By: Gene Bromberg
There's been a lot of news lately about innocuous products that are jam-packed with dangerous [...]

Here's Your Shot at Fifteen Minutes of Fame
Posted: Thursday, November 08 2007 3:07:40
By: Gene Bromberg
If you've ever wanted to be on television (for reasons other than your release from the rehab clinic) UltimateBet is giving you a chance to become the next [...]

Home Court Advantage
Posted: Tuesday, November 06 2007 8:51:57
By: Gene Bromberg
Poker is getting bigger and bigger in Europe and players are able to find big tournaments all over the Continent. Including Sweden, where Team UltimateBet's Johan Storakers just [...]

Spring Forward, Fall Back
Posted: Sunday, November 04 2007 3:20:38
By: Gene Bromberg
Like millions of Americans, I realized that Sunday brought an end to Daylight Savings Time as I drank beer in a bar on Saturday night. I won't say that gaining an hour is as big a reason to [...]

The UBOC Is Coming...Fast
Posted: Thursday, November 01 2007 3:05:26
By: Gene Bromberg
Today is November 1st...which means we're all rushing headlong down a very steep hill. Thanksgiving is just three weeks away and then the Christmas rush will hit you like a freight train and before [...]