Part II: Poker’s Modern Day Female Warriors

Poker has certainly come a long way since the days of illegal back alley tournaments and Mafia run card houses during the Prohibition. Although poker in America received a setback that sent everyone back to the 1960’s due to Congress banning all forms of online gambling save dog and horse racing (go figure how those remained legal). For years women poker players were the exception as opposed to a regular fixture at the felt tables, but nowadays the majority of poker players are still men but women are rapidly catching on and are slowly making their mark in poker tournaments all over the country.

Unfortunately it will likely be many years before women reach an equal representation at poker tables, but there are increasingly many outstanding women who have begun to dominate the tables they show up at. Below, in no particular order, is a list of the best of the best – the women who are making men respect the fair sex all over the world:

Jennifer Harman

It’s difficult to discuss poker’s best female players without mentioning Jennifer Harman. To date, she has two WSOP bracelets around her wrist that she earned at the time she became a professional card player at the age of 21. Nowadays she can be found playing at some of the most impressive high roller tables in the world including the Big Game at the Bellagio. She was also part of the group of poker players who went up against multi-millionaire Andy Beal, and during this match she raked the largest known pot in a cash game in history, a sum reaching over $1.7 million dollars. She is a regular at the $3000 / $6000 limit Hold’em tables, and her total career tournament winnings sit just shy of $2 million nowadays. Arguably, Harman’s biggest accomplishment came in 2000 when she won the WSOP 2-7 Triple Draw tournament: amazingly, she had never even played the game before the tournament!

Annie Duke

Another mainstay on the poker scene, Annie Duke holds the honor of being the most successful female poker player in the history of the World Series of Poker. To date, she has made it to 11 final tables and has accumulated more than $500,000 in winnings. The sister of accomplished poker star Howard ‘The Professor’ Lederer, Annie Duke has had no problem emerging from the shadow of her brother. During her first WSOP event in 2004 she actually knocked him out early on in the Main Event and went on to win the Tournament of Champions along with a $2 million prize. Her total career winnings have now surpassed $3,476,942. Most importantly, Duke has been an outspoken critic of the US government for banning online gambling and has been consistently working towards its re-legalization.

Barbara Enright

Barbara Enright began playing poker at home while she was only four years old. A passionate player, she began playing in card rooms in 1976. Since then she has become one of the most recognized professional female poker players in the world. Over the years Barbara has accumulated an impressive stack of titles and records. More importantly, she has been one of the founding spokesman for women in the game as an author and magazine editor. She is also a WSOP bracelet winner. Her career winnings have easily exceeded $1 million at this point. For years she was the only person to reach the final table at the WSOP Main Event but now other women share this accomplishment.

Kathy Liebert

Kathy Liebert, who made the number one spot of the highest earning woman poker player of all time on pokernews.com, is easily one of the best women poker players that have ever lived. Liebert recently passed the $4 million mark which is more than any other woman has one in tournament play by far. She has been playing poker for over 15 years and has an impressive record to show for it: she has garnered multiple first-place finishes as well as earning a WSOP bracelet, and she has made it to more final tables than any other woman so far, including 23 cashes at the WSOP and 13 cases at the WPT (five of which were earned at the final table.) Besides playing poker, Liebert is also active in the stock market and also holds a blue belt in Karate.

Cyndy Violette

Poker’s spiritual and health guru, Cyndy Violette is one of the most recognizable faces in poker today. Although she is small in stare, this fearsome poker player demands respect. Raised in Atlantic City, Violette has now been playing poker professionally for over 23 years, and she has accumulated an impressing $1.3 million throughout various tournaments. During the 2006 WSOP Cyndy Violette went on a rampage cashing in an impressive seven events – it felt as if one could not watch a final table during the 2006 WSOP without seeing the familiar bubbly blonde all over the television screens. Unfortunately she was not able to claim a bracelet that year, but she did manage to wrap one of the coveted bracelets over her wrist after winning the 2004 WSOP $2,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Split.

Annette Obrestad

Last but not least on our list is the young Norwegian poker phenomenon Annette Obrestad. Obrestad began playing poker online at the age of 15 and quickly caught on to the finer points of the game. To date, she is the youngest person ever to win a WSOP bracelet and is also considered to be one of the best online multi-table tournament players in the world. She has earned the bulk of her money on Pokerstars as well as UltimateBet and her nickname “Annette15” is one of the most feared on these sites. On September 17th 2007 Obrestad made poker history when she won the inaugural World Series of Poker Europe Main Event the day before she turned 19. Her winnings totaled one million-pound sterling or US $2.1 million. In the short years since this incredible young woman began playing poker she has accumulated a more than impressive $2,481,868. One day soon Annette Obrestad may very well go down as the greatest professional female poker player of all time.

Although these women have showed the world that women can play cards just as well as any man, there is still a long way before women reach an equal status with their male peers. Despite the fact that the growth of women in the game is now higher than men, the image of women in the poker world is unacceptable. The sexualization of the female body is a travesty in the poker world. Part III of Women and Poker will examine the way in which the female form is constantly exploited for its sexual appeal in the poker world.

In the US, online gambling regulations are strict and as each state enforces their own individual laws it makes it a lot harder to meet the regulations if you have to cater to fifty different kinds and still run an online gambling business. The practices in online gambling can vary widely, for instance, betting on sports, playing online games of chance and encompass any other type of gambling conducted over the internet. Despite all this though online gambling regulations are put in place for a reason and as I mentioned earlier they are strongly enforced therefore they must not be ignored and should be followed at all times. This article is aimed at helping you be able to meet these online gambling regulations.

The first step in meeting online gambling regulations is you should not transfer information about sports betting across state lines. The Federal Wire Act distinctively bans electronic transmissions, however you are allowed to participate in games of chance as this is not prohibited by this set of regulations. The step two in meeting online gambling regulations is get familiar with the laws in your state. A majority of the states have proclaimed laws prohibiting online gambling, however a couple have allowed certain forms of gambling in their legislation. The third step in meeting online gambling regulations is you need to acquire a license before conducting your gambling operations in order to meet federal gaming requirements. Presently no states are granting licenses, however if you are located outside the US you might be able to obtain one and operate from there.

The fourth step in meeting online gambling regulations is if any online gambling website contacts you to advertise for them on your website, decline the offer no matter how much money they offer. Although the US laws have clearly stated it is illegal to advertise gambling activities and games of chance, it would be difficult for you to determine which gambling operations are legal or a fraud. The fifth and final step in meeting online gambling regulations is you need to operate outside of the US borders if you want to run an online gambling business legally. A couple other countries have more lenient regulations on the matter. On the other hand though, it may not be legal for US citizens to access foreign online gambling websites.

One of the key reasons as to why the US acts against online gambling websites is because they have quickly become known for scamming people out of their money. The World Trade Organization have presented a couple new online gambling regulations to the US government and requested that they deal with the matter; however nothing has been done to meet this request. Along with the US’s successful ban on internet gambling, Australia has also passed laws which limit the practice. On the other hand, in a couple Caribbean countries as well as the European Union online gambling is legal and then there are countries which simply have not addressed the subject.

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So you know that you can obtain poker deposit bonuses? But are you aware that there are many kinds of them. It’s very important that you know their kinds so it will be easier for you to decide which of these poker deposit bonuses will suit your liking. They can even help you choose the best poker website, where you can play the most excellent poker games, while you can also use your poker deposit bonuses.

Here are some of the poker deposit bonuses that you can take advantage:

1. Loyalty poker deposit bonuses. These are poker deposit bonuses that you get for signing up or perhaps for after playing a number of games in the poker website. There are already numerous websites that offer poker deposit bonuses every time you sign up. You can even obtain these poker deposit bonuses if you can recommend a certain number of players. There are also a number of online poker sites that offer poker deposit bonuses for those people who have been placing the most number of bets. Nevertheless, you may need to keep in mind that for you to take advantage of these poker deposit bonuses you may have to play a lot, which may translate to more bets and money to spend.

2. First poker deposit bonuses. These are almost like the first one, though these poker deposit bonuses are usually equal to the deposit that you have made. These are also commonly referred to as bonus percentage. You can have as much as 100 percent for your poker deposit bonuses, but it may be difficult for you to clear them. This means that you still have to play a certain number of poker games, before these poker deposit bonuses can be credited into your account. It doesn’t also mean that you don’t have to make any deposit. If you’re starting out, you may like to begin with poker deposit bonuses that have bonus percentage of 10 percent. Another criterion that you have to consider when it comes to your poker deposit bonuses shall be the maximum deposit. This may go as much as $400 to $500. The lowest that you have to deposit to avail of poker deposit bonuses is $10.

How to Get These Poker Deposit Bonuses

Are you excited to get your own Poker deposit bonuses? Don’t worry, it’s not going to be as difficult as you think it will be. To help you out, here are some steps so you can obtain the best poker deposit bonuses for yourself and even for your family and friends:

1. Choose a website. There are countless of websites that offer a list where you can obtain poker deposit bonuses. All you need it so choose among the list. It would be best if your chosen directory will inform you beforehand the poker deposit bonuses that you will likely get so you can already decide the most ideal one for you.

2. Download the software of these websites. Some online poker websites are Flash based, which means you may not be able to play the game and avail of poker deposit bonuses if you don’t have any Flash program installed in your PC. Hence, choose the ones with a software that you can download.

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Nearly every poker site provides poker bonuses to draw new poker players. The last years this has become one of the most important tools in attracting new poker players and every poker player should definitely take advantage of this free cash. Clearing poker bonuses can be a substantial part of poker profits, undoubtedly for beginners who play poker at the lower stakes games. For all players it is a popular method of increasing their bankroll and a large number of players already know that clearing poker bonuses can be fairly valuable.

The online poker rooms are able to provide these sign-up bonuses since players pay rake, a inferior amount taken from each pot in which they contribute. The sign up bonuses are normally approximately three quarters of the amount a costumer has raked. As you might notice, the poker site makes a inferior gain on these online poker sign up bonuses.

There are different types of poker bonuses in poker online.

First, there are online poker sign up bonuses for which a person needs to make a deposit. These sign-up bonuses are named deposit online poker sign up bonuses. For these bonuses a person needs to make a deposit before the poker bonus can be cleared. The sign up bonus is released after meeting the requirements.

Next, there are online poker rooms such as Bodog Poker who provide an upfront poker sign up bonus for which a person needs to make a deposit. These poker bonuses are named instant upfront deposit sign-up poker bonuses. Players are allowed to use the money immediately on real money tables after the first deposit is made. There are requirements to cash out bonus and profits, though. Make sure to read the bonus terms and conditions of these online poker sign up bonuses.

Finally, there are no deposit bonuses for which a person does not need to make a deposit. These poker bonuses are named no deposit sign-up poker bonuses. Players can check out the poker site without the risk to lose their own deposit. A determined amount of raked hands need to be earned before a player can cash out their bonus and profits. This is to prevent players cashing out immediately after they have received the free money.

In conclusion, for most online poker sign up bonuses a deposit is required and bonus cash is added to the bonus account. After the poker bonus is cleared the online poker rooms make 100%profit. Therefore it is suggested to take advantage of each sign up bonus offered before choosing at a particular poker site. What makes poker online as popular as it is now, is the opportunity that has been created by many online poker rooms, to play online with real money without the hassle of making a deposit. For beginners, it is suggested to begin with the no deposit poker bonuses. This way they can get a feel for online poker and play with real money. Before signing up please read the bonus terms and conditions of these sign-up poker bonuses. Some online poker sign up bonuses are easier to take advantage of than others so take your time before selecting a sign up bonus.

In the US gambling has become a prevalent activity. Surveys have been showing a regular increase in the number of people who are getting hooked on to gambling every year.

There are analysts who claim that according to their findings these gamblers spend more money on gambling than on any other sort of items which include video games, movie tickets, theme parks, etc. or any of these put together.

Since this time there have been a number of reports on how gambling has been penetrating into the society. There are still many studies that are going on which still do not have evidence and haven’t yet got their conclusions on senior gambling.

This sure is a problem and not a simple one. Among about 7000 seniors, a survey shows that bingo is a game that most of them go in for to have fun and get entertained at the same time.

The number of senior people has also been increasing over the years. A few years back it was only about a twenty percent and now it has been raised to about fifty percent. This only proves to show that gambling is also increases with the seniors and not only the young people of the world.

Due to the reason that many of the seniors have already got their ‘nest eggs’ you find that a huge number of them have enough money to gamble and do not find it difficult financially.

For those who want to know why senior gambling is gaining popularity today can read below a few facts which will give you an idea on it.

1. Seniors do not have much to do in their old age and gambling is one activity which is gratifying as well as lucrative at the same time.
2. Deteriorating opportunities and lack of attention for their social activities have also been a reason for the increase in number of senior gamblers. They find that gambling helps them in forgetting the hard realities that they are facing in life at least for a little while.
3. One other reason why seniors tend to gamble more than before is that they get their retirement’s funds or nest eggs and hence have enough money to waste on gambling. The more the money in their hands, more are the chances of them being able to gamble.
4. Most of the seniors do not gamble for more money. They just gamble to have fun and get some satisfaction.
5. There are also more privileges that the senior gamblers can make use of and hence it is more convenient for them to gamble and also enjoy the pleasure.

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Kenneth Tomming, from Denmark, will represent Titan Poker, the largest poker room on the iPoker Network, at the European Poker Tour (EPT) San Remo and the Eurocity Poker Tour (ECPT) Madrid Open this spring.

Kenneth, who has been playing at Titan Poker for less than a year, won both seats within just one week at online tournaments staged at the popular poker room. The talented poker player won a $3,000 prize package to the ECPT Madrid Open on Sunday the 2nd of March and just six days later claimed a seat to the European Poker Tour (EPT) San Remo worth $10,000.

He said: “So far, I’ve only really been playing poker on the Internet. However, I plan to play live much more in the future. I love to play poker and I’m good at it – and I plan to show this to everyone when I play at the EPT San Remo and at the ECPT Madrid Open!”

Sponsored by Titan Poker, the ECPT Madrid Open is an elite tournament open to just two hundred of the best online players across the globe. Kenneth will join this exclusive event in Madrid for three days at the beginning of May, and the following month he will fly to Italy to compete against the best poker players in San Remo. In both events, Titan Poker will pay for his flights, accommodation and Main Event buy-in.

Titan Poker regularly awards its players with seats at the world’s most well-known poker tournaments, such as the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, the Aussie Millions and various European Poker Tour events. Titan Poker is sending 18 players to the Irish Open this month and will also be sending a delegation of representatives to the EPT Monte Carlo and the World Poker Showdown in the Dominican Republic later this year. In May, Titan Poker will host the European Championship of Online Poker II (ECOOP) where skilled poker players will compete for a share of $3,600,000 dollars.

About Titan Poker

Titan Poker is the leading online poker room in Europe and part of the iPoker Network. Titan Poker’s software was developed by Playtech, a public company and leading gaming software developer. Titan Poker guarantees more than $12,500,000 in monthly prizes, has nearly 30,000 online players at peak hours, and awards winning players with entries to the major poker tournaments worldwide. Titan Poker features special jackpot sit ‘n’ go tournaments with progressive prizes and jackpots as high as $100,000. Titan Poker is exclusively promoted by Euro Partners, the worlds largest e-gaming affiliate program. For more information about Titan Poker please visit the Titan Poker website.