Poker Highlights of 2011: New Era, Controversies, and Rising Stars
Discover the key moments and trends from 2011 in the poker world, including the rise of a new era, notable players, and controversial events.
January 2, 2012
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Poker World in 2011: Key Events and Notable Players
2011 was a year of significant events and achievements in the poker world. Phil Ivey faced legal troubles, while players like Ben Lamb and Anton Makiyevskiy made notable strides.
December 31, 2011
Spanish Gambling Law Delayed by Up to 6 Months: What You Need to Know
The moratorium on the sanctioning regime of the Spanish Gambling Law has been extended by 6 months, raising concerns about potential legal modifications and the impact on gambling operators. The extension is included in the Real Decreto 20/2011 of 30 December, which contains urgent measures in budgetary, tax and financial matters for the correction of the public deficit.
December 31, 2011
PokerStars Updates Rake System: 'Weighted Contributed' Starts January 1, 2012
PokerStars is changing its rake system to 'weighted contributed' starting January 1, 2012. Players will earn VIP points based on their contribution to the pot.
December 30, 2011
Educapoker and Bwin Launch $3,000 Monthly Poker League
Educapoker and Bwin Poker have joined forces to launch the EducaSocial League, a monthly poker tournament series with over $3,000 in prizes. The league features freerolls on Mondays, Thursdays, and the last Sunday of each month, with special prizes for the top three players each month.
December 29, 2011
Dusty Schmidt Shares Two Advanced Poker Bluffing Techniques
Poker pro Dusty Schmidt reveals two sophisticated bluffing techniques for No-Limit Hold'em: 'The Decisive Blow' and 'Push, Since There's Nothing There'.
December 29, 2011
Bjoerni89 Smashes VPP Record on PokerStars
Bjoerni89, known as Bjoern Schneider, set a new VPP record on PokerStars with 3,058,659.92 VPP in 2011. He started his poker journey two years ago and has since risen to the top of the game.
December 29, 2011
EducaPoker Unveils New Mascot Educo: Meet the Heart of Online Poker
EducaPoker has introduced a new mascot, Educo, described as lively, mischievous, and bold. Educo aims to bring joy to the community and plans to be active across various sections of the platform.
December 28, 2011
High-Stakes Poker Action on PokerStars: December 2011 Recap
December 2011 saw intense high-stakes poker action on PokerStars, with notable players like Mattew 'Hoss_TBF' Gavrilenko and oogee engaging in heated matches. HighstakesDB will start tracking these games from January 1, 2012.
December 27, 2011
PartyPoker Announces No-Rake Tournaments and $100 Reload Bonus for January 2012
PartyPoker is kicking off the new year with exciting promotions, including no-rake tournaments and a generous reload bonus. Deposit $50 or more to claim your benefits.
December 27, 2011