Imagine yourself sitting at a crowded poker table, blinded down to your last few chips, all-in on a near unbeatable hand. “Two more,” you think, “two more double-ups and I’ll be back to even.”

Then, on the the river, your opponent nails a two-outer to take all your chips. As you watch, your stack is absorbed by a stranger.

There is no worse feeling in the game of poker.

It’s happened to all of us at one point or another. Heck, even Phil Ivey went bust several times before hitting his stride. Rather than beating yourself up over it, take your bust-out as an opportunity to learn. But before you leap right back into the action, take a few minutes to consider how you want your comeback to go down. Will you make the same mistakes you did the first time around?

1: Time out!

Don’t buy back in immediately with hopes of getting even. I can just about guarantee you that you’ll be throwing your money away. And even if you don’t lose your entire rebuy, you almost certainly won’t come out ahead. Slow down, step back, and reevaluate.

2: Retrace your steps.

Consider how you lost your money. If you’ve just flushed your entire bankroll in a single hand, then a lot of things must have gone wrong. First, the very nature of your loss means that you had every last penny with you at the table. How did that happen? Were you merely at too big of a table, and in over your head? Or were you on the tail end of an atrocious losing streak, before finally selling the farm?

One way or the other, you made a cardinal mistake. In the first case, you neglected to give yourself any outs. If you can afford it, never take your entire bankroll with you to a single table. You’ll be anxious and play apprehensively – in other words, asking to get beat.

If you’re in the second situation mentioned above, then you’re probably long past Mike Caro’s famous “Threshold of Misery”, where all of the losses have begun to run together until you just don’t care. This is a tragic situation, one that most poker players have encountered in their careers. How can you cross back over to the winning side?

3: Consider your cash

When the time comes to reload your bankroll, take a moment for some careful self inspection. Before blindly typing in a starting amount, you need to be sure that you can afford to lose the money you’re laying down. That’s right, you must prepare yourself to lose before even consider a return to the tables!

Is this fatalistic thinking? Absolutely not. By only starting with money that you can actually afford to lose, you’ll remove several of the tensions which would otherwise cripple your game. You’ll be able to enter games more freely, with a more relaxed attitude. Rather than panicking each time you take a minor hit, you’ll be able to maintain an even keel. When you’re winnings grow, you’ll have a greater sense of accomplishment, as well.

4: The Ghost of Bankrolls Past

History is history. Money that you lost is gone. If you just busted out with a $100 bankroll, don’t let yourself be consumed by the desire to instantly win at all back with your current $100. That instant double-up mentality will get you playing bad hands in bad situations. You’ll lose everything, and feel even worse.

Now if you do, after a period of hard work and smart play, win back enough to cover your initial losses, it may not be a bad idea to cash it out. It’ll be one more mental monkey off your back, and the sense of accomplishment will remind you that smart play pays off.

In closing, remember that there are no perfect poker players. Everyone who is truly serious about the game will occasionally go through a losing stretch. Don’t let it get you down. Get back into the game, and use your fresh start as a chance to practice some new-found discipline!

The Deep Stack Open tour is set to roll into France, and Winner Poker wants to send you along for the ride.

Hosted by the grand Casino Aix-en-Provence, the event will kick off on April 9^th and run through the llth. It’s the first tournament of its kind to be held on French soil.

In honor of this historic occasion, Winner Poker has commissioned a €1,200 tournament package. This prize will give players a chance to participate in the first ever Deep Stack Open France.

Want to get in on the action? Visit our Winner Poker Download Page to grab their software. Be sure to input our bonus code when creating your new account. Those who take advantage of Winner’s exclusive FlopTurnRiver offer will be eligible to receive a 100% bonus on their first deposit up to $200.

One you hit the tables on Winner Poker, you’ll need to seek out their Satellites and Super Satellites. This will be where you earn your shot at poker history.

“But, what exactly are we competing for,” you might ask. Here’s the breakdown of Winner Poker’s €1,200 tournament package:

€500 + €50: That’s enough to secure both your main-event seat and an astonishing 50,000 chips!

€360: This’ll net you four nights at the Kyriad Prestige Hotel from April 8th – April 12th, 2010.

€25: Handling Fees? Winner Poker’s got you covered.

€265: Flights and spending cash!

So, let’s look at the big picture. Hotel? Check. Travel? Check. You may need to bring a couple extra Euros for food, but this is a solid package nonetheless.

Ready to go? Check out the schedules below for complete details.

Super Satellites:

Qualifier Satellites:

All of these tournaments are underway. The final Super Satellite will be held on March 31, 2010.

Bodog Poker is offering players a chance to sit in on the action at Montreal’s Four Aces Poker Pro Canada Classic. The live event cranks up staring April 15, with players vying for an expected prize pool of $500,000.

All told, Bodog is handing out ten seats to the Canada Classic. Each winner will receive a $2,400 prize package, including their $1,500+$150 (CAD) buy-in, with the rest distributed as spending cash!

Entry avenues range from the $215 toll (for the Satellite) all the way down to a simple $1 qualifier. Players can also buy into a satellite with 1650 of their hard-earned player points. According to Bodog, two seats are guaranteed per tournament.

For a complete list of Satellite Events, see the table below.

As you can see, two of the dates have already flown by. But there are still three chances left! Below is a another table detailing the March 15^th shindig and the possible entry methods to the day’s main event (in bold).

For details on the other events, visit the Bodog website.

Bodog will also be offering daily qualifiers to the above events. According to their website, “These will be 10 handed Sit and Go tournaments with a buy-in of $43 + $4 awarding 2 seats to 1st and 2nd place winners.”

Four Aces is in one of Canada’s premier poker rooms. They offer a comfortable, smoke-free environment with available table-side dining. Meals are served courtesy of their award-winning chef and the Carte Blanche restaurant.

To contact the club, call 450-638-7653, or toll-free 1-877-77-4ACES.

Dying to get a shot at the 2010 World Series of Poker? 888Poker.com may have just the ticket you need. Right now, they’re offering players a shot at 88 seats to this year’s biggest dance. Each month, they’ll be doling out big-money tickets to Vegas.

But here’s where things get interesting. Rather than holding one or two straight-up promotional tournaments, 888 is offering users eight separate ways to earn their WSOP berth. With so many roads to travel, there’ll be an option to suit almost everyone.

Whichever avenue you choose, you’ll have multiple chances to earn a prize. Take a look below!

1: Race Your Way

Log onto 888Poker.com and grab as many Poker Status Points as you can. The top four earners at the end of each month with receive a $15,000 WSOP package, while players 5-8 will net both a $5,000 WSOP Side Event deal and another shot at one of the top prizes. Contestants 9-150 will also be eligible for this second chance.

2: Bounty Hunter

For a three month period, players should keep an eye out for 888Poker stars Leo Margets and Shane Warne. The site will be hosting twice weekly WSOP Bounty tournaments, giving the top two finishers a chance to satellite into their Amazing Chance WSOP Bounty Freeroll. First place wins one of 888’s $15,000 WSOP Packages, with second and third runners-up netting the also sweet $5,000 Side Event package. Those players lucky enough to eliminate one of the bounties during the initial tournaments will also receive entry into the Amazing Chance WSOP Bounty Freeroll.

3: Cards and Coins

Each month, 888Poker is offering their casino lovers a shot at Vegas glory. Those lucky enough to top the monthly poker and casino status point boards will receive the $15,000 WSOP package, with second place earning the requisite $5,000 Side Event package. On top of that, players 2-100 will receive a second chance at one of 888Poker.com’s premier WSOP packages.

4: One for the Ladies

888 loves the ladies, as evidenced by this offering tier. In another monthly race, members of the fairer sex can compete for a position atop the Poker Status Point leaderboard. First place will land you smack in the center of this year’s WSOP, with one of 888’s $15,000 packages in tow. Second and third place finishers net their $5,000 Side Event package and (along with places 4-30) another bid for a $15K ride.

5: Persistence Pays

Are you a fan of cash games? We certainly are, and 888Poker.com is giving out even bigger incentives to their ring game enthusiasts. Each month, they’ll be keeping tabs on the customers who play the most raked hands. The top two finishers will both receive a $15,000 WSOP Package, while players three and four will get earn an instant $5,000 Side Event Package. As with their other tiers, players 3-100 will each get a second shot at a $15K prize.

6: Social Success

Here’s a different one. Upload a video to Youtube, stating why you should be the recipient of one of 888Poker.com’s $15K WSOP Packages. The video with the most views at the end of this three month race will get exactly that! There are also two $5,000 Side Event Packages available through this tier. Players can follow @888poker on twitter and tweet “I want @888poker’s twitter WSOP package! My 888poker username is:” to receive entry into the WSOP Twitter Freeroll. Otherwise, become a fan of 888Poker on Facebook and look for further instructions.

7: Tourney Lovers

Who doesn’t love poker tournaments? Well, 888Poker is giving you the chance to do what you love while earning a shot at the biggest tournament of them all! Each month, they’ll be keeping an eye on the tournament trenches. By taking the number of tournaments played by each user and multiplying it by their buy-in amount, 888 will create a whole new leaderboard each month. Chart-toppers receive in instant $15,000 WSOP Package, with the second and third finishers earning a $5,000 Side Event Package. Players 2-100 will also receive another shot at one of the big time Vegas packages.

8: Bring Your Buddies

Are you a social person? Well, it’s time to cash in a few favors! Each month, the user who invites the most friends to 888Poker will receive an instant $15,000 WSOP Package. The user with the second-most friends won’t walk away disappointed, however. They’ll earn a $5,000 Side Event Package and, along with each finisher up to 30, another chance to win a $15,000 Package.

It should be noted that, for each of these methods (other than 2 and 6), there is one more finishing level. The numbers vary from tier to tier, but 888 lists that those who bow out just below earning their second shot at a $15,000 WSOP Package will get “Last Chance”. It’s unclear what this means, exactly, but it’s certainly better than nothing!

So, kudos to 888Poker. These are the kinds of promotions that can really galvanize a fanbase, all while attracting new players to the tables.

A group of six armed robbers halted play this morning at the 2010 PokerStars.net EPT event in Berlin. The break in occurred around 2:30 PM local time inside the city’s Grand Hyatt Hotel.

While no one was seriously injured in the ensuing panic, it is unclear as to how much cash the criminals managed to escape with. They are said to have been wearing black ski masks and winter coats, and are rumored to have wielded everything from guns to knives to machetes.

What is certain is this: for nearly half an hour, mass panic gripped the EPT poker room. Tables were overturned, scattering chips in an attempt to form makeshift barricades. Members of the media barred the doors to their suite upon glimpsing one of the assailants as he sprinted toward them. Security guards wrestled with the robbers, but it is unknown as to whether any of them were apprehended.

A video of the incident has leaked onto Youtube. Click here to watch.

UPDATE – Another Youtube video showing the security guards and the robbers.

According to both the above clip and an account from PokerNews.com, the panic ensued when a group of tournament personalities burst into the playing hall and began shouting in German. While not everyone present could comprehend exactly what was being said, the actions of those who understood quickly set the tone for the crowd.

Poker Stars has released a statement regarding the event:

“An armed robbery by six men took place today at EPT Berlin. Nobody was seriously injured. We hope to re-start all events at 4pm local time. A police investigation is underway. If you have video footage or photographs that could help the police, please contact the EPT organizers as soon as possible.”

Due to the tenuous circumstances, players in the both the €1,000 side event and the ladies event have been offered a refund. The €1,000 side game has been canceled outright, while the women’s tournament continues to hang in the balance.

Main event play is set to resume around 5 PM local time.

The calender consists of six events spanning the proud nation, each boasting a minimum prize pool of €150,000 guaranteed. Starting on April 9 at Madrid’s Gran Casino Aranjuez, players from all across the globe can expect a wild ride all the way up until the November 23 Grand Finale at the Gran Casino Costa Brava where €300,000 will be at stake.

All told, more than €1,000,000 in guaranteed prizes will be doled out to the playing populace.

For their part, Everest Poker has guaranteed that at least 55 seats will be handed out for each €1,000+100 main event on the SPT Tour, courtesy of their online qualifiers. While the first opportunity has passed, there is still a a good deal of time left to prepare for the next event. Starting April 28, players will have the chance to earn a seat at the luxurious Casino de Ibiza for their May14-16 tournament.

Here’s the complete schedule:

Event	Location	Start Date	Online Qualifiers
SPT Madrid	Gran Casino Aranjuez	04/09/11	Starting February 21
SPT Ibiza	Casino de Ibiza	05/14/16	Starting April 28
SPT Castellon	Gran Casino de Castellon	08/20/22	Starting May 16
SPT Valencia	Casino de Valencia	10/01/03	Starting July 18
SPT Sevilla	Gran Casino Aljarafe	11/05/10	Starting September 5
SPT Grand Finale – Lloret	Gran Casino Costa Brava	11/23/10	TBD

Everest has set up numerous roads for ambitious players to follow. Each week, they are offering three Direct Entry events – One held on Sunday ($336+24 awarding 5 SPT seats and a $2,500 Prize Package), one on Wednesday ($100+0 awarding 3 SPT seats and a $2,500 prize package) and a final shot each Friday ($30+3 Rebuy boasting 3 $1,500 SPT seats). All tournaments kick off at 20:30 GMT.

Those looking to travel a more adventurous path can blaze their way through Everest’s SPT Super Turbo Satellites. These will be offered all day on Sundays ($30+3) and Wednesdays ($11+1) and will send qualifiers into that day’s SPT Direct Entry event.

Still too steep? Fear not! Everest is also offering shots for as little as $2 through their Poker Steps. Every day, players are given the chance to rise through multiple Sit & Go’s, with successful climbers making it all the way into one of the three weekly direct entry events.

Each and every SPT tournament can be found under the Live tab in Everest Poker’s Scheduled Tournaments section.

One thing is for sure – Thanks to their array of beautiful destinations and amazing prize packages, the 2010 Spanish Poker Tour will go down as one of the year’s most enthralling series. Log onto Everest Poker and earn your shot today!

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Have you ever wanted to play poker on the tallest mountain in the world? Well, Everest Poker has teamed with Volvo to give players just such a chance. In one of Germany’s most exciting live poker events, card lovers from across the globe will be treated to a weekend of skiing, snowboarding, archery, and of course, one of the most unique poker experiences in the history of the game.

On the weekend of March 19-21, the mountains of Salzburg, Austria on the Kitzsteinhorn will play host to the Everest Poker Volvo Ice Camp. Lucky players will be granted a seat in the Everest Igloo, at a final table sitting around 2,500 meters above sea-level!

In order to qualify for this amazing experience, players must visit the “Scheduled Tournaments” tab in the Everest Software. There, in the “Private” area, you’ll find the Qualifier fürs Volvo Ice Camp, to be held on March 7 at 19:00 GMT.

The game of choice will be No Limit Texas Hold’em, with starting stacks of 2,000 chips. Blinds start at 5/10 and will be jacked up every 10 minutes. Tables are slated to host groups of 10 players, all of whom must buy in for $1.

Another qualifier will be held on March 11 at the same time, 19:00 GMT. Players will once again be treated to ten-seat action with a $1 buy in, featuring No Limit Texas Hold’em gameplay with the same 2,000 chip stacks.

Those who make it through the qualifiers will also receive accommodations from a 4-star hotel all throughout the Everest Volvo weekend.

For those not fluent in the German language, fear not. While the event may indeed be geared toward our Bavarian brothers, there is no official country restriction. Players from across the globe are welcome to compete, just so long as they bring their own pair of mittens!

Whether you’re looking to build a bankroll or stop a losing skid, there is no better way to gain free money than by entering into a few freerolls.

These no-buy-in contests have become staple offerings at most online poker sites. Players could, with a large amount of practice, probably pay many of their monthly bills simply by winning freerolls at Poker Stars or Full Tilt. There’s a lot of money out there to be had, if you can figure out how to get at it.

Toward that end, I’ve decided to discuss some ways in which freeroll tournaments present a challenge to your regular strategy. Because of the tournament’s free nature, many individuals will alter their style completely. This is something that an effective player must learn to combat and resist.

In freerolls, there will always be players who are simply there to gamble. Don’t be surprised if you see a lot of all-in bets with an unsuited ace and low kicker. This holds especially true in the low-end freerolls. Whatever you do, don’t lower your standards of play just because everyone around you is. King-deuce and Jack-seven are still bad hands, even in a no-buy-in tournament. Maintain a cool head, tighten up your game, and strike when you have a real shot at winning.

Don’t play like a fool just because there’s none of your own money at stake. Often times, I see players make reckless, inexplicable calls when playing in freerolls. This is good for me, because the field thins out more quickly as a consequence. But if you’re in it to win, be sure to stick to your guns. Play smart, sound mechanical poker, and you should be able to reach the money.

On a different note, however, freerolls can also offer you a chance to practice some more advanced strategy. It gives students of the game an excellent opportunity to mix in a few creative plays they’ve been dying to try out. As always, be aware of your opponents’ tendencies before you try anything too funky. But don’t be afraid to polish some of the new tools in your arsenal.

Knowing what you’re playing for is a key ingredient in choosing the proper freeroll. Consider carefully just how much your time is worth. Will the thought of wining a $10 first prize be enough to hold your attention through an entire four hour tournament? If not, then you’re in the wrong place. You’ll probably make it halfway through, and then grow tired of the game. Sloppy play will follow, and soon you’ll be busted out with nothing to show for your wasted time.

Make sure that the prize is something you’re willing to wait on. Look especially for money added tournaments and guaranteed prize events. A $10 first prize may not hold your interest, but a $200 one certainly could.

In closing, it is possible to build a bankroll on nothing but freeroll tournaments. It’ll take a lot of work, but you’ll be a better player for it. Poker Stars and Full Tilt alone hand out thousands of dollars in free prizes every day. What have you got to lose by checking it out?

Betfair, one of the largest and most well respected gaming establishments in the world, has joined forces with the Amateur Poker Association and Tournament. Now, on the cusp of an APAT season which will feature 28 live events across Ireland, the UK and the European mainland, Betfair has become the exclusive host for the organization’s online qualifying tournaments.

This will be the fourth go-around for the APAT, who have grown exponentially over their first three seasons. The company’s Managing Director, Des Duffy, had this to say:

“APAT launched the UK’s first national poker tour in 2006 and it has become a proving ground for new and developing players, with members winning WSOP, EPT and GUKPT titles, amongst many others. This partnership with Betfair Poker brings a well-known and respected brand to APAT, as well as a tremendous amount of additional value and opportunity for our members”.

The pairing of these two great organizations has already born fruit, yielding a bounty of benefits for its members. In total, 23 APAT seats will be up for grabs through events at Betfair Poker. This comes in addition to the 33 GUKPT spots already announced. Betfair has also put up the cash for two ₤20,000 sponsorship packages for 2011. One will be given to the tour’s top pro at the close of the season, while the other will be bestowed on 2010’s top armature. For a full schedule of events, see the list at the end of this article.

On top of their new partnership, Betfair is offering a bevy of exciting new events. Foremost among these is their innovative 1-X-2 Footie Special, which bring together two of the most universal games on the planet: football and poker. On selected days, Betfair will pick a particular televised football match, and create a tournament named after each of the opposing teams. All players need to do is join the tournament named after the side who, in their mind, should win the football match. Then, when the game is complete, Betfair will add $1,000 to the prize pool of the appropriately named tournament.

Speaking of football, Betfair is also offering players a chance to win a weekend for two at April 4’s Barcelona vs. Athletico Bilbao showdown. The winning contestant will receive two VIP tickets to the game, along with a tour of the stadium and two nights at a Barcelona hotel. Travel costs are also included.

In order to compete for this fabulous prize, players need to log into the Betfair Poker Room before 7:45 PM GMT on March 11 and purchase their $10 ticket for the “Barcelona Experience” in the tournament lobby. The games begin at 8 PM GMT. As an added bonus, new players who register their account between February 22 and March 11 will receive a refund of their $10 tournament ticket.

Befair Live! is busy drumming up excitement for their upcoming live event in Tanlinn, which will take between April 8 and 11. According to a recent press release, “Players can qualify for their Tallinn package now via our “Betfair Poker LIVE! Tallinn 2010” Satellites! There are 10 x Tallinn LIVE! packages GTD in all, worth $1,500 each (inc. accommodation and flights).” Visit Betfair’s website for more details.

For full details of the APAT’S FOURTH SEASON, see the schedule below.

AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

2 day events – £75 buy in – unless stated

20/3 – Welsh Amateur Championship – Aspers, Swansea
17/4 – United Kingdom Amateur Championship – Grosvenor Victoria, London
15/5 – Central European Amateur Championship – Austria
19/6 – Scottish Amateur Championship – G, Aberdeen
31/7 – Northern European Amateur Championship – Estonia
27/8 – World Amateur Heads Up Championship – DTD, Nottingham – 1 day – £50
27/8 – World Amateur Team Championship – DTD, Nottingham – £100
28/8 – World Amateur Stud Championship – DTD, Nottingham – 1 day – £50
29/8 – World Amateur Omaha Championship – DTD, Nottingham – 1 day – £50
30/8 – World Amateur Six Max Championship – DTD, Nottingham – 1 day – £50
29/8 – World Amateur Poker Championship – DTD, Nottingham – 3 day – £100
31/8 – World Amateur HORSE Championship – DTD, Nottingham – 1 day – £50
25/9 – Irish Amateur Championship – Dublin
23/10 – English Amateur Championship – G, Luton
27/11 – European Amateur Championship – G, Coventry
8/1 – Southern European Amateur Championship – Spain
29/1 – United Kingdom Team Championship – G, Bolton

PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE

1 day event – Pot Limit Hold’em – £250 buy in – 10,000 chips – 40 minute clock

20/3 – Professional League Swansea – Grosvenor, Swansea
17/4 – Professional League London – Grosvenor Victoria, London
19/6 – Professional League Glasgow – G, Aberdeen
28/8 – Professional League Nottingham – DTD, Nottingham
25/9 – Professional League Dublin – Dublin
23/10 – Professional League Luton – G, Luton
27/11 – Professional League Coventry – G, Coventry

SPECIALIST SERIES

1 day event – £25 buy in – mixed structures to be advised a month prior to events.

21/3 – Specialist Series – Grosvenor, Swansea
18/4 – Specialist Series – Grosvenor Victoria, London
20/6 – Specialist Series – G, Aberdeen
26/9 – Specialist Series – Dublin
24/10 – Specialist Series – G, Luton
28/11 – Specialist Series – G, Coventry

Clonie Gowen has been denied for the third and final time, effectively ending her bid to capture a 1% stake in Full Tilt Poker and its partner companies.

U.S. District Court Judge Robert C. Jones ruled last week that, no matter what may have taken place at the now-infamous Golden Nugget meeting between Gowen and the members of the Full Tilt brass, the company owes no additional compensation to the plaintiff.

The decision comes largely due to sloppy litigation on the part of Gowen’s legal team. Her third and final attempt at satisfaction was filed in December of 2009. The document was 39 pages long, which is nine pages over the legal limit. It also came in late, according to court documents. Gowen’s reply to the complaint issued by Tiltware’s attorneys was late, as well.

Other factors in the judge’s decision included the lack of any written documentation which would prove the plaintiff’s accusations against Full Tilt. The contract, Gowen claims, was given on a verbal basis. Judge Jones points out in his verdict, however, that any general partnership offer would have required that Gowen also be responsible for 1% of Full Tilt’s losses before the company became profitable. And because no partnerships claims were filed with the Nevada Secretary of State (as per state law), he sees that “it is not plausible that a partnership, limited or general, was offered.”

A little history: Upon being released from her contract in late 2008, Clonie Gowen filed suit against nearly everyone affiliated with her former employer. Players such as Erick Lindgren, Jennifer Harman, and Phil Ivey made the list, along with Full Tilt founders Howard Lederer and Chris Ferguson. Her complaint also included the company itself, along with Tiltware Llc and Pocket Kings TLD. Gowen claimed that she was promised a 1% stake in the company in exchange for her work as a Full Tilt representative.

According to several estimates, such a deal would have netted her somewhere in the neighborhood of $40 million.

After failing in her first two attempts, Gowen was given a third and final chance to amend her argument. Full Tilt then managed to complicate matters by bringing a suit of their own against Gowen.

Those hoping to catch a glimpse at the inner workings of the world’s second largest poker magnate will be disappointed. The judge’s verdict ensures that, at least for now, the gremlins of Full Tilt’s finances may labor on in darkness. Had Gowen been successful, the company would have been forced to open its books to the US court system.

With the Judge’s final verdict now on file, the poker community can turn the page on what has been one of its uglier litigation cases in recent memory.