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Trishelle Cannatella is no stranger to the world of online poker. This stunner is more than just a pretty face: she's a top poker player too. Absolute Poker Poker News Daily recently interviewed Trishelle of 'The Dukes of Hazard: The Beginning', 'The Surreal Life,' 'Dr. Steveo,' 'Punk'd,' 'Fear Factor,' 'Criminal Minds,' and 'Ninja Cheerleaders' fame, to hear her thoughts on the big poker deal. Poker is her game Ever since she can remember Trishelle love the game of poker. It started with a lot of home games, a 'Poker for Dummies' guide and then live tournaments. Despite not having the bankroll for big events, she is big on talent and plenty capable. Trishelle was introduced to Absolute Poker via a friend who arranged charity tournaments and appearances for her. Even Phil Laak has taken her under his wing. So for her, poker is an absolute cinch. Absolute Poker player On Absolute Poker Trishelle will be logged on as 'Trishelle-C.' She will write blogs and do appearances in poker promo videos. She is going to be the ambassador for Absolute Poker at big poker events like the WSOP and various charity tournaments too. But getting respect at big poker events was initially not easy for Cannatella. It wasn't until Chris Ferguson (winner of 3 WSOP events and a staggering $7.1 million in prize money) introduced himself that she was taken seriously. Other female poker pros include Lacey Jones and Tiffany Michelle, both of whom Cannatella has met before. With such a busy schedule Cannatella is certainly the buzz of the town and Absolute Poker are thrilled to have her on their team.
This has been a busy year for this international celebrity and poker star. Lacey Jones recently covered the 2009 WSOP and drew a fair share of attention to herself in the process. This blonde bombshell graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. But her true passion is entertainment. To this end she has featured as a top fashion model, international television presenter and a talented poker player. She a Proud Texan Lacey was born and raised in Texas - in fact she is a fifth-generation Texan. Her family encouraged her to complete her education before turning to professional modelling. This is a decision Lacey reflects on with satisfaction. Her poker schooling began in earnest when she was ten years old. From then on, she fine-tuned her skills and became a force to be reckoned with. In fact her poker rankings are quite impressive. Over the past three years she has rated as follows: 2009 - 13,540th 2008 - 10,221st 2007 - 1886th Her earnings to date are in the region of $13,000. Lacey continues to be involved in all the poker action from tourneys to reporting on big games, casinos and promotional events.
Online gambling companies continue their legal battles to open up markets and allow free competition around the world. While in the US their fight is against a comprehensive ban, in Holland as in other European countries it is against state-owned gambling monopolies, which they view as hypocritical and contrary to EU principles. Progress British gambling company Ladbrokes has been shunned by the Dutch government for years. Ladbrokes insistence to accept bets from Dutch residents will likely reach the European Court of Justice - the continent's highest court - sometime soon. This case has been going on for 7 years now. Betfair too challenges Holland's law. The Dutch government targets player transactions through financial institutions, allegedly in breach of EU principles of free passage of goods and services. Betfair has decided to challenge this policy. Setback The EU Court has surprisingly ruled in September on the case of Portugal, which like Holland operates a state betting monopoly, Santa Casa. Bwin was banned from advertising on the Portuguese soccer league website. The court ruling said prohibitions "may be regarded as justified by the objective of combating fraud and crime." Meanwhile A study published on the Gaming Intelligence website says over 1 million Dutch men and women gamble in Holland, mostly doing so illegally. The study was presented by Justice Minister Hirsch Ballin to the House of Representatives, who seems determined to fight the industry in his country. Visit Online Casino Reports Holland for online gambling in Dutch.
Playboy is renowned for its glossy pictures of the world's most desirable women. This high-end magazine has become immortalized in the annals of adult-content stylistic magazines of this century. The man behind the mag Hugh Hefner has had everything to do with the magazine's meteoric rise to mega-stardom. As the driving force behind Playboy, Hefner has compiled a slew of super sexy mags, replete with the world's most desirable babes. Enter the world of gambling It's only fitting that the player of the century has a fling with online gaming. Well, in any event Playboy was keen to enter the gaming fold. PlayboyGaming was launched in January 2007 in partnership with CryptoLogic Network. Players lucky enough to game at the casino enjoyed such games as Blackjack, Slots and exciting table games. The branded Playboy label was an incredibly powerful driving force for online players. Indeed Playboy promotions reflected this with their high quality promises of an intimate Playboy Mansion meeting. Big names like Chris Moneymaker were there, alongside the Bunnies and Playmates. Living in man's world With all the hoopla around the Playboy lifestyle - which naturally includes exotic beauties and quality gaming, came the niche market of high-flyers who enjoyed the Playboy gaming site. But this world which Playboy inhabited revealed less skin and more quality gaming. It wasn't entirely ironclad, because the casino site did feature some rather scantily clad babes. The PlayboyGaming site soon closed its doors, but the legend of the Bunny lives on. For now online gaming and Playboy are two star-crossed lovers, waiting patiently for their reunion under a beautiful moonlit sky of thrilling spins and wins.
From a singer to an actress, this starlet - Tiffany Michelle - has it all. Her life is one that fairytales are made of. From the big screens of acting to the world stage of the poker arena this crafty player has all the right moves to be regarded as a serious contender for big international poker events. From Poker News to Ultimate Bet Tiffany is more than just a pretty face - she is a stylish poker player who has excelled in this game of strategy. Besides for placing 17th in the 2008 WSOP, she has been fine-tuning her poker skills for a long time. She played the game regularly during her youth and fine-tuned her craft though charity tournaments and home games. She was initially contacted by Bombshell Poker to join their team. She left Poker News and joined Ultimate Bet. Thereafter she was on air for Bluff Radio as their poker commentator for the 2006 World Series of Poker. But that was just the beginning for Tiffany, for she went on to the 2008 WSOP and even managed a rigorous acting year with a leading role in Carrie's Choice - an independent film. She enjoys poker games Stud, Omaha, Chinese Poker and H.O.R.S.E.
As the Christmas Season approaches, gamblers' eyes are focused on the beginning and not the end of the month. America is on the brink of deciding the legal status of gambling as it debates the endorsement or delay of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). The act would make it illegal for banks to accept illegal online gambling transactions, preventing US bettors from funding their gambling by debit or credit card. Experts predict that the US gambling market, which currently has a very fuzzy legal status to say the least, attracts 10-15 million gamblers annually, who between them wager $100 billion on a range of internet casino games. Opposing Sides The UIGEA bill was passed in late 2006 but online gambling supporters are working to the wire to negotiate a delay to legislation, which they say they would use to repeal it. Supporters include House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank. In the opposite corner are Sen. John Kyl and Rep. Spencer who are urging for a strict enforcement of the December 1 deadline. Even at this late hour, the Treasury and Fed, according to officials, are undecided. Legislation Lacks Logic One of the problems with the legislation is that it does not specifically make it illegal to gamble. It doesn't even define what "illegal Internet gambling" is. Instead the act puts the onus on financial institutions to uphold the blocking of online transactions, bringing in the industry's illegal status through the back door. Since there are no proper legal definitions and wider consideration has not been given to non financial online gambling issues, this piece of legislation is seen as being lacking logic and clarity by many. In another anomaly, the legislation does not make the individual gambler in any way liable for his or her actions; instead it passes accountability on to the banks if they process gambling related financial transactions. With such a back to front piece of legislation many pro gamblers are hoping that law makers will see sense and not enforce UIGEA on December 1. With heavy pressure on both sides who knows where the clever money should go on this key legislative gamble.
The legalization of gambling was the subject of a television debate on US Network CNBC this week. 'Closing Bell' included Analysts Andrew Parmentire of Height Analytics and David Katz from Oppenheimer's gaming division. Both were of the opinion that the legalization of online gaming was inevitable. Move into the Mainstream The fact that gambling legalization is starting to gain air time is indicative of its gradual move into the mainstream. The debate is topical and took place at a point in time when the legal status of online gambling is about to be determined. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is due to become law from December 1. However, its path is not running smoothly and there is a lobby to both delay and repeal this legislation, as well as to push it through. Financial Repercussions The pro gambling lobby has taken heart that Barney Frank, House Financial Services Committee Chairman, is currently trying to stall the ill-conceived UIGEA Act in a bid to repeal it and instigate regulated, legalized gambling in the US. One of the pressure points cited by pro gamers is that billions of pounds of lost revenue could be channeled into the dwindling reserves of Government coffers, should the industry gain legal status. All eyes are now on December 1 to see which way the industry is headed.
The leading gambling software provider in the industry, Playtech, has just expanded its empire ever further with recent approval to join the World Lottery Association (WLA) as an Associate Member. The WLA is the global professional association for State lottery and gaming organization and currently has members from over 76 countries, generating more than US$180 billion in revenue. Members of the WLA are expected to adhere to the strictest standards of accountability, responsible gaming, security and risk management. Approval from the WLA is recognition of Playtech's position as a provider of online platforms for private and State-owned lottery operators in regulated markets worldwide. WLA membership brings Playtech the opportunity to enter new markets previously unavailable to it and to participate in the development of best practice standards for lotteries in regulated markets on a global basis. Mor Weizer, Chief Executive at Playtech, remarked, that "we are very proud to have been approved as an Associate Member of the WLA. It reflects our strong focus and experience in regulated gambling markets, not least our work with the various lotteries which are leading operators and members of the WLA. We look forward to contributing to the Association's development in the future."
In light of the recent European football match-fixing allegations, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has come out in strong defense of a zero-tolerance policy on all corruption in the sport. Multiple arrests News of a major gambling syndicate was nipped in the bud when 300 police officers descended upon 50 known operations in Germany and Switzerland. Allegations of match-fixing in matches throughout the EU included bets on three Champions League matches and 12 Europa League games. New initiatives With the 2010 World Cup scheduled to take place in South Africa in less than 200 days, all the relevant authorities are stepping up efforts to safeguard football from unsavory betting practices. Advocacy groups in favour of regulating sports betting - such as Right2bet - have voiced their discontent on the corrupt practices, which they blame on the illicit betting industry. It is hoped that government-run bookies may be able to counter this alarming trend. However the effectiveness of regulation cannot be overemphasized. It is widely known that the bureaucracy of state-run enterprises cannot compete with the efficiency of private enterprise. Large-scale operators like Betfair have their fingers on the pulse of online sports betting and they are in a far superior position to understand alarming irregularities in betting patterns. It is hoped that government will co-operate more with betting exchanges in order to root-out incidents of illegal betting practices currently being seen.
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