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For those of you who follow this blog who are residents of the United States I wanted to wish you a happy belated Thanksgiving! I myself ate plenty of food that actually made me comatose for most of the weekend :) I actually just spent Friday eating most of the Thanksgiving leftovers and watching some of my DVD collection that I had bought this past year but had yet to have broken the seal…you know you’re guilty of this too, haha.

With all the hoopla of Black Friday…hmm, did any of you get a good deal out there? Many of you already know, especially readers of this blog, that those promotions are usually held for the purpose of getting you in the store and hopefully convincing you to buy even more stuff that you probably don’t need but the pressure of the coming holiday almost makes you feel forced to buy…

Here at Signature Poker, we were so busy we forgot to run a poker chip sale of any sort….would that have made a difference to you guys? We can make it up to you guys by having a Friday event every week till the holiday season. If that’s something that interests you, leave a comment below and you’ll be sent a coupon that nobody else will have access too ;) Don’t say we never offered!

This past Friday also was an important date for those interested in the legalizing of online gambling. On Friday 27th November however something happened, the U.S. Government postponed the enforcement of the Gambling Ban by six months until the 1st June 2010. This can only to be to allow the correct approach of regulation and allowing Barney Franks bill to be sent through the channels.

For those not familiar with this bill watch this video:

If you want to see a video on some opinions about the pros and cons of internet gambling go here

We’ll have to wait and see what will come of this….what’s your opinion?

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With the state of the current economy in the United States it’s surprising stories like these are not more common. Two Missouri men have been charged by a Tulsa federal grand jury with conspiring to defraud an Oklahoma casino by using counterfeit poker chips.

William Reece Lancaster, 49, and Mark Vernon Edmiston, 45, are accused of victimizing the Seneca Cayuga Grand Lake Casino near Grove from Sept. 11 through Oct. 8. They are accused of cashing in counterfeit chips, exchanging them for legitimate chips, introducing bogus chips into play and meeting to divide the “illegally and fraudulently stolen funds and money of the Seneca Cayuga Grand Lake Casino.”

It goes to show the skill in the Seneca Grand Lake Casino’s security personnel for detecting the activity. As most people know, casino’s use poker chips unique to them to identify and distinguish from other casino chips. What makes chips cool to many people are the different designs and patterns not to mention the texture which effects the way they feel. All these may serve to make them look good but the main purpose is to make it harder for someone to copy the designs and play them off as the authentic ones in the casino.

In the article they would not comment about how the pair are suspected of acquiring the chips because of course they are going to crack down on that operation :)

At Signature Poker we have high grade casino quality poker chips available for purchase to use for private use in your home ;) We in no way recommend going to a casino with our chips. You’ve been warned, hehe. Buy some of our chips and have a great time with your friends!

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Looking for your next poker game fix? If you are on the U.S. East Coast, consider heading to Borgata in Atlantic City to take a shot at riches and some World Poker Tour fame. The Borgata Poker Open is arguably the most popular poker tournament destination on the eastern seaboard thanks to the player-friendly structures and the sizable fields that are attracted to this Atlantic City series.

Wednesday’s Poker Open debut (runs through Sept. 24, 2009) marked the seventh edition of this event and Borgata staffers couldn’t be happier. “It’s great to see so many familiar faces taking to the felt,” said Ray Stefanelli, director of poker marketing for Borgata. “Borgata strives to provide the best tournaments in the industry. Consideration is always given to the players in terms of value, competition, and entertainment. We made this year’s televised championship event accessible to every player while maintaining our highest standards in structure and customer service.”

There are over 50 Tournaments so there is definitely something for every type of runner. This is part of the World Poker Tour championship event, which will be filmed for television. Although it offers the smallest buy-in on the WPT circuit, Borgata has taken steps to ensure a strong outing by guaranteeing a $2 million prize pool for the championship event.

Read more here

With only a few weeks to the third annual World Series of Poker Europe 2009 players still have the exclusive opportunity to qualify online with Betfair Poker. Since the launch of the World Series of Poker Europe back in 2007, there has not been a single British player who has managed to win a coveted WSOPE bracelet despite being on home soil. Read about 5 Brits to watch this year here.

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The state of California there is a bill that’s trying to make it way to legalize online gambling intrastate. The Morongo Tribe and several card clubs have joined forces to push the bill in the financially desperate state however it really doesn’t seem likely to get a good chance before September 11, 2009

According to the newspaper Capitol Weekly, Senator Darrel Steinberg (a Democrat from Sacramento) believes there is not enough time to do the bill justice. “I think it’s going to take more than four weeks to analyze that kind of proposal and the potential economic benefits,” said Steinberg.

One of the big factors pushing tribes that have lined-up against the Morongo group is the bill’s shift away from an exclusive gambling pact with the state that has enabled the tribes to run land-based gaming ventures within California. In addition to the Pechanga group, the California Tribal Business Alliance (CTBA), which represents the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians and the Pala Band of Mission Indians are all against the Morongo bill. Read the story here.

This debate stems from the release of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in 2006 which effected many companies whose business was online gambling. The law is meant to protect citizens from getting into trouble which usually is associated with gambling. It’s funny how a country that is democratic doesn’t think it’s citizens can control themselves enough to monitor how they spend their money…

Sure, some people may need some guidance and also there is plenty of reasons to be worried about scams however the majority of online gambling is run by businesses looking to provide value while making a profit. The money is not to be made in screwing your customers so why would they promote such a thing?

The debate of online gambling is still one that will probably go on for quite some time. While you’re waiting why no pick up a few nice clay poker chips and get a private game going on? ;)

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What’s the draw about poker and celebrities? Just because they are famous makes it seem that their game of poker is better than us mere mortals. Many of the celebrities are touted as being skillful, but mostly it’s just the media portraying them to be that way when in actuality most of them would get their bankroll emptied fairly quickly….well, maybe, as let’s face it. They are celebrities right? ;)

Yeah, I’m just being hard on them. Somebody has to be right? It’s not enough they have the looks, the money and pretty much everything that most of us desire! Let us have our poker! Here’s a look at some of the posts that we saw this week of interest about celebrities….

Now I think we have a different thing in mind if we got Heather Graham at the table! Show us your poker chips baby!

Graham eyes poker session with Pitt

Graham eyes poker session with Pitt. Ani. June 9th, 2009. WASHINGTON – Heather Graham is eager to have a poker session with Brad Pitt, but the actress fears that she might end up thousands of dollars poorer. …

Man, if I knew Cheryl was this good, I wouldn’t have sat at that poker table!

Celebrity Poker Players Blog: Celebrity Poker Player: Cheryl Hines

Poker has taken off and the number of celebrities who have taken up the game has mirrored that rise in interest. And television can’t get enough! With shows like Bravo’s Celebrity Poker Showdown, Celebrity Poker Club, Ultimate Poker …

And who could forget this exciting year of the Apprentice? Dukes shows everyone how to do it….even though she didn’t win!

Poker Player :: Articles :: Poker and ‘The Apprentice’

In playing this game Rivers accused Duke of being like Adolph Hitler, and because she was a poker player she was just “white trash.” In my opinion Rivers owes the poker world a public apology. Rivers became emotionally upset when her …

As we can see, their is no shortage of celebrities playing poker. Our job now is to sit on a table with them…and wipe them out!

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Paulson poker chips are simply one of the best poker chips you can buy on the market. Why is this a fact? Simply go down the list of all the major casinos that depend on Paulsons to provide them their supply and one can logically deduce that they use them for a reason.

What is it about Paulsons that make poker chip aficionado’s go crazy? Look up all the great things said everywhere in Paulson poker chip reviews in print and online. It’s clear to see that it’s mainly because of their attention to detail in the beautiful mold and inlay designs they use. Subtle things that a regular person takes for granted, such as different edge spot configurations when the denominations grow show Paulsons clear attention to detail.

One can go on and on about what makes a Paulson poker chip so great, however trying one out for yourself will be the only true test. Buy a few chips or even a complete Paulson poker chip set to really show everyone you know you value beautiful things…which we believe a Paulson chip definitely is! Find out and tell us what you think.

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We are pleased to announce our new release of these “Paulson Tophat & Cane Full Clay Poker Chip with Denominations.”

As you already know, Paulsonâ„¢ Poker Chips are widely used in actual casinos and these are manufactured by Paulson. The materials used for these Full Clay Poker Chips are exactly the same as the authentic casino poker chips, too.

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As a poker player, one knows that perfecting the art of the poker face will stack the most amount of poker chips in your favor! What exactly is a poker face? It’s a players ability to be or at least have the appearance to be unfazed by your current circumstances. This is a very desirable trait for a poker player. Not only does it make the specifics of your particular situation less obvious to the other players, it also helps to keep your decision making skills sharp!

Now what does this have to do with Florida? Well, nothing really…unless the Florida state government is playing with a poker face :) It seems there is another attempt to change Florida’s ever-evolving poker laws. Click here to read the full article, but basically Florida Senate has been pushing hard to expand gaming laws in an effort to generate additional revenue by remove these caps to allow for high-stakes action.

The Senates play is that this increase in money would help bring in more revenue for education. I’m not sure if this is their true reason but bringing higher stakes to gaming in Florida would be more than welcome..I’m sure of it!

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Poker after Dark, the popular NBC TV show takes a look at poker playing up close. One gets to hear the players talking so it feels like you’re right there with them. The series is structured as a week-long No Limit Texas hold ‘em mini-tournament for the top six poker professionals and each week,players vie for a $120,000 winner-takes-all pool, with each paying a $20,000 buy-in. Sounds like a lot of money but for the pros this is normal stakes.

Phill Hellmuth, best known for holding a record eleven World Series of Poker bracelets and his “poker brat” attitude. He usually wears a jersey that has it emblazoned on the back. In 1989, the 24-year-old Hellmuth became the youngest player to win the Main Event of the WSOP and held it until 2008, when 22-year-old Peter Eastgate became the youngest Main Event champion.

Now, these high stake games can be stressful and I want you to watch this video from a clip from the show:

Phil Hellmuth Blows Up On Poker After Dark Part 1 of 3

What do you think? Was he being unreasonable? When making a decision on a hand, should people respect what each players needs? In golf it would be crazy if people started cheering during each tee off. I’m guessing this is a strategy the other players were using to aggravate him, maybe? What’s your opinion?

If it takes an attitude to have results like Hellmuth, I’m thinking it’s worth it. No one can deny that he is good but many laughed that he acted like a brat during this hand. You decide….

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Poker chips are not usually something discussed as newsworthy but the following tidbits may prove otherwise….

How about a reality T.V. show based on poker?

Poker News by GamblingWiz.com: Online Poker

Reality television meets poker. That is the premise for a new television series from Emmy award winning talk show host Montel Williams. He will be introducing the International Team Poker League to viewers in November. …

Hmmm, I wonder if this show has been approved to be shown. I’ll have to look for more information on this. Ok…not really about poker chips, but they do use them to play ;)

Here’s an explanation of why one uses chips in place of money plus a great description of what makes a good poker chip set.

The poker chip set « Kings Of Cards.com

The concept of poker chip sets is as old as the game. The chips are used in the space of money, but value same as money. The chips were first introduced into the game when it was started playing in the casinos in 1880’s. …

When looking for chip news we always come back to someone referencing poker chip tricks. It’s the tried and true chip shuffling trick but maybe you need to see it again.

Poker Chips Shuffle – This is so Cool | Poker Girl – Online Poker …

I have found this video on youtube and it looks really cool ,so now I have decided to try and learn how to shuffle the chips – that will add me some points.

Here’s the coolest thing that’s been done with poker chips in a while..

Shanghai skyline recreated in dice and poker chips – Shanghaiist …

Boing Boing points us to this interesting art installation by Chinese artist Liu Jianhua who recreated the Shanghai skyline from dice and poker-chips. This was exhibited at the Galleria Continua in San Gimignano, Italy. …

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