Congressman Barney Frank on PocketFives.com Podcast - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/9375.xml Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) joins the PocketFives.com Podcast to discuss the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 http://www.prweb.com/userfiles/200605/60by60.jpg Happy Image http://www.prweb.com/ Online Poker Community PocketFives.com Partners With PokerSourceOnline.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/online/poker/prweb526206.htm There is some big news brewing in the tiny nation of Costa Rica this week, as it was announced that PocketFives.com, the premiere online poker community, has entered into a partnership with PokerSourceOnline.com. The move will provide members of PocketFives.com access to an unparalleled set of resources. In addition, PokerSourceOnline.com will inherit one of the largest online poker communities on the Internet today. (PRWeb May 15, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 15 May 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/online/poker/prweb526206.htm Online Poker Pro Cliff Josephy Places Second in Aruba http://www.prweb.com/releases/gambling/poker/prweb445481.htm In the fifth annual UltimateBet.com Poker Classic, online poker superstar Cliff “JohnnyBax” Josephy took home second place for $446,975. It was the largest single cash ever for Josephy, making six cashes for him in World Poker Tour play. Primarily an online poker player, Josephy was ranked as the number one online poker tournament player on PocketFives.com (www.pocketfives.com) for exactly seventeen months. (PRWeb Oct 4, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/gambling/poker/prweb445481.htm Online Poker Players Unite for Phone March on Washington http://www.prweb.com/releases/gambling/legislation/prweb435515.htm In July, the United States House of Representatives passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act by an overwhelming margin, 317-93. Last week, the Senate resumed session after a three week recess and may discuss the bill, which would essentially eliminate the ability of Americans to gamble online in the United States. For online poker, a game of skill, this means suffering the same fate as sports betting, online blackjack, and other games of chance. PocketFives.com (www.pocketfives.com), representing the voice of the online poker player, and the Poker Players Alliance have teamed up for a Phone March on Washington. With this effort, the groups hope to keep online poker alive in the United States. (PRWeb Sep 11, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/gambling/legislation/prweb435515.htm Poker Pro Annie Duke Appears on PocketFives.com Podcast http://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/podcast/prweb434013.htm In a male dominated industry such as poker, one woman stands out from the crowd: Annie Duke. Sister of poker professional Howard Lederer, Duke won her first World Series of Poker bracelet in the $2,000 Omaha Hi/Lo Split event in 2004. Later that year, she would go on to defeat a field which included poker greats Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr., at the WSOP Tournament of Champions, taking home $2 million. The Team UltimateBet member is truly one of poker's greatest ambassadors and recently appeared on the PocketFives.com Podcast (www.pocketfives.com/podcast) to speak on her love of Omaha, the World Poker Tour lawsuit, online poker, and her adoration for PocketFives.com. (PRWeb Sep 7, 2006)

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]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/podcast/prweb434013.htm The Life and Times of a PocketFives.com Online Poker Professional http://www.prweb.com/releases/lifestyle/gambling/prweb429906.htm From Chicago to Los Angeles, millions of people play poker online in the United States. A few online poker players stand out from the crowd. Matt Smith, known as "SamENole" at the tables, is a 24-year-old poker professional from Tallahassee, Florida. The Florida State University graduate has successfully balanced school, family, friends, and the love of poker. His story exemplifies the life and times of one of the top online poker pros in the world on PocketFives.com's online tournament player rankings (www.pocketfives.com/rankings). (PRWeb Aug 30, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/lifestyle/gambling/prweb429906.htm PocketFivesLive to Cover Online Poker Players in the Legends of Poker Tournament http://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/casinos/prweb427882.htm On Saturday, August 26, 2006, around 600 poker players will descend on the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles, California for the World Poker Tour's Legends of Poker. Each player will hand over $10,000 for their place in poker history. The final table will be broadcast on The Travel Channel as part of Season 5 of the World Poker Tour. This marquee tournament is the second stop for the crew of PocketFivesLive.com (http://www.pocketfiveslive.com). Providing live coverage of online poker players in the biggest live tournaments, PocketFivesLive.com will journey to "The Bike" this weekend in hopes of seeing an online poker player emerge victorious. (PRWeb Aug 24, 2006)

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]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/casinos/prweb427882.htm Poker Players Take Home $7.8 Million from World Series of Poker Through PocketFives.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/gambling/prweb424560.htm On Thursday, August 10, 2006, Jamie Gold flopped top pair and coaxed his opponent into calling to win the 2006 World Series of Poker. His victory marked the end of a grueling series of poker tournaments, which began all the way back on June 25. Competing in everything from No Limit Texas Hold'em to Omaha High-Low Split to H.O.R.S.E., the greatest poker players on Earth battled from the gambling capital of the world in pursuit of millions of dollars and a coveted World Series of Poker bracelet. Members of PocketFives.com (http://www.pocketfives.com) took home an unbelievable $7.8 million in winnings throughout the 45 events that made up the World Series of Poker. Their victories symbolize the unyielding growth of online poker and the unparalleled skill level of its players. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/gambling/prweb424560.htm PocketFives Launches Live Coverage of Online Poker Players for World Series of Poker http://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/gambling/prweb415528.htm The boom in online poker has spurred phenomenal growth in poker rooms across the nation. From the Gold Strike Casino in Tunica, Mississippi to the Commerce Casino in the hills of Los Angeles, players are honing their skills online and putting them to the test in a casino. This year's World Series of Poker Main Event will draw about 8,000 poker players from around the world. They will vie for an estimated $10,000,000 first prize, life changing money for anyone in attendance. PocketFives.com (www.pocketfives.com), dedicated to online poker, recently launched PocketFivesLive.com (www.pocketfiveslive.com), featuring coverage of online poker players from PocketFives.com, both professional and amateur, playing in the biggest live tournaments. PocketFivesLive.com will make its debut just in time for this epic event. (PRWeb Jul 26, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/gambling/prweb415528.htm PocketFives Response to House Passage of Internet Gambling Prohibition Act http://www.prweb.com/releases/gambling/legislation/prweb410405.htm Tuesday, July 11, 2006 marks a dark day for the online gambling industry, as the House of Representatives resoundingly passed the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. The measure now moves on to discussion in the Senate. PocketFives.com represents the voice of the online player and has been a major force thus far in trying to prevent such legislation from passing. Many members of the site stand to lose substantial amounts of income, as the best online poker pros in the world call PocketFives.com home. PocketFives is one of the largest online poker forum sites on the Internet and the livelihood of its members and staff is now in question. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/gambling/legislation/prweb410405.htm Online Poker Superstars Making Marks in the 2006 World Series of Poker http://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/tournaments/prweb409914.htm For professional football players, it's the Super Bowl. For poker players amateur and professional, it's the World Series of Poker. This Las Vegas event enters its 37th year of play, this time from the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino. This year's Main Event, one of many poker tournaments at the WSOP, promises to attract over 8,000 people. People of all backgrounds will congregate to pursue one dream: a WSOP bracelet and a huge payday. At the heart of the action is the online poker player, who dominates play mediated through a computer, but must now face "live" players in an intimidating setting. PocketFives.com (www.pocketfives.com), devoted entirely to online poker, is at this year's event with a large contingent. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/tournaments/prweb409914.htm PocketFives and Poker Players Alliance Write Your Congressmen Day: A Grassroots Campaign Success http://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/legislation/prweb400267.htm The United States is moving closer to a ban on online gambling. On May 25, 2006, the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act passed the House Judiciary Committee. A few weeks later, one website took action: PocketFives.com teamed up with the Poker Players Alliance to sponsor Write Your Congressmen Day on June 15, 2006. The grassroots campaign targeted lawmakers who, in their hands, have the future of a $12 billion industry. (PRWeb Jun 20, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/poker/legislation/prweb400267.htm Poker Players Alliance and PocketFives Team Up To Stop Online Gaming Ban http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb398730.htm On May 25, 2006, the House Judiciary Committee approved the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, a bill that would essentially eliminate the online gambling industry in the United States. This would include eliminating online poker, a game of skill. Supported by Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Senator John Kyl (R-AZ), the bill has caused great controversy across the industry. The question still remains as to when the bill will be voted on, but in the meantime, PocketFives and the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) have teamed up to try and thwart these efforts. (PRWeb Jun 13, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb398730.htm PocketFives and the Poker Players Alliance Team Up To Stop Online Gaming Ban http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb396720.htm On May 25, 2006, the House Judiciary Committee approved the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, a bill that would essentially eliminate the online gambling industry in the United States. This would include eliminating online poker, a game of skill. Supported by Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Senator John Kyl (R-AZ), the bill has caused great controversy across the industry. The question still remains as to when the bill will be voted on, but in the meantime, PocketFives and the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) have teamed up to try and thwart these efforts. (PRWeb Jun 12, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb396720.htm Congressman Barney Frank Appears on PocketFives Podcast http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb390753.htm Online poker's booming popularity has led many in Washington, D.C. and around the country to ponder what, if any, role the government should take in the industry. Proposed in the Senate by John Kyl (R-AZ) and in the House by Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act could change the landscape of the online gambling community completely by holding gamblers liable for making picks on their favorite professional sports team, folding their cards after a raise, and hitting their blackjack hands over the Internet. (PRWeb Jun 1, 2006)

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