March 2008
Gutshot loses appeal for Poker game of skill.
A British Appeals court declared that Poker is a game of chance and that Gutshot will need a licence if it wants to offer the game in a private club.
The court ruled that “ poker contains a significant element of chance , and therefore is prohibited”
“see Danish Court rules, Poker a game of skill, in www.pokerevening.co.uk archives”
During the Gutshot original trial for violating the 1968 gaming act, Joe Kelly a Buffalo State Law professor testified that “ Poker is an overwhelming game of skill.”
UK courts argue,
“The key distinction is the significance of chance, in Chess and Bridge the element of chance is insignificant, so that these games are not prohibited.”
The debate will continue for some years to come.
www.gutshot.com
Pechanga Resort and Casino California are hosting a seven week reality poker tournament called the Best Damn Poker Show.
Included in the line up of poker stars are celebrities from the entertainment world.
Phil Hellmuth and Annie Dukes, each picked nine players from a field of 36.
Singers Scott Ian from Anthrax, Sully Ema from Godsmack, actors Jennifer Tilley, Patrick Warburton and Miguel Nunez amongst the competitors.
www.pechanga.com
Binion’s Casino Las Vegas has opened the first, Women in Poker, Hall of Fame. The ceremony was hosted by Mike Sexton inside Binion’s at Benny’s Bullpen on Saturday 11th Feb.
Linda Johnson, Barbara Enright, Susie Isaacs and Marsha Waggoner were the four ladies honoured for their contributions to the world of poker.
www.Binions.com
Poker Tip
For all online poker players, try recording yourselves when you are in an online competition. You will be amazed at the “ Tells “ on the playbacks.
Terry Poole
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