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Microgaming has completed changes to the poker software to allow the use of different currencies from within the software. Now 32Red Poker can support players who prefer British Pounds, Euro and Swedish Krona, as well as US Dollars.
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Absolute Poker is giving online poker players something extra to be thankful for. The popular online poker site is celebrating the American Thanksgiving this month by giving away $5,000 cash in the first annual Absolute Poker Turkey Bowl.

“This is one Thanksgiving feast that will leave everyone at the table feeling satisfied,” stated David Clainer, senior vice president for Absolute Poker.
Texas Hold’em fans can claim their seat in the free online poker tournament by playing in at least 3,000 raked hands between November 1st and 27th. Qualifying poker players will receive an exclusive invitation by email notifying them of their eligibility.

The first 2,000 poker players to register for the Absolute Poker Turkey Bowl will secure their spot in the December 1st Texas Hold’em event.
The online poker tournament features a $5,000 prize pool. Full details on the Absolute Poker Turkey Bowl are available at Absolute Poker.

About Absolute Poker
Team Absolute is dedicated to providing players from around the world with an online poker game experience that is second to none. Players worldwide can access Absolute Poker online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any PC or Mac and experience the best multi-player game online poker has to offer. Absolute Poker is committed to remaining the most trusted and best online poker experience, created by poker players for poker players. Get started with Absolute

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Purple Lounge, the world’s fastest growing luxury online poker room and casino is proud to announce the sponsorship of Sweden’s latest poker star, professional online and live tournament player Stefan Mattsson.

Purple Lounge, the leading poker and lifestyle site has confirmed a one-year partnership with 27 year-old Stefan Mattsson following his brilliant performance at the 38th World Series of Poker, finishing 22nd from a field of 6,358 in the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Texas Hold’em event.

Winning $333,490, this performance has been the highlight of Stefan’s career to date. Proving he’s not just a one hit wonder, Stefan’s WSOP 2007 success follows a 4th placing at the Bellagio Cup III, which saw him walk away with $12,305 and an earlier WSOP placing which saw Stefan walk away with $ 123,699 in 2006. Stefan’s impressive form has not gone unnoticed and he has secured a reputation as ‘one to watch’ in the world of poker.

“We’re extremely proud and excited to welcome Stefan to the Purple Lounge team. Stefan is evidently talented and his skills at the poker table are incredibly impressive. We’re thrilled to be working with him and we look forward to seeing what we can achieve together over the next year,” said Chris Gorman, Chairman of Purple Lounge Limited.

“Stefan is a driven young man with a very bright future if he continues to build on his success at the same rate we’ve seen so far. We’d like to congratulate Stefan on his recent WSOP 22nd placing and look forward to celebrating many more successes moving forward.”

Stefan’s original game of choice was Blackjack, even working as a Blackjack dealer for a while. However, once he discovered poker there was no looking back. Stefan left his degree in Civil Engineering and embarked on a career as a professional poker player around three and a half years ago. Since then, his determination and resilience have brought him a wealth of opportunities as well as wins, proving him to be an exciting force within the world of poker.

“I’m delighted to be working with Purple Lounge, and I’m looking forward to building a great relationship with my new team. My WSOP result this year was simply mind-blowing and I’m confident I can achieve some more great results for Purple Lounge over the next year.”

The sponsorship will see Stefan representing Purple Lounge as a brand ambassador on the international poker circuit at world-class tournaments as well as at a whole range of branded events including, conferences, exhibitions, parties and tours.

The partnership is timely for both sides, both having recently experienced large scale success in a short period of time, and on the verge of making a big impact in the industry. Stefan will play an integral part in Purple Lounge’s marketing plans moving forward and the partnership will no doubt bring a substantial boost to both his profile and that of Purple Lounge.

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Texas Hold’em Poker fans have even more reason to be fanatic after learning that 343 online poker players will share in UltimateBet’s first Bad Beat Jackpot.

The $112,885.50 jackpot popped on September 26th at 9:09pm ET when PeterGunzzz lost with four jacks to shaggy82′s straight flush in a hand of Texas Hold’em Poker.

The loser of the hand earned $36,678.03 for his loss, the hand winner left the hand $18,339.01 richer, four players seated at the table where the bad beat occurred each earned $1,000, and 337 other online poker players who were seated at $.25-$.50 Bad Beat Jackpot tables shared in over $18,000.

When a poker player loses a hand with four 8s or anything better, 65% of the jackpot is divided among Bad Beat Jackpot poker players (25% remains in the pot for the next jackpot and 10% is dedicated towards administrative fees). But unlike similar offerings at other online poker sites, Texas Hold’em poker players don’t have to be sitting at the table where the bad beat occurred to share in the prize money.

All players seated at a Bad Beat Jackpot table featuring the same limit and game type as where the bad beat occurred will walk away from their table with cash. In the case of UltimateBet’s first Bad Beat Jackpot hit, all $.25-$.50 No Limit Hold’em Bad Beat Jackpot tables proved to be extra lucrative.

Bad Beat Jackpot is just like traditional Texas Hold’em Poker with an added jackpot component. In addition to rake, $0.50 is collected from qualifying hands and placed into a constantly growing pot until someone hits the jackpot. UltimateBet’s Bad Beat Jackpot poker tables are categorized in red text in the game lobby. Full details on UltimateBet’s new Bad Beat Jackpot game can be found at Ultimatebet website.

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Absolute Poker today reaffirmed its commitment to the US market by announcing that it intends to further enhance the online poker experience for US players.

“There’s never been a more exciting time for US players at Absolute Poker,” stated David Clainer, Senior Vice President for Absolute Poker. “Bad Beat Jackpot and the Absolute Dream Package continue to attract Texas Hold’em fans in droves and our players can look forward to some exciting, new initiatives launching in the coming weeks.”

The popular online poker website is offering all US-based first time depositors a lucrative 100% Deposit Bonus up to $500. Full details on the limited-time bonus are available at Absolute Poker website.

Absolute Poker and the Absolute Poker website are solely owned and operated by Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG, Route 138, Kahnawake, Quebec J0L 1B0. Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG is owned by a Mohawk of Kahnawake and is operated from the sovereign nation of the Mohawks of Kahnawake, located near Montreal Quebec. The Mohawks of Kahnawake have an aboriginal right to conduct online gaming that is recognized and protected by the Canadian Constitution.

Absolute Poker is licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission that enforces regulations designed to ensure, amongst other goals, that: (1) only suitable persons/entities operate within Kahnawake; (2) all games offered are fair to the player; and (3) all winners are paid.

About Absolute Poker
Team Absolute is dedicated to providing players from around the world with the best online poker game experience that is second to none. Players worldwide can access Absolute Poker online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any PC or Mac and experience the best multi-player game online poker has to offer. Absolute Poker is committed to remaining the most trusted and best online poker experience, created by poker players for poker players.

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Absolute Poker would like to celebrate with Phil Hellmuth on his world record 11th WSOP bracelet.

Absolute Poker Bad Beat Jackpot
On July 30th at 05:06 ET, KINGK0NG3222 lost Ac, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c to WSPT’s Royal Flush. The result? $123,801.88 for the bad beat victim and another $61,900.94 for the winner of the hand.
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