Players Network Coming To Cable
Not sure how I feel about this, but apparently Comcast has struck a deal with the Players Network which will provide programming dedicated to the gaming lifestyle on your cable television. While part of me will be an avid watcher, I'm sure. The other part of me thinks how this may negatively impact Poker overall. In the end though, once I address my internal debate, I believe this will help the forward progression Poker has begun. More exposure, the more money at the tables. Yes, more bad beats...but if you learn to ride out the beats, the better off you'll be.
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Pretty good mix of links today. Please feel free to comment on any items. If your looking for certain type's of news in particular, I'm always open to suggestions. Feel free to shoot me an email.

Protectors of Poker
A good article outlining a team of people upholding the "voice of poker". They're fighting our good fight to put Poker in a better light. I would be very interested to learn more about this group.
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Empire's left feeling flat in the online poker stakes
Empire Poker appears to be struggling. Not a huge surprise in my mind with the recent separation from Party Poker. However, a good read if you have a vested interest in the company.
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Is poker good TV? You bet
Yesterday I posted an article taking the approach that Poker should not be viewed as a sport. To counter that, I offer this article written By Phil Kloer with Cox News Service out of Atlanta. A good point, counter point.
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Running a Major Poker Tournament is Hard Work
We've all played in the tournaments, but have you ever wondered what it's like to run one of these monsters? This really sheds light on the other side.
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Bravo Brings Poker Action to Life
So, you want to show those celebrity's playing poker a thing or two? Here's your chance. Bravo is putting the challenge out to the masses. Play online for a chance to head out to Vegas and get your mug on TV with Celebrities Finest!
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Good luck at the felt!
-Adam

There's a reason this guy will never be more than a school newspaper columnist...sigh.
Apparently, this guy feels that poker is not a sport. While I would be more than willing to debate this with any one wanting to entertain such a conversation, this guy's point of view is just lacking. To use ones mind as opposed to sheer physical strength should not be looked down on. I would challenge anyone willing to oppose this school of thinking to put up the 10K in the main event and then compare notes afterwards.
Get poker off of my television

For those of you on the other side of the pond...
The Poker Channel Meets The Racing Post

This is interesting. This online poker room is trying like hell to associate their brand with an actual town. An interesting marketing strategy to say the least.
Could Third Time be the Charm for Online Poker Site PokerShare.com ...

An extremely insightful article from T.J. Cloutier. Give it a read...
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make in Poker - Calling raises with ...

This is getting good. Online poker sites are now preventing competitors from playing at their site. Hmm. So what's next, they going to cross reference accounts and then ban you, the player next if you have another account elsewhere?
Gaming dogfight between online poker rivals

If you've given any thought to poker stocks, you'll find this interesting...
Online poker proves to be a real gamble

Miss the live streaming audio from the final table of the WSOP? The archive is here.
Listen to segment 8.

Mark Seif wins the $2,500 Seven Card Stud Championship event at the United States Poker Championship at the
Trump Taj Mahal.

Richard McDermott wins the $300 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout event at the Big Poker Oktober at the
Bicycle Casino.

Freddy Deeb wins the $5000 No-Limit Hold'em event at the Ultimatebet.com Poker Classic Tournament at the
Radisson Hotel in Aruba.

More Aruba Coverage

WPT Aruba Final Table: The Vegas Pro vs. The Kid
WPT Aruba Day 3: The Road to the Final Table
WPT Aruba Day 2: Bursting the Bubble by the Beach

And now some random stuff
Poker Takes To The Air

Good article w/ strategy
The Poker Counselor's Corner (25)

Take a minute and learn a few things about this years WSOP champ
Joseph Hachem - Australia's Gift To Poker

And that 's it for me. Till next time.
-Adam