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PartyPoker qualifier Cedric Annen 4th in chips overall

There was a mixture of excitement and nervousness etched on the face of everyone who made the short bus trip, from the Palazzo to the Rio, to participate in Day 1a of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. The tables and rail were fit to burst and it was very fitting that Doyle Brunson was the man who kicked everything off. Shuffle up and Deal mouthed the Texan after wishing everyone the very best of luck.

The playing area in the Amazon room is divided up into different coloured sections.

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eCogra Announces New Revised Guidelines for Online Gaming

eCogra (a leading agency responsible for maintainingpliance and regulatory standards for online gamingpanies) has just announced new guidelines for its eGaps policy, which  provides a basic framework for responsible online gamingpanies to follow. 

The guidelines are used by many leading online casinos, poker rooms, sportsbooks, bingo operators, and other gambling sites. 

More than 150 online gambling sites use the eGap guidelines to be accredited by eCogra, which provide potential customers the assurance that the operator adheres to practices that provide for a safe, responsible gaming experience. Ar

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Tags: Gaming, Online Gaming

Hellmuth takes Second Place in $50k Championship

Brian Rast denied Phil Hellmuth of what would have been his 12th World Series of Poker bracelet early on Thursday when he conquered the $50k Players Championship. Had Hellmuth won the event, he would have set a new record for most WSOP bracelets acquired by a single player.

Rast dug himself out of an enormous hole to eventually defeat Hellmuth heads up, winning his second bracelet of the tournament in addition to a massive $1.7 million first prize.

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Tags: 50k, 50k Championship

New York Red Bulls – Toronto FC 6 July 11

The game comes from MLS. Take my pick now.

New York Red Bulls Toronto FC Pick: New York Stake: 6/10 Odds: 1.50 @ Expekt

New York is doing well, but they have a little to many settled games behind them now. Last they managed to get 2-2 away against San Jose, 1-3-1 in the last five and they are under some pressure to get a new victory soon. At home are they usually strong and a victory should be around the corner.

Toronto who won the Canadian Championship last weekend should be very pleased with themselves.

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Tags: Red Bulls, Toronto, Toronto Fc, York Red Bulls