The Year That Was 2017! Oh What a Year!

As always its end of year summary time and what a year 2017 has been! I see many people upset with what 2017 gave to them but I couldn't be happier on almost every level. Like everyone I have had my ups and downs but the ups surpass them so much that the downs don't even matter to me this year. I will leave my personal accounts (relationships) off my blog and out of the public eye and concentrate on my more public life and what has happened and what I have in store for 2018!

I suppose the first highlight for me was headed to the WSOP to do 888 Poker Pod Radio (link is to 888casino blog, as I am banned from online poker :-/). How fantastic it was for 888, WSOP and co. to give me this opportunity to be part of the biggest poker gig in the world! Sadly after just days my radio associate was sent packing and I retreated to a personal hole and found myself on vacation instead. Thank you to 888 for being so absolutely fantastic to me, still to this day and to ALL their fantastic ambassadors that I now call friends (plus the odd TV presenter aka Funda) love you all!

Vegas was suddenly my second home after this and I would return three more times! I started back with cybergaming and was trying very hard to mark my way back with womanpokerplayer (owned formerly by the wonderful woman and a bff Maryann Morrison). I also helped launch Casino Mega Store and move gaming software to places it should be - it seems I am cursed when it comes to associates and that all went pear shaped as well. I have quit, demanded I be removed from sites (which all seem crashed anyway) and on my own I am again - kind of ..... regardless, I am not associated any longer.I will discuss this in the new year with friends and family and associates.

This leaves me with one person in business I can trust and rely on as a secondary me  - who, I have started many ventures with of all kinds, all of which are literally being SMASHED when it comes to meeting deadlines (and thank fully with all contracts in place so I am paid my rightful share, unlike prior times). Its amazing how two people that are above board, honest, have good reputations and are go getters can destroy when it comes to production. Even at the hard times we have laughed so hard! Communication is the key and eve when working abroad from each other we may as well be in the same office! It reminds me of my days working with the fabulous Maryann Morrison! Many of you have had the pleasure of meeting my new business partner, (not so new, really) I am sure you will all agree he is one fab guy!

My many trips also saw me make a tonne of great friends, Anthony Curtis (for one) from Las Vegas Advisor, also the greatest blackjack player in the world, awarded 2017! Go join up and become a member of LVA! I would NEVER have been able to go to Vegas that many times if it wasn't for my LVA membership and what Anthony has for his members! It pays for itself INSTANTLY! He also has a wide selection of books to suit you guys, some from other associates like Blair Rodman and and and! Also on my list of people I have become great friends with are Dr Alan Schoonmaker! Damn he is one sharp cookie and one very trusted confident. His level of knowledge is just amazing! A little birdie told me that amazon has his books hehe. I became a lot closer to my Marsha too, love my USA mumma bear xxxxx

I also did a few photo shoots, a little raunchy one which I have added a pic from to here. Pictures by Phillip Maenpaa!

Danielle Adams-Benham Aces Legs!

So, whats on the agenda, what has come of 2017 for you all to set your eyes on? I will cut it short and pinpoint my 2018 business stuff - to all the (over 45,000 readers) that will read this blog post - PLEASE continue to support me and like my new facebook pages etc.as you click them one by one - REMEMBER, I can tell who has and hasn't lol!

Radio: Doctor Nick and the Hot Aussie Chick will be starting January! Maybe 888 and WSOP will have us there for WSOP 2018 (random thought haha and hint, hint). It will be aired at various locations and I know before starting what a hit this show will be! We have already produced a show, though, I blooper-ed it from laughing at inappropriate times. Like the page to be the first to here BlackJack meets Poker! An all casino gaming show!

Womens Poker World Magazine! (facebook page: Womens Poker World) My all NEW project - no more woman poker player magazine, which appears trashed and hacked anyways as mentioned. No more issues here: Hello to the fabulous LIPS etc etc, we can not wait to support you all! If you want to contribute to women in poker - we launch officially January 3rd! Shoot us an article :) AND be sure to tell me what you think of the website!!!

Casino World Magazine! More details to follow about my active consulting role effective next year.

Alea Consulting Group  - (Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aleaconsulting/https://www.facebook.com/aleaconsulting/ ) Consulting (me not so much on gaming lol!) and in particular a MASSIVE project planned for the entire area of Las Vegas which I will help plan and head that benefits the entire community and city; visitors, patrons, casinos, businesses, children, EVERYONE! #excitingtimes

Store: Casino World Store - Opening February 2018! (Not Casino Mega Store).

NCPO with Cashout Poker! Noumea will have to put up with me again for another ten days! Go check out Mel Judahs Poker World if you want to come along and play! I am staying at Le Merridien though there are many more affordable places to bunk. I just loved going here in 2017 and I know I will love it again!

As always, I will continue on with Hot Aussie Chick and posting crap that annoys you ...

2017, in summary was a build up for 2018. It helped me ween out the wrongful and find those that are righteous. I would like to give special thanks to my Sydney poker friends who have been hospitable each and every time I have landed there and my best friends, my beautiful boyfriend, my family and my pets for making 2017 what it was.

Next stops are Melbourne, Sydney, Melbourne, Noumea, Melbourne, Sydney, Vegas - and let me tell you, I am tempted to make my last stop a stay! Maybe one day I will move there. Love you all #vegasstrong#timetogodrink says #hotaussiechick

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

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May the Poker Gods Be With Me!

I have been one seriously busy lady when it comes to both life in general and my life in this casino world of ours! So many things have happened, not surprising I haven't updated on these things or even thought of writing a blog since the terrible tragedy in Las Vegas that alike everyone else, shook me and hurt me to the core. It worried, hurt, distressed and scared me so much in fact, I didn't think i would ever return, yet, here, I, Danielle Adams Benham sit currently in the beautiful Las Vegas Nevada once again, I guess this is a good start to tell everyone what I am currently up to and why I want the poker gods to be with me!

Since my last blog post I have been to Noumea to the beautiful Le Meridien with Mel Judah for the APT and have already booked my way back there for Match 2018 for the NCPO. I had a tonne of fun there and devoured absolutely beautiful food, wine and my fair share of Jack and Cokes. I also saw the most beautiful surrounds! If you are interested in packing the next poker game into your life that is held in Noumea, go to Mel Judahs Poker World on facebook and check it out! It is March 4th 2018!

I have also been under the pump with the development and launch of CasinoMegaStore.com where myself and my partners (friends) thought it wise to put together every gaming product imaginable, every article of clothing suitable, every gadget needed etc. for us casino buffs! What a fabulous project and fantastic outcome! I am so pleased with the way the store looks and operates. I am working on business development and if you are interested, you can contact me to get a nice 10% share of sales your website may make. If you are a consumer, someone after something that is on the store, hit me up for a discount code and send your friends!

WomanPokerPlayerMagazine has also been rebuilt and I hope to bring to all of my lady poker players content they want to read, things they can relate to and all details on up and coming tournaments and details on our fellow woman poker players that are kicking arse! I am always looking for writers to trial and again, you can hit me up if you are interested in finally getting your name out there into the poker and casino writing world!

As always, I have returned to my scent trail and started working heavily again in online gaming software and other such software projects too. You cant keep a good woman down, or a good developer for that matter! This is what brings me to Vegas! My partner in crime on a few of these projects and some awesome meetings with some incredibly cool people.

Now, as I write this, lets not forget I am still the proud owner of four kids, three dogs, a house, three cars that aren't working and a crystal and salt lamp business, among other things. I cant play poker of course, not online, though, am hoping that the poker gods will see me through these other poker related projects right through until NCPO (New Caledonia Poker Open) in 2018, hence the name of this blog post! I am SO overwhelmed, talking to me isn't probably a good idea, unless I love you, then its an all different story. I am also trying to quit smoking, the vice of my life.

Lastly, as mentioned, i am in Vegas. As many of you know I am a serious anxiety and panic attack sufferer. I have a great support network but, nonetheless are kind of getting a little freaked out and sad since visiting here for the first time since the shooting. Just days after my arrival, the Bellagio Poker Room was robbed at gun point too, just another thing to freak me the fk out! Ahrg! 

All of the above again, all equates to may the poker gods be with me! If i can catch a breath I will be a very happy gal.

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