Aussie Millions Coverage 2011

Aussie Millions Coverage 2011

Every year I am at the Aussie Millions without a miss! I am certainly not live blogging while there, nor doing chip counts but regardless i am covering it by form of articles on the Aussie Millions for various publications such as pokerpro magazine, Australian Poker Weekly, and Woman Poker Player Magazine. I usually cover every event winner one way or another. This year I will be paying specific attention to the coverage of the $100,000.00 challenge and the Aussie Millions Main Event. As well as the victories of women.


Its an exciting time for everyone in the Australian Poker community to have the biggest poker tournament in the southern hemisphere on our door step each January. It's not just about the poker and i believe I show this in my articles.


My Aussie Millions coverage always includes a picture of the atmosphere, the tears, the sweat and the happiness and defeats. It shows major victories, newly found fame and friendships made and renewed! I try to add in the excitement of the functions beyond the poker tournaments and give good indicators of the fun times had by all.


There is one other thing that I always look forward to and that's the introduction each year to someone in the poker hall of fame. It gave me great delight last year to see our beautiful Marsha Waggoner inducted as the first female and one of the very poker players I look up to. I already have nerves as to who it is this year. I have my hopes on a particular someone!


Anyway, post Aussie Millions or post events rather for some publications you will read my articles on how it all went, the highlights and an insight as to most portions of the tournament including; as mentioned, the social aspect. All articles on winning women poker players will be sent through to woman poker player magazine as they hit! I will do a full coverage of all events to Australian Poker Weekly and to pokerpro magazine USA, Canada, Europe and Online an overview of the entire Championship.


Many thanks to those that support me on this little journey each year including Tyrone Hunter my photographer and partner, Crown Casino and the publications that request my services. Also thanks to my readers, for without you guys (you all rock) I would have nothing to write!

Read More

New Poker Song I'm ALL IN Co-Written by Hot Aussie Chick Danielle Adams-Benham Releases!

New Poker Song I'm ALL IN Co-Written by Hot Aussie Chick Danielle Adams-Benham Releases!

As mentioned in a previous blog I have been busy co-writing the new hit poker song I'm ALL IN by Jimmie Lee Jersey Outlaw. The song can be heard by clicking here: Jimmie Lee Song I'm ALL IN! I have taken my writing to a new level that it seems no other poker journalist has before and i am pretty ecstatic about it!

I'm ALL IN is being released this week on iTunes and available for purchase at CDBaby. The Jersey Outlaw and myself decided there were just not enough poker songs available to grind away to as poker players listened to their iPods and music from their PC's while playing.

Everyone know the songs “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers and “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga, but we decided that a little new age rock with a country fling was on the cards for music lovers and poker players.

We know that "I'm ALL IN" perfectly captures the emotions that a poker player feels when they are sweating it out in a big tournament or cash game praying that the poker gods will deliver the right card to seal their fate. We know as I have felt it!

Check out some of the lyrics below.

“Sweatin' and a Shakin' as I play my last hand, this could be the beginning or could be the end”

“My chips are on the table I got one card to go, I gotta hit the river,man, or I'm going home”

“I'm all in!”

Both Jimmie Lee and myself will be signing CD's for by the box loads in the months to come as Jimmie starts his 2011 tour including sold out shows in Las Vegas, and opening for legendary rocker, George Thorogood The pair are splashing the media and television, the song will be played at poker events, and at Celebrity Poker Tournaments where Jimmie is sure to be shown in his new high roller clothing shirt which is available to purchase along with his CD's.

You can get more information about the Jersey Outlaw Jimmie Lee by visiting his site at www.jimmieleesongs.com and again hear the song here!

You have read many of my articles, sometimes we forget the words we read! I hope that my words in the song will stay in the heads of players for eternity after they catch on and purchase it. I'm ALL IN! Watcha think about that? I'm ALL IN, Yeah I like it like that! xoxo

Read More

Become A FeltStars Pro!

Become A FeltStars Pro!

Feltstars is looking for a new online pro each month. You can be our next pro by playing and winning our monthly qualifier tournaments, and fame and fortune will be yours!

Joining FeltStars is the first step!

jOIN HERE: FELTSTARS

Each month we will host 30 qualifier tournaments, in which only the winner receives entry into the Final Event. On Monday through Friday evenings we will have $2.20 tourneys with a $33 tourney entry added, Saturday a $5.50 with a $60 tourney coupon added, and on Sundays there will be a deep stack $11.00 with a $50K guaranteed tourney entry added.

Any player winning more than one of the qualifiers in the same promotion period will earn an additional $50K guaranteed tourney entry, plus eliminate one more competitor to compete against in the final event!

The winner of each of the qualifiers will play in the final tourney at the end of the promotion, and the first place finisher will be crowned our online tournament pro of the month. He or she will win over $4,000 in MTT tournament buyins on FeltStars for the following month, (and keep all their winnings), as well as having their name and picture featured on our site, and in our newsletter.

Do you have what it takes to be our next pro?

Tournament Schedule

Qualifying events begin January 14^th, 2011 and conclude February 12^th, 2011.

$4,000 FeltStars Pro Qualifiers

Monday – Friday - $2.20 buy in starting at 20:00 FeltStars Server Time.

1500 chips with 15 minute levels

Saturday $5.50 buy in starting at 17:00 FeltStars Server Time.

2000 chips with 15 minute levels

Sunday $11 buy in deep stack tournament starting at 20:00 FeltStars Server Time.

4000 chips with 20 minute levels

$4,000 FeltStars Pro Final

Final Event – Sunday February 13^th, 2011 starting at 17:00 FeltStars Server Time.

Entry only by qualifying winners and first place receives the $4,000 Package

5000 chips with 20 minute levels

Winners Terms & Conditions

1. Monthly Online Poker Pro winners must agree to have their names and likeness printed on the website and in our promotional materials.
2. All tourney entries awarded will be for regularly scheduled tournaments, and have no cash value.
3. The pro sponsorship expires at the end of the 1 month period.

$4,000 FeltStars Pro Package Details

Number Of Coupons	Value of Each Coupon	Total Value of Coupons
1	$460	$460
4	$109	$436
30	$60	$1,800
30	$33	$990
30	$11	$330
Total Coupons 95	FeltStars Pro Package Total Value $4,016

Read More

Asian Poker Experience APT Philippines 2011

Asian Poker Experience APT Philippines 2011

I have had so much fun looking into the Asian Poker Experience specifically the APT Philippines in the past few days. Mostly the attractions and what beautiful surroundings it has. The pictures of the under ground river, the parks and reefs are just astounding to say the least. I have included some of the pictures I was attracted to in this post.


Anyway, forgetting the attractions; I have sent out invites for what is deemed to be a spectacular event - or started to send them out anyway! If you have not received yours don't sweat, you will! If you don't class this as your personal invitation!


Here is the invitation and the event structure as posted in my events on facebook with the added bonus of some pictures - as indicated above:


The Asian Poker experience continues in 2011 with APT Philippines on the agenda from Monday March 28th through to Sunday April 3rd. This is your official invite!

The event will be held at Resorts World Manila - Pasay Philippines and there is an extra special bonus for those wanting the ultimate poker getaway!!!!

The Hotel Marriott is located next to Resorts World, at $135 per night (special APT rate). Certainly accommodation that w...ill not break your budget! Here is a link to see this luxurious accommodation and where the tournament is being held:

http://www.theasianpokertour.com/uncategorized/find-everything-you-desire-at-resorts-world-manila-2.html

You asked and APT listened! The side events are now 30 min levels (except for turbo’s and ME satellites) with larger starting stacks and what I consider the best structures possible. Min age is 21 years. A ladies event and a teams event has been included on the schedule.

Whilst visiting, between the games you play, you may like to take that special someone or simply yourself and your poker friends to the many available attractions including:

Tubbataha Reef, Palawan (Some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world): http://www.tubbatahareef.org/

Mt. Pinatubo (Beautiful forrests with day tours available and many activities): http://pinatubotrek.blogspot.com/

Subterranean River in Puerto Princesa, Palawan (A spectacular under ground river that is possibly one of the 7 wonders of the world!) http://www.puerto-undergroundriver.com/

The fun times do not end here, there are many other attractions and culture to see as well as shopping and bars some of which are shown in the links below.
http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/
http://www.ivanhenares.com/
http://ironwulf.multiply.com/

APT looks forward to pleasing you and helping make your stay in the Philippines, and your Asian Poker Experience the best value money can buy for such a fantastic tournament with such major prize money! (Last years main event winner won more then US$176,000.00!!!).

Below is the complete schedule of events and the buy-ins - Here is the link direct to the APT site where it can also be viewed:

http://www.theasianpokertour.com/

Good Luck!

Monday, March 28th

1:00PM -"Heads Up Asian Champ" (Event #1) Flight A w/ Re Entry A into B - US$400+ US$40

3:00PM -"Heads Up Asian Champ" (Event #1) Flight B - US$400+US$40

3:00PM - Main Event Super Satellite w/ Re-Buys + 1 Add-On - US$130+US$20 Re-Buys + Add-On at - US$130

5:00PM - Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party

6:00PM - Celebrity Charity Event - Invitation Only

6:00PM - Main Event Mega Satellite w/ Re-Entry - US$280 + US$ 20


Tuesday, March 29th

1:00PM - Main Event Super Satellite w/ Re-Buys + 1 Add-On - US$130 + US$ 20 - Re-Buys + 1 Add-On at US$130

3:00PM -“Head Hunter” (Event #2) - US$250 + US$20

6:00PM - Main Event Mega Satellite w/ Re-Entry - US$280 +US$20


Wednesday, March 30th

1:00PM - APT Philippines Main Event Day 1A - US$2500 + US$200

3:00PM - “High Rollers” (Event #3) - US$9600 + US$ 400

4:00PM - Ladies of Poker (Event #4) - US$100 + US$10

6:00PM - Main Event Mega Satellite w/ Re-Entry - US$280 + US$20


Thursday, March 31st

11:00AM - Last Chance Main Event Turbo Super Satellite w/ Re-Buys + 1 Add-On - US$130 + US$20 +US$130

1:00PM - APT Philippines Main Event Day 1B - US$2500 + US$200

3:00PM -"Battle of Teams" (Event #5) - US$690 + US$60

6:00PM - "Deep Stack Pot Limit Omaha Hi Turbo" (Event #6) - US$150 + US$20


Friday, April 1st

1:00PM - APT Philippines Main Event Day 2

3:00PM - "Greed" (Event #7) - US$320 + US$30

6:00PM - "Deep Stack NLH Turbo" (Event #8) - US$150 + US$20


Saturday, April 2nd

1:00PM - APT Philippines Main Event Day 3

3:00PM - "Pot Limit Omaha Hi" (Event #9) - US$320 + US$30

6:00PM - "Deep Stack Limit Holdem Turbo" (Event #10) - US$150 + US$20


Sunday, April 3rd

1:00PM - "7 Handed" (Event #11) - US$180 + US$20

2:00PM - APT Philippines Main Event FINAL TABLE



*3% service charge on Main Event and Side Event tournaments
*APT reserves the right to update the schedule without prior notice

Read More

Poker Business and Careers Are Tough Yet Looked Down At

Poker Business and Careers Are Tough Yet Looked Down At

Bank loans, housing applications, Private school entries for your children, master card applications, you name it! You have to place your career or business venture on it right? Mention the words "Poker Professional", "Poker Business Executive" or even "Poker Journalist" and certain people look down at you. Those people that do look down on people in poker related business and careers; I do hope you are reading this! Poker is a Business and Career That's Tough, but it's also profitable!

It takes one hell of a person to work in the poker industry. It takes strength, stamina, charisma, hard work and a mind set that most office executives reading filled in forms could never keep. It does not matter at what level you work in the poker industry - player, journalist, business man, site owner or manager, tournament director, poker room manager, marketer and publicist the list of jobs is endless! Without a doubt with each and everyone of them you need a lot more strength mentally then most jobs people work.

I see poker somewhat like the stock exchange for a player, managing your bankroll and investing your money wisely is a must for success. You invest it correctly and put your money in the right poker stock and play the ups and downs right and your a winner! Regardless of the job you do beyond being a player you are a poker player, so playing the poker stock exchange is in your life!

When it comes to other poker positions and careers there are long winding hours and roads to get through. Most tournament directors and marketing managers spend up to 20 hours a day or more at peak times doing their jobs. This also applies to journalists and live bloggers, cameramen and television crews. I assume those reading our forms when we make applications for things as mentioned in paragraph one do not consider this.

Simply, it does not matter whether you earn even $250,000 a year, it isn't on payslips, it's from gambling and it can be highly frowned on and can go against you. I ask you the reader, what takes more effort? what is harder? what takes more smart? what takes patience and persistence for success and who is the stronger person mentally and physically? The likes of a rental property manager, school principal, bank loan analyst, administration clerk, accountant, business man, I.T. worker or someone in the poker industry? I say without a doubt poker industry workers win hands down. I can actually say this and say it with extensive knowledge based on my previous positions and roles. They are as follows:

• Business Owner Operator
• Business Analyst
• Business Accountant
• Personal Assistant
• 2IC
• I.T. Manager
• Admin Officer
• Property Manager (or resort manager rather)
• Teacher / Lecturer
  

You get the hint, there are a few, some I worked simultaneously. I have been there and done that! I have studied, worked and faced many a challenge where hundreds of thousands of dollars were in my hands and were on the line. It wasn't easy, but it was no where near as hard as working in the poker industry. I stay with the poker industry as it excites my brain and provides a challenge!

Anyway, to get back to the point: Poker Is a Business and a Career That is TOUGH! It's the toughest i have found, its mentally tougher then working high profile position for major corps and even in our defense force. If I am ever to change careers again (which I don't think I will) and happen to have a ton of applications lined up in front of me and one of them has a poker related career worker on them - this will win hands down. This person WILL be seen as a doer, a worker, a goer, a quality manager of finances.

I am hoping that as 2011 draws to an end that poker careers and businesses will be seen by the general public as what they are. That player's and professionals will be acceptable as "humans" and "eligible". People say the music industry and film industry are tough and indeed they are - so is the poker one and people should be adding it to the list too!

Read More

The Worst Poker Players Ever!

The Worst Poker Players Ever!

Negativity is always something I try to fend off but it keeps biting at my heels. Today i am in a negative mood and decided to write a post about the worst poker players ever and what makes them so bad. I can think of a few really bad poker players and for multiple reasons. I guess I have to look at what makes a bad poker player to determine the worst ones ever!

Bad poker players again can be bad for multiple reasons. They can represent the game and the industry poorly, they can be simply degenerate gamblers that just play to gamble, they can be players that invest money non stop into live or even online play and lose, they can be players that are one hit wonders that really have no take or idea on the game, simply got lucky and of course there are cheats which would in my mind make them the worst player ever simply by being one! I am sure there are more reasons for someone being the worst poker players ever but that's enough for now!

If i were to analytically go through each of these categories that make the worst poker players EVER, I could i guess number it down to a few hundred thousand players. I am sure some have cheated, some have just played for the hell of gambling, some are colossal losers (I know I am sometimes - not all the time thank goodness) and some just represent poker and the poker industry poorly.

Making my list into a few hundred thousand players simply isn't going to give me the nuts on the worst players ever. Sorry mum but you would be in that list as you do not even know what 2 pair is lol. To be fair on our well known players i can't be naming them either, most of them are good representatives of the game and are far from cheats or losers and naming any of them would be just plain wrong, especially when they are better players then I am!

I guess that leaves a riddle, who are the worst poker players ever? Is it even possible to name them? I think not! People play poker for fun, enjoyment, as children, at all levels. Poker players have the ability to learn and will learn the game for the rest of their lives.

There is no such thing as a worst poker player ever is what I think, I REPEAT "THINK"! They can cheat and it doesn't make them the worst, it just makes them down right horrible! They can be a colossal loser but there is always going to be someone who is a more colossal loser, they can represent the game badly but be champions, they can have a bad recorded day, month or year and come back to win a million dollars or they could be a casual drunk at pub poker. It doesn't make them the worst ever.

In summary of my thoughts today on the worst poker players ever, I can't name them, wouldn't name them and are not going to try. Of course you could disagree with me on any of the above and say there definitely is a group of worst players ever. I guess someone MUST fall under every category there is to make them bad! I sure have seen some shitty players that are rude, abrupt, smelly, stupid, drunk, and non stop losers. If you are one of them, I guess YOU are one of the worst players ever lol. I know I don't stink, which makes me not the worst of the worst for starters, I don't think i am stupid either nor always drunk when I play so I can safely say I am not one of them.

P.s. on the naming players, I do not need a lawsuit would be another reason why I simply wont! hehe

Read More

Poker Manifestation Positive Thought and Determination

Poker Manifestation Positive Thought and Determination

"Come to momma chippies!"

A few days before the new year set in I wrote about the year that had been. I decided that ultimate focus on my regime was a must for 2011 and also a few great poker wins. 2010 really sucked for me win wise, and although I had a fabulous 2011 in focus, I decided to hit out 2010 with a bang! I was so down with a huge downswing in my game and terrible choices when it came to making decisions at the table that I made it a must to WIN an MTT before 2010 ended. This would see me step into 2011 a happy and focused poker player on an upswing with the thought in my head

"Come to momma chippies!"

Instead of "here we go again with another loss!"

This decision is what made me realize I could do it! If i set my mind to it I could do anything! That's something that I had always believed in but somehow lost in 2010. I told my good friend Michael and my partner Tyrone - I am going to win this! Tyrone seemed pessimistic (and for good reason based on my results) and Michael said you can do it! Although negativity is something no-one needs, tyrones blasphemous comment made me more determined. i love to prove him wrong!

I made an effort to keep in the top 10 for the most part of the tournament and brought myself to a level of "zone" over and over i kept declaring that "I was taking it down." Unfortunately part way through I copped a bad, bad beat leaving me 2nd last with only 900 chips. Tyrone was sure that he was right and that i was going to be moody after this. I refused to give up. There were less then 20 players to go. A few double ups was all it was going to take and I was back! A lot of double ups actually! The leader was on 40,000 chips!

I sat, I faught back, hand after hand after hand. With 4 players to go, I knocked 2 out in one hand and found myself heads up in an awkward position. I had a 5.5:1 chip deficit headsup. The leader was on 110,000 chips by memory, I had 19,000. I refused to give up, I had come this far! I had made my mind up and i was NOT going to lose!

The ball was in my court to play the best headsup game I ever had to take this tourney down. Lucky for me I had focused on headsup play for the last few months of 2010! A few traps and a lot of agression afterwards and the tourney was mine! I had never cheered so much in my entire poker life. It was now December 31st 2010 and I had won an MTT! The last for the year as manifested and planned. The win wasnt big and the field far from enormous, regardless I did what i had planned to!

At the same time I won a $50 double up and a $20 bounty tourney where I knocked out 7 bounties. I could not have asked for a better start for 2011 when it came to my lower stakes poker game!

So, to summarise, there is the meaning of my blog title I now have my mind set on Poker New year Happiness. I know that we can all set out to do something and DO IT! Manifest it and make it happen! That is my plan, just do it, zone myself and DO IT! 2011 is going to be a fabulous year for me in poker, I can feel it!

Read More

The Year That Was 2010

The Year That Was 2010

I am not sure how everyone's poker year was but I had a blast! Life itself as usual mimicked my poker game with its ups and downs, a lot a of downs actually in both but a lot of ups and many surprises too! I had a blast in January at the Aussie Millions Poker Championship covering the tournament for Australian Poker Weekly, Woman Poker Player Magazine and for my own eyes also. It was a treat to see Marsha Waggoner inducted into the Australian Poker Hall of Fame and to see Annette Obrestad win her event and a gold ring. It was also a blast railing Sorel Mizzi on the final table, I must not be very patriotic was my determination on that! 2 Aussies at the final table and I was sitting with crew huggy! January also saw me have a fabulous birthday, meet with friends in real life such as Erik Aude' & Barry Woods.

February I set sail to Sydney with my son to meet up with Barry and Allyn Shulman where I toured the cruise boat they were holidaying on, have some dinner at the RockPool and share some special moments with my son in the pouring rain at various Sydney attractions. Meeting up with Barry and Allyn was one of the years most memorable times! They are such fabulous people and I class them as great friends!

WTF Poker was soon born and i found myself teaming up firstly with Hannah Elizabeth who definitely brings the broad back into broadcasting, she is one hell of a lady! Global time was an issue with that little project so we parted ways and I again teamed up with another co-host David Saab. Again, a traveling pro and time constraints causing issues saw WTF poker go on hold till i can get my own head around it!

Womens Poker News at this stage was also starting to rock along, health saw me slow down on that one, lets face it - there are only so many things a woman can do! Between Dr battles, livers shutting down, endometriosis and 4 kids, I had so much to do! Priorities saw WPN (Womens Poker News) go on hold - rest assured it WILL be back though just like WTF Poker!

I however continued a little writing as the year went along for a lot of different poker media outlets including: Woman Poker Player Magazine, Australian Poker Weekly (who has now had it's 100th edition!), Canadian Poker Tour Magazine, IPPAGlobal, Poker Pro Magazine Online, Poker Pro Magazine Canada, Poker Pro Magazine Europe, Poker Pro Magazine USA and of course this blog (to name a few). I wonder at times why i am not writing for more Australian Magazines, I guess its my lack of patriotism as I have determined my work is of high quality!

The fabulous Pokeriety also started up on facebook and I am hoping that ALL of you have become part of Team Down Under Danielle - If you have not as yet join up! Pokeriety is the game of fun and its totally free for you all to play. I am hoping the coming year will see our team onslaught the rest of the world. Again, it seems I am not patriotic, I could just have team Australia or Team Down Under, I have far too many friends abroad! Team Down Under Danielle is an indicator that I simply come from Down Under and have a Team Down Under me too, it also matches the blog you read.

I played very little online poker at the start of the year as I was so busy battling health issues, kids and what not but that did not stop FeltStars approaching me about a nice sponsorship deal which thrilled me to pieces! Needless to say, I took the deal, signed the paper and started having interviews rather then getting other peoples stories. Quite a change in lifestyle there! I am proudly a Team FeltStars Pro, the only female and currently 1 of 2 Aussies. FeltStars is growing rapidly and I love being part of our fabulous hard working team! I had quite nice few wins and placings from here on in soaring my cash rate a little higher with further study on my game and what i was doing wrong. I also headed to represent FeltStars at the only 2 tourneys I have been physically able to this year: Melbourne Champs teams event and ladies event. The teams event I went out against a gutshot straight flush and the ladies event not only did i play like crap but my opponents were terrible as i copped beat after beat that was just unbelievable. I certainly made up for the beats that night with bourbons!

The end of the year has seen me join forces with Per Hagen and Joe Wass at Poker Publicist where we create BUZZ about YOU just alike I created buzz about myself to get everything i have gotten to date in this crazy world of poker. Want to get endorsements or a sponsorship deal? I am the person to see! Let's Buzz YOU!

The most amazing thing this year for me poker wise was co-writing the song I'm ALL IN with Jimmie Lee Jersey outlaw which is only a few weeks away from releasing. Certainly I am one to step outside the square and this little project placed a cherry on top of the years poker ice cream! If i am not touring next year to spend 12 hours at a time in tourneys which I might still not be physically fit for, I will be hanging out the top of Jimmies Limo with Tyrone, Jimmie and 4 kids by my side drinking JD's lol.

I cant complain about my health anymore, i have just been cleared by the doctor liver wise, "live as normal, don't get legless and do not take nurophen" were the most wonderful words I heard this year, other then I LOVE YOU from my kids, Tyrone and my family and friends. I have much support this year and have given more in return, I would really like to thank and make mention to a new few special friends and friends of old in no particular order. If I missed you off my list it is simply as I am emotional thinking of everyone!

Tyrone Hunter, My Kids, My brothers, sisters and parents, Maryann Morrison, Alfred Markarian, Michael Pickard, Team FeltStars, Aniket Warty, Matthew Moate and MITH, Jimmie Lee, Emma Grace, Den and Jen, Gary Benson, Marsha Waggoner, Ontilt Radio, Holdem Radio, barry and Allyn Shulman, Shane McDowell and Ontilt Clothing, APT, David Saab, Hannah Elisabeth, Queen Bee, Erik Aude', Constance Hammock, Barry Woods, Glen Franco, Amy and Jen from Womens Poker Hour, Joe and per Poker Publicist, Johnny QUADS! , PMS poker wear, ........ wow out of breath! ....... TJ from raise n fold, Chloe Rhys-Jones, rich, helle, odie (always in my mind) Ange my twin!!!!!!!! Look; there are FAR TOO MANY of you! Please add your name for me, we will be here ALL DAY otherwise lol. Add in comments and I will personally thank you! LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!! Happy New year 2011 everyone!

Lets hope we can legalize online poker worldwide! Here is a little drunken clip of me singing You're the Voice to top off my crazy year! Remember YOU ARE the VOICE, we all ARE! xoxo HAPPY NEW YEAR VOICES - THIS IS THE CLIP LOL!

Read More

Woman Poker Player Magazine Tops News For Unique Visitors

Woman Poker Player Magazine Tops News For Unique Visitors

I have been so excited this year, dubbed the year of the women of poker! It seems though I have only just realized in the past week the actual accomplishments and growth to the fullest extent when comparing poker news sites with Woman Poker Player Magazine soaring to the top of the charts!

As we come close the the end of 2010 and into 2011 the realization and truth is now here. Woman Poker Player Magazine has more unique and wonderful visitors then any of the popular news sites online!

With women reaching great heights in poker and focus by many people in poker on building the women poker community this was always expected I guess! Men always go where women are for obvious reasons and whether they want to admit it or not focus a lot of their attention on stories and articles as well as news. This is another thing that has gone in the favor of womanpokerplayer.com the men also love it! There is an abundance of strategy articles, poker news, poker stories, and most importantly "interesting content" that goes beyond the scope of "just poker news".

Just this morning I checked the traffic again. It has remained the same - the growth of womanpokerplayer.com magazine traffic is beyond comprehension. This graph clearly shows the growth so you can see!



Clicking on the graph will take you directly to the site comparison on the internet! Woman Poker player Magazine is shown in blue and as you can see it sure is growing!

A big congratulations to the women in poker, to the staff at Woman Poker Player Magazine and most importantly to Maryann Morrison who is the push behind womanpokerplayer.com and is always there for the women of poker regardless of what team, age, level of play or site they come from.

Women in poker and Woman Poker Player Magazine can stand very tall and proud! If you are not already part of this fabulous, friendly, informative community - be sure to go there and have a look and join up! There will be hundreds of people joining you each hour!

Read More

Poker Songs Im ALL IN To Be Released January

Poker Songs Im ALL IN To Be Released January

I decided at the beginning of the year that there simply was not enough good poker songs for us to listen to. Certainly there wasn't any that I could play that really suited the feelings of actually playing poker. This resulted in my co-writing a song with Jimmie Lee Jersey Outlaw called I'm ALL IN; to be released in January 2011.

The poker songs that we have the option to listen to are well known and over played. How many times have most people played "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers and now "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga? It was this thought that made me do what I always do - create and write!

Over the years poker has changed. Back in the days of the dead man's hand quite possibly "On a warm summers evening, on a train bound to no-where" may have been suitable as would the words "You gotta know when to hold'em, know when to fold'em". Mostly we all look for big tournament wins now. The song I'm ALL IN is more based on these.

The song doesn't carry on about keeping a poker face, losing your shirt or knowing poker strategy. It is based on the feelings we have when playing a poker tournament and working our way to the big one, the big win, hitting that river card when we are all in and every feeling that we get from the second we make the all in call until that river card does hit for us!

The song isn't Lady Gaga style either. I am a rocker of old and Jimmie Lee is a rocker too, he usually has a bit of a country twists (country rock) and I think the song takes him just to the borderline of rock only. The song is very much "Jet" sounding.

I often wonder what possesses me to do such things and there is a good explanation for this little project! I almost went deaf as a child through rock music! My dad is a singer, song writer, guitarist. He played as back up band lead singer before AC/DC many times in Sydney when I was little and was well known around the Sydney Beach areas and most other parts of Australia. The death of Bon Scott had huge impact on our family and he lightened up on playing rock as AC/DC got their new singer which was obviously not him - he turned them down for the record because of me!

The rock however lives on in my family and will live forever now through Jimmie Lee, Jersey Outlaw and Poker. I would like to extend my blog post to thank Jimmie for taking my words into account and allowing me to be part of the song I'm ALL IN which I am hoping will be a huge hit. I will blog when it is released and you have the opportunity to order your copy. For the meantime you can see Jimmie's country rock albums which are already available and listen to a few of his hits at www.jimmieleeongs.com , for those wanting to see Jimmie live, I heard a whisper he is playing before legend George Thorogood very soon - stay TUNED! (Literally)

Read More