Absolute Poker’s FB application
June 29, 2009
We have launched our AP Facebook application called ‘My Poker Hand’. This application can be found at the following link: http://apps.facebook.com/my_poker_hand/
Weekly prizes include cash and tournament entries.
There is some beginner information below for those of you that have never added an application to your Facebook account before.
How do I allow application access?
Visit http://apps.facebook.com/my_poker_hand and click the “Allow” button to enable the application. Allowing “My Poker Hand” access will enable the application to access your profile information, photos, friend info, and other content that will help the application function properly.
How do I add the application to my profile?
To add “My Poker Hand” to your Facebook profile you will need to edit the Application settings in your Profile. Once the application is installed, select Settings – Application Settings from the main Facebook menu bar, which you’ll find near the top of the page. Next, click on “Edit Settings” for “My Poker Hand” and click on the add link for “Box” and/or “Tab.” Choosing “Box” will create a moveable box widget that you can place anywhere on your profile. Choosing “Tab” will create a tab at the top of your profile specifically for the “My Poker Hand” application.
Keeping Everything Fresh!
June 25, 2009
Hello Everyone!
Yes, it’s almost Friday… YAY!
I wanted to touch base on a few things for all of you, mostly in regards to banners, reviews, and text on your sites, portals. Please keep in mind that Chipleader always sends mailers out when we have upcoming promotions, technical updates, basically anything that is of interest to you so you should always make sure that your email address is up to date in your Chipleader account, this will ensure that you do receive all news and events for our brands. You can always email Marcela or I for any questions, Marcela@chipleader.com and Danielle@chipleader.com
On another note, Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet are non stop with promotions, land based events, HUGE tournaments, and much more. We always have new creatives/banners in the HTML Link Factory In Chipleader. You can find multiple sizes for almost any promotion that we run. Keeping the info new will always benefit you, and keep in mind that if you would like something custom created for your site Marce and I can probably pull some strings. 
As for feeds like the Bad Beat you can request those from Marcela and I, as well as tournament feeds and/or anything regarding stats. We are always striving to produce tools to optimize the experience you have with Chipleader. Currently for both AP and UB in the Chipleader HTML link factory we have banners for WSOP, tournaments, Annie Duke, MAC for AP, our pros, etc. It’s just best if we keep it fresh!
Cheers,
D
UB Pro Matt Graham wins 2nd WSOP Bracelet
June 24, 2009
Congratulations to Matt in behalf of all Chipleader Affiliates and Staff! He successfully conquered first place out of 295 players in Event #40, a World Championship Pot-Limit Omaha event at the World Series of Poker last night, securing a first place prize of $679,379 and his second WSOP bracelet.
Matt continues proving that online poker players can achieve equal success in the world’s biggest land-based events. In addition to Graham’s online poker winnings, the poker pro has a number of impressive land-based wins under his belt.
Thumbs up for Matt!
Why is poker good for everybody?
June 23, 2009
I have seen people look at me differently when they find out I work in the gambling industry. Very unfair I’d say. Same reasons why people look at artists different too. Artists have always been related to a life full of alcohol and drugs, just to name a few. Same thing happens with gamblers who have made wrong choices. But I have to say that poker is actually good for everyone. Everybody should learn to play poker, at least the basics. Poker is all about reading other people. You have to find patterns while trying to be 10 steps ahead of the rest. You have to learn to control yourself and be patient. You have to believe that you are the best and you can’t hesitate…
Go poker go!
50-seat Guaranteed WSOP Main Event tournament
June 19, 2009
This Sunday, June 21st, UltimateBet is hosting a 50-seat Guaranteed WSOP Main Event tournament. At least 50 players will walk away with a $12,000 prize package that includes a $10,000 seat in the Main Event of the WSOP and money for travel and accommodations.
But it’s not just your players that have a shot at mega-riches. Throw the UB banners up on your site and watch the new signups roll in for a chance to make more money than ever. More details at: http://www.ultimatebet.com/poker-promotion/series
Sports Legends Challenge!
June 11, 2009
Absolute Poker presents the Sports Legends Challenge!
Forget about your meaningless fantasy football pool and nerdy baseball rotisserie league. We’re giving you a buzzer-beating sports story that’s more than front-page news.
We’ve just drafted 25 of the greatest Sports Legends the world has ever known and we’re inviting lucky sports fans to join our all-star team for the ride of a lifetime. Are you up for the $10 Million challenge?
HOW TO QUALIFY?
To qualify and play with Sports Legends earn your Step 10 ticket and fight it out at the table for a VIP package to the Sports Legends Challenge. You can also qualify through the Absolute Poker Sports Legends Special Giveaway located under the “Special” tab on the poker client. Download now and play.
Play your cards right and we’ll ship you to the sumptuous sands of the world-renowned Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas, where you’ll compete with and against Troy Aikman, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Richard Petty, Sugar Ray Leonard, Emmitt Smith, Reggie Jackson, Joe Namath, Mike Ditka, Julius Erving, Fuzzy Zoeller, Herschel Walker, Laffit Pincay, Jim Brown, Bobby Hull, Jerry West, Brooks Robinson, Gale Sayers, Kyle Petty, Michael Strahan and other superstars in a full deck’s worth of compelling contests and extraordinary events.
We won’t be treating the game of poker like it’s some kind of fourth-string quarterback. We’ve invited 25 of the planet’s premier poker pros, including Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke, to get in on the action. You’ll learn hands-on from your veteran coaches.
Even though cavorting with royalty is rewarding enough, you’ll be playing for more than mere glory. The four-day event features tons of casino freeroll tournaments and up to $10 million in prize money, culminating with a $1-Million No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em finale that will air on Fox Sports on Thanksgiving Day.
With daily celebrity golf tournaments, lively player Q&A sessions, sports trivia competitions, and an evening cocktail reception, you’ll definitely stockpile enough footage for a stupefying highlight reel!
This monumental four-day event happens on September 14-17, 2009 at the world-renowned Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas. This prize package includes:
SPORTS LEGENDS CHALLENGE PRIZE PACKAGE:
Round trip air fare to and from the Bahamas
Five nights accommodations at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
$500 in spending money
Entry to the opening draft party where you will join one of the sports legends teams and meet your team’s poker pro coach
Multiple freeroll gaming tournaments of your choice
Daily golf tournaments
Access to cash games with sports legends, poker pros, and other participants
Access to Sit ‘n Gos with valuable sports memorabilia prizes
Access to Sit ‘n Gos featuring each sports legend
We’ll soon have banners uploaded to the HTML link factory so that you can advertise this exclusive AP promotion!
Best Regards!
Diego M.
June 10, 2009
As a female, why do I play online poker… I think there are many reasons why females play online poker. One maybe the obvious and may not be specific to only woman but the intimidation is much less at an online table than at a live table. For me, because I am less intimidating I have more patience to learn when I make bad decisions. Absolute Poker is perfect software to learn from. It has been known from time to time to have new fish. Many people are learning to play poker for the first time and learning from each other. Unfortunately, other than testing before and a bit after a release, I am not able to play on either Absolute Poker or UltimateBet.
A third reason to play online poker is the disguise. At live tables you see sunglasses, hats, hoodies, headphones and other props used to distract other players from reading your poker face. Online you can have an entirely new personality each time you play. There is more freedom to explore different types of play such as being aggressive, bluffing, playing tight…
All these things I have learned from online poker (and my time working with of Absolute Poker and UltimateBet) I have packed in my poker tool kit for live table play. I now feel confident at live tables. From online poker I have learned the rules of the blinds, raises, BB, SB, dealer buttons, positions, etc. Knowing the basics I can focus on the art of intimidation at the live tables.
It takes 15 to tango!
June 5, 2009
So they say that Tango is essentially walking with a partner and the music. In close embrace, the dancers chests are in complete contact and they are dancing with their heads touching or very near each other. Sexy huh?
I’m sure I don’t need to say more… Just… Let’s go to Argentina!
Poker Begginers
June 3, 2009
There comes a time when all Texas Hold’em poker life who thinks that the game of poker online. The beginner Texas Hold’em poker player who happens to learn more about the strategy, reading rooms on online poker to finally take the final decision – to have fun online.
Some beginners do very well from the start, while others fail miserably and stop playing online altogether. So what separates the winner Holdem players losers? Well, just read and learn.
The best Texas Hold’em poker beginners only play the best starting hands. They have tons of patience and folds poor poor hand after hand until the beginning get the cards you want.
It takes a lot of discipline and can be very difficult for a beginner.
The worst Texas Hold’em poker beginners play almost everywhere and every hope of achieving the “flop” and won a hand. Sometimes they do not and that feel as if their strategy is bearing fruit.
In the long term, these poor players lose far more hands then win. Needless to say, lose money. Sometimes they lose a lot of money.
The best beginner integrate the “second tier” of the best Mano Solo after learning to play and win with the best starting hands.
The worst Texas Hold’em poker beginners have no concept of very good hands and even less understanding of “second tier” hands of poker.
Once again, the worst beginners play almost everywhere and every hope of achieving the “flop” and won a hand. Sometimes they do not and that feel as if their strategy is bearing fruit.
The best beginners from small game of poker. Almost all poker rooms online are very small games of chance. These small games of chance are called micro-limits.
Because the best starters are smart enough to start a micro-Limit Hold’em games, can effectively implement its strategy, with the risk very little money. Normally, players in micro-limit games are poor and the best players and can earn money from these games.
By using a slow and steady, the best junior players are able to create his bankroll when sustained progress in games upper limit.
The worst upper limit beginners play games where competition is more difficult because they play too many hands and end up losing money.
The best beginners study the board, see what is the best part is that they have or can be done and then assess whether they can win. If you have a good hand or have a very good opportunity to improve, stay in the game.
If not, fold and save your money for the next party.
I bet you know what it is – the worst in Texas Hold’em poker beginners play too many hands, not learn to read the blackboard and thus lose money.
In short, when you take the decision to play online poker, align themselves with the best starting hands, read board, read your opponents, starting with micro-limit games and enjoy!
Player List in Chipleader
June 2, 2009
Hi all, as many of you have requested, we have added a Player List report to the Chipleader manager. As most reports; you can pull this report by brand, campaign id and customer id. This list is all players that are tagged to you. It will display username, user id and creation (registration) date, along with a few other account details. This will definitely help with all the player verification requests! 
