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paddypowerpoker.com kicks off the festive season today with the ’12 Paydays of Christmas’. The poker room is giving away some amazing prizes this December, including a Samsung Galaxy, an Acer Netbook and an Xbox 360 Kinect pack. Not only that, but there’s $3000 in cold hard cash to be won.

The promotional period runs from the 30th November to 23rd December 2011 and player must opt in to participate. Within this time period there are 12 Poker Challenges followed by 12 Christmas Freerolls. In each Freeroll there will be one incredible prize and $250 cash in the pot.

There is a different challenge every other day and once that challenge is met, entry into the Christmas Freeroll the following day will be granted. Those who complete 10 or more challenges will gain entry into a final Christmas Freeroll on 6th January with an impressive $2000 added to the pot!

“Christmas is just around the corner so we’ve decided it’s time to put on our Santa hat. Who wants a partridge in a pear tree when you can get your hands on an Xbox, iPod, Wii, Camera and much more on paddypowerpoker.com.” said Paddy Power, Communications Manager for paddypowerpoker.com. “Just log on each day, complete the challenge and you’ll automatically qualify for the following day’s Freeroll with all these great prizes. Happy Christmas from us all in Paddy Towers!”

On 16th November: Stake $10 on Acer Aspire One D255 17th December at Blackjack Netbook and $250 7.30pm, Prize Pool

Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/paddypowerpokercom-launches-12-paydays-of-christmas-2011-11-28

Card counting is a casino card game strategy used primarily in the blackjack family of casino games to determine whether the next hand is likely to give a probable advantage to the player or to the dealer. Card counters, also known as advantage players, attempt to decrease the inherent casino house edge by keeping a running tally of all high and low valued cards seen by the player. Card counting allows players to bet more with less risk when the count gives an advantage as well as minimize losses during an unfavorable count. Card counting also provides the ability to alter playing decisions based on the composition of remaining cards. Card counting also refers to obtaining a count of the distribution or of the remaining high cards in trick-taking games such as contract bridge or spades.

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WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania — (PRESS RELEASE) — The Meadows Racetrack and Casino will host the inaugural Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Celebrity Blackjack Tournament on November 18 and 19. The two-day, star-studded event will begin November 18 with a celebrity meet and greet, silent auction and media availability . Tournament play will begin at 10:00 am on November 19.

In addition to “The Bus,” participating sports celebrities initially include Pittsburgh Steeler Hall of Famer Franco Harris, Pittsburgh Pirate Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, former Minnesota Vikings Hall of Famers Carl Eller and John Randle and former Vikings Pro Bowlers Chuck Foreman and Chris Doleman, along with former Cincinnati Bengal Ickey Woods. Also participating will be former Pittsburgh Penguin Pierre Larouche.

“We’re proud to welcome Jerome Bettis to The Meadows and are looking forward to the exciting competitive play,” said Sean Sullivan, vice president and general manager of The Meadows. “This promises to be a great event with a who’s who of sports legends and big prizes, half of which will benefit the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation. In our short history, The Meadows has donated more than $1 million to charitable organizations. Jerome’s foundation is a very worthwhile charity that allows us to continue our mission of giving.”

A $300 buy-in includes tournament play and the celebrity meet and greet with up to 32 celebrities including Jerome Bettis. Players will have a choice of $100 Slot FreePlaySM or Table Match Play on November 19. A $48,000 prize pool will also be a part of the excitement. Players are welcome to enjoy a continental breakfast and light fare throughout the tournament.

Space is limited. Interested players are encouraged to register now at the Casino Cage. Cash and Money Orders accepted only for registration.

The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation works to improve the quality of life for troubled and underprivileged children in America’s inner cities. The foundation aims to offer opportunities to help these children succeed in life.