Wendeen H. Eolis Blog

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86879497227869220252011-08-01T11:53:07.139-05:00Wendeen H. Eolis BlogWH Eolishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02842876539722992255noreply@blogger.comBlogger81100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687949722786922025.post-47163141608245907152010-06-28T19:12:00.001-05:002010-06-28T19:13:48.429-05:00The Game Changer in Online Gambling and Land-Based Card Rooms

Just as the World Series of Poker (WSOP) opened its doors at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, last month, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (GCB) raised the curtain on its evolving policies in the new environment of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). GCB Packs a Powerful Punch The UIGEA aims to stop U.S.-based players from making bets over the internet.

WH Eolishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02842876539722992255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687949722786922025.post-65478329679872228412010-06-08T20:01:00.000-05:002010-06-09T20:01:47.287-05:00North American Poker Tour Stops the Clock

The North American Poker Tour (NAPT) has attracted a curious crowd of observers at its website this week. They have fixed their eyes on the steadily ascending number of days on the "NAPT Next Event Count Down Clock."In an exclusive report last Friday, Poker Player Newspaper reported on NAPT’s advanced discussions with the Bicycle Casino, "NAPT Hovers Over the Bike," but at the NAPT website, the "

WH Eolishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02842876539722992255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687949722786922025.post-81293868684797653582010-06-04T21:09:00.000-05:002010-06-09T20:02:47.733-05:00Poker Stars Hovers Over the Bicycle Club and Casino

Yesterday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board ("GCB") raised the curtain on its evolving policy toward relationships between casinos and online gambling companies.In its publicly posted reply to an unidentified gaming attorney’s inquiry, more than a month earlier, the GCB let it be known it is paying closer attention than ever before to the distinction between dot-net and dot-com poker sites and

WH Eolishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02842876539722992255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687949722786922025.post-11995075077419019602009-12-25T20:39:00.001-05:002010-01-22T20:41:00.211-05:00What's the big Deal about fidelity?

As the unending reports of Tiger’s Woods’ purported dalliances continue to unravel, philanderers of all stripes are taking stock. Even those who never much worried about getting caught, now worry that Tiger’s self-indulgence is giving extramarital sex a bad name.I, for one, refuse to pass judgment upon the private issues between spouses or the conditions under which infidelity is triggered. At

WH Eolishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02842876539722992255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687949722786922025.post-5826794079232245652009-12-07T21:41:00.001-05:002009-12-07T21:41:25.605-05:00Early New Year's Resolutions

This month, I am beginning to focus on my New Year’s resolutions for 2010, hoping I’ll get the hang of making some significant and definitive changes and will stay serious them in the upcoming year. For starters:1. I shall keep the pots and pans I use most within reach so I can cook healthy meals regularly—without stretching2. I shall keep every last taxi receipt so I can finally qualify for a

WH Eolishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02842876539722992255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687949722786922025.post-51016464279044373362009-10-05T21:25:00.002-05:002009-10-05T21:30:26.080-05:00Life is Good

I've been living life in a fast lane lately — commuting regularly between business in New York and family all around the UK, with side trips to the World Series of Poker - Europe and a friendly no-limit home game in Manhattan. The score is 4 round-trips in 8 weeks; I'm happy to report plus results on all fronts — in business, politics, poker, and all manner of personal affairs.

WH Eolishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02842876539722992255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687949722786922025.post-67632311831236461592009-07-21T22:37:00.009-05:002009-07-22T07:16:29.325-05:00Barney Frank Raises the Ante

Note: This article appears in the current edition of Poker Player (08/03/09), currently available at pokerplayernewspaper.comJust beyond the elegant glass doors of the Palazzo Suite, a representative of the Poker Player Alliance stood at attention—eyeing the arriving crowd for possible crashers. United States Representative Barney Frank was scheduled to hold forth at a fundraising reception for

WH Eolishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02842876539722992255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687949722786922025.post-72723817468805914882009-07-13T21:38:00.002-05:002009-07-13T21:45:50.055-05:00Player, Journalist, Exec, and Politico at WSOP

Having just returned from the 2009 World Series of Poker, where I was a lady of many hats— I am now taking stock; evaluating the amazing networking opportunities reveling in another cash at this fabled tournament and writing a story about ego dynamics between poker stars and Hollywood stars at the WSOP's Ante Up For Africa charitable event. This 40th anniversary event of the WSOP offered me a

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