February 4, 2012

Zynga’s First PokerCon: Positively Texas Style

Those close to me know, when it comes to poker, I’m passionate about etiquette, sportsmanship and respect for the game. When I began assessing the attributes behind Zynga Poker’s success, qualities like positivity, grace and gratitude came to mind. Qualities which were overwhelmingly abundant at PokerCon this weekend.  If you’re still asking “What is Zynga?” [...]

Zynga PokerCon Final Table Underway

The Palms Casino Resort has the cards in the air for Zynga Poker’s PokerCon.  The ten handed final table is scheduled to end at 8 p.m. And that includes Ali Nejad humor on the mic.  BJ Nemeth is snapping some great poker shots which will be on his new blog Sport of Poker soon.  Pokerati [...]

Zynga PokerCon Players in the Money

PokerCon players are in the money.  Zynga players are now guaranteed $425 and the winner will receive Zynga has a big check ready for the winner. The final table is at 5 p.m.  Right now, Mike Sexton and Vanessa Rousso are upstairs in the players lounge.  We’re headed upstairs.

Zynga PokerCon Good for Interactive Fun

PokerCon has turned out some rather touching stories of how people met on Zynga Poker. Yesterday, Laurence Toney told a story about a small town in Switzerland.  The population is only about 500 but a large group of people play Zynga Poker.  While the town residents pass each other on the streets, they make sure [...]

Quick Update from Zynga PokerCon at The Palms Casino Resort

Zynga Poker players lined up early for the sold out PokerCon registration. During breakfast, Pokerati and I had a chance to chat with Zynga General Manager, Laurence Toney. Remember when I mentioned Comic-Con? Turns out Toney is a huge Batman and Comic-Con fan. According to Toney “PokerCon came out of my mouth and it stuck.”  Naturally, [...]