Soon enough gamblers, including poker players in parts of Australia will notice a lack of ATMs inside gaming venues under the new laws just passed by the New South Wales government. New South Wales Gambling Minister Kevin Greene says the one of the biggest reasons for this change in legislature is “[because] [w]e don’t want anyone to have the opportunity to bet on credit.” The change comes about as part of a government movement to reform the gaming industry in Australia. This will affect various gaming venues including poker rooms. Greene says there needs to be some balance, that the community needs to be protected, and that the legislature will help the gaming industry maintain its integrity. The new legislation also looks to reduce the total amount of gaming machines. Several venues are starting to merge or combine and are taking their machines with them. Under the new laws, some of the machines will be forfeited during the mergers, and will be either discarded or placed in other areas. This does not directly affect online gambling however, most notably online poker sites, many which may not be based in Austrailia. Greene says that there are several factors that go into the relocation of these machines such as usage, density, and affluence. Each area in NSW will be reclassified according to this data and banded by the government. This label in turn will determine how many machines the establishments will be able to host. And as a protection measure, Greene comments that 11,000 dollar fines may be levied against businesses that refuse to comply with the new statutes.
If you’re not exceptionally crafty or creative, last minute Halloween costumes can be a real challenge. Check out these ideas for quick Halloween costumes for couples.
Blades of Glory
Remember that hilarious Will Ferrell movie about figure skaters? This costume is based on that film but everyone will recognize you as figure skaters regardless of whether or not they’ve seen the movie. The man wears spandex, preferably in bright color. Consult IMDB for pictures and more ideas. Embellish with fringe, sequins and a headband. You can even go over the top with a wig or a crazy hairdo.
Mac & PC
Everyone knows those hilarious “I’m a Mac. I’m a PC” commercials. They’re popular again now that PC is running an “I’m a PC” campaign of its own. This costume is a good one if you need it last minute.For PC, wear a plain, gray suit and glasses. To top it off, do a comb-over with the help of some hair gel. For Mac, wear black jeans and a V-neck shirt with sneakers and a hooded sweatshirt. Voila.
Dog The Bounty Hunter and Wife (Beth)
Everyone knows the A&E show, Dog the Bounty Hunter. Dress up like he and his wife with black leather and lots of hair.
Whether it’s in a tournament or playing with the pals, it can seem like a good idea to have a few when you play poker. Problem is-a few can turn into a few too many. If you don’t care whether you win or lose, then do what you please. Some people play for the social aspect, and that’s fine. If you’re an “I don’t want to win, I just want to hang out with my friends” people, then have a few beers.
If you want to win though, I’d highly recommend keeping your mind dry. Drink if you want, but keep track. In the midst of a poker game, it can be easy to lose track of what you’ve had to drink until you notice yourself taking risks that you normally wouldn’t.
Speaking from personal experience, a little “liquid courage” can have you feeling gusty enough to throw huge, risky, in your face man an all-in bet with a lousy hand in a shoddy attempt at buying the pot. I’m no lush, but I’ve seen how a little drop in your decision-making abilities can result in a not-so-little drop in your pokerchip stack. So keep it moderate, and keep dominating the poker table.