Singer opens online poker room

**jetset** · 5th February 2012, 09:34 AM

SINGING STAR GETTING INTO ONLINE POKER

But Robbie Williams is already under attack for his new website

The UK mainstream media is currently reporting criticism of singing star Robbie Williams' decision to enter the world of online poker, quoting an 'outraged' Liberal Democrat politician.

The Robbie Williams poker community, to be launched online this year at http://www.robbiewilliamspoker.com/site/login, says the main focus is “fun” but some of the games cost money.

The site, which is currently in beta mode, appears to be powered by the Beograd, Serbia software developer Pokermania.

In a rather harsh attack, the Lib Dem MP Tessa Munt said the thirty-seven-year-old Take That singer should know all about addiction as he was once dependent on prescription drugs. She claims the official Robbie Williams poker site could prove dangerous for his young fans.

"I am absolutely outraged by this," Munt told reporters. "I think it is deplorable. Robbie Williams of all people should be sensitive to the problem of addiction. I don't believe there is anything harmless about gambling in this way. The problem is escalation, and he must know what this is like. There's no excuse for doing this.

"Young people are hugely susceptible to this sort of advertising and I am totally opposed to it. It directly targets his fans, including a new generation of children".

Media reports suggest that 'thousands of Williams' fans' were sent email invitations to join the gaming site, which allows players to compete to win merchandise, concert tickets and a chance to meet the Angels hitmaker.

Information on the site includes the comment: "Our online poker room is the place where poker players and Robbie Williams fans play each other to score great prizes and create the craziest avatars! So get your poker face on for free online poker tournaments and perfect your Holdem Poker skills. This is NOT a Gambling Offer. You play in all games with virtual game money with no value.

"Robbie Williams Poker lets you experience the latest fun poker features and is great to play and be social. No downloads necessary to enjoy the slickest online poker for both pros and beginners."

**Seventh777** · 5th February 2012, 10:47 AM

Who the hell are politicians to question the morality of anyone?, if 18+ year old`s are going to waste money in hope of speaking to their idol, then they have far bigger problems than gambling.

What next - Oliver Reed/George Best preaching the dangers of drinking (via a good clairvoyant ofc), Gary Glitter`s seminar on the immoralities of under age sex maybe.

Nothing grinds my gears more than politicians spouting moral related crap.

**Mousey** · 5th February 2012, 01:09 PM

You play in all games with virtual game money with no value.

Maybe the politician should go take a really, really good look at Facebook and Fantasy Football, etc., etc.

But then we all know politicians aren't the best in the world at reason and logic.

Edited to add: I have no clue who Robbie Williams is.... LOL

**KasinoKing** · 5th February 2012, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Mousey

Edited to add: I have no clue who Robbie Williams is.... LOL

Shame on you!

KK

**jetset** · 6th February 2012, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by Seventh777

Who the hell are politicians to question the morality of anyone?, if 18+ year old`s are going to waste money in hope of speaking to their idol, then they have far bigger problems than gambling.

What next - Oliver Reed/George Best preaching the dangers of drinking (via a good clairvoyant ofc), Gary Glitter`s seminar on the immoralities of under age sex maybe.

Nothing grinds my gears more than politicians spouting moral related crap.

It's their stock in trade everywhere

**SAunnyS72** · 6th February 2012, 07:33 AM

Is Tessa Munt... Nelson muntz' mom ??

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**Seventh777** · 6th February 2012, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by SAunnyS72

Is Tessa Munt... Nelson muntz' mom ??

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Nope, just another 2 bob politician whose whole career is so full of fail - failing miserably at getting any worthwhile media coverage whatsoever, she has now had to fall back on that good `ole tried and tested method of character assassinating the rich and famous

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**baldidiot** · 6th February 2012, 08:36 PM

Wouldn't a bingo site be more fitting to robbie williams' image?

**LaHutti** · 6th February 2012, 08:55 PM

Who is this Williams dude ?

**Surasanji** · 6th February 2012, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by LaHutti

Who is this Williams dude ?

Robbie Williams is a famous singer from England. He never really made it HUGE in the US.

I'm not sure about his status in Europe...

As for the rest? Who gives a toss if some kids learn to play a card-game online

Here's the fact: If someone wants to do something like say.. Gamble.. They'll find a way to do it.

Far better with fake money and Robbie Williams than a couple of dogs and a fighting pit.