Casinomeister's Newsletter
23 December 2004
Issue #213
weekly




Dear Reader,

Well here we are again; another year older, another Christmas hovering over us, and a New Year waiting to kick off. I'll keep this brief as possible since I know a lot of you want to get started on the festivities. I know as soon as I hit "send", I'll be mellowing out for a few days. But then, I'm always mellow.

So raise a mug of Glüwein, a Hot Toddy, or a cup of hot spiced tea, and wish yourself and your family a festive holiday from me and Vortran. See you next week!

Jovially yours,

Bryan & Vortran


In this issue:
  • Word From the Meister

  • Casinos You Gotta Join

  • This week's humor

  • Poker Corner


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  • WORD FROM THE MEISTER
    DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS
    It rained on my snow today, dammit! And the weather forecast predicts drizzly rain for the next few days. I'm watching my winter wonderland (all .5 centimeters of it) melt away. And you think I'm snivelling? You should have heard my kids! But then, there's always a silver lining around every dark cloud. When it's crappy outside, I work more, which is good for you since I get more done at Casinomeister when I work (duh).

    The new year is almost at an end, and the first week of January will be bringing us the annual "Casinomeister Awards" - Best Casino, Worst Casino, Best Casino Group, Worst Casino group, Best Named Casino, Worst Named Casino - catch my drift? Take a stroll down memory lane with last year's awards here 2004 has proven to be one of the most fascinating years in online gaming with some really hysterical moments, interesting events, and its share of scams. But you don't need to be waiting at the edge of your seats anticipating the "Awards", just keep your eye open for them. They will be published, posted, and awarded in two weeks time.
    CASINO OPERATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES
    For those of you who frequent Casinomeister's Forum, well it just got better. I finally compiled a list of 35 casino operators and staff personel who are members of the forum and represent over 80 properties. http://www.casinomeister.com/operators.html Most of these individuals visit the forum on a daily basis or at least several times a week. This section is linked throughout the forum, and it's there for use in case you have a question or are raising an issue about their establishment. Before or after you post a complaint in the complaint section, PM these people to let them know what's up. Or PM them when you have a question about a bonus, or when you just want to send them some love or a happy thought. These people are there to assist you, or to give you guidance for whatever issue you may have, or to tell you to put it where the sun don't shine. Depends on who you're dealing with. And a word to the wise - use it, don't abuse it. 'nough said.

    If you believe that you ought to be listed on the Casino Representative section (this goes for software provider reps, marketing people, or reps from other industry entities), please let me know. If you are already a member of the forum, simply go to your User CP and select the "Casino Representative" group in group manager, and I'll set you up. Or just email me.

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    And now for the humor......
    'Twas the night before Christmas
    And all through the house
    Not a creature was stirring,
    Not even a mouse.

    'Cuzz the cat had pounced on him
    And tore him apart -
    Ate his mouse intestines
    And chewed up his heart.

    Kitty thought he heard sleighbells,
    Which made him take pause -
    He stopped daintily licking
    The blood from his claws.

    "Must be Santa," thought Kitty
    (That quite clever cat)
    'Cuz nobody else climbs down
    The chimney like that.

    Indeed it was ol' Santa
    So jolly and fat
    With a huge load of presents
    And all for the cat!

    "Wow, the best Christmas ever!"
    Kitty thought with a purr,
    Then he coughed up a hairball
    And shed some more fur!

    ha ha ha

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    POKER CORNER
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    Making the Grade
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    Game Selection: B
    Tournaments: B-
    Rake: B
    Support: B+
    Overall Rating = B

    UltimateBet is one of the largest poker rooms on the internet. It is commonly referred to as one of the "Big 4". They have four feature pros at their tables, Phil Hellmuth, Annie Duke, David "Devilfish" Ulliott, and Antonio Esfandiari. Most of the games you find at UB Poker are on the harder side however they are beatable. The games offered are Holdem, Omaha, Omaha high/low, Seven card stud, Seven card stud high/low as well as uncommon games such as Pineapple, Pineapple high/low, Triple draw ace-5, and Triple draw 2-7. There are no skins for Ultimate Bet. Another unusual feature is the kill and half kill games. If back to back pots of 5 big bets or more are won by the same player then the limits increase and the winning player must post a kill blind which in a full kill game is double the normal big blind, in half kill it is 50% more then the big blind...

    Read the entire review here at Casinomeister-poker.com

    Complaints? Kudos? Please let me know.

    Peace
    Bryan Bailey
    Webmeister
    Casinomeister
    me
    http://www.casinomeister.com