24th-26th of May2011 – IGAMING SUPER SHOW

Organised by the iGaming Business, the iGaming Super Show will take place in Dublin, Ireland next month.

With 2,500+ delegates expected to be in attendance, this is the place and time to learn about the iGaming industry, do business and meet people.

Obviously, Chiligaming will have a stand during this conference and our affiliate team, Felicity and Yvette, want to meet you! Send an email to [email protected] to schedule a meeting.

Other members from our marketing team will be there too, and it will be a great chance to get to know them!

This kind of conference is always a great opportunity to meet people you do business with all year long, or even a chance to do even more business, with more partners. Also, you can make sure that your journey will be worth it as generally affiliates don’t like to go to bed early

Full schedule of the conference on that page.

CHILIPOKER SPONSOR OF THE IGSOP

The IGSOP (iGaming Series Of Poker) is the former ASOP (Affiliates Series Of Poker). During the Super Show, a shootout tournament between all the delegates will take place to ensure that everybody is having fun, while doing business. You will need to qualify your position in the industry before being able to register, as this tournament is not open to the general public.

This year, Chilipoker is the proud sponsor of the IGSOP.

On this occasion, our affiliate team is organizing qualifiers on Chilipoker.com but also a draw, on the Share The Chili Facebook page. You can find all the information on our affiliate’s blog. Just make sure you become a fan of the Facebook page to get all the right information.

Again, if you wish to contact our affiliate team, do not hesitate to send an email. They will be more than happy to get back to you in no time.

André, from Germany, has won himself a $109 token for the tournament of his choice on Chilipoker.com, thanks to this picture he kindly sent us.

André aka HoRRoR

PURPLE UP – the contest

We contacted André to have a quick chat with him about this contest.

Who is André aka horror ? what do you do  and where are you from ?

i started poker late 2005 and i’m currently living in Münster where I study business economics. I used to play SNG’s, then i used to play HU SNG’s, and nowdays i am only playing tourneys and some live tournaments

How did you hear about this promotion ?

I have your German Country Manager on Facebook and read it there. I thought I would give it a go.

What makes you play on Chilipoker?

To be honest, I like the colour

How can you play 16 tables at the same time ?

As many online poker players, I used to play computer games before -warcraft III kind of professional, which resulted in games with up to 300 actions per minute. So playing 16 tables is quite fine, if most of your play is done without big thinking, since all the situations appears regularly.

You won a $109 token. What tournament are you going to play with it ?

I think I will probably play some 109$ Sunday tournament, since i think I can’t play heads-up SNG’s or normal SNG’s with this token

Alright, thanks for that André, and good luck at the tables!

Stay tuned for our next contest. Like André, you could get yourself some tokens, just for taking part in some exciting games with us!

After interviewing Virginie Caprice on this blog yesterday, let’s keep going with our second playmate, Jennifer Favier.  She will also accompany our players during the DSO stages, in order to charm our players with her smile, and to make you have an unforgettable weekend (no, she won’t prevent you from getting a bad beat).

If you are a DSO VIP player, and you are lucky enough to win either a laptop or an iPad, Jennifer could be the one bringing you the gift directly to your table. Even better if you win the tournament, as on top of the numerous zeros on the cheque, a very nice picture of you and the girls will stand on top of your fire place

The Chilipoker Deepstack Open Cannes is in two days, so don’t wait any longer and come with us to discover the great atmosphere at our tournaments, as Jennifer will explain in the next few lines.

Jennifer Favier – The Temptress

1/ Who are you and what do you do for a living? This question is for our readers who may not have had the chance to see you on TV or in a magazine.

I was a temptress in the TV program “Temptation Island” (the last season in France). It is a reality TV show where 4 couples, not married and without kids, must test their love towards each other, by trying to resist to the temptation of sixteen beautiful single individuals. (eight men and eight women) during twelve days.

I am also Sophie Favier‘s Niece. She has been a famous TV host in France for several years.

2/ How did you discover Poker? And are you a Poker Player?

I discovered poker with some of my friends who are really good players, and I discovered  gambling in general with my aunt who was presenting the euro-million on TV in France.

3/ How did you discover Chilipoker, and what did you think about your experience in Marrakesh last November, where your role was to take care of the Entrevue Pok

er Tour winner.

I knew Chilipoker because it is a famous brand, and from some players who told me about it, but most of all, I really got to know Chilipoker.com with the Entrevue Poker Tour, organised by the famous magazine “Entrevue“. They organised a qualifying tournament for Marrakesh and Virginie and I were hostesses in charge of accompanying this player.

Chilipoker is a young and dynamic company, just like the atmosphere in their tournaments.

Marrakesh was amazing, and I have lots of memories. Next step is Cannes, so I will meet you all on the 28th of April!

Chilipoker is a young and dynamic company

4/ We will be happy to have you for this second season of the DeepStack Open. You were there in Spain, and you will be in Cannes too. What is your role?

In Cannes as well as in Marrakesh and in Spain, our role was to be with the players during the whole festival and to all spend good times together, give the busted players some comfort,  and to support the others. The goal is simply to make this tournament a great memory for everybody and have a laugh.

5/ ok, now you can tell us the truth, you are going to Cannes to enjoy the sun, French Riviera and rosé right?

Yes to be honest we are going there to get a sun tan and to party with all the players. See you all on Thursday  ;)

6/ A final word for our players?

Make sure you come well rested because it will be legendary. Virginie and I can’t wait to see you all! Hugs and kisses to all of you

Thank you Jennifer!

Now you know our two hostesses. Do not hesitate to come and see them if you take part in a DSO. They are always happy to talk with the players and take a few pictures!

Good luck to all the players for the DSO in Cannes. Day 1A starts tomorrow, in France.

Hello Everyone!

As you may have noticed, during the Chilipoker DeepStack Open Costa Brava, we had a couple of lovely hostesses attending! This is help increase the percentage of females attending as the poker world tends to be about 80% male (although women are taking part in our events more and more ).

They are here to accompany our VIP players, and give them the prizes they win thanks to our numerous VIP promotions.

Last Month, our first winner of the season was really happy to get his cheque from Jennifer and Virginie!

In order to give you a teaser into our next stage – the Chilipoker DeepStack Open Cannes and also for all our other stages, we are going to introduce our lovely ladies to you! Let’s start with Virginie, who answered a few questions for us.

Virginie Caprice – FHM Sexy Star

1/ Who are you and what do you do for a living? This question is for our readers who may not have had the chance to see you on TV or in a magazine.

I started my career by winning a contest organized by FHM France: “the sexiest unknown French woman“. I was elected with 38% of the votes. I was on the front cover of the issue number 69. Most recently, I was elected in 65th position out of 100 for the sexiest FHM Star.

After a time as a striper in a Parisian club, I appeared in a few music videos with French artists like Stomy Bugsy or Laurent Wolf.
On TV I was in the movie “les 11 commandements” and the series ‘Paris enquêtes criminelles”, as well as “les petites annonces d’Elie”. I also got the chance to take part in several TV shows in France.
Also, I was a model for the famous brand Rivaldi, as well as several magazines like FHM or Newlook.
In May 2007, I joined the Spanish FHM team, and became a “Sex Coach“. In the mean time, I chose my nickname, “Virginie caprice“, and did my first appearance in an adult movie “Story of Virginie”, produced by Marc Dorcel.

In 2008, I became the new ambassador for the exhibitions “Erotica Dream”.
I now have my own sexy calendar, with photos by Christophe Mourthé, a French charm photographer.
In 2010, I am the new face of the “Entrevue Poker Tour“, along with Jennifer Favier, sponsored by Chilipoker.fr.

2/ How did you discover Poker ? And are you a Poker Player?

I have a lots of friends who play poker, like French pro player Ilan Boujenah, but I only started to learn the game one and a half months ago, and I still couldn’t find anyone to teach me. But I seriously intend to find one during the DSO in Cannes!

I hope to find a poker coach during the Chilipoker DSO in Cannes

3/ How did you discover Chilipoker, and what did you think about your experience in Marrakesh last November, where your role was to take care of the Entrevue Poker Tour winner.

The experience was great! Jennifer and I were like little princesses and everybody was nice to us. We had a great hotel room and I want to thank the boss Mr Dreyfus.

I didn’t know Jennifer before, but we got along straight away.

4/ We will be happy to have you for this second season of the DeepStack Open. You were there in Spain, and you will be in Cannes too. What is your role?

My role is to be sexy and to smile during all the Chilipoker DSO, and to give the VIP players their gifts (and of course, the cheque to the winner).
5/ ok, now you can tell us the truth, you are going to Cannes to enjoy the sun, the French riviera and the rosé right?

ah ah yes and to find a player who can rub my back with sunscreen :p

6/ A final word for our players?

I will be your little “caprice”

Thanks a lot Virginie!

You can follow Virginie Caprice through her blog (in French) and also on her Facebook Page. She will be attending all of our DSO events this season. Do not hesitate to come and have a word with her when you see her!

Black Friday strikes poker players

Like everyone knows, last friday is now called by everyone in the industry “the Black Friday“. Three major poker companies have been shut down by the Department of Justice in the USA, leaving all the american players with nowhere to play their favorite game, and leaving thousand of players with frozen bankrolls, unable to withdraw their funds. I invite you to read an analysis from our CEO, Alexandre Dreyfus, on his blog, about this topic.

Chilipoker decided to offer those players the opportunity to keep playing, without losing the benefits they acquired along the years with these companies. New  deposit bonus, higher guaranteed prize pool on our tournaments, we will also match your VIP level and buy your FPP’s. (all details here).

We’ve decided to call this the “Purple Day”. Purple because of the colors of our company, our poker room, and in opposition to the Black Friday!

PURPLE UP!

To make this a little more fun, we have decided to throw a contest! You now have until sunday 11.59pm to send us a picture of you, dressed in purple, in a poker environment. The best picture will receive a $109 token to play the tournament of your choice*. (send your picture to [email protected])

Whether it is a purple shirt in your local casino, or purple shoes,  trousers, t-shirts with cards,  poker chips, poker table. Be creative!

With a $109 token, you can play a tournament with up to $100.000 guaranteed prize pool. So don’t miss out, or you might regret it!

The best pictures will be published on our Facebook page and also on the Chiliblog, along with an interview of the winner.

Hurry up, we are waiting for the first pictures!

Conditions*:

1-players must have an account on Chilipoker.com (sign up here)

2-players must send the picture to [email protected] , between Monday 18th of April 2pm and Sunday 24th of April 11.59pm

3-The photo must be sent in a Jpeg format, and contain you, dressed up in purple, in a poker environment (cards chips, poker room etc …)

4-Winner will be elected by the Chilipoker Staff and will get a $109 token to play the tournament of its choice on Chilipoker.com

5-All decisions made by CHilipoker are final

6-This promotion can be stopped at any time and without prior notice.

So as you all know, you can go and play a tournament on Chilipoker and set up a last longer with your friends (or total strangers!)… Chilipoker even refunds you up to 5 euros if you lose your first bet on Chiliconnect.

This is a great innovation, and if you haven’t tried it yet, here is a list of websites that will make you change your mind.

WPT mag : http://www.wptmag.co.uk/news.php

Rake the Rake : http://www.raketherake.com/rakeback-news/2011/04/06/chilipoker-com-introduces-player-connectivity-at-its-online-poker-room/ 

Poker Listings : http://www.pokerlistings.com/blog/chilipoker-brings-social-media-to-online-poker

Wicked Chops Poker : http://wickedchopspoker.com/chili-poker-did-something-cool-today/ 

EGR Magazine : http://www.egrmagazine.com/news/889012/chilipoker-launches-social-media-integration.thtml 

Poker News : http://www.pokernews.com/news/2011/04/nightly-turbo-chilipoker-integrates-social-media-zynga-ptr-10151.htm

Calvin Ayre : http://calvinayre.com/2011/04/05/poker/chilipoker-goes-social-as-wpt-title-goes-welsh/

Poker Network : http://www.pokernetwork.com/forums/main-noticeboard/25470-chilipoker-unveil-innovative-new-software-update-integrate-social-media.html

http://www.pokernetwork.com/news/forget-facebook-connect-with-chilipoker26191.htm

Bluff Magazine : http://news.bluffmagazine.com/ptr-gets-sold-chilipoker-gets-social-gigi-plays-poker-19832/

Casino Online : http://www.casinos-online.co.uk/news/20110405/chiliconnect-from-chilipoker/

Poker.org : http://www.poker.org/news/chili-poker-introduces-social-media-platform-13214/

Online Poker HU : http://www.onlinepokerhu.com/poker/Chilipoker-com-Connect-Players

Pokerisivuthttp://www.pokerisivut.com/news/chilipoker-julkaisi-t%C3%A4n%C3%A4%C3%A4n-nettipokeri-innovaation-chiliconnectin.html

Donk Maghttp://donkmag.net/news/chilipoker-veroeffentlicht-chiliconnect

THPKR : http://www.thpkr.com/chili-poker-je-pokrenuo-chiliconnect/

Pokernet : http://www.pokernet.nl/chilipoker-lanceert-chiliconnect.aspx

http://www.pokernet.es/noticias/chilipoker-lanza-chiliconnect-una-idea-innovadora

Convinced?

A few of us at Chilipoker are playing with Chiliconnect so look for us (hint: we are based in Malta), and you might win a challenge!