Let’s Celebrate Synchronized Breaks!

To celebrate the launch of synchronized breaks, we’re giving away $1,000 in cash prizes this weekend!

For every break you make at :55 past the hour you’ll earn points towards our leaderboard.

All you need to do is:

-Click “Enroll Now” on the login screen you see when signing into your account

-Earn points based on the number of breaks you reach and the buy-in level of the tournaments you play:

Buy In Level	Points per Break
$.20 – $4	1
$5.50 – $10	2
$11 and over	3

-Check back here to see where you rank on the leaderboard

Our top 10 finishers will win a share of to $1,000 cash prize pool:

Place	Winnings
1	$        300
2	$        200
3	$        150
4	$        100
5	$          75
6	$          50
7	$          50
8	$          25
9	$          25
10	$          25

Some important things to note:

Real money tournaments that start between May 26 at 00:00 GMT and May 27 at 23:55 GMT will count towards the leaderboard.

In event there is a tie, we will rank the players based on what he/she has paid in tournament fees in tournaments starting between May 26 at 00:00 GMT and May 27 at 23:55 GMT

Winners will be announced on the blog on Monday, May 28th in the afternoon

Players will receive their winnings on Tuesday, May 29th.

Everest Poker presents: “FabSoul’s Poker Lessons”

Lesson #2: Top 10 tips for online poker players

In his first lesson, French Team Everest player Fabrice Soulier offered tips to help beginners play poker live. Lesson #2 is all about mastering online poker. Learn how online poker works, how to train your reflexes, and how to improve your game in general.

1 - Stay fit
Poker requires strong concentration, especially when playing online. Don’t underestimate the importance of physical fitness. In order to be able to sit through long tournaments or hours of cash game grinding, your body needs to be in good shape. In addition to healthy eating and adequate sleep, working out is key to keeping your body well balanced. Focus on overall strength training, while paying particular attention to your neck, shoulder and back muscles.

2 - Choose the right table and seat
In order to win in poker, you have to make less errors than your opponents so it’s important to choose your table carefully. Everest Poker’s Quick Seat Lobby makes finding the right table easy. Try to avoid tables that are full of experienced players, and never take the first seat at an empty table. You should always select a table that fits your skill level. If you find that other players at a table are too strong, you should get up and leave. Do not hesitate to take notes on other players to determine their level. Create a file of players you want to play against and those you want to avoid—it’s not that complicated and will come in very handy in the future.

3 - Set your own limit
When starting a game of online poker, it’s important to set some rules for yourself in advance, especially if the session does not go as planned. Starting with two or three hour playing sessions are ideal. Take frequent breaks so your playing level doesn’t suffer! Furthermore, it is always wise to set a loss limit. You should always stop playing as soon as you reach your personal limit and avoid "chasing" at all costs! Otherwise, this could be devastating to your bankroll!

4 - Maintain your account
You should always keep an eye on your own account. Keeping track of your winning and losing sessions is essential. You don’t need more than a simple excel spread sheet. And, believe me, it will pay off. In the long run, you’ll only be able to see if you are a winning or a losing player if you monitor your games. Tip: You should clearly separate your poker money (bankroll) from your everyday money (money you need to pay rent, food, gas, etc.). Never touch the money you need to cover your cost of living. Winnings are nice but should never become a must for you to make ends meet.
 
5 - Manage your bankroll
As I previously mentioned, you should only assign a certain amount of money to your bankroll that you can actually afford to lose. However, losing all of it is not our goal so you should learn to manage your bankroll. The stakes you play should always be based on your bankroll. A good rule of thumb is to use 1% of your total bankroll for each tournament buy-in.

6 - Keep cool
After a series of bad beats, players start to lose their focus and make irrational decisions. The risk in online poker might be even higher since players get the feeling the software might be sort of against them. Keep in mind that usually the number of hands you play online is much higher than during a live game. Consequently, you’ll face more bad beats in a shorter period of time. Even though the overall ratio will be the same, it just feels differently. This is just math, a question of variance, and furthermore, it is the reason why we all play this game in the end. The chance of hitting the one-outer on the river is what keeps the fish in the tank. If you are struck by a series of bad beats, feel free to take a break and cool down. Never try too hard, or try to take revenge.

7 - Put your ego aside
Speaking of revenge…the worst enemy a poker player will face is himself! Indeed, a player must be able to put aside his pride and avoid targeting one opponent in particular. Unlike other sports, giving up is part of the game. For instance, even though you might start off with a monster hand, the board might turn mid-stream and at a certain point and you’ll have to let go. This is very difficult because many poker players are typically very competitive and resist giving up. But this is a lesson you’ll have to learn over time.

8 - Patience
Patience is the true virtue of a good poker player. A good player knows how to select only those starting hands that have a high probability in the long run. A player folds their hands about 80% of the time. Use the chance to observe the competition. Focusing your attention on your opponent will pay off later when faced with another rival

9 - Analyze each session
A good poker player regularly reviews their sessions. Hand histories and tracking tools can be very helpful for your analysis. Plus, there are many programs available that allow you to easily record and analyze your online sessions. Also, use the chance to discuss particular hands with other players – poker forums are very good platforms for fruitful discussions. If you have the chance, talk to players that are better and more experienced than you. Sponsored players are a great source of knowledge and usually willing to help the community.

 
10 - Never stop learning
This piece of advice applies to just about every aspect of our lives, but it is especially true in poker. The poker game itself, playing techniques, and strategies are constantly evolving. Over the past few years, the game has become more and more popular and, consequently, the competition has become more fierce. Visit poker forums on the internet, read books and magazines, use online poker schools, watch video tutorials and TV poker sessions, go to poker clubs...do whatever it takes to improve your game. For beginners, Everest Poker offers a great tutorial so be sure to check it out!

Have fun at the online tables!
Fabrice FabSoul Soulier

Poker pros fighting for Everest Vegas Packages in Vienna’s Montesino

Bounty on famous tournament director Thomas Kremser!

LONDON, May 23rd, 2012 — Just recently the Everest Poker Vegas Live Satellite in Vienna’s beautiful Montesino has been announced and today already well known international players have confirmed their participation. Among those are former Dutch Poker Champion Rolf Slotboom and former Belgium Poker Champion Sijbrand Maal. The Hungarian rap-star/TV Host/Team Everest player Peter Majoros is also planning his trip to Vienna.

Live Event Details:
On June 1st at 19 CET* it will be “shuffle up and deal” at the tables in Vienna, and the run for 8 guaranteed Vegas packages – each worth $4,000 – will begin! Additionally, Everest Poker puts 1 x $4,000 package on top. In order to reward those players who tried to qualify online for the live event in Vienna, this package will go to the next best Everest player who has participated in at least one Vienna Vegas satellite for $1.80 (or up).

- Game: No Limit Hold’em Freezeout
- Buy-in: EUR 150 + 15
- Re-entry: EUR 150 + 0
- Starting stack: 20,000 chips
- Starting blinds: 50 – 100 | 30 min/25 min blind levels

Special bounty prize:
Everest Poker will put a special bounty prize on the head of renowned tournament director, Thomas Kremser. Whoever eliminates him from the tournament will receive a seat to the online Vegas 2012 direct entry – an extra chance to win a $4,000 Vegas package!

Final Direct Entry to Vienna:
The last chance to play a VIENNA VEGAS Direct Entry is coming up on May 27th at 19:00 GMT. For just $33 players compete for a $1,000 package that covers all the costs to participate in the Vegas Live Satellite in Vienna on June 1-2.

All details: http://www.everestpoker.com/en/promotions/live/Montesino-Vegas-2012
*day 2 will start on June 2nd at 14h CET – only if necessary.

Everest Poker starts the ‘Race to Vegas’

Giving out a total of $20,000!

LONDON, May 18th, 2012 — EverestPoker.com, one of Europe’s most popular poker rooms, is offering the “The Race to Vegas”. This 3-week Summit Points race starts on May 21st rewards players with a total value of $20,000.

Everybody can participate simply by entering the code RACEVEGAS and competing in Summit Points races.

Part 1: Weekly Races
All Summit Points earned will be counted toward the weekly and monthly leaderboards. Starting May 21st, Everest will reward the top 10 players of the weekly leaderboard with a total of $1,000. The more games players play, the better are their chances for topping the leaderboard – it is that easy!

Part 2: Overall Races
The top 3 players of the global race will win a $4,000 Vegas package each! Good news for those who prefer cash games: the $1,000 Vegas buy-in can be changed in cash – a bankroll boost to hit the cash tables in Vegas!
But that’s not all. Players who rank in 4th to 9th place can take one last shot at winning a $4,000 Vegas prize package in the final Direct Entry on June 12th. And players who rank 10th to 50th qualify for a $1,000 freeroll scheduled on June 12th at 19:00 GMT.

The $4,000 Vegas Package includes:
- $1,000 Vegas Buy-in or cash to burn
- 7-night hotel accommodations in the Venetian/Palazzo: $1,400
- $1,600 air fare and spending money

All details: http://www.everestpoker.com/en/promotions/online/race-to-vegas

Everest Gaming Releases Six New Casino Games

Third-party additions further expand the rich repertoire of Everest’s casino brands

London, UK – May 11th, 2012. Everest Gaming is proud to announce the launch of new, thrilling third-party games for their world class casino brands Everest Casino, Imperial Casino, Casino Elegance, and Casino Lux. These additions to their vast library of exclusive games makes Everest a “one-stop shop” for games from industry leaders such as Ash Gaming, Cryptologic, Blueprint Gaming, Electracade, Playtech, and many more.

Etienne Leroy, Director of Casino at Everest Gaming: “After a complete website makeover and the launch of an industry-leading VIP program, the expansion of our gaming portfolio is just the next step for us. We are committed to guaranteeing our players the best gaming experience, and there is more to come in 2012!”

Popular slot machine games
The variety is fantastic, with enhanced graphic features, and an even better gaming experience. Whether players are looking for branded games, 5-reel games, 20 to 50-payline slots – it’s all there with the latest additions of Superman, Casper’s Magical Mirror, Bejeweled 2, and Zuma.

Cutting-edge table games
The brand new Multi-hand Blackjack table features not only the best interface but also stakes limits that have more than tripled! Premier Roulette provides all of the tools to help players maximize their wins, such as heat maps, hot/cold numbers and vital statistics on every available number. Players can select some of the most well-known betting templates or save their own, and simply lay their bets down in a single-click.

Slot Games Exploration
To celebrate the launch of the new games, Everest invites players to participate in a special opening promotion which is running on all four casino platforms from May 14 to June 3. In the Slot Games Exploration promo players will be rewarded with bonus chips whenever they accrue a certain amount of player points on slots games. The more slots they try the more bonus chips they will receive.

Everybody is invited to try their luck, test the new games, and seize their chances to win big. All new games and the special promo are featured in the following online casinos of Everest Gaming:
www.EverestCasino.com| www.ImperialCasino.com | www.CasinoElegance.com | www.CasinoLux.com

Everest Poker Vegas Live Satellite in Montesino Vienna: 9 x $4,000 Packages Guaranteed!

outasite from Holland is the first online qualifier who has won his ticket to Vienna

LONDON, May 11th, 2012 — The online qualifiers for the fantastic Everest Poker Vegas Live Satellite in Vienna’s beautiful Montesino have just started last week and there are already more good news waiting to be announced.

9 Packages guaranteed:At the live Event in Vienna on June 1-2 eight Vegas packages will be guaranteed – each worth $4,000! Additionally, Everest Poker will put 1 x $4,000 package on top. In order to reward those players who tried to qualify online for the live event in Vienna, this package will go to the next best Everest players who has participated in at least one Vienna Vegas satellite for $1.80 (or up).

Bonus offer:
And there is even more. Everest Poker helps players to fulfil this requirement with a special bonus code offer. With a deposit of at least $10 and by entering the bonus code ‘6VIENNAVEGAS’ players will receive 6 ($1.80) tokens to use toward any Vienna Vegas satellite.

The Vienna Vegas online satellites run from Monday to Saturday on EverestPoker.com.
With the freeroll feeders and the above mentioned bonus offer, everybody has the chance to win their way to Vegas – for free!
$33 Direct Entries run every Sunday at 19:00 GMT until May 27th and give out $1,000 packages to the Vegas Live Satellite in Vienna on June 1-2.

All details: http://www.everestpoker.com/en/promotions/live/Montesino-Vegas-2012

Everest Poker is looking for BETA Testers

Everest Poker is on the lookout for beta testers and invites you to be one of them.

The new Everest Poker software has reached beta phase 2 and is waiting to be tested - and we need your help in the form of feedback.

What qualifies me to be a tester?

- You like to see the new stuff first!
- You have an existing Everest Poker account with which you are playing
- You're willing to give us feedback throughout the beta testing process.

You need to meet the CPU system requirement:
o Minimum required:
 1 ghz processor
 512 MB RAM
 Win XP SP2 or above
o Recommended
 2 GHz processor
 2GB RAM
 Windows 7

Once accepted as part of the BETA testing, you'll receive instructions on how to get the new software, which you'll be able to use with your existing login credentials.

The start of the testing will be communicated to you once defined; we are anticipating it to be mid-May.
You'll be the first players to ever have an exclusive look at the new software which means your feedback will be analyzed item by item and will in one way or another be incorporated into the final version.

If you're interested let us know. Please fill this quick questionnaire https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/everest_beta_2

We will then check whether you fulfill all requirements and contact you with all details.