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Forum: Internet Gambling 01-26-2005, 11:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 65
Posted By Nekura
Re: OT: An ebay fraud story (cross post to OOT)

There's something else you should be aware of: There is rampant fraud when it comes to autographed items on eBay. In general, experts believe that 70% of all autographed items are fake and that...
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-19-2005, 12:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 72
Posted By Nekura
Re: Wireless internet

I used to have a Linksys router, but switched to Netgear when I went wireless due to a great price on a package deal. I now have wireless Netgear hardware for my PCs, laptops, PS2, and even my two...
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-18-2005, 06:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 72
Posted By Nekura
Re: Wireless internet

You'll pay a little more (~$10) for a USB wireless adapter, but if you don't want to open your machine it's worth it.

Here's a combo kit that gives you a Netgear wireless router and a USB adapter...
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-14-2005, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 23
Posted By Nekura
Re: Bitch and Moan

Wow - what's it like on your planet?
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-12-2005, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 55
Posted By Nekura
Re: For tax purposes, do reload bonuses count as gambling winnings?

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I'm pretty sure that if my dog shat $100 then that would also be taxable income.

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Only if you write your dog off as a dependent...
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-12-2005, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 26
Posted By Nekura
Re: Remote Desktop Connection

I use VNC both personally and for my day job. To be safe, I always leave the port closed on my firewall until I need to use it. (I remote in to my firewall, open the port, then fire up VNC).
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-12-2005, 12:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 32
Posted By Nekura
Re: James Woods Does Granny

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Hmmm...I always thought you were larry flynt /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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With a wig...

...and bloomers...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 01-11-2005, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 89
Posted By Nekura
Re: bad beats

I was shortstacked in a tourney and decided to go all-in preflop with an AK suited. Another shortstacked player did the same thing with an A8 unsuited.

Flop comes 836, Turn 6, River another 8.
...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 01-11-2005, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 130
Posted By Nekura
Re: Vegas Room Comps... Post-Payment??

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thanks harley all great advice... can someone confirm that the monorail system is operational?

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The system reopened on Christmas Eve:
http://www.lvmonorail.com/
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-11-2005, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 53
Posted By Nekura
Re: I can\'t play at Paradise if I\'m not 21?

Or decide that you should forfeit your winnings...
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-08-2005, 02:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 138
Posted By Nekura
Re: Password management

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So has the original Netscape. Firefox (and Mozilla) just do it without allowing rougue software to be installed at the same time without the user knowing about it among other things.
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Forum: Internet Gambling 01-07-2005, 07:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 65
Posted By Nekura
Re: Is Netgear wireless router firewall sufficient?

Make sure you keep the firmware up-to-date. (Check their site once a week for updates). That will help somewhat...
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-07-2005, 07:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 19
Posted By Nekura
Re: Internet Connection Problems (help a moron)

Are you getting your IP address and connection settings automatically from the router via DHCP? If no, try it.

This applies to Windows 2000 and higher:

You can verify your settings from...
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-03-2005, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 19
Posted By Nekura
Re: poker office

Here's a good pro/con discussion about Tracker versus Office:

http://www.pokertracker.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=716

Edit: Many of the "wow, it would be nice if Tracker had that" features are...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 01-01-2005, 12:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 87
Posted By Nekura
Re: Vegas -- Good games downtown?

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If you are staying downtown, get a room at the Nugget, Queens, Fitz, or the Plaza. Vegas Club, El Cortez, Lady Luck etc are dumps.

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I second the Nugget. My wife stayed...
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-01-2005, 12:14 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 3,865
Posted By Nekura
Re: STOP the donations!!

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I have watched National Guardsmen lose their homes, cars, properties and business because they left to serve their country. Maybe if they showed these famlies and the day to day struggles...
Forum: Internet Gambling 12-31-2004, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 22
Posted By Nekura
Forum: Internet Gambling 12-31-2004, 04:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 29
Posted By Nekura
Forum: Internet Gambling 12-30-2004, 11:47 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 3,865
Posted By Nekura
Re: zoo tsunami relief tourney

Wow - the support from this board really shows the true spirit here!

I just registered for the tourney and transfered $30 to Granny. Keep the funds flowing, folks!
Forum: Internet Gambling 12-30-2004, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 28
Posted By Nekura
Re: OT: DVD rant

It's the distribution companies that wrap DVDs like they are solid gold, not Best Buy. I believe it's an industry standard for packaging that was agreed upon by distributors that are MPAA members. ...
Forum: Internet Gambling 12-30-2004, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 29
Posted By Nekura
Re: Wireless in the airport is the best thing ever!!

Don't most sites use SSL or some other encryption to receive your transmitted user name and password? It would be easier for someone to brute force an account than to sit in an airport hoping for a...
Forum: Internet Gambling 12-30-2004, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 23
Posted By Nekura
Re: NETTELLER Question

If you make the Instacash deposit via a poker site, some of them will eat the surcharge or give it to you as a bonus. (I know Pacific does this - the 8.9% is converted to a site bonus that you can...
Forum: Internet Gambling 12-22-2004, 04:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 175
Posted By Nekura
Re: Taxes and On-line Gambling

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I don't know the laws of your state, but it is probably just a fine if they actually cared enough to pursue it.

If the IRS finds intentionally undeclared income it could involve jail...
Forum: Internet Gambling 12-22-2004, 04:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 175
Posted By Nekura
Re: Taxes and On-line Gambling

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Here's a question for you: I live in a state where on-line gambling is specifically against the law. Which is worse - getting caught for not decalring winnings or admitting in...
Forum: Internet Gambling 12-22-2004, 04:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 52
Posted By Nekura
Re: Would botting vs casino be unethical?

I'm almost certain that, ethical or not, most places will consider bots "cheating devices" and will attempt to hammer you for using them. I mean, counting cards at BJ is not cheating but good luck...
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