Friday, February 27, 2009 - Sydney
Well, well, I am sure you all have read about how we at VIP have our own little parties and poker games but I was wondering, how are your poker nights like?
Over here we try our best at hosting our online VIP players but as we all know online and real life are two very different scenarios. Usually when I attend a so called “poker night” at a friend’s house or the very own we hold between us VIP hosts, we have a variety of drinks, food not so much (just the usual chip snack) and music cannot be set aside. On other occasions there are just beers and a countless amount of food.
In regards to what happens at the poker table, between friends there’s always laughs and good times. You always have the poker “badass” (or the bounty as I like to call them), you know you need to try and take him/her out as fast as possible otherwise they will be quite hard to overcome further on. Then you have the “joker” that one person you just don’t know what to expect and since you’re not very accustomed to their game play they end up being quite an exciting rival and last but not least you have the “troublemaker” those that are not really into the game and play some crazy hands and end up confusing the entire table, not only that, but against all odds they seem to win and increase their chip stack (of course in the end odds even out and finally they lose).
When the night is over, as the host you end up with the satisfaction of watching those you know had a good time and enjoy themselves between drinks, friends and poker. This I believe parallels the experience of being a VIP host for Ultimate Bet, although we do not get the chance to see all of you face to face (or play poker), our goal and what we strive for is to have our players happy, comfortable and to enjoy the poker experience to their fullest. This is why we are available 24/7 and can be reached via phone line, chat or e-mail to help you out with anything you need.
One last thing! Good luck to all of you who are trying out our new Steps tourneys, if you have any feedback we’re all ears!
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Saturday, February 21, 2009 - C00LHandNuke
When the dust settled after the preliminary four tables, there were twenty-one contestants left on the show. Now it was up to Phil and Annie to draft nine players each for their team. Standing there for the draft in front of the cameras and bright lights was pretty intense. Plus, I was having flashbacks to last season when a number of contestants were called by name, jumped for joy, and then later found out that they were in the group being cut. Did it make good TV? Yes. Was it cruel? Maybe. Did it have me on edge? Definitely. So I stood there keen to spot any “Survivor” twists that might be coming.
Starting off the draft, one player was singled out as having played the best in the prelims. This player received all kinds of gushing comments, but neither Phil nor Annie said the player’s name for a while. I’m sure each of the contestants, myself included, was hoping deep inside that they would be that player. But because “being the best” wasn’t really my strategy for round one, I knew it wasn’t me. Finally, Annie Duke revealed the identity of this player with her first pick – Darryl.
Phil made his first pick next. I really wasn’t expecting Phil to pick me high in the draft for one reason. The day before the prelims started PokerH0 came to me with an odd proposition: basically he wanted me to be a sleeper agent for Team Hellmuth. He proposed that I play “mediocre” or even outright bad so that Annie wouldn’t draft me. Meanwhile, Phil could draft me lower and use his upper picks to take players from Annie’s top tier. Because he had played with me a lot before, H0 said that I would be a near lock to make Phil’s final three. Very sneaky. It also gives you an idea of just how bad these two coaching teams wanted to win. Annie and I had never played together live or online, but Shawn Rice and I had several hours together during a WPT event and knew each other a little from online. Because Rice knew me, I doubted whether the plan would work and I told H0 that I just couldn’t go out on national TV and intentionally make myself look like a donkey (looking like a donkey unintentionally was still a very viable option of course!). In any event, Phil chose “ShipItMuppet,” a long-time UB grinder as his top pick.
When Shaundle and Jason were the number two picks for Annie and Phil respectively, I can honestly say I was getting nervous. Unless I went to Phil’s team, I figured I needed a reasonably high draft pick to make the final table. For her third pick, Annie started off by saying she was going with a player who she thought was probably an “unrecognized talent” and that it was very close between this pick and Shaundle. To me, this sounded like the Darryl build up all over again. And I was mentally prepared not to hear my name. So, when she picked me third I was pretty friggin’ psyched. You can see my excitement on the show. It was such a relief to go in the top three because I now felt like the spot on the final table was mine to lose. But as the first semifinal match would show, I had no reason to feel so safe.
The structure for the semifinals was the same as the prelims – 10k in chips, one player from each team would be eliminated and the table winner had immunity. On top of that, we were playing for team points that would affect starting stacks at the final table. The final table starting stack was going to be 100k. But whichever team won the semis would get 10k off the losing teams stack (so the starting stacks would be 90k vs 110k). This was huge. And just to make it more cutthroat, each semifinal table winner would also get $1000 cash.
The first semi table was full of surprises. Annie’s team consisted of Darryl, Niago and Patrick. Darryl lost a race early to Muppet. Patrick played great poker but couldn’t outlast Niago, who won the table. So the first shocker of the show came when Annie was faced with the decision of whether to cut Darryl (who probably was the most experienced player at the table with the most lifetime winnings) or Patrick (who played a solid error-free table). I think in Annie’s mind, fairness ultimately won out and Darryl was cut. This was both good news and bad news for me. First, it effectively meant I moved up to the number two spot on Team Duke. Second, the Niago-Patrick one-two finish staked us to a healthy point lead. The bad part was that it showed me just how easy it would be to take a “bad beat” here and be off the show.
The second semi table was a disaster for Team Duke. My teammates were the first three busted. Now it was Team Duke that faced the huge point deficit going into the third and last semifinal table. Specifically, we needed to bust two of Phil’s players in 6th and 5th or else Team Hellmuth was guaranteed the chip lead on the final table. Even if we busted two of Phil’s players first, Team Hellmuth would still get the chip lead if his remaining player won the table. The table lineup was like this:
Seat 1 – Me (Team Duke)
Seat 2 – David (Team Hellmuth) – a very talented and successful on-line cash player. Perhaps his most impressive claim to fame is being a lifetime winner in heads up cash games against Tom “drrrrr” Dwan.
Seat 3 – SassyTexan (Team Duke) – Tight, aggressive and solid. Sassy was at my prelim table and when Annie gave me my choice for a table mate, Sassy was my first pick. I knew her solid play would keep the two of us from getting mixed up in any needless confrontations.
Seat 4 – Brad (Team Hellmuth) – my first impression was that he could be pretty wild.
Seat 5 – Jon (Team Duke) – probably the most inexperienced player in the field. Like Brad, I expected him to be unpredictable.
Seat 6 – Jason (Team Hellmuth) – another talented young on-line phenom. Jason is routinely ranked in the top 100 for on-line multi-table tournaments. He would be aggressive and the most dangerous. Fortunately, I would have position on him.
The first hand of the table really affected my strategy for the whole tournament. Brad raised from the button, Jon min raised from the blind and Brad put in a fourth bet that was just barely above a min raise. Jon called. The flop came down three baby cards with two diamonds. Jon check folded to a half-pot cbet from Brad. From the outside, it looked like Jon had a weak ace, maybe AJ to A8, that missed and Brad probably had a reasonable overpair or a big ace. As it turns out, Jon had the AQ of diamonds and Brad had tens. I probably wouldn’t have thought about the hand again, but I got called into the coach’s booth before the button orbited the table again.
The hand before I got summoned to the booth, I flopped bottom two pair in a multi-way pot between Jason, myself and Brad. Jason had top pair (queen) with a weak kicker and we went to war on the turn. Jason made three queens on the river and checked to me. Being counterfeited on the river, I knew the only way to win was to bet. Jason made the easy call and I tabled my “busted monster” and read the hand out loud as “queens and eights.” I congratulated Jason on his nice suckout and he got defensive, insisting that his queen on the flop was ahead of my eights. He missed the fact that I had flopped two pair. This started a lot of sarcasm and ball busting from me. I had just asked Jason if a pair of queens beats two pair in his home game when I was summoned to the coach’s booth.
In the coach’s booth Annie asked me to go back to the table and talk about a hand from the prelims where Jason got all in with two over cards and a flush draw versus a pair. She wasn’t allowed to tell me what cards other players had during the semi table. But as we had only played a few hands, only one of which had significant action. I was able to deduce that Jon had a hand like AK or AQ of diamonds on the first hand. This revelation was edited out of the show as aired. But knowing this fact changed my approach to the game. Jon had clearly made a huge error. Barring a brain fart by Sassy or myself, Jon would probably be Annie’s choice for elimination. Combine this with the elimination of Darryl in the first match and the performance of Team Duke’s players on the second table and I figured that my spot on the final table was nearly assured. This pushed my strategy back toward the style I employed during the preliminaries, but Annie also told me to take some more risks because Phil’s players were “playing scared.”
Throughout the semifinal table I never held a pair – not even deuces. Nevertheless, I cultivated a tight image, won a lot of pots with well timed bluffs and reraises and only had to show down two more hands during the whole match.
The first elimination of the match came when Jason raised from early position. I held KQ in the cutoff. Normally I would consider playing here, but David was on my left (on the button) and had checked his hole cards already. When he checked them, his posture changed ever so slightly. He leaned forward a bit, which I interpreted as he had a hand. I didn’t want to get caught between two of Phil’s players in a situation where I might be dominated so I bowed out. As it turns out, David’s suited Ace-Ten caught top pair, but got busted by Jason’s top two pair.
The big hand that made the show for me was when Jon opened in early position with KK five-handed and I had AK in the blind. I had a stack size of about 15 big blinds. This is a good size stack to reraise with. With that in mind, had this been a regular online SNG, I would have moved all in 100% of the time. And after sitting there for over an hour without a pair, AK looked like the nuts to me. But two things made me go with a different line. The first was my read on Jon. As soon as he checked his hole cards his demeanor changed. On the show that aired you can see his head rolling around on his shoulders like a Stevie Wonder bobble head doll. He was suddenly very relaxed and excited, but trying to hide it. Everything pointed to him having a HUGE hand. Based on my read, he had QQ at a minimum. The second thing that made a reraise my less favored move was that, this being team play, I didn’t want to bust Jon at this point, or worse, get busted by him. I couldn’t be sure that he would fold 99 in this spot.
Taking all that into account, I almost folded preflop. And based solely on my read, had Phil and Annie NOT been watching my hole cards, I probably would have folded. Ultimately I decided that the problem with folding was that if my read was wrong, I would have played AK like a total rube and Annie might cut me based solely on this play. Also, I felt like there was little chance of Jon bluffing me on the flop if he had a hand like AJ or AQ and if an ace hit, I could just open-shove – thereby letting him know that I’ve got a real hand. As it turned out, I blanked the flop and checked folded to Jon’s all-in bet.
But this hand also highlights two of my strategies for any poker game, particularly hold ‘em. The first is when to look at your hole cards. There are a lot of theories out there. Some very good players like Chris Ferguson suggest waiting until it is your turn to act. I used to do this, but think it is probably not the best plan. By waiting until the action is on you to look at your cards, you not only slow down the game, but you also ensure that almost everyone is looking at you when you do check your cards. That’s bad. Most players give up tells (1) when they first look at their cards (2) when they make a bet and (3) when they face action from an opponent. You can’t avoid all eyes being on you when you bet. And if you are heads up, your opponent, if she’s good, will certainly be watching you in the third scenario. So why draw attention to yourself in the one scenario you control: when you look at your hole cards for the first time?
Therefore, one of the things I like to do is look at my hole cards when no one is looking at me. Even when I’m under the gun I usually look at my first card before my second even arrives because players are usually watching the dealer pitch cards to them instead. Just knowing the rank of my first card under the gun vastly narrows my probable plays. Preferably, I look at my cards while the action is at the opposite end of the table. If timed right, I only miss one player checking his cards while I check mine. All things being equal, I’ll try to time my peek with the tightest player at the table. If he raises, I don’t need any tells. I know he has a hand. Besides hiding inadvertent tells from opponents, this has the added benefit of allowing me to prepare myself for how I want to act when the action is on me.
I will often recheck my hole cards when the action comes to me. But I will never show genuine surprise or excitement when I look down at AA or KK. The reason is I checked my cards earlier and I’ve been preparing myself for several seconds for how I want to look when I check the second time. So now I can try to give a false tell if I want to.
Case in point, on the show when I had the AK, the action was on me but I was staring at Jason for some time while I thought about what line to take. Once I knew I was going to call, I pretended to ask the dealer if the action was on me. Then I acted sheepish, like I just realized the table had been waiting on me, checked my hole cards (for a second time) and nonchalantly called Jon’s raise. If you watch the show closely, you can pick up on it.
The second strategy this hand highlights is that you have to constantly reevaluate your options. When I first saw I had AK, no one had acted yet. Like I said, given my drought of hands and my stack size, I was hoping someone would raise just so I could autoshove. When Jon raised, I had to reevaluate based on my read. And even after that, I had to reevaluate the whole scenario based on the team aspect of the game. After each evaluation, my plan changed. I went from shove, to fold, to call.
Ultimately, Brad went out 5th. Jason would later lose a heads up battle with Jon when Jon’s AQ sucked out on Jason’s AK all in preflop. The end result was a final table where each player would start with 100k in chips. Without giving too much away, the final table was crazy. There was some great poker. Some amusing hi jinks. And some bold bluffs that really blew up. So be sure to tune in!
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - Victor
One of the most interesting things about my job is having the time to hear you and to be in tune with you. Here at VIP, there’s nothing more rewarding than being your trustful friend.
I play the bass guitar on my spare time; I’ve been doing this for over 10 years and the discipline that I have achieved by being a musician gives me the chance to compare it with the VIP Hosting services that we provide.
As you all may know, music is an art expression whose medium is sound organized in time. When associating it with the VIP Hosting Services it divides in 4 different basic sections:
- Pitch: This gives us the melody and harmony in which we provide our assistance to you.
- Rhythm: This basically determines the speed and articulation in which we act for you.
- Dynamics: This gives the intensity on how we handle your interests.
- Timbre: Our tone of service, always willing to listen to you.
We are the VIP Band here, creating your music everyday to provide you with comfort and friendship; we definitely want you to enjoy it as much as we do.
Jimi Hendrix once said:
“Music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music”
And that’s it; our compromise with you will always be based on principles of honesty and high standards of service. We are always open to create good tunes with you!!!
Tags: host, loyalty, poker and music, RAI$E, tune, VIP
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - Vincent
As you guys may already know there have been lots of changes recently, not only we have improved some of our Promotions, tournaments and many other things at Ultimate Bet, but on the VIP Team we are having changes as well, thankfully we are going to have a new generation of VIP Hosts, that will enforce our services even more.
One important thing that also enforces our team union are our nice gatherings. Here at the VIP Team, we have been gathering several times to throw some VIP parties and of course, a party is not a party unless you have a least a small Poker Tourney! YEAH!
Anyways, the thing is that we usually have a couple of drinks, lots of food, sometimes Guitar Hero or Rock Band, but recently, we have like more poker tournaments played than usual, I do not know what is the main reason of this but it has become an important “to do thing” when we throw a party.
Over the last games we have had, AD has finished on 1st place on almost all of them, he is like so lucky and whenever we short stacked him, he starts (like all of a sudden) enduring a lot and even though we all try to beat him up whenever he goes all in with his small stack in order to not allowing him to win another Tournament (hehe), he always recovers and start beating us out one by one until he ends again on first place.
Whenever he came to the office at the next day, I always bother him and start saying that he was so lucky and that hopefully it lucky streak will not last for too long.. lol.. But of course I am just joking and I guess I am a bit jealous of seeing him winning all the Tourneys that I do not admit that he has been playing really good and taking the right decisions every time he invested money on the pots on our last few games.. LUCK LUCK.. Haha.. (Yeah I need to win one of those tourneys one of these days)
I guess that the fact that poker gives us all these many feelings at the same time, then it is one of the main reasons why this game is so fun and exciting at the same time. I really hope all of you here at Ultimate Bet enjoy and have so much fun as we do when playing poker.
Bye for now
Tags: loyalty, players, Poker Poker Poker, pokernights, pokerstrategy, RAI$E, team, VIP
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Saturday, February 7, 2009 - JMURJEFF
My experience at the Superbowl was definitely a good one. Ultimate bet contacted me about the promotion to get the tickets right before Christmas time and I traded in points to obtain the tickets. The tickets were to be either picked up in Tampa or delivered to your hotel during the week of the Superbowl.
Ultimate bet makes sure they keep in touch with you to let you know what is going on. They sent me a jacket, a hat, and a shirt as well as for the guest who I brought along. On the day before the Superbowl we went to pick up our tickets from Tony Luisi who was definitely a nice guy. The pick up location was on the same street as the stadium so it was very easy to get to. Also when we got there Tony gave me and my guest a bag with Superbowl memorabilia as well a pass for parking. The parking pass for no additional cost is good because stadium parking is $50. I also ordered the NFL on location party from Ultimate bet through points redemption. So I was able to pick up the tickets for those as well at that time. On the day of the Superbowl I was offered a drink by Tony and a manager from Ultimate bet, however my guest really wanted to go to the NFL experience right away so I had to turn down the request. Although it was definitly a good gesture and maybe another time I would definitly take them up on this offer. Right outside the stadium there is a lot to see from football beginnings to present times. The NFL on location was definitly the place to eat because the open bar with the food was worth it. Cause if you were hungry at the stadium you would be paying $10 a beer and $9 a cheeseburger. When we went to the stadium it was awesome because our seats were on the 50 yard line 23 seats up from the field. So I was able to see everything during the game and it was definitly an experience. It definitly is much better to be at the stadium cause you can see all kinds of things you don’t normally see. Like how the recievers run their routes and the sidelines. The half time show was awesome because whenever Bruce Springsteen plays you know it has to be good. Everyone was standing up during the 4th quarter because of how crazy the game got. The majority of the fans may have been for Pittsburgh but towards the end I don’t think anyone really cared who won because both teams were putting on such a great show.
After the game we got to go back to the NFL on location to eat more food. So that party is something I recommend cause it is better to enter the stadium and leave on a full stomach.. Also because traffic is crazy in the beginning so you might want to wait a while before leaving. Overall this was a great experience and if you can take advantage of this offer then I recommend it! Cause how many times will you get the go to the Superbowl?
Tags: Icon, loyalty, NFL, players, points, Promotions, RAI$E, Super Bowl, VIP, vip host
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - Maggie
If you’re looking for three words that cause controversy, you may want to stutter “Bad Beat Jackpot”. Believe me, there is no other promotion as controversial as this one. From my own experience, whenever that awesome pop-up has hit my screen announcing a new winner, the phones have gone off the hook. Suddenly, all players ask why they did not receive a share of the Bad Beat Jackpot… It’s total chaos.
Well, we really want to simplify things for you. Currently, there are too many requirements that need to be fulfilled in order for a player to receive a share of the Bad Beat Jackpot. We definitely want to get rid of some of them ’cause we hate to disappoint you when we explain why you did not qualify for some cash. That’s why we are turning the table: now, you only need to have actively played in one hand which collected Jackpot rake in order to get your share! You read correctly: if you are playing a hand and you have contributed to the Jackpot, you will get your part! (provided you qualify based on the requirements) For the full rundown on how the Bad Beat Jackpot works, the rules, requirements, terms and conditions, follow this link!
So, we’re making it even easier for you to take advantage of this great promotion that has awarded more than $30 million! At Ultimate Bet we care about you and everything we do is intended to make you happy. We really hope this decision will.
Now, all you need to do is jump to a table and check why getting beat has never felt any better.
Tags: Bad Beat Jackpot, badbeatjackpot, Customer Service, Jackpot, players, Promotions, RAI$E, suggestions, VIP
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - Sydney
People come and go, in and out of our lives on daily basis but on rare occasions there are some that leave a mark on you, this is the case of Josh (VIP Host).
I’ve been on service with Ultimate Bet for a couple of years now and I still remember when Josh walked in with the new crew, fresh on poker but always willing to learn. Not long after he managed to exceed all expectations, proving his amazing ability to learn and that he just has a way with words that many of us wish we could have.
Ever since those early days we have all worked side by side with him and had the opportunity to be astonished by his superb writing skills and watch him grow. Sorry to say, Josh will no longer be a direct Host but you all as customers and players of Ultimate Bet will enjoy the benefits of his A+ work, since he will still be around giving as always his best to make this site your favorite place to play online poker in.
I am sure Josh and his unique writing style will be missed around this blog, but there is still more to be seen from this great Host and person. Good luck in your new role at the Ultimate Bet community.
Adieu, nous vous verrons bientôt mon ami…
Tags: customer relations, Customer Service, Rai$e VIP Team, VIP, vip host josh
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - Josh
All the party echoes from December are slowly fading into the scenery. Even though the year just started, it seems like routine is casting her shadow upon us and is ready to land… Good news is it’s easy to oblige her to do a quick turn and fly somewhere else: it’s all about perception; it’s all in your mind.
Since I’ve always been into philosophy, whenever I have some free time, I love to gaze into the sky and ask myself silly questions about life. There is one interrogation that always jumps into the stage: how much are my inner feelings determined by exterior events and how much depend on my own attitude. I always keep battling with this thought that assaults me beneath the blankets, over the night… I always get to the same conclusion: even in extreme circumstances, no one can mess with another’s head without his approval. In other words, you decide what you let inside. This means you are the architect of your destiny… What are you using to build your path? How are you constructing your future? Are you utilizing what others throw at you or are you only employing the stones you pick on your way?
I utterly believe life is just what you make of. So, if you wish to paint your day with the brightest of colors, you need to stop buying black and white! In this constant battle of the mind, it is what you think of and want that makes the difference… Feel it and you’ll taste it.
I imagine you must have a lot of resolutions for this year. What can you do when Ms. Routine tries to lead you astray? Well, I’m gonna tell you what works for me. Maybe it will have a similar effect on you. Whenever I feel like I’m about to take a step back, I remember a friend of mine who told me that, in order to make a habit from an activity, you need to religiously complete that action for a minimum period of 30 days. No exceptions allowed. Once you’re done with that, you will have created a habit, something mechanical. Honestly, I don’t know if she made that up or she read it somewhere. All I can say is it has worked for me. As the very resolute man I am, when I have a goal in mind I do anything to walk that walk. The very first step, for me, consists of achieving that task for at least 30 days. Then, miraculously, it’s like it’s in print in my personality.
So, halfway through January, it’s the perfect time to check how much you have followed the objectives you set for yourself. Have you been hitting that treadmill? Are you staying away from McDonald’s and closer to Subway? Are you feeding yourself from optimism or negativity? Are you really trying? But most importantly, have you hit the tables like you should? Are you on your way to becoming a poker icon? Remember, it’s all in you. Whether you fail or succeed, it’s no man’s doing but yours.
Tags: new years, new years resolution, Rai$e VIP Team, raise, VIP
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - Mia
They say third time’s a charm, hopefully for me, second time around will suffice! I think this time I’ll stick to less controversial subjects on my blog…
My name, as you may have noticed is Mia, yours truly a VIP Host and UB Auction assistant! This blog project is very exciting for all of us at UB and it’s a way for you guys to get to know the hosts and our projects a bit more. I bet you guys have already spoken or chatted with most of the hosts and you probably even have your favorite one; but I am here to offer you the inside scoop on each one of them!
This week we’ll start with Cristina, one of the most experienced and well known hosts. I work very close to her cause she is in charge of the UB Auctions and the Store. As many of you may know, Cristina is a lovely and dedicated host. Usually she is very happy and cheerful, but when she gets upset you don’t want to be around!
Cristina has set the VIP Hosts standards extremely high cause she really demands excellence from us as hosts as from agents on other departments. Her first concern is the customer’s well being and she constantly strives to make sure this is paramount for all of us here. Cristina was also the lucky VIP Host that went to the Aruba Classic this year to attend our Icon players. She helped out in the VIP Booth and lounge and also worked a bunch on the UB Store at Aruba. She says she had a blast and made lasting friendships with many of our customers.
But I bet all of you are waiting for the juicy details about her! Well, here we go: Cristina loves sweets and food in general to be exact… She also gives the best massages in the world so I always try to bring her cookies (FYI: my passion is cooking!) to get her to give me a massage! I think it’s a fair exchange and I think she does too! She is always ready to party and her laugh can be heard for miles away.
Well, now you know a bit more about Cristina and I think there is almost no need to say this, but she is here to help you guys anytime! Keep tuned to my next blog to see who the lucky winner is that I’ll blog on; or if you want to know more about a specific host let me know and I’ll talk the talk…
Tags: aruba classic, Loyalty Program, Rai$e Loyalty Club, Rai$e VIP Team, UB Auctions, UB Store, VIP, VIP Booth, vip host
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - Dan
As customers ourselves, we totally get what our gamblers are looking for when it comes to first class real VIP services. When I just started working at Ultimate Bet, I realized it was a huge business the one I was going to deal with.
As a young man, I was surprised by the huge amount of VIP players that at their short age, handled the tables as a place of their own. And actually, that’s pretty much the feeling we try to build in our players day by day. It is impressive to see how some of them have turned their playing into a way of living; we have a lot of gambles utterly dedicated to sharpen their skills on a daily basis.
My first five- cards hand reached me when I was about 8 years old. Honestly, that was one of the most thrilling experiences in my entire life. Starting that night, I literally forced my father to play with me almost every single week for around 5 years. We obviously played just for fun, but the rush was the same. He lived in Las Vegas for around 10 years, and was always amused by the poker world. After that, school and some other random situations kept me away from the cards. Just a year ago, I started working for this amazing organization, and I saw the spades and hearts blazing on my tables again.
Our whole life is based on strategies and luck, just like poker! The excitement of guessing what your opponent is thinking, how he or she is going to reply to your threats, the way a 5-seconds choice can change your scenario…these are just a few reasons why the poker world is as celebrated as it actually is. It clearly isn’t only about knowing what a full house is…or how to fool your peers around; poker is an attitude and it can definitely be turned it into a lifestyle.
It’s simply awesome when our players call just to let us know how they’ve been doing. Just a few weeks ago, I got a call from one of our VIPs wanting to share his first experience at a real casino with me. We talked for around 45 minutes, all related to his night’s highlights. We had the chance to argue about the differences, the pros and cons of each type of gambling, among lots of tales. I was really delighted by his stories and especially all the tricks and strategies he was telling me about. After all, as a VIP Host I know about the way our business works, but I am not a poker expert. We know how our tables work, but you guys are the brains behind this huge operation.
This is what our commitment with the international poker community is based on. You rock our tables, and it is our duty to rock with the services we provide. Each and every Host is dedicated to go as deep as possible on your needs; we do huge efforts to turn our assistance into a face to face deal. You can rely on the fact that we are simple guys and girls doing our best for your satisfaction. The VIP Team is definitely not about a bunch of people hired to give yes or no answers, we are real persons gathered to work as a strong and professional team with you guys. You can count on us, we are here waiting for you to reach us and let us know about your feelings and expectations. It is our top priority to create a special bond with our VIP’s. RAISE is actually just getting started, we all hope that great years are about to come for all of us. Each and every single day we will try to get closer and closer to our most valued players, all this with the final goal to sponsor the biggest and coolest poker family in the industry.
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