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Real-Time Pipelines Ship Simply and Affordably with Snowpipe Streaming and Snowflake CoCo
Data engineers working in financial services are under a different kind of pressure than most. Markets move fast. Risk models need to reflect what is happening now and not what happened minutes ago. Fraud detection only works when the signal arrives before the transaction completes. Real-time dashboards need to show real-time data. The problem is that most data infrastructure was not built with that urgency in mind.
Simplify the Entire Data Development Lifecycle
By the time most enterprise data reaches the systems that are meant to act on it, it's often stale. That lag is the difference between AI agents making a useful answer or a costly mistake. Agentic AI can only deliver intelligent decisions when it has continuous access to fresh information.
What If Your AI Already Knew Your Data Integration Stack?
Data integration is one of the first and most critical steps in building any data pipeline. It's how raw data becomes usable, trusted, and ready for downstream applications. But in practice, it's also where teams lose the most time. Connectiving systems, managing credential, handling edge cases, and keeping pipelines stable can quickly turn into a constant cycle of setup and maintenance. At the same time, expectations are shifting.
Snowflake Kafka Connector Version 4.0 is Generally Available. Here’s Why We Think It's a Major Upgrade
Running Apache Kafka® at scale means your connector has been doing work it was never supposed to own — buffer management, schema validation and Java Virtual Machine (JVM) tuning. We built Kafka Connector Version 4.0 (V4) to change that. It's a ground-up rewrite of the Snowflake Kafka Connector built on Snowpipe Streaming High-Performance Architecture, a server-side ingestion service that handles validation, transformation and commit inside the platform. The connector’s job is straightforward now.
📺 13 Times QUADS hit on Poker Night in America
PokerTube(1,446,678 Views) 4 Views Quads, or a four of a kind, is a rare and beautiful hand in poker. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's a great moment. You can watch poker masters like Mike Matusow, Phil Hellmuth, Maria Ho, Shaun Deeb and other poker masters to see how they handle these powerful hands. Report this video Why do you want to report this video? Wake up! You've been idle for more than 3 minutes. Click, press the button bellow or any key to dismiss.
Unify streaming and analytical data with Amazon Data Firehose and Amazon SageMaker Lakehouse | Amazon Web Services
AWS Big Data Blog Organizations are increasingly required to derive real-time insights from their data while maintaining the ability to perform analytics. This dual requirement presents a significant challenge: how to effectively bridge the gap between streaming data and analytical workloads without creating complex, hard-to-maintain data pipelines.
📺 Top 10 Hands from Poker Queens #pokerlive #girlpower #bigwin
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Boston Rob Shares Story of Costa Rica Poker Raid w/ Daniel Negreanu & Cheryl Hines
LibsynSpotifyiTunesiHeartPlayerFM Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level.
📺 Our Best Poker Game Ever - Livestream Remastered - Day 2 Part 1
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čô║ ALL IN With POCKET ACES for 2,465,000 at WPT Final Table
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čô║ $5,346,300 at Bay 101 Shooting Star FINAL TABLE
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📺 HUGE Setups | Big Game On Tour | E6 | PokerStars
PokerTube(1,435,588 Views) 4 Views Get ready for high-stakes action as poker superstars collide in Heat 2. Maria Ho, Michael Ian Black, Sam Grafton, Phil Laak, and Dave Krosky join the unpredictable Lily Newhouse for a no-holds-barred cash game. With buy-ins ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, expect jaw-dropping bluffs and epic hands as these players battle it out over 150 hands. Report this video Why do you want to report this video? Wake up! You've been idle for more than 3 minutes.
WATCH: Norman Chad - From Newsrooms to WSOP Fame | Life Outside Poker #7
WATCH: Norman Chad – From Newsrooms to WSOP Fame | Life Outside Poker #7 Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. In the seventh episode, Connor speaks with World Series of Poker (WSOP) commentator Norman Chad, one of the most recognizable voices in poker who has provided color commentary on poker's biggest stage for over 20 years.
Life Outside Poker: How Faraz Jaka Went from Bedridden to Bracelet Winner
Life Outside Poker: How Faraz Jaka Went from Bedridden to Bracelet Winner Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. For the sixth episode, Connor spoke with longtime poker pro and coach Faraz Jaka, who was fresh off a runner-up finish in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) $25,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship.
WATCH: Does The Raminator Have the Biggest Trophy Collection in Poker?
WATCH: Does The Raminator Have the Biggest Trophy Collection in Poker? Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. For the fifth episode, Connor spoke with South Florida crusher Raminder Singh about his nearly one hundred live tournament victories, moving to the US from India and running a business full time.
Life Outside Poker: On Tilt Nick Pulls a $25k Bounty for Another Player
Life Outside Poker: On Tilt Nick Pulls a $25k Bounty for Another Player Life Outside Poker w/ Connor Richards is a new podcast for PokerNews that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level.
📺 ♠️ ♥️ PokerTube Interview With Maria Ho
PokerTube(1,429,610 Views) 17 Views ♥️ Maria Ho, participating in the Dealer's Choice event, marks a milestone in WSOP history as it debuts for the first time. Immersed in a diverse selection of games within the event, she finds genuine pleasure in the varied challenges they present. With an eye on the final table, Maria seeks not only victory but also the financial reward that supports her endeavors. 💰 Report this video Why do you want to report this video?
Is Andrew Robl the Best Poker Player of All Time & a First-Ballot Hall of Famer?
In the 828th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway is back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas alongside regular co-host Mike Holtz, and for the second week in a row, Lindsey Kludt filled in for Kyna England, who does make a camera appearance from the RGPS Reno alongside ring winner Liam Gannon. The crew then talked “Texas” Mike Moncek winning $200K on Hustler Casino Live (HCL) with an 89% VPIP while showing an entertaining $201,000 pot from the game.
WATCH: Life Outside Poker - Tony G Wants to Take on Phil Hellmuth
April 23, 2024 Life Outside Poker w/ Connor Richards is a new podcast for PokerNews that focuses on poker players with successful careers and lives outside of poker. For the third episode, Connor spoke with high-stakes poker player, politician and entrepreneur Antanas "Tony G" Guoga. In the interview, Tony G spoke about growing up in Lithuania, founding PokerNews in the early 2000s, getting into European politics later in life and his favorite televised poker moments.
Tony G Wants to Take on Phil Hellmuth
Life Outside Poker w/ Connor Richards is a new podcast for PokerNews that focuses on poker players with successful careers and lives outside of poker. For the third episode, Connor spoke with high-stakes poker player, politician and entrepreneur Antanas "Tony G" Guoga. In the interview, Tony G spoke about growing up in Lithuania, founding PokerNews in the early 2000s, getting into European politics later in life and his favorite televised poker moments.
Princess Love on Ray J Divorce, Getting Coached By Maria Ho | Life Outside Poker #2
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-Gambler. Home News Videos Princess Love on Ray J Divorce, Getting Coached By Maria Ho | Life Outside Poker #2 Princess Love on Ray J Divorce, Getting Coached By Maria Ho | Life Outside Poker #2 April 11, 2024 Introducing a new podcast for poker fans all over the world! Host Connor Richards interviews a range of guests about their activities away from the felt in his brand new show, 'Life Outside Poker'.
Life Outside Poker: Princess Love on Ray J Divorce, Getting Coached By Maria Ho
Life Outside Poker: Princess Love on Ray J Divorce, Getting Coached By Maria Ho Life Outside Poker w/ Connor Richards is a new podcast for PokerNews that focuses on poker players with successful careers and lives outside of poker. For the second episode, Connor Richards spoke with reality TV actress Princess Love, who opened up for the first time about her high-profile divorce from R&B star Ray J.
Princess Love on Ray J Divorce, Getting Coached By Maria Ho | Life Outside Poker #2
Life Outside Poker w/ Connor Richards is a new podcast for PokerNews that focuses on poker players with successful careers and lives outside of poker. For the second episode, Connor Richards spoke with reality TV actress Princess Love, who opened up for the first time about her high-profile divorce from R&B star Ray J. Love also spoke about poker filling a void in her life, her Celebrity Poker Tour victory earlier this year and her experience on the WPT Voyage.
WSOP | Tournaments | Event Updates
Auto Refresh Rate: 3 min | 5 min | None Competition: Sunday, December 03, 2023 to Tuesday, December 05, 2023 EVENT IN PROGRESS:Level: 38 | Blinds: 600,000/1,200,000 | Ante: 1,200,000 Buy-in: $1,500 Prizepool: $5,169,000 Entries: 3,446 Remaining: 7 CHIP COUNTSUPDATESSTRUCTUREPRIZE POOLPHOTOSREPORTS EVENT UPDATES view updates for day:
PokerGO to Launch New Social Poker Game - Maria Ho Brand Ambassador
07:36 26 May PokerGO is to launch a new social poker app named PokerGO Play. The state-of-the-art platform is said to offer a “revolutionary social gaming experience.” Maria Ho has been signed up to promote to new platform as a brand ambassador after already teaming up with crypto firm StormX who have a previous relationship with PokerGO. The app will be released for beta testing in June with a full release later in 2023.
Poker Community Responds to Roe v. Wade Ruling in United States
09:54 28 Jun The political climate in the United States is red hot right now following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, effectively transferring the responsibility for abortion rights to each of the 50 states. The poker community being like it is, has not shied away from expressing views on this controversial topic mostly, it has to be said, with extreme loathing.
What Effect Has the Pandemic Had on L&D?
ATD's 2021 State of the Industry report identifies learning changes and challenges. Methodology The Association for Talent Development collected data from participating organizations via an online survey from June into September 2021. A total of 223 unique organizations submitted data for fiscal or calendar year 2020. All organization-level data is confidential; responses are aggregated, and only summary statistics across groups are reported.
Richard Ehrenreich - Profile About Page
Richard F. Ehrenreich has practiced law for over three decades specializing in financial institution regulatory compliance, government relations, and international finance law. He provides legal oversight for financial institutions, both internationally and domestically, and specializes in AML/BSA compliance. His philanthropic efforts include involvement with the Children’s Advocacy Center and Lawyers for the Creative Arts.
Maria Ho reflects on her poker career and shift to online play
Maria Ho is one of the most respected female voices in the world of poker. She remains one of the top ranked female poker players in the world, with winnings of more than $4 million USD and is the youngest woman to be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. Ho took some time out, to sit down with Calvinayre.com to talk about her career and plans for life beyond poker. The first thing that’s apparent about Ho, is her love for the game.
Association for Talent Development
ATD Research: 2018 State of the Industry Tuesday, January 29, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST Host: Association for Talent Development By: Maria Ho, Associate Director, ATD The State of the Industry report is ATD's annual review of talent development trends, spending, and activities.
Top 10 Stories of 2018, #8: Ferguson Posts "Apology" Video
December 25, 2018 Paul Seaton This year's Top Stories are brought to you by Upswing Poker. If you want to improve your skills and confidence at the table, look no further than the free resources and premium training courses on upswingpoker.com. The Video, All 42 Seconds of It Having refused to speak several times since the events of Black Friday, Chris Ferguson finally found the time to apologize for his role in the Full Tilt Poker scandal as this year’s 2018 World Series of Poker approached.
PokerStars Off the Hook for $870 Million in Kentucky
December 21, 2018 Mo Nuwwarah PokerStars received an $870 million Christmas present on Friday, as a Kentucky court reversed a previous decision that held The Stars Group liable for said amount in damages. The world's online poker leader will hope this closes the book on a situation that was hanging a bit over the company's head over the past several years on a couple of fronts.
How Preflop Equity Should Be Seen in 6-Card Pot-Limit Omaha
December 19, 2018 Vivian SalibaPokerNews Staff If you're a regular pot-limit Omaha player — especially if you play poker online — you're probably familiar with the five-card variant of the game in which players are dealt five cards instead of four. That game otherwise plays just like regular PLO, with players using two of their hole cards along with three community cards to construct five-card poker hands.
Breaking Down Daniel Negreanu's Big Fold in the Super High Roller Bowl
December 19, 2018 Valerie Cross Many of the poker fan feedback on Twitter this week has raved about Daniel Negreanu's entertaining personality and style at the table, a gem that's become more and more rare in the high stakes tournament scene in recent years. In between making jokes, chatting it up and needling opponents (i.e. entertaining us), Negreanu has been playing some top-notch poker.
The Perfect Poker Tournament Part 2: Freeze-Out, Single Reentry, or Unlimited Reentry?
The Perfect Poker Tournament Part 2: Freeze-Out, Single Reentry, or Unlimited Reentry? December 06, 2018 Paul Seaton In our first article about the perfect poker tournament, we asked five of the world’s most respected poker players what their thoughts were on how many players should sit at a standard, full-ring poker table. This time, we’re asking them what they think makes for the perfect tournament format.
Corporate Learning Keeps Holding Strong
Highlights and key findings from ATD's 2018 State of the Industry report. Spending on employee learning continued to be healthy in 2017, according to the Association for Talent Development's 2018 State of the Industry report, which American Management Association International and LinkedIn Learning sponsored. About 400 organizations across a broad range of industries, sizes, and locations submitted data on their learning programs. Organizations spent $1,296 per employee on learning in 2017.
Michael Hala Bags Monster Lead on Day 1a WSOP-C Sydney Opening Event
Michael Hala Bags Monster Lead on Day 1a WSOP-C Sydney Opening Event November 27, 2018 Mat Pater Day 1a of the $500 Opening Event at The Star in Sydney has come to an end. Michael Hala bagged the chip lead as the only player above 300,000. Actually, he was the only player above 200,000 with his nearest rival a staggering 155,000 chips behind.
Five Losing Behaviors When Stepping Down in Stakes
Even good players run bad from time to time. When they do, they sometimes deplete their playing bankrolls. Accordingly, they may choose to drop down to a lower stakes game, where the competition is at least a little easier, and where they can pump back up their bankroll. Unfortunately, things don't always work out that way. Sometimes, in spite of dropping down, the losing continues. Of course, this can sometimes be the result of simple variance.
His and Hers Poker: The Power of Folding
Hello, Poker Friends! This week's article presents folding in a way you've probably never thought of it before — as an offensive weapon in your poker arsenal. Hero (Tracey) is at a $2/$5 table at the Borgata. It is a very interesting weekend. There is a tournament populated by players who won their entries from playing at satellites in local bars. These "bar league" folks are, on the whole, below-average players who are highly loose and passive.
Don't Miss the WSOP Circuit at King's Casino on Sept. 20 to Oct. 8
For more than the next month, the action couldn't be any hotter than at King's Casino, located on the border of German-Czech border in Rozvadov. Poker players from around the globe are gathering first for the WSOP Circuit from Sept. 20 to Oct. 8 followed by the WSOP Europe from Oct. 9 to Nov. 2. Tons of press and buzz are surrounding the WSOP Europe.
Bernard Lee Brings Poker Experience & Main Event Champs to PokerNews
The newest poker podcast to join the PokerNews Podcast Network is the established show of Bernard Lee. Well-known as both a player and media personality in poker for more than a decade, Lee brings his industry experience and connections to the show for listeners' enjoyment. While The Bernard Lee Poker Show only recently made its debut at PokerNews on Sept. 5, 2018, it's actually in its 11th year running.
Pros Identify Eight Common Amateur Leaks at the Poker Masters
Last week saw the latest running of the Poker Masters series of high rollers culminate with David Peters winning the 2018 Poker Masters $100,000 Main Event while Ali Imsirovic claimed the Poker Masters Purple Jacket as player of the series. The seven-event series played out at the ARIA Resort & Casino and attracted many of the game's most talented players.
Former Employee Indicted for Embezzlement from Card Player Magazine
One of America’s best-known poker publications was the victim of more than $1 million in theft according to new charges brought by Clark County prosecutors in Las Vegas. Anna McCann was indicted of 24 felonies on Thursday after prosecutors charged her with stealing from Card Player magazine when she began working for the company in September of 2011, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Treasure Island Permanently Closes Poker Room
Las Vegas poker players now have one fewer venue in which to grind, as Treasure Island has permanently closed its poker room, USPoker reported. Treasure Island sported one of the smaller poker rooms on the strip at just seven tables, dwarfed by the dozens of tables at places like ARIA, Venetian, Wynn, Caesars and Bellagio. Typically, the only games running were small $1/$3 no-limit hold'em cash games.
Recent DDoS Attacks Rattle Online Poker Industry
Though most issues seem to have been resolved for the time being, the online poker world was plagued by Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks for over a week with three popular sites affected. The first reports emerged on offshore-regulated U.S.-facing site America’s Card Room (ACR) Sunday, Aug. 5, which coincided with the start of their Mini Online Super Series (MOSS).
Maria Ho Busts the Main Event; Shows She's Just Like the Rest of Us
Maria Ho, who was inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame last week, is a bit of a mystery. She doesn't post on social too often and when she does, it's usually a bomb shot of her at some luxurious spot, or picture perfect shots of her at the tables or hosting. She doesn't reveal much about herself and keeps you thinking, who is Maria Ho really? Well, late Thursday night we got a glimpse and whoa! She's one of us.
Malaysia’s Michael Soyza Wins $1,600 MSPT Venetian for $588,249
On Friday, the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) wrapped up its latest event over at the Venetian Deepstack Championship Poker Series. The $1,600 buy-in Main Event blew past its $3 million guarantee by attracting 2,877 entries over three flights. Malaysia’s Michael Soyza, who was playing in Vegas for just the second time, ended up taking it down outright for $588,249, which was the richest first-place prize in the tour’s history.
Andrey Zhigalov Wins WSOP Event #15: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. for $202,787
After a long and grueling Day 3 with over 14 hours of poker, it was a quick end to Day 4 with Andrey Zhigalov capturing his first WSOP gold bracelet in Event #15: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. for $202,787. Zhigalov defeated Timothy Frazin in heads-up action that took over three hours on Day 3, and just around 20 minutes on Day 4. Zhigalov came into the tournament with a little over $350,000 in career tournament earnings with his largest cash coming at least year's WSOP $10,000 Razz event.
Hushing the Critics: Daniel Negreanu and the Las Vegas Golden Knights
The action in Las Vegas is reaching mid-summer temperatures as the 2018 Super High Roller Bowl looks to crown its fourth victor and the Las Vegas Golden Knights chase their second win in the Stanley Cup Final versus the Washington Capitals. While the Stanley Cup is still three wins away for the NHL’s newest franchise, led by three-time Stanley Cup winner Marc-Andre Fleury, their biggest fan on the felt looks to close out the biggest win of his Hall of Fame poker career today.
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