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		Women's Poker Spotlight: Vanessa Selbst at the Bellagio Five Star April 24, 2008		I first met Vanessa Selbst a few years ago at a ladies tournament in California. She was sitting across the table from me, and at first glance you could see she was all about the "business" of poker. While her intense concentration... more
		College Poker Life: University of Chicago, Chicago, IL April 23, 2008		The school year is almost over for University of Chicago students, bringing the end of many regular campus poker games. Student poker players enrolled in the small, private school have seen a reasonable amount of poker action... more
		The Other Side of the Felt, Vol. 9: 2002 WSOP, Before the Boom, Part 1 April 22, 2008		Way back in 2002, before Moneymaker, the internet explosion, and the World Poker Tour, I was offered the Tournament Director's job at the World Series of Poker at a time that the world's most prestigious tournament was in trouble... more
		Book Review: Elkan Allan and Hannah Mackay's 'The Poker Encyclopedia' April 18, 2008		Good poker books don't have to be about strategy, despite the fact that strategy books are by far the largest segment of poker literature. Among the newer non-strategy book examples of this is the late Elkan Allan and Hannah Mackay's... more
		Women's Poker Spotlight: History Made at WPT Bellagio April 17, 2008		On Sunday, April 13th, the WPT Bellagio Five Star World Poker Classic made poker history by offering a ladies' tournament with a record buy-in of $1,500. In the past, the WSOP Ladies Event buy-in of $1,000 was the highest ever offered... more
		College Poker Life: Washington State University, Pullman, WA April 16, 2008		Student poker players attending Washington State University have witnessed a roller coaster of a ride when it comes to poker. Though the state has 23 casinos, and Washington's state law specifically allows poker to be played... more
		Massive Overlay Awaits PokerNews Players at an Exclusive WPC Satellite! April 16, 2008		Pacific Poker continues to give PokerNews players sensational value through exclusive tournaments. On Tuesday April 22 at 19:00 GMT, a $27.50 WPC Satellite will commence that will award over $10,000 in prizes... more
		College Poker Life: Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg,VA April 09, 2008		Though there isn't a single licensed poker room in the state of Virginia, students attending the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, otherwise known as Virginia Tech, still have plenty of different ways to enjoy... more
		The Other Side of the Felt, Vol. 8: Tournament Tipping an Issue April 08, 2008		This issue has been a very difficult one for me to write about but I think that it is a topic that currently deserves discussion. I like to think that my reputation was built on integrity and that money has never been the most important... more
		Women's Poker Spotlight: Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher on Poker in Singapore April 03, 2008		When one hears the names Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher, they're almost as common as water and ice. The two names are so synonymous with poker one expects them to be in attendance at any major poker event. Linda and Jan are currently trying... more
		College Poker Life: New York University System April 02, 2008		With just a few weeks left in the school year for students attending New York University, those students have enjoyed a healthy year of poker options, ranging from many campus-sponsored events to local home and dorm tournaments... more
		The Other Side of the Felt, Vol. #7: Dewey Tomko, Part 2 April 01, 2008		I always enjoy spending time with Dewey as we have the same interests for the most part -- poker, golf, and as it turns out we are equally picky about food, although it doesn't look that way. He has some of the greatest stories... more
		Women's Poker Spotlight: Shannon Elizabeth, Dancing On March 27, 2008		Just the mention of her name makes the young men drool. We've seen her on the silver screen and at the poker tables, and now Shannon Elizabeth has taken yet another chance in a career that's been speckled with risk... more
		College Poker Life: Iowa State University, Ames, IA March 26, 2008		Another school year nears its close at Iowa State University and student poker players there have seen quite an incredible year of poker. As summer break nears, campus poker action for students at ISU might end, but other poker... more
		The Other Side of the Felt, Vol. 6: Dewey Tomko -- Sometimes Nice Guys Finish Second March 25, 2008		Coincidences in life are sometime hard to understand and many times they are blessings in disguise. When I called Dewey Tomko out of the blue about a restaurant recommendation in Kingman, Arizona, the conversation changed to our upcoming... more
		He Said, She Said, Vol. 9: Jamie Gold vs. Sam Farha March 21, 2008		The hand (from an entertaining episode of "High Stakes Poker") -- Blinds: 300/600 with a 1200 straddle. Gold's stack: ~$391,000; Farha's stack: Over $391,000. Neither player's stack is actually given specifically during the hand... more
		A Successful Night at the Montel Williams MS Foundation Gala and Poker Tournament March 20, 2008		When I was invited to be a part of the Montel Williams MS Foundation's Gala and Poker Tournament, I jumped at the chance. My step-daughter lives with MS every day of her life, so I saw this opportunity to give back to the community... more
		Book Review: Gus Hansen's 'Every Hand Revealed' March 19, 2008		Few players on the professional circuit invite as much scrutiny for their playing style as does Gus Hansen. The debate began with the very first episode of the World Poker Tour's Season 1 in which the 'Great Dane' was shown taking... more
		College Poker Life: The California State University System March 19, 2008		The California State University has campuses located throughout California and student poker players fortunate enough to attend classes at any of the 23 campuses won't have hard times finding ways to satisfy their poker appetites... more
		He Said/She Said, Vol. 8: Jerry Yang vs. Phillip Hilm March 14, 2008		The hand: Nine players remain in the 2007 WSOP Main Event. Phillip Hilm sits with 19,240,000 chips to Yang's 25,010,000 chips. The blinds are 120,000/240,000 with a 30,000 ante. Hilm is in the SB, Yang on the hijack... more

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