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Here you will find stories specifically relating to PokerNews.com. Whether its the latest promotion, or an upcoming 'team pokernews' tournament, this category will keep readers up with all the goings on at PokerNews.com

• College Poker Life: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

  February 06, 2008,

  Since the spring semester began at University of Kansas, it hasn't taken students long to get back to poker. The UK campus is located in the college town of Lawrence, an ideal place for students, where many enjoy regular poker games both...

   

• Book Review: 'Your Best Poker Friend: Increase Your Mental Edge' by Dr. Alan Schoonmaker

  February 01, 2008,

  'The poker culture is still anti-introspective,' claims Dr. Alan Schoonmaker, author of 'Your Best Poker Friend: Increase Your Mental Edge.' 'Poker players focus on learning strategy and reading other people, not on looking at...

   

• Duplicate Poker to Host $75,000 in Exclusive PokerNews WSOP Freerolls!

  January 31, 2008,

  Duplicate Poker is set to give PokerNews players a total of six exclusive $12,500 WSOP Freerolls and US players are also welcome! The first freeroll begins Sunday February 17 at 19:05 EST and players can qualify right now!

   

• Women's Poker Spotlight: California Nixes 'Ladies Only' Events

  January 31, 2008,

  On January 18th, 2008 a press release was sent out to gaming establishments in California from the Bureau of Gaming Control. The release read as follows: 'It has come to the attention of the Bureau of Gambling Control that some...

   

• College Poker Life: Indiana University

  January 30, 2008,

  Students enrolled at Indiana University are returning to classes after a long and much-needed winter break. Many students eagerly anticipate their return to campus, if only, perhaps, for their favorite poker games. With so many poker...

   

• He Said, She Said, Vol. 5: Ivey vs. Jackson

  January 29, 2008,

  The Locale: Heads-up in Monte Carlo for a million dollars, featuring Phil Ivey vs. Paul Jackson. The Blinds: 12,000/24,000 with a 4,000 ante. Chip counts: Jackson, roughly one million; Ivey, roughly four million...

   

• Women's Poker Spotlight: Four Inductees for the Women's Poker Hall of Fame

  January 24, 2008,

  Plans and preparations continue for the early February induction of the four charter members of the Women's Poker Hall of Fame. The first four ladies to be inducted are Linda Johnson, Susie Isaacs, Barbara Enright and Marsha Waggoner...

   

• Book Review: 'White Knight, Black Nights' by Susie Isaacs

  January 22, 2008,

  Those of you who follow poker closely – or even not so closely – have probably heard of Susie Isaacs the poker player. She has been very successful. Most notably, in addition to a number of solid finishes in major tournaments...

   

• Women's Poker Spotlight: Women's Poker Hall of Fame Annouced

  January 17, 2008,

  The Women's Poker Hall of Fame is a dream that founder Lupe Soto has had for many many years. It only seems logical to any person who knows this driven supporter of women's poker, to realize that she would be the one to start...

   

• College Poker Life: School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

  January 16, 2008,

  With winter break just finishing up for students attending the School of Art Institute of Chicago, poker games and tournaments around the city are set to begin again as well. Whether you're looking for on-campus ring games, casino action...

   

• He Said, She Said, Vol. 4: Terrence Chan at APPT Sydney

  January 15, 2008,

  Hand History: Both Terrence and the villain in this hand have been the two most aggressive and active players at the table, tangling numerous times. It's late on Day 1 of the APPT Sydney Grand Final Main Event...

   

• Women's Poker Spotlight: WPT Ladies League, Tour Announced

  January 10, 2008,

  The World Poker Tour took a giant step forward this week by announcing that they have created the WPT Ladies League and Tour and will be taking it on the road starting this month on January 20th at the Borgata, Atlantic City...

   

• Luke 'Resteal' Abolins Takes Down the Prestigious 888.com PokerProForAYear Competition

  January 07, 2008,

  On Monday January 7, PokerNews and Pacific Poker brought ten players from around to world to compete for the chance to be a PokerProForAYear. After an intense battle, Luke Abolins from the UK finished first and will now be a sponsored PokerProForAYear.

   

• Women's Poker Spotlight: Stepping Brightly -- The High Heels Poker Tour

  January 03, 2008,

  Look out, fellas, and step aside, a new player is in town and her name is Lauren Failla, head of the High Heels Poker Tour. One only needs to speak to Lauren, hearing the enthusiasm in her voice, to know she's excited and driven...

   

• He Said, She Said, Vol. 3: Adam Junglen vs. Patrik Antonius

  January 01, 2008,

  History: Adam, sitting on Patrik's left, has been flat-calling and reraising Patrik for numerous rounds. He highly anticipates a large move from Patrik since Patrik is capable of just about anything...

   

• Women's Poker Spotlight: 'Women's Intuition' at the Table

  December 27, 2007,

  Have you ever attended a poker seminar with a topic of "How to Play Against Women"? I was very surprised when I saw this topic on the agenda for a WPT Boot Camp about a year ago. I've never forgotten the subject, nor the many questions...

   

• The PokerProForAYear Final Table is Finally Revealed!

  December 26, 2007,

  It's been a long time coming, but the massive PokerProForAYear competition now has all ten seats at the Final Table filled. Bring on Monday January 7 when we find out who will become the PokerProForAYear.

   

• He Said, She Said, Vol. 2: $15K Macau High Rollers

  December 25, 2007,

  Here's the lead-up to this hand: The table is playing extremely loose-passive. It was unreal, as we were often getting five- and six-way limped pots, and at least three guys on the table were huge stations with no clue...

   

• Poker770 Gives PokerNews Players Some Holiday Cheer

  December 20, 2007,

  Poker770 is getting into the holiday spirit by offering an exclusive $5,000 Freeroll to all existing Poker770 players that have signed up through PokerNews. This freeroll kicks off Sunday December 23 at 14:00 EST and has $5,000 guaranteed!

   

• He Said, She Said, Vol. 1: Fricke v. Hansen at the Aussie Millions

  December 19, 2007,

  Tony 'Bond 18' Dunst is a professional online poker player living in Australia. Dunst is one of the moderators of the strategy forum at the 2+2 forums, and is noted for his tongue-in-cheek recaps of big stories in the online poker world...

   

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