Everywhere you turn these days in the poker universe, the key 'buzz' word is freeroll. Online and land-based casinos are giving away millions to the winners of these no-entry fee events. more
The legality of poker in Italy was brought into question again last weekend when the European Ranking festival in Amalfi was raided by the police.... more
After the end of the Doyle Brunson North American Poker Championships and the resulting celebration, I was able to catch a couple hours of sleep before heading off from Las Vegas.... more
This traveling poker player is writing this from Hong Kong and will not see "home" again until the last two weeks of December. People romanticize the notion of traveling the world playing tournaments... more
I admit it. I eavesdropped on Puggy Pearson recently from my hold'em table at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Pearson was chatting with a non-professional at the table beside me... more
With the climate of the international poker market fluctuating constantly, the industry is looking to a newly developed conference hosted by an I-gaming event company, River City... more
Well, I did it. I made it to the final table of a World Poker Tour tournament! Granted, it isn't the way that I truly want to. While being a tournament reporter can be an exciting life... more
Last year, NBC made major waves with its broadcast of "The National Heads-Up Poker Championship." The one-on-one tournament featured a college basketball-like, single elimination format... more
All industries are competitive. Some may be more cutthroat than others, but if a market leader in a certain business sits on its laurels, you can bet more
Another day, another raid for New York City's burgeoning underground poker community. Late last week, police continued their crackdown on the illegal venues... more
Some people are suited for risk. Non-helmet wearing rugby players would be at the top of the list of those who qualify for this persona. These crazy athletes risk life and limb... more
Online poker companies are feeling the heat of the competition with all of the poker action available these days to players and one in particular is finding a way to make things even hotter for its software users and loyal players... more
One thing that you will find is that, in Las Vegas, time has no meaning. Whereas the normal world may correspond to a clock, in this gambling oasis in the desert more
The continued saga of the Professional Poker Tour continues to unfold moment by moment, but the second season of the all-star poker event will kick back into action in May of 2006. more
The World Poker Tour held a gala reception to kick off the events of the tournament on Monday evening, even as many still battled their way into the tournament through the supersatellite... more
In what might (or might not) be another stroke of marketing genius, poker merchandising is moving far beyond the felt and into a glamorous jewelry line. more
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