The former president of CBS Sports, whose consulting firm has negotiated multibillion-dollar contracts on behalf of NASCAR and Major League Baseball, has been retained by Harrah's Entertainment to help renegotiate an agreement with ESPN to televise the 20 more
Minnesota State Senator Dave Kleis is puzzled. He scratches his head at the thought of bars, restaurants, and other public establishments having their owners and managers arrested for holding promotional poker tournaments. more
CardPlayer Magazine has been the bible of the poker world. There have been several new magazines that have hit the stands lately, but ALL IN Magazine looks like a serious contender. more
The cards are flying at the Jack Binion World Poker Open in Tunica, MS, with early results showing record fields and previously unknown players rising up to take their first major titles in tournament poker events. more
Having lived in the online poker world for about four years now, I was starting to wonder if any real innovation would enter the online poker arena. Throughout the middle of last year, I was unimpressed with many of the newer entries to the online poker more
The Crown Casino Australia Poker Championships is expected to attract a big turn out this year. The main event takes place on Tuesday 18th January. more
When Thumbplay, the US based manufacturer of a Strip poker game now available had a decision to make. They knew the version they had working in Europe, where models were completely nude at the end of the game would not fly. more
Every week on Bravo's "Celebrity Poker Showdown," Phil Gordon can be seen giving the expert commentary. I had the opportunity to talk to Phil regarding poker and life and his views on both.
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In the first Main Event of the World Series of Poker, the World Champion was chosen by a vote. In those days, the predominant player was Johnny Moss. When Doyle Brunson won his back-to-back World Championships later in the 70's, he actually played to win more
The World Tavern Poker Tour, created in 2003, is a novel concept in that it is expected to be somewhat along the lines of pool and dart leagues, which are extremely popular activities in bars and nightclubs across the United States and around the world. more
GSN is about to try to settle the question of which gender plays better poker. GSN's "Poker Royale: Battle of the Sexes" is set to air Friday January 21st, at 9:00pm ET. more
Celebrity golf tournament has been a staple way for sports stars to raise money for charity. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cory Lidle has found a way to bring together his passion for poker, and give back to those less fortunate than him. more
The STEPS tournaments are a series of one (or two) table sit n go tournaments which function like a series of satellites, with X number of players going into the next level of tournament. more
Across the United States and around the world, poker seems to be the game of choice. But as more play the game, the more notice that law enforcement gives to the game as well. more
Online site Hollywood Poker is inviting one lucky player to spend Oscar night in Beverly Hills. The winner of the "Spend Oscar Night with the Stars" tournament on February 3 will receive a prize package valued at $12,000. more
Beginning in January, ESPN makes its next foray into dramatic television with the premier of "TILT", a series written by the creative team that was responsible for "Rounders" and starring Michael Madsen (Kill Bill, Vol. 2, Reservoir Dogs). more