Poker Books, TV and Movies

In this category, you can find stories about poker in the media. Whether its poker on TV, a review of an old poker movie, or TV stars who play poker, this is the place to find out about TV poker.

• Will the Travel Channel Soften its Stance on Poker Logos?

  August 17, 2005,

  In a previous "Business of Poker" column, I discussed players' frustration about inconsistent policies regarding their right to wear sponsorship logos during poker telecasts.

   

• BskyB Predicts Successful Poker Future

  August 06, 2005,

  BskyB, one of the United Kingdom's top television networks is expanding its capabilities and is set to deliver interactive television poker action by next year...

   

• Poker + Sex = Viewers

  August 03, 2005,

  The recent explosive growth of the poker industry has left few cards unturned when it comes to finding new ways to cash in on the craze. One group, already known for its twisted and satirical parodies...

   

• Turn Up the Radio: Poker's on!

  July 31, 2005,

  Poker is on your television, on your computer, on your bookshelf, and it is probably always on your mind. Now it is coming to you via the radio airways, as well.

   

• The GSN Banks on Poker Power

  July 21, 2005,

  GSN, formerly known as the Game Show Network, is doing more than broadcasting live poker events. It is beginning production of several poker-related shows for its fall line-up.

   

• "Lucky You" Featuring Poker Professionals

  July 16, 2005,

  The Warner Brothers movie "Lucky You" is set to hit the screens Spring 2006. Here is a photo from the set.

   

• Warner Brothers to tackle 'The Kid' in new Poker movie

  July 14, 2005,

  There are lots of stories surrounding Stuey 'The Kid' Ungar, a man many feel may have been the best poker player to ever play the game.

   

• Bravo's Celebrity Poker Back Again

  July 14, 2005,

  The world of television has been hit with an influx of poker programming. In order to keep viewers interested in the shows, programmers are either using large prize pools or celebrities...

   

• Poker on TV: Interview with James Hopkins of the Poker Channel

  June 22, 2005,

  An interview with James Hopkins, head of programming for the Poker Channel.

   

• Freeroll Poker Tournament Tries To Find Its Place On TV

  June 13, 2005,

  Over the last several years the game of poker has taken great strides to find a greater audience.....

   

• Poker on TV: Interview with the CEO of The Poker Channel

  June 12, 2005,

  Tony recently had the pleasure of visiting the London headquarters of The Poker Channel to talk with Crispin Nieboer, the CEO...

   

• Poker on TV: Schedule Announced For ESPN/WSOP Broadcast

  May 28, 2005,

  For those of you who might have been wondering, yes, ESPN is going to be broadcasting a boatload of poker....

   

• Annie Duke Poker Show Goes Bust

  May 27, 2005,

  Annie Duke is finding out that the business end of television may be as competitive and cutthroat as any poker game she's ever encountered.

   

• Televised Poker at its Best: The NBC Heads up Championship wrap up

  May 23, 2005,

  While I certainly don't want to go on too much about the NBC National Heads Up Championship, and what it can mean to the future of televised poker...

   

• NBC National Heads Up Championship a ratings winner

  May 12, 2005,

  The ratings for NBC's first foray into poker programming, the National Heads Up Championship are in, and the results are cautiously optimistic.

   

• Poker creeps into the Network consciousness: The NBC National Heads Up Championship is here

  April 28, 2005,

  When I first heard NBC was doing a made for TV poker event, it perked my ears up. Even if it was poorly done, it would still be a good step for poker.

   

• For Some Reason, "TILT" Comes To DVD

  April 21, 2005,

  ESPN has decided to release a DVD set from their poker series, TILT...

   

• Janeane Garofalo tabbed to play Annie Duke in sitcom

  April 01, 2005,

  Actress/comedienne Janeane Garofalo has been tapped to take the lead role in "All In," a situation comedy based on the life of Annie Duke.

   

• The Revolution is Televised

  March 29, 2005,

  The program that took the spark lit by a guy called Moneymaker, and turned it into a raging inferno of American passion has just turned 100. $100 Million that is...

   

• Sky TV Brings On "The Poker Channel"

  March 07, 2005,

  The United States has been at the forefront of the televised poker boom, beginning with the World Poker Tour, the World Series of Poker, other professional events and moving on to the endless stream of "celebrity" poker shows as well.

   

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