(LOS ANGELES)–First off, only compliments to the Commerce Casino for the way they run a poker game. The tournament structure is excellent and the dealers are outstanding. Even though the Commerce lacks the luxuries and energy of the Bellagio, their […]
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Texas supposedly has a \”weak governor\” system — where all the real power resides with the Lt. Gov. and the Lege. But it\’s apparently not that weak … as Gov. Rick Perry just signed an \”executive order\” requiring all sixth
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Just got word from Pokerati\’s Houston correspondent Michele (aka \”Fresh Princess,\” aka \”Michelf\”) that she\’s out of the $1,000 limit event at Commerce. There were 200 entries (a couple dozen more than last year) and she finished 50somethingth. (27 got
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LOS ANGELES–I stepped into the Commerce Casino last night for the first time, and I don\’t think I have ever seen so many poker tables in one place (not counting The Rio Convention Center). It looked as though every seat
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Falstaff reports that Mansion Poker (seen at right, as sponsor of the Tottenham non-poker Hotspurs) has closed its doors to US players. Taking their ball and keeping it in Europe. Meanwhile, Tom Hicks is buying the Liverpool Football Club (for
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A good Pokeratizen is always on the lookout for relevant-to-poker news. Jackie in South Austin sends word of Gov. Rick Perry\’s thoughts about privatizing the state lottery. Jackie\’s own valuable $.02: … based on the article, the state is GIVING
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We\’ve got a super-secret-special live-action tourney coming up. And while most of you will not be taking part in the Pokerati Invitational- like really, what have you done for me lately? — I thought readers might enjoy a glimpse of
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I went for a walk and now Im off to the L.A. Poker Classic to try my luck skill in the $1k limit and $1k ladies events. Last years limit event had a total of 176 players and the ladies
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Speaking of crazy … they\’re going a little poker nuts in Russia. Quick story about a player who allegedly used his wife as a rebuy. Not sure what the table stakes were for Andrei Karpov vs. Sergey Brodov, but you
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One of the great things about poker is what it can teach you about tilt. Seldom can you see a clearer example of how some less-than-premium early results can force you into a downward spiral of bad decision-making. ALT HED:
