Awesome must-read story that gives some behind-the-scenes insight into how a casino really works. \”We\’ve got a system,\” Brant said. \”Our strategy is to bet against all the customers who come in here. Then we spread our bets around to […]
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One poker-related legislative measure that did make it out of the House and seems likely to be passed by the Senate is HCR 109 — a \”concurrent resolution\” officially recognizing Robstown, Texas (near Corpus Christi) as the birthplace of Texas
Texas Hold’em To Be Legalized Recognized in Texas! Read More »
Ok,… So we won\’t make anybody famous. That\’s just a quote from my favorite cinematic series. However, we will put you on the air! …err… in the bytes. Whatever. Beyond The Table has a new Listener Line and maybe it\’s
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The Texas legislative session is coming to a close, and save for the chance of hitting a miracle half-outer on the river, the Texas Poker Act is dead. Bummer. But better luck next time, right? And until then, I guess
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According to his voicemail, James McDaniel was in Shreveport for the WSOP as police were looking for him. He said something about a satellite — so I dunno, maybe true, even though the current WSOP Circuit event was being held
Wanted Poker Man Caught (in Texas, not Louisiana) Read More »
Partially inspired by a recent Fresh Princess post, BeyondTheTable\’s new producer, Sit-n-Go Steve, and I decided to settle our long running fued over who is BeyondTheTable\’s true heads-up stud. I understand that there are more characters in the BeyondTheTable cast,
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We\’re hearing some interesting rumors from reliable sources about a fundraising poker tournament that didn\’t happen in San Antonio this weekend. The purpose was reportedly to raise money for the American Legion there — with top prize being a WSOP
San Antonio Says No to Richard Lee Event? Read More »
It just occurred to me that with all this serious poker news going down, it may seem like poker people never have any fun. That\’s hardly the case, of course — just ask Shane about the runner-runner(s) I hit him
Police busted through the doors of another Dallas poker room on Thursday — this time not to round up a bunch of low-stakes misdemeanor offenders, but rather to serve a warrant on a convicted cop-killer wanted in connection with the
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I think I\’m flummoxed. I mean sure, SEO is so 2006 … but Pokerati\’s traffic has been growing, our content has been improving, other blogs continue to find reason to link us up, and we\’re ready to bust nuts at
(Poker) Less Relevant than Before? Read More »
