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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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:
A Batface Rotisserie Poker update … Zach is in the lead, followed by TBR: Ballenger Michael Mizrachi 444 Joe Hachem 0 David Daneshgar 256 Anthony Reategui 0 Joe Tehan 0 Gioi Luong1138 An Tran 424 Ralph Perry 0 2262 Brown
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The European Union is considering following in Antigua\’s footsteps and going through the World Trade Organization to fight the United States\’ crackdown on online gambling. Charlie McCreevy, the European Internal Market Commissioner, is in regular consult these days with EU
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Attention all felons/online poker players in Washington State … at least one person in your government is looking out for you. Rep. Chris Strow (R-Whidbey Island) has introduced legislation to amend last year\’s legislation that made online gambling in Washington
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Amarillo Slim reportedly got robbed at gunpoint Sunday … in Amarillo. Two intruders, one masked, waiting for him in his house, with Slim\’s own shotguns pointed at him. Threats of death and profanity laced psychological comebacks ensued. They made off
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Dave in Minnesota sends along a plea for help … Apparently, even though poker was made \”more legal\” in his state in recent years, the Minnesota Gambling Commission doesn\’t want any sorta poker for a good cause — especially when
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Mentioned in a previous post that WSOP Europe is on its way — this year no less. Makes me wonder … considering the legal battle Harrah\’s is waging for control of WSOP.com (Frederico Schiavio is still fighting away), can we
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One of my favorite new Pokeratizens has been Irish Mike, who is trying to start an Irish poker forum (where the place they play happens to be called \”The Lodge\”). Met him at the latest Vegas blogger gathering, and we
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