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With all of the references to the possible changes to the 2008 WSOP main event final table, I asked Harrah\’s for a confirmation, denial, or even a \”no comment.\” I received an official statement from a \”Harrah\’e Entertainment, Inc. spokesperson.\” […]
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So I\’m kinda surprised to see so many people so bothered by proposed changes to the WSOP main event. I know folks like TBR are a little concerned that a new schedule would require him to take more time away
Have done a little semi-investigative drinking digging, and here are a few more quasi-confirmed \”facts\” regarding a major potential schedule change mid-main event: No decision is final yet, but on the big pro-con list, the left side of the board
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In what could well be the biggest change to the main event since playing outside on Fremont Street with a sheet of heavy plastic to hold down the flop … the WSOP reportedly has serious intention of playing the 2008
In this week\’s episode: Congressional Hearings on UIGEA… Barney Frank Heads to the Hill… We all know our friend Barney Frank isn\’t shy about speaking his mind, calling UIGEA the \”stupidest\”law ever passed. Now, he\’s taking his straight talk about
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We discussed a poorly received tourney idea on Beyond the Table a year ago — the concept being a \”men\’s minority event.\” I loved the idea because we\’ve all played dudes-only before and women have ladies tourneys … but while
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RawVegasTV is celebrating its 1-year anniversary … a not-so-shocking milestone for an operation built on the concept of Joe Sebok eating four taquitos to Gavin Smith\’s 2.5 and Google searches for \”denise pernula naked\”. With a staff of 12, they\’ve
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Hmm, we know a few poker players from Arizona here at Pokerati. I wonder if they will be attending \”the first Arizona State Holdem Championship ever played within the jurisdiction of the State\” … not to be confused with the
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Low-stakes mixed games are popping up around town, and the Venetian will spread Chinese Poker for $5 a point — $150 should be plenty to play with — and the house rakes on a time charge. The game isn\’t running
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For months, concerns have been expressed by U.S. financial institutions and members of Congress about the ambiguous nature of the UIGEA. The government doesn\’t know how to enforce it, and banks don\’t know how to comply. Rep. Barney Frank has
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