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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 […]
L.A. Poker Classic: First Impressions Read More »
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
Mansion Pulls Out – Who’s next to keep/take their money overseas? Read More »
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
Government Gambling Wheels Turning Read More »
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
Dude, Pretty Poker Read More »
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
All The Leaves are Brown & The Sky is Gray Read More »
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
Re: Tilt Personified Read More »
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
Off to a good start Read More »
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
US vs. UK: Trade War Posturing Read More »
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
First Step Towards Poker Prohibition Repeal Read More »
