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Sometimes a million dollar buy in isn’t quite enough
Only in the world’s richest poker game would a one-day net win of $1.2 million be considered child’s play.But that was the case this week at the Wynn Las Vegas poker room, where Texas businessman Andy Beal is facing off against a consortium of poker pros,…
More math, less bluffing in Omaha Hi-Lo
Look around any poker room today, especially in the higher limit section, and you’ll definitely find a game of Omaha Hi-Lo. The game is vastly different from Seven-Card Stud or Texas Hold’em as far as strategy is concerned, since it caters to a more…
No-limit play needs special strategies
Most Texas Hold ‘Em played in casinos is “limit” poker. That is, there is a limit as to how much money can be wagered. Small stakes limit games are typically $3-$6 and $4-$8. There are also high stakes limit games. For example, in Las Vegas, I’ve seen…
Air Bodog.com? Online Gaming Giant Appearing at an Airport Near You
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ — To complement its online, print, radio and television marketing campaigns, Bodog.com announced today a new advertising deal that will see it take to the skies. Six large passenger jets will be externally and…
WPT says online gaming rev could overtake TV show
LOS ANGELES, Feb 14 (Reuters) – WPT Enterprises Inc. (WPTE.O: Quote, Profile, Research), which created the TV show World Poker Tour and operates a gaming Web site, said its online gaming business could eventually overtake its TV show as its top revenue…
PartyGaming pays $250m to settle Empire suit
LONDON – Online poker giant PartyGaming has put an end to its litigation with small rival Empire Online after agreeing to acquire certain assets from the group.PartyGaming has agreed to pay $250m in cash to Empire in return for acquiring its…
High stakes on the Hill
When Ray came to UCLA, his first goal was to start a high-stakes underground poker ring in the dorms.He started playing last year, and with the help of a Facebook group, what started as a handful of players expanded to numerous regulars over a few…
Internet gambling is the latest campus craze
PHILADELPHIA – Ari Paul’s dorm room at the University of Pennsylvania has the trappings of the contemporary collegiate male: acoustic guitar, Hooters calendar, supersize bag of tortilla chips on the floor, and dual flat-screen computer monitors at which…
Casino To Host Premier Poker Competition
Some of the world¹s greatest poker players are expected to converge on Christchurch Casino this April to take part in New Zealand¹s premier poker competition.The New Zealand Poker Championships will be held over the week 1 8 April 2006.Around 150…
McGregor dealt a win in online poker
Around here, Tom McGregor is the UPS man.To his buddies in the ESPN Poker Club, he’s icefisherman1.It’s OK, though, if you just call him lucky.McGregor came in second in last weekend’s online Poker Club tournament, winning a trip to Australia to play with…
CEO Poker Championship to be Held at The Palms Hotel in Las Vegas
(PRWEB) February 12, 2006 — CEO Poker has announced plans to host the event at The Palms Hotel in Las Vegas, October 22-26, 2006. CEOs can apply at www.worldCEOentertainment.com.Participants will have the opportunity to win the title of Chairman of Poker…