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The Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida is a poker player's dream. I drove to this East Coast poker destination while staying in the middle of the state in Lake Placid, while visiting my Dad and his wife. It's about a two-hour... more
NBC Heads Up Crowns a Champion Tomorrow Set those TIVOs for tomorrow at Noon. The NBC National Heads Up Championship comes to a conclusion on TV tomorrow, as the network has a three hour broadcast on tap for the grand finale. The first hour will be dedicated to the semi finals, where Huck Seed will take on Andy Bloch, and Chris Ferguson goes heads up against Phil Ivey. The final two hours will be dedicated to the best of three match formatted finals. The action kicks off at Noon local time in most markets, but check your local listings to be sure.
It all started over a sushi lunch. A couple years ago, while Annie Duke and Don Cheadle were teaming up on a spicy tuna roll, they decided to team up for a cause that meant a lot to them. This lead to last July's inaugural 'Ante up for Africa'... more
Multi-way games can diverge from heads-up games in two significant ways. First of all, they can be passive -- meaning that you will be unlikely to have to call more than one bet per round -- much as in a heads-up game. Generally... more
In a closely watched case that could have significant consequences for the online gaming industry, a King County judge on Thursday upheld a Washington state statute that outlaws Internet gambling... more
I should mention a few "institutions" of the game of poker, as this review is not complete without it. First up is Mike Caro. If you are ever going to have a roast, or have your career scrutinized, how can one do better than having... more
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