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Here you will find stories about players that have achieved legendary status in the game of poker. Tales from the 1970's and 80's when poker was in its infancy can also be found here. Stories about the history of the game of poker are also available in this category.

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		Poker & Pop Culture: Amarillo Slim Goes on Johnny Carson September 23, 2008		If we consider the birth of the World Series of Poker in 1970 as the dawning of a 'modern' era of professional poker, a signal occurrence in the early history of that era was the emergence of one of the WSOP's early champions... more


		Poker & Pop Culture: Moss & Dandalos, Dazzling with Dollars September 09, 2008		This series of columns will discuss and analyze the ever-changing position poker has occupied in American popular culture. We'll look back to earlier periods in poker's history, shedding light on how the game's relationship to society... more


		Poker Book Review: Des Wilson's 'Ghosts at the Table' May 23, 2008		Just ahead of this year's World Series of Poker, poker player and historian Des Wilson provides an entertaining, insightful look into many of poker's most enduring characters and tales in 'Ghosts at the Table: Riverboat Gamblers... more


		The PokerNews Interview: Chris Moneymaker October 26, 2007		Chris Moneymaker, along with the hole-card cam and the WPT, has always been one element of the perfect storm that brought poker to the masses in 2003. Moneymaker's unlikely victory over Sam Farha showed the world that anyone could become... more


		The History of Poker – Poker's First Legend – 'Wild Bill' Hickok July 20, 2006		Wild Bill Hickok was far more than a poker player, even though many today remember him as the man who originated the famous 'Dead Man's Hand' consisting of Aces and Eights - all black cards.... more


		Legends of Poker: Daniel Negreanu May 18, 2006		Daniel Negreanu was born on July 26, 1974, in Toronto, Canada. Originally from Romania, his parents, Constantine and Ann, brought up Daniel and his brother in a warm, loving home. As a teenager, Daniel recalls playing $10/$20 poker on a regular basis... more


		Poker Legacy: The Stu Ungar Foundation April 27, 2006		The formation of the Stu Ungar Foundation has been announced by Stuey’s former wife, Madeline, and his daughter, Stefanie... more


		A Quarter Century of Poker: Barry "Wipeout" Wilson Revisited April 11, 2006		When I was a freshman in high school, my buddy Barry introduced me to some senior friends of his who played No Limit Hold Em, and other poker games on a regular basis, for money. more


		A Quarter Century of Poker: David Sklansky and Albert Einstein April 04, 2006		Poker players are like scientists. Some are very good at postulating about different aspects of the game, while others toil away like lab rats in a maze, playing the same hands the same way... more


		A Quarter Century of Poker: Dangerous Dave, Amarillo Slim, and Me March 29, 2006		Back a few years ago when Amarillo Slim was running the Super Bowl of Poker, some excellent players gathered to exchange pleasantries, lies, and chips. more


		A Quarter Century of Poker: Byron 'Panama' Liggett and Ed Miller March 21, 2006		Over the years I've written a lot of columns for internet sites, newspapers and magazines, and most of my musings have centered on poker.... more


		Legends of Poker - Scotty Nguyen March 14, 2006		'If you call, it's gonna be all over, baby.' Whether a confident boast or an enticing bluff, Scotty Nguyen made the comment during the final hand of the 1998 World Series of Poker... more


		A Quarter Century of Poker - Freddy Deeb March 07, 2006		In poker, as in most aspects of life, the learning curve is different for every player. Some pick-up the subtle nuances of the game quickly.... more


		Legends of Poker - David 'Chip' Reese February 28, 2006		David Edward Reese, born March 28, 1951, is not the epitome of a professional poker player, because that description is too broad, way too broad.... more


		Legends of Poker: Dewey Tomko February 21, 2006		By this time in his life, Dewey Tomko could probably care less about being considered one of the true Legends of Poker. He jokes that his son, Derek, is a better poker player... more


		Legends of Poker: John Juanda February 14, 2006		Three of the poker players who John Juanda states he has the most respect for are Erik Seidel, Howard Lederer, and Chris Ferguson. Together they comprise some of the best tournament players in the world... more


		Legends of Poker: Annie Duke February 07, 2006		Annie Duke is a media favorite these days. She has appeared on poker tournament broadcasts countless times, and serves as a spokesperson and advisor to Ultimatebet.com where she can be found playing poker on occasion. more


		Legends of Poker - Mike Sexton January 31, 2006		These days most everybody has heard of Mike Sexton - or at least they have heard his voice as he and Vince Van Patten discuss hands during the World Poker Tour's broadcasts on TV.... more


		Legends of Poker: Dan Harrington January 24, 2006		I always thought Howard Lederer was quiet at the poker table, but when compared to Dan Harrington he is downright chatty. Dan's economy with words is only matched by his economy with money... more


		Legends of Poker: Kathy Liebert January 17, 2006		Kathy Liebert was born on October 1st, 1967 in Nashville, TN. She grew up on Long Island in New York, and began playing poker at the age of 12... more

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