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Other sites that experienced a decrease in cash game player traffic include PokerStars.it (1,150) and Partypoker (1,050), as the 5th and 6th ranked poker rooms each lost an average of 50 cash game players in November. But those sites were not the …

HYOGO (TR) – Hyogo Prefectural Police have busted a poker game parlor operating illegally in Takasago City, reports Yomiuri Television (Nov. 29). On Saturday night, police raided Cafe Yellow Monkey and arrested Takeshi Yatsune, the 36-year-old …

“The best players in the world are coming for this event,” said the Macau-based Poker King Club CEO Winfred Yu during yesterday's official launch at the Eclipse inside the swanky Solaire gaming haven. “This is a world-class event. We aim to push the …

Similar to a Motorcycle run but, instead of riding hogs you ride ATV'S. The run started on Darlington dr. and went on for approximately 50 miles. At about half way through the ATV riders stopped by the Philo Firehouse for a spaghetti dinner and then …

"We are organizing a strike/boycott of PokerStars from December 1-3, starting at 12:01 a.m. EST," Stern wrote in the TwoPlusTwo thread. "We ask everyone who values the game of poker at all, recreational or pro, to show their support. We especially ask …

One of the top poker events in all of Europe will kick off today and run until the 29th of November. The Unibet Open Antwerp will offer a quality poker tournament series in Antwerp for the very first time, with the winner taking home a hefty cash prize …

With American grinders celebrating Thanksgiving weekend and the rest of the poker world looking forward to the holiday season moving into full swing, the inevitable question on most players' lips is: are the holidays a help or a hindrance? For some …

The Isle Poker Room in Pompano Beach closed out its rotation of four major tournament series in late October with the conclusion of the Isle Open main event, as the $1,500 buy-in tourney easily surpassed the $500K prize pool guarantee with 477 entries.

It's timeless poker wisdom. If you continually put money in when the odds aren't in your favor, such as drawing to a gutshot, you will ultimately end up a loser. Instead, successful poker players wait patiently to invest their chips when they're …

pennsylvania_state_seal The state of Pennsylvania seems to be the next in line to offer online poker gaming in the United States. It has been some time since a state has passed legislation to regulate and license online poker gaming. It was just a few …

Justin Bonomo has dropped a bomb on the poker community. In a recent blog post, the talented poker pro alleged three fellow pros in the industry either groped, harassed, or actually raped women, and he expressed disappointment in the way women in …

Painted in 1894, Poker Game is one of Coolidge's most famous pieces. But a look through his biography reveals a slew of similar poker-themed paintings. From Poker Sympathy and A Bold Bluff, to Pinched with Four Aces and Waterloo, Coolidge's collection …

But that other Black Friday, the original one that signifies the biggest retail shopping day of the year on the day after Thanksgiving, can strike almost equal fear into the hearts of many, as you wrestle with what to get your poker-loving cohabitants …

After the infamous Black Friday, thousands of U.S online poker players were left stranded as the ban on online gambling in the United States left them without a career. To make matters worse, thousands of players associated with Full Tilt Poker found …

If you're in Las Vegas, you could head down to almost any casino for some poker on Christmas Day. The most expensive tournament we found is a $200 No Limit Hold'em Rebuy affair at the Venetian. We also like the sound of the $180 + 20 No Limit Hold'em …

A 21-YEAR-OLD man is hoping for a life-saving transplant to live his dream of becoming a professional poker player in Las Vegas. Ashley Dobbs has been on the list for a double lung transplant for a year. As he waits for the phone to ring to say a donor …

Poker King Club president and CEO Winfred Yu (left) flashes the thumbs-up sign as he is joined by (second from left) World Poker Tour president and CEO Adam Pliska, Poker King Club's Richard Yong, and Solaire Resort and Hotel senior vice president for …

Despite some disappointments this year, the poker community has much to be thankful for overall. First, the Poker Players Alliance and other lobbying efforts should be satisfied with the progress made towards legalizing online poker in yet more states.