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One of the final stops of Season II of the Card Player Poker Tour is swiftly approaching and players now have even more chances to take a shot at the money and CPPT glory. The CPPT will make a stop at the Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, California …

CHIPPEWA BAY — The Economic Development Committee of Hammond is taking pre-registrations for its first ever "Paddle Poker Run,” slated for Aug. 16. Pre-registration, which expires Aug. 1, is $25 for adults and $15 for kids. It can be done at …

The unthinkable is quickly becoming a little more realistic. Mark Newhouse, the ninth-place finisher in 2013, leads the final 79 players after Day 5 of the World Series of Poker main event and looks to become the first November Niner to make it back to …

There will be several stops along the way and bikers will get a poker playing card at each stop. All bikes will be at the last stop by 4:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded at the post-event party at Biscotti's in New Fairfield. Entry fee is $25 per biker …

Don't look now, but 2013 November Niner Mark Newhouse is in great position to make his second consecutive World Series of Poker main event final table. The Chapel Hill, North Carolina native, who finished in ninth place last year for $733,224, is the …

Dozens of people and at least 60 bikes joined to support the 6th annual Bob Raver Memorial Poker Run Saturday. Money raised helps local families, as well as the Angel Guardians "Very Special People" club. The group offers families respite care for …

The smiles turned back to stares throughout the course of Day 4 of the World Series of Poker main event. After a raucous celebration rocked the Amazon Room when the remaining players made the money, the field returned to seriousness as positioning for …

According to a number of European media outlets, Brazil soccer star, Neymar, was so disgusted with the performance of his team against Germany in the World Cup semifinals, that he switched to playing poker instead. An injured Neymar was sitting out of …

For the majority of the field remaining in the 2014 World Series of Poker main event, Friday was payday at the Rio, as 693 players guaranteed themselves at least $18,406. But for 53 unfortunate players, their hopes of making the money were dashed on …

The goals are happenstance. The other game I love, besides chess, is poker. I've been a professional poker player for the last four years, and one of the things I've gained from it is a much deeper appreciation of the role of luck in sports, including …

It's been a rough two days for the world's best player. After his incredible Day 2 effort, Phil Ivey faltered over the past two days and was eliminated during the past level in 430th place. Event 25 bracelet winner John Kabbaj led out for 80,000 and …

It seems like only yesterday that the World Series of Poker (WSOP) kicked off in Las Vegas and by the middle of next week, the November Nine in the Main Event will be set. For many tournament players, be it professional or amateur, August used to …

He's considered by many to be the world's greatest living poker player and now, he's the chip leader in the 2014 World Series of Poker main event. After two days of play, there are just 1,864 players remaining and ten-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil …

The World Series of Poker main event will have a new champion, as the final 692 players guaranteed themselves a profit by lasting past the money bubble on Friday. Players short on chips stalled and pleaded in hopes of outlasting a few more opponents …

Poker A Very Dark Game According To $15m Winner Daniel Colman At the end of June, 23 year-old poker pro Daniel “mrgr33n13″ Colman took down the $1 million buy-in event known as 'The Big One for One Drop' for a staggering $15,306,668. On his way …

Here's an example of a hand I played at $2-$5 during the World Series of Poker where I used a live read to make a play I likely otherwise wouldn't have made. I had a $1,300 stack. The player on my right had straddled to $10. I opened under the gun to …

Paul Pierce is a man without an NBA team as a free agent, but as he figures out his next move, he decided to enter this year's World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas. And, after holding his own with some of the biggest names in poker over the …

The proposal calls for linking players from a planned online poker site operated by MGM Resorts International's Treasure Island casino and WSOP.com, which is run by Caesars Interactive Entertainment Inc. It would also include a separate 888 online …