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However poker's overall decline meant that the market posted a marginal year-on-year decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR), which fell by 0.3 per cent to €176.1m. With poker GGR falling 5 per cent, marginal growth in sportsbook and horse racing revenue …

As a long-time, memorable and friendly poker dealer, he has dozens of repeat customers that he has known over the years with a resume that includes Tampa Bay Downs and Seminole Hard Rock Casino. “You get to know people, you know their families, …

Let's face it, times change. New innovations come along that sometimes reshape our lives considerably. Cell phones, the Internet, heck, for some of us who can remember that long ago, remote control for TV. Time marches on and as it does, progress is …

When I first started playing poker regularly, my instincts were sharper than my tactics, and it was common for me to build a nice stack only to misplay one hand that would cost me much of it. I was playing a few too many pots for all of my or an …

Seminole Hard Rock "Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open" (RRPO) returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, Nov. 19-Dec. 2, 2015, carrying a $3,500 buy-in $2 Million Guaranteed RRPO Championship. Held in the resort's ballrooms, the …

Today, I want to talk about floating. Floating can loosely be defined as calling in position on the flop in a heads-up situation with the intention of trying to win the pot on a later street with an aggressive action. It sounds pretty straightforward …

Poker Central may still be in its infancy, but if anyone is able to grow it by leaps and bounds, it's the executive team Stinchcomb, who started working in the television network business in 1992, has assembled including Head of Distribution Sid …

As part of the new proposals, Switzerland would dump tax on winnings made from poker and gambling. Currently, sportsbooks, lotteries and casinos have to pay tax. As with the monopolized lotteries, some taxes from legalized gambling will be set aside …

Mercier is one of the most well-known female poker players for over a decade, amassing over $1,216,830 in live tournament cashes according to The Hendon Mob. Her best live tournament performance came in April 2009, when she won the winner-take-all …

If you've been following poker for any length of time, you've probably heard of Lynn Gilmartin. The World Poker Tour anchor is an avid globetrotter, having covered practically every top poker event over the last few years. Our own Lee Davy caught up …

“This has become the premier poker event in our valley. How can you deny yourself an evening playing a great game that raises money for a great cause?” said Gregg Goodman, event co-chair. “Thank you in advance for your support. Don't forget – 100 …

Luck is defined as success or failure seemingly brought about by chance rather than one's own actions. There's an old saying that in the long run, poker is 90 percent skill and 10 percent luck – but reverse for the short term. In other words, luck can …

“It feels incredible,” said Farrell after the win. "I ran so pure the last two days. When we got to heads-up, I got good cards but there was one big bluff I made which felt like a momentum swinger. Bilic is a really good player. I've played a lot …

As you might imagine, the highlight of the poker festival is the seven-day EPT Malta Main Event occurring Oct. 25-31. As is usually the case, this event features a hefty €5,300 buy-in, however, players can qualify in cheaper via many satellites running …

There's nothing wrong with asking the question, “how do we bring more women into poker,” but when you ask “why women only make up 5% of tournament poker entries,” you are in fact implying there is a fundamental difference between men and women …

The King's Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic is about to embark on several poker series, starting with the ninth-edition of the PokerNews Cup, which will be hosted at the casino from November 18-23 and feature a €250 Main Event with a generous …

The international poker community is upset about the fact that the late David “Devilfish” Ulliott was not selected for induction into the Poker Hall of Fame (PHOF). While they agree that John Juanda and Jennifer Harman, who have been selected for …

The Microgaming Poker Network (MPN) has combined the themes of Halloween and Omaha together to present a fun tournament series creatively named "Four Card Fright." The upcoming online poker festival features 14 tournaments with a combined …