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Online Poker Continues Decline in France
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While online poker continues to attract the most players and generate a higher level of turnover than other forms of online gambling, it also yields the lowest level of gross gaming revenue. France's cash game traffic has been in freefall since 2011 …

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Poker Hand of the Week: 5/8/15
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A young, up-and-coming poker pro who is just behind you in fourth place with 1,845,000 and doesn't have a lot of experience in high roller tournaments raises on the button to 55,000. The small blind folds and you look down at A Spade Suit A Club Suit …

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Online Poker: Ben Sulsky Wins $950000
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Poker pro Ben “Sauce1234” Sulsky just had one of his best weeks of the year. The New Hampshire native won $950,000 over the past seven days on Full Tilt and PokerStars, according to tracking from HighstakesDB. It took Sulsky roughly 5,100 hands to win …

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'His house' is at the table: Cancer survivor Sewell a poker champion, looking …
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Blurry vision and clouded thoughts due to his first round of chemotherapy for throat cancer soiled Tony Sewell's chance at winning a title in a World Series of Poker circuit event last year, but his luck changed one year later. “I made myself a promise …

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2015 World Series of Poker Europe Schedule Announced with 10 Bracelet Events
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On Thursday, May 7, the World Series of Poker announced the schedule for the 2015 WSOP Europe festival. Taking place at Spielbank Berlin in Berlin, Germany, the series will take place Oct. 8-24 and feature 10 gold bracelet events. "Germany is truly a …

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HALLELUJAH: Humans Triumph Over Poker-Playing Robot in Two-Week …
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Doesn't it seem like robots are better than humans in just about everything nowadays? Well, guess what: We're still better than them at poker! In your face, robot gamblers! Two weeks ago, four of the best poker players in the world sat down to play 80 …

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Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari Partners With Poker Central
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Poker Central, which plans to launch its around-the-clock poker programming schedule by the end of 2015, is understandably excited about the new partnership with Esfandiari. "We are thrilled to add Antonio to the Poker Central team," said Poker Central …

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Poker and Escorts on Government Credit Cards
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Every year, the government loses millions of dollars to fraudulent charges on government-issued credit cards—with some federal workers caught buying BMWs and home theaters or going on smaller personal shopping trips at grocery stores and other retail …

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Humans are trying to beat robots at Texas Hold 'em poker
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Four professional poker players are gearing up to defend the human race from the onslaught of robots that want to beat humans at their own games. The humans will spend two weeks playing a total of 80,000 hands against an AI called Claudico, which was …

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Sculpture show on Broadway; fiction writers talk poker; Disney's 'Pinocchio …
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OUTDOOR ART. Meryl Streep's husband of 37 years is doing a Broadway show — but not in a theater. Sculptor Don Gummer's art is on exhibit outside subway stations on Broadway between Columbus Circle and 157th St. Nine aluminum and stainless steel …

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“drinu92” Wins OFC Grand Prix Main Event at TonyBet Poker For €2806
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The Open-Face Chinese Poker Grand Prix organized by Tonybet Poker came to a close this week after the series crowned winners of the €200 Main Event and the €500 High Roller. Overall, the 17 events included on the schedule attracted nearly 800 players, …

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World Series of Poker Europe Announces 2015 Tournament Schedule
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The World Series of Poker has announced the schedule for the 2015 WSOP Europe. For the first time ever the series will take place in Germany hot on the heels of the countries famous Oktoberfest celebration, with ten gold bracelets to be awarded from …

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Global Superstar Athlete Neymar Jr. Named As Latest Member of Team PokerStars
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"Growing up and playing football everyday has made me a competitive person," Neymar Jr. said. "When I'm not playing football, playing poker and competing against my teammates on the road or in home games with friends is one of my favorite things to do.".

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CSI: Cyber and the Killer Clickbait Internet Poker Pills
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A man buying coffee has a bad case of the dizzies, which honestly happens to me fairly regularly before I consume caffeine in the morning. But if you think he just needs his cup of morning java then hoo boy have you got the wrong show. This is …

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Poker benefit in Fairfield proves big draw
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Jocelyne von Strong, left, and John Barry react to the winning cards after a round of poker during an IAFF Firefighters Local Union No. 1186 fundraiser at Jelly Belly in Fairfield, Wednesday. Proceeds from the Texas Hold 'Em fundraiser benefit Meals on …

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Antonio Esfandiari Partners With Poker Central Network
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“We are thrilled to add Antonio to the Poker Central team,” said Clint Stinchcomb, chief executive officer of Poker Central. “Antonio is beloved in the poker community, and will be a great asset in launching our 24/7 poker network.” In the works for …

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The New Jersey Online Poker Briefing: Paul "StacksGrande" Silva Wins Big
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New Jersey poker player Paul "StacksGrande" Silva was the Garden State's biggest winner over the weekend, banking $10,800 after being the last man standing in the WSOP.com/888poker NJ Sunday $40,000 Guarantee. The runner-up in this tournament …

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Antonio Esfandiari Partners With Poker Central
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Last week, Poker Central announced Daniel Negreanu as their first official partner. On Wednesday, they announced their next big signing and it was magical. Antonio Esfandiari is Poker Central's newest partner and should prove to be a perfect …

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