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Online poker has been getting tougher, especially with recent changes PokerStars implemented, but Cates has shown that he is likely going to stand the test of time. His understanding of poker theory, especially in pot-limit Omaha, is widely regarded as …

Poker is a relatively unique profession in that many players will borrow money from others in order to continue their careers. The technical term for this is called backing but in reality, those that put up the money for backing are essentially …

Rensch enjoys poker, and said that he's looking forward to competing in the poker run this year. He's also planning to attend the Street Party on McCulloch Boulevard this week. “My favorite thing is meeting new people,” he said. “I've met so many …

David “Chino” Rheem has been a fixture in the poker world for more than a decade. His performances in numerous live poker tournaments have garnered some praise in the industry, and he is known as a fearless and aggressive player with strong reading …

Following the fairly successful implementation of Protection Poker's “Action Clock,” which made its debut during the World Poker Tour Tournament of Champions, the poker world may finally be ready to accept that shot clocks will play a part in the …

For many of us, the most we've won playing poker is a couple pretzels or a handful of candy. But competitive poker player Pamela Stadius – who has been playing for the last seven years – has won a whole heck of a lot more. “The biggest thing is just …

California online poker bill wins racing's support, adds 'bad actor' language. April 26, 2016. california-online-poker-bad-actor-thumb. california-racing-online-poker-bad-actor California's online poker stakeholders are holding their breath ahead of …

The game will be available exclusively online through PokerStars, and is to be promoted through a global marketing campaign headed up by FC Barcelona striker and Brazilian football team captain Neymar Jr. In PokerStars Knockout Poker the tournament …

The tournament was capped at 49 players and reached that total three months ahead of time, prompting Aria's Director of Poker Operations, Sean McCormack, to exclaim, “I've never seen a high stakes tournament sell out three months in advance.

After Desert Storm, some of the serious players in the poker run world will head east to Louisiana to Blood River Landing Marina for the Tickfaw 200 poker run on the weekend of May 5th. This year's event will be hosted at the marina and have 10 card stops.

Lee Davy sits down with the former World Champion Martin Jacobson to talk about his recent business trip to China, his views on the dangers of social media, and his early views on the Global Poker League. Within professional circles, Martin Jacobson is …

Over the next 12 years the game of poker would keep evolving from within the borders of the Sunshine State and bestbet was one step ahead of the curve every step of the way. Tournament buy-ins grew from a meager $45 maximum to $5,000 buy-ins with …

Farid Yachou has won the inaugural Monster World Poker Tour Tournament of Champions, taking home $381,600 for the win in addition to several prizes, including a 2016 Corvette, a Hublot watch and several other incredible prizes. The 2015 WPT …

DeAgazio had some tough competition to contend with down the stretch, including 2012 WPT Legends of Poker main event champion Joshua Hale (4th – $19,465) and 2013 Card Player Poker Tour Bicycle Casino main event champion Thomas Beckstead …

Chris Reeves Memorial Poker Run is June 5, 2016. We are looking for volunteers, sponsors and riders. If you would like to donate a Chinese Auction item or sponsor the run you can contact me (Joe Sutherland) at 856-305-7693 or one of the emails listed …

Card Player had the chance to speak to Chan about his fighting and poker careers. Brian Pempus: Congrats on the recent fight win! Was this your biggest fight to date? Were you very pleased with your performance? Terrence Chan: Thanks! I think at this …

PokerStars has found a way to increase that excitement level by altering the familiar bounty tournament concept with the introduction of a new Knockout Poker format. Currently available at select Sit & Gos and MTTs, PokerStars' new Knockout Poker …

Despite its popularity, one area where PayPal lack significant traction is online poker. As most online poker players have experienced, it is next to impossible to fund their account using PayPal and some have gotten their accounts suspended when they …