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According to Valerio – via a press release given to him by Sacramento-based lawyer Martin Owens – the Santa Ysabel tribe is relying on its own sovereignty and regulatory commission to provide online poker in California, rather than waiting for State …

Rick Salomon, the world class poker player, got more than he bargained for when he went for the $1 million buy in the Big One for One Drop charity event in this year's World Series of Poker. While Salomon played to perfection in the much coveted …

Online poker may come to California sooner than expected. As reported by CaliforniaOnlinePoker.com, the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Indians could launch real money online poker in the state as soon as Monday. Marco Valerio was the first to report on …

Any athlete in any sport can tell you that 50% of the game is mental. Poker is no different. In fact, the mental aspect of poker is the most crucial part of the game because you need to know how to handle short term gains and short term losses in order …

Salem Elks Lodge #305 will hold its 13th annual poker run to benefit cerebral palsy on Sunday, July 20. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the Elk's grill room at 824 E. State St. The bikes (and cars) will leave at 11 a.m. A haystack breakfast will also …

Most people will be surprised to hear the words 'Poker' and 'Stock Trading' in one sentence. While Poker concocts images of Goa, fun and night-life, Stock Trading is associated with Mumbai, seriousness and daylight. It stands to reason that the two …

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 …