entertainment - "poker"

When one hears the names Linda Johnson and Jan Fisher, they're almost as common as water and ice. The two names are so synonymous with poker one expects them to be in attendance at any major poker event. Linda and Jan are currently trying...

You might think that someone who goes by the name 'Maverick' is either a Top Gun pilot or a six-gun-toting gambler - you would be half right when it comes to Marek Kolk. Kolk is a gambler, but only in the realm of poker tournaments - in fact, he came by his nickname the old fashioned way, when someone mispronounced his name. Reminiscent of Doyle Brunson picking up 'Texas Dolly' when someone mispronounced his first name, Marek Kolk is Estonian, and when he says his name fast with an accent, people think he is saying 'Maverick.'

Poker After Dark gives an accurate representation of how the game of poker is to be played as six professional players put up $20,000 of their own money as the camera records every moment of every hand. And every once in a while a sizable pot appears.

If you drive a 2003 Chevy Impala and your co-workers do most of their living in the 'World of Warcraft', then chances are you are not a high roller. Not that there is anything wrong with this scenario: the Chevrolet Impala is a fine car, and challenging a Druid to a duel can be much more enjoyable than watching an episode of 'Ugly Betty', but this still doesn't mean you are ready to live your poker pro dreams yet. When you are just getting started in the game of poker where to play is as important as how to play. In short, don't try to run with the big dogs when you are just a Shitzu.

The state of Washington was the first in the United States to make playing online poker a felony, a law that Attorney Lee Rousso thought was ridiculous. In order to take action against the law, which put online poker players in the same class as sex offenders, Rousso decided to run for governor. He knew he had a small chance of gaining the nomination and a recent change in election law made it impossible for Rousso to continue...

The state of Mississippi might be considering competitive measures in order to keep up with recent poker expansion in the state of Florida, which is a matter of some concern to residents of both states. Seminole casinos in Florida have won approval from a Florida Senate committee which will allow high stakes and celebrity tournaments at race tracks, and offer gambling up to 18 hours a day. These events would be eligible for filming and broadcast, which could bring in a lot of new business - presumably drawing away from the casinos in Mississippi...

Online poker room CelebPoker has recently announced a new promotion that will get a lot of their players playing poker for free. The promotion is called '11-11', and more than €20,000 each month will be available through the freeroll poker events. Every hour between 11 a.m...

Day 1b of the PokerStars.com European poker Tour San Remo Championship was even bigger than Day 1a, with superstars such as Daniel Negreanu, Lee Nelson, Bertrand 'ElkY' Grospellier, Todd Brunson and Chad Brown joining the field...

The ten person poker dream team will play around the world as Everest poker brand ambassadors at major tournaments and other live events with a prize pack that totals $100,000 each. (PRWeb Apr 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb821504.htm

Full Tilt runs a daily $150+13 buy-in tournament at 3:00pm EST. You receive 3000 starting chips with the blind levels increasing every 12 minutes. This tournament gives you an extra 2 minutes more at each blind level over their standard tournament structure. read more in pokerworks.com