Jan
12
2008
When Academy Award nominee Jennifer Tilly touched down in Melbourne recently to play in the Aussie Millions Poker Championship she indicated that she would take time out from the tourney to do some tourism. She also mentioned that there is a big difference for her between playing poker and playing roles in film. In the movie industry it is about politics she told reporters, and when you sit down to play poker it is you against your opponents…
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Jan
12
2008
If anyone had any doubt left that women poker players were on the rise the recent press release from the World Poker Tour should lay those doubts to rest. The WPT, known for hosting a “Ladies Night” event for women only each season, recently announced the launch of an entire tour for the women players. The WPT Ladies events will have buy ins ranging from $300 to $1,500…
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Jan
12
2008
Father of WPT announcer Vince Van Patten actor Dick Van Patten will be hosting a charity poker event to benefit a number of California animal care organizations. The annual Dick Van Patten Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament will be sponsored by his own pet food company, Natural Balance, and will take place on the same day that Van Patten is being honored for his acting career. Best known for his role as the father on “Eight is Enough”, Van Paten will be the recipient of the 301st star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.Related Articles:Sports star to host charity poker eventRussell Crowe to play poker for charity…
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Jan
12
2008
One of the biggest mistakes new players make is not realizing that the seats around a poker table actually mean something. Laboring under the impression that all chairs are created equal, newbies will play out of position and find themselves treated like somebody who is taking their first shower in a maximum security prison.
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Jan
12
2008
When you’re rocking it, you feel good. You feel like you’re on fire and nothing can stop you from your rise to the top. Feeling like you’re on fire is one of the best feelings, especially in poker. Feeling like you’re on fire gives you the confidence to take risks.
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Jan
12
2008
Three grand might sound like a lot of money, but in this episode of Poker After Dark, the hit poker show on NBC hosted by Shana Hiatt, it was just the big blind. It was Mega Match week, and each player had put up fifty large of their own money to try and take the same from five other players, the winner walking with $300k.
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