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Rounders Sequel may hinge on “Runner, Runner”
Ever since the 1998 cult classic Rounders was released, many poker players have been interested in seeing a sequel. After all, there are some burning questions that fans of the first movie have, such as the following: – How did Mike McDermott (Matt Damon) do at the WSOP? – Did “Worm” (Edward Norton Jr.) do…
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Chris Moneymaker talks Possible Full Tilt Sale, Improving his Game
Unlike some WSOP Main Event champions, Chris Moneymaker has really withstood the test of time. Once a little-known account from Tennessee, the 2003 Main Event champ has carved out a very nice poker career for himself. Moneymaker recently sat down with PokerListings to discuss how he’s managed to stay in the game so long, as…
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PokerStars wants to build $10 Million Poker Room in Atlantic City
PokerStars isn’t giving up on Atlantic City yet. Just months after their failed deal with the Atlantic Club Casino, PokerStars’ parent company, The Rational Group, is seeking to build a $10 million poker room in the East Coast gambling hub. The $10 million complex would be housed in Resorts Casino Hotel, which hasn’t had a…
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Major Russian ISP blocks PokerStars
In recent years, Russia has come to be known as one of the stingiest countries in regard to anti-gambling laws. And they lived up to this reputation after one of their biggest internet service providers (ISP), Beeline, blocked the PokerStars.com domain name. This decision was made by public officials, and it’s backed by a Supreme…
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Dan Cates and Viffer in Heated Argument over Side Bet
Dan “jungleman12” Cates claims he’s made an agreement with Tom Dwan that will finally get the durrrr Challenge started again. It’s been a long time since both players have squared off against each other, and Cates hopes they can finally finish the 50k hands they set out to play in 2010. An interesting side story…
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Columnist claims ESPN “Ruined Poker”
Over the years, ESPN has proven to be a leader in mainstream poker coverage. And many players thank the fact that the worldwide sports leader continues to dedicate hours of programming to a game which isn’t accepted by everybody. However, a widely read column by Argun M. Ulgen claims that ESPN has done nothing but…
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Poker’s Ron “The Duke of Fremont” Wall gets Justice after Horrific Robbery
Three years ago, Ron “The Duke of Fremont” Wall was lying on a hotel floor with a broken nose, ribs and cheek bones, along with stab wounds in his hands. The poker pro had been the victim of a horrific robbery and beating, where the bandits made off with $137,000. But this week, Wall earned…
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GPI Owner Alexandre Dreyfus only thinks Poker will get Bigger
Most experienced online poker players have come to accept the fact that the game is no longer filled with easy money. Nearly all players know at least a little poker strategy, and information is readily available with just a few clicks of the mouse. This being said, many people are doom and gloom about the…