European Decisions Don’t Open Doors to U.S. Poker Players

I. Nelson Rose
The European Court of Justice and the European Commission have issued dramatic statements calling for the end of barriers to internet gambling. Some observers see these as the beginning of the end for America’s Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and the opening of doors to internet poker.

These developments are certainly much needed good […]

Poker Room Promos: Palms; Casino Arizona; The Gold Coast

Debbie Burkhead
I just returned to Vegas from an 11-day Christmas vacation on the East Coast with family. After a candlelight church service on Christmas Eve I spent the evening playing Santa, arranging and setting up toys for three toddlers under the age of six.

Christmas morning with three little ones can be hectic but seeing the […]

Annie Duke - Part 2

Annie Duke
Our fearless reporter, Jennifer Matiran, caught up with Annie Duke a while back and the result is this multi-part interview. Part 1 ran last issue, and we’ll wrap things up next time. But for now, here’s a chance to hear Annie Duke expound on teenage poker phenomenon Annette Obrestad and a plethora of other […]

David ‘Chip’ Reese

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David “Chip” Reese was, born in Dayton Ohio in 1951 and died in his sleep December 4, 2007. Widely regarded as one of the best poker players in the world and the youngest player inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame, this profile was done by Phil Hevener a few years ago. Poker […]

European Decisions Don’t Open Doors to U.S. Poker Players

I. Nelson Rose
The European Court of Justice and the European Commission have issued dramatic statements calling for the end of barriers to internet gambling. Some observers see these as the beginning of the end for America’s Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and the opening of doors to internet poker.

These developments are certainly much needed good […]

Poker Room Promos: Palms; Casino Arizona; The Gold Coast

Debbie Burkhead
I just returned to Vegas from an 11-day Christmas vacation on the East Coast with family. After a candlelight church service on Christmas Eve I spent the evening playing Santa, arranging and setting up toys for three toddlers under the age of six.

Christmas morning with three little ones can be hectic but seeing the […]

Annie Duke - Part 2

Annie Duke
Our fearless reporter, Jennifer Matiran, caught up with Annie Duke a while back and the result is this multi-part interview. Part 1 ran last issue, and we’ll wrap things up next time. But for now, here’s a chance to hear Annie Duke expound on teenage poker phenomenon Annette Obrestad and a plethora of other […]

Aaron Faces Mick

Russ Fox
Aaron was sitting at the breakfast table, enjoying his hotcakes, when his wife Anne asked him how the poker game went at the casino yesterday.

“It went very well, honey. There’s one hand in particular that I thoroughly enjoyed playing. I was up against Mick-you remember, the maniac I told you about?”

“Oh, sure, dear.”

“Anyway, I […]

MEET OK-SARAH!

Oklahoma Johnny Hale and Oklahoma Sarah
I want to introduce you to Carol and my daughter, “Oklahoma” Sarah Hale. Forgive me, my buttons are busting when I talk about OK-S!

She is Hollywood beautiful, Vegas street smart, college smart, and employed by Caesars Palace in Las Vegas! OK-Sarah is also one hell of a poker player, and […]

‘All You Can Eat’ Buffets:Dangerous to Your Poker-Playing Health?

Mike Eikenberry
I recently played extremely well and just killed a $10-$20 limit hold’em game. It was like leading the lambs to slaughter. I felt like I deserved a good meal, and decided to head for the “All you can eat buffet.” There I consumed a rack of ribs, roast beef, fish of the day, and […]