Ashdown is a hopeful for WSOP glory
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a series of profiles on World Series of Poker hopefuls by Patricia Chavira, who is a freelance writer and social media consultant specializing in gaming, and has...
View ArticleViolette takes aim at WSOP
Another player who is preparing for the WSOP is Cyndy Violette. A native of Queens, New York, Violette’s family moved to Las Vegas when she was 12 years old.
View Article'Chipburner' poker stronger than ever
Robert Turner is a professional poker player best-known for creating Omaha poker. He introduced the game to Bill Boyd, who offered it as a game at the Golden Nugget in 1982. Turner brought the game to...
View ArticleJersey poker girl causing trouble
With her success on the World Series of Poker Circuit, professional Nancy Birnbaum is poised for a breakout year at the upcoming WSOP at the Rio. In 2013, she won her third ring, making her only the...
View ArticleA colossal beginning to WSOP tourneys
The 46th Annual World Series of Poker is off to a record-breaking start. With 22,374 official entries for the so-called “Colossus,” Event No. 5 has broken the record for the largest live poker...
View ArticleHellmuth stands alone at WSOP
Week 3 highlights at the 46th Annual World Series of Poker include a new millionaire, a new WSOP record and a slight dip in attendance at several events. The Millionaire Maker $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em,...
View ArticleMadsen, poker prodigy, included in WSOP highlights
With the 46th Annual World Series of Poker at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino more than halfway complete, some notable highlights from Week 4 include the comeback of a poker prodigy and the...
View ArticleGorodinsky earns second WSOP bracelet
Week 5 of the 2015 World Series of Poker at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino included the prestigious $50,000 Poker Players Championship and two senior events.
View ArticleDuhamel wins One Drop, earns second WSOP bracelet
The biggest buy-in of the 2015 World Series of Poker was Event No. 58, the $111,111 High Roller for One Drop. $5,555 of each entry fee was donated to the One Drop charity, which brings clean water to...
View ArticleWPT Legends of Poker starring in California at Bicycle Casino
Poker Scene | The Bicycle Hotel and Casino in Bell Gardens, California, will be hosting the World Poker Tour/Legends of Poker tournament series starting Tuesday, July 28, and running through September 4.
View ArticleWomen making noise in the poker world
Poker Scene | Women have been dominating some of the biggest tournaments of the summer. The winning streak started at the 2015 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas when Carol Fuchs became the only female...
View ArticleGreat time to play California, Nevada poker tourneys
Poker Scene | As summer winds down, it’s a great time to play poker tournaments in California and Nevada. These events feature buy-ins that will appeal both to professional and recreational players.
View ArticleThe Linq offering budget friendly poker
Poker Scene | Whether you are a recreational player searching for the best value for your poker dollar or a semi-professional looking to build your bankroll, Los Angeles and Las Vegas offer many options.
View ArticleDiamond Jim's casino has character
Poker Scene | Every poker room has its own character, and one of the more unique spots to play is in Rosamond, California, at Diamond Jim’s Casino about 80 miles north of Los Angeles off the 14 freeway.
View ArticleNational Championship of Poker returns at Hollywood
Poker Scene | The Bicycle Hotel & Casino in Bell Gardens, California, is currently hosting its annual fall tournament, the Big Poker Oktober, in conjunction with the Card Player Poker Tour, which...
View ArticleOcean's Eleven hosts WPT Deepstacks
Poker Scene | The WPT Deepstacks tour is currently running at Ocean’s Eleven Casino in Oceanside, California, north of San Diego off Interstate 5 at the Mission Avenue exit. Located less than a mile...
View ArticlePoker action abound at Hustler Casino
Poker Scene | The Liz Flynt Fall Poker Classic is in full swing at the Hustler Casino in Gardena, California. The series, which runs from October 13 through November 5, offers over $1,000,000 in...
View ArticleMcKeehen the favorite for WSOP Main Event title
Poker Scene | With the November Nine set to play the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas on November 8, one player in particular continues to make headlines.
View ArticlePlanet Hollywood way to WSOP
Poker Scene | If you want to hone your poker skills and prepare for next year’s WSOP, a good place to start would be the WSOP Circuit tournament series at Planet Hollywood, which features a Main Event...
View ArticlePoker tourneys all over LA
Poker Scene | With the holidays quickly approaching, now is a good time to squeeze in some poker tournaments before our days are filled with non-stop festivities. Normandie Casino will be holding a...
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