Month: November 2008

Poker

Ft. Pierce’s Crystal Card Room announces December promotions

The Crystal Card Room at Ft. Pierce Jai-Alai will be giving away more than $ 45,000 in December. Any one-card straight flush earns a tournament ticket to a $5,000 guaranteed tournament on Dec. 20. On Mondays it’s “Let’s make a deal!” A player with the high hand of the hour will receive a minimum of […]

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Isle Poker Classic announced, Jan. 1-5, satellites begin Nov. 30

The poker room at the Isle at Pompano Park has announced the dates for its 2009 Isle Poker Classic, a no-limit hold’em tournament. Here is the schedule: <strong>Jan. 1, 1 p.m.: </strong>Preliminary event, $550 buy-in 8,000 units <strong>Jan. 2–5:</strong> Championship event, $900 buy-in, 20,000 units (Jan. 2, 1:30, Day 1A; Jan. 3, 1:30, Day 1B; … Continue reading Isle Poker Classic announced, Jan. 1-5, satellites begin Nov. 30

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Escambia County: Public hearing Dec. 11 on Pensacola poker

The Pensacola News-Journal has reported Escambia County commissioners on Thursday voted 4 to 1 to have a public hearing Dec. 11 on whether to allow poker at parimutuel gaming facilities, which would mean the Pensacola Greyhound Track. <a href="http://www.pnj.com/article/20081120/NEWS01/81120047/1006">Here</a> is the full story.

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Derby Lane to host Gobbler 4 on Nov. 23

On Sunday (Nov. 23) Derby Lane will host the Gobbler 4, a $275 deep-stack no-limit hold’em tournament. You’ll get 10,000 units and 40-minute blinds. For more information call (727) 812-3339.

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Davie’s Jason Mercier on TV news

Jason Mercier of Davie, who has made a name for himself on the European Poker Tour and is on the cover of this month’s <a href="http://www.anteupmagazine.com">Ante Up Magazine</a>, is the subject of a video on <a href="http://www.local10.com/entertainment/18016092/detail.html">Local10.com</a>.

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