By Christopher Cosenza Odds. When they’re stacked against a desired outcome it’s all the more remarkable when they’re defied. Remember the first time you saw
The World Series of Poker is upon us again, and as the big one draws near you just know professional poker players are doing everything
The fifth annual Binion’s Poker Classic at Binion’s Gambling Hall in downtown Las Vegas kicks off at the end of this month, again mimicking the World Series of Poker schedule, but at a fraction of the cost (generally about a 10th of the WSOP buy-in price). Most events in the May 30-July 11 series will […]
As a pro player for more than 35 years, an author, teaching professional and radio personality I’ve found one of the most often overlooked segments of Texas Hold’em is hand rankings. Look at the chart on the left. I’d venture to say most players don’t know a straight has the best winning percentage of any […]
By Scott Long After attracting more than 520 players — and regrettably having to turn away many more — how does one improve upon what can arguably be called one of the most successful annual charity events around? That’s the challenge this year for organizers of the third annual Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza, which takes […]
Joe Navarro spent the latter part of his 25 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation interrogating suspected criminals, spies and terrorists. While working in the departments of Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism, Navarro mastered his…
Blanca Games, the operator of online poker rooms UB and Absolute Poker released a statement Thursday regarding restructuring. According to the press release, the company is going to turn its focus to non-U.S. business.
“As previously stated…
Chris Moneymaker, the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event champion, will help host the Steel City Classic at the Meadows poker room this month.
Ocala Poker in Florida recently named Roger Coscarat its poker room manger. Ante Up’s Chris Cosenza had a chance to interview him. Where are you
Chris and Scott take separate road trips to poker rooms around the country and report back with some funny stories. Podcast: Play in new window
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