Gov. Rick Snyder has switched the oversight of Michigan charity poker rooms from the Michigan Bureau of State Lottery’s Charitable Gaming Division to the executive director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The state said there were concerns about the growing poker economy in Michigan and the criminal elements that might be attracted to those […]
Poker tournaments are playing an important role for many Chicago-area charities. With many charity budgets stressed, they look to local personalities for help. With a
Call the wife and update your Facebook status. That’s what Craig “Smitty” Smith did after winning the Midwest Regional Poker Championship at Southern Indiana’s Horseshoe
Here are the winners of the World Series of Poker Circuit events at Horseshoe Council Bluffs in Iowa on March 29-April 10. Event 1 •
The World Series of Poker Circuit returned to Harrah’s St. Louis (April 12-24) for the third time, and Tripp Kirk of Atlanta was certainly happy
You may not be familiar with Larry Ormson, but don’t be surprised if you see him take down a major tournament sometime soon. The 58-year-old from Elroy, Wis., started playing poker in 2010, but is mixing it up in bigger buy-in events because, as he states, they offer “more excitement, better players and bigger bluffs.” […]
Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill that went into effect May 5, allowing Canterbury Park and Running Aces to increase the amount and variety of
As first reported in Ante Up Magazine, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino promoted Peter McGuire to poker room manager in February. He has been with
With a full schedule of summer events happening, many players in Arizona need to plan their schedule. With the World Series of Poker only a
With more than his fair share of flare and confidence, Carlos Aldaz is a popular dealer at the Inn of the Mountain Gods poker room.
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