Day: August 21, 2012

New Mexico

POKER ROAD TRIP: Colorado and New Mexico

By Scott Long New Mexico is an arid state with beautiful deserts and forests, influenced by a rich, tribal heritage. Colorado to the north features the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains, with tiny towns that celebrate its role in the gold and silver rushes of the 1800s. Both share a border, and a tournament-hungry […]

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Michigan

World Series of Poker always has grabbed Chicago’s attention

Summertime traditionally is a slow period for Chicagoland poker rooms, but ask any of its poker room managers and the response may be, “Everybody went to Las Vegas for the World Series.” More players make the trip each year to play in the various WSOP events.The only player with a Chicago connection to win the […]

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Ohio

In Ohio, cash games thriving, tournaments offered

If you pay attention to the Bravo Live App, the numbers are obvious: We like our poker in Ohio and two months into casino poker the numbers are remaining consistently strong. Here’s the lowdown if you’re considering taking your shot: The Hollywood Casino near Toledo features mainly $1-$2 no-limit hold’em and $3-$6 limit with a […]

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New Mexico

Raymer captures milestone HPT win at Route 66

The biggest poker tournament in New Mexico, a televised Heartland Poker Tour event on July 30 at Route 66 Casino in Albuquerque, produced even more excitement than anticipated. The first-place prize of $71,875 went to none other than 2004 World Series of Poker champion Greg Raymer. Amateur Robert Crawford of El Paso, Texas, took second […]

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Colorado

Marquee poker events returning to Black Hawk

It’s that time of year when professionals and skilled amateurs flood the hills of Black Hawk for a pair of events that offer sizable prize pools and television exposure. October showcases the return of the World Poker Tour Regional event at Isle Black Hawk. The casino is hoping this second event, which had a solid […]

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