Talking Stick Resort’s third annual Winter Classic again put together a solid field playing for the second largest prize pool of the year in Arizona.
To stand out in the crowded field of poker tournaments, each event needs to find a way to make itself notable. The Desert Diamond Casino
Another seasonal major event will take place at the Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale as its third annual Winter Poker Classic returns March 15-17. The wildly popular tournament features a $335 buy-in and will offer two starting flights (Day 1A and Day 1B) with a re-entry format, so players who fall […]
By Donovan Livingston This month we feature Jeff Cagan for our spotlight on management. He works for Bucky’s Casino, which is run by the Yavapai Prescott Indian tribe in Prescott, Ariz. Cagan has been involved in the poker industry since 2006, starting first as a dealer at Bucky’s, then promoted to pit boss in 2008. […]
Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino rebranded itself last summer as a hip destination for Phoenix-area gamblers. Now, it’s upgrading its poker image. The 16-table poker
The World Series of Poker Circuit at Choctaw Casino and Resort, which ended Jan. 20, provided a grand time for all. … some more than
By Donovan Livingston This month’s dealer newlywed Debbie Reddell (formerly Debbie May), who comes from the beautiful Cliff Castle Casino Hotel in Camp Verde, Ariz.,
By Jonathan Zaun Plenty of people head to the casino hoping to find fortune on their side, but for dealer Sean Ferry of the BlueWater
With the recent merger of Southwest Poker News and Ante Up, I will return to focusing my column on New Mexico and Texas poker rooms.
The third annual Duncan Celebrity Poker Classic brought another strong turnout to the Casino del Sol Resort in Tucson, Ariz., with 126 players participating in
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