Spending several action-packed hours one weekend in the small, hospitable poker room of Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino near Santa Fe, I came away wondering
Omaha, which continues to gain popularity across the country, has long been a robust part of the southwestern poker backbone, and it never required a
The Super 77 Jackpot at Arizona’s Wild Horse Pass started at $25K, but has ballooned to $149K at press time. All you need to win
With Southwest poker rooms hundreds of miles apart in far-flung places, the BravoPokerLive mobile application is a natural win. Local casinos are understandably proud of
The Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick Casino is gearing up for its second annual Casino Arizona Winter Classic three-day event on Feb. 16-18. Buy-in is $335, playing down to 10 percent of the field each day or after 10 hours, whichever comes first. Players may rebuy (one time) when they have 1,200 chips or […]
Arizona is super rich in tournaments, live games . . . and compassion. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort (near Phoenix) is pigskin heaven for pro football
James Williams, a 26-year-old plumber and homeboy, turned $190 into $56,652 on Nov. 5, doubling his lifetime earnings by winning the Heartland Poker Tour Main
New Mexicans love their poker tournaments. After three days of exciting play, the Inn of the Mountain Gods’ second annual Poker Championship went to seasoned Texas player Joe Davis, who took home $30K, a $5K bracelet and a souvenir jacket. The next 17 players earned between $15K and $900, all from a $550 buy-in on […]
This month, I want to spotlight two exciting New Mexico cardrooms that got game! Ten minutes north of Santa Fe, the sprawling Buffalo Thunder Resort
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
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