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Nevada

‘First card off’ dominates Poker TDA Summit discussion

By Scott Long A controversial rule known as First Card Off, adopted two years ago, dominated this year’s two-day Poker TDA Summit in Las Vegas in June. In the end, the TDA retreated from the rule, which had killed the hand of players not in their seats when the dealer deals the first card instead […]

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Washington

Two NorCal players reach November Nine

Northern California residents made the Bay Area proud by making it to the World Series of Poker November Nine. Max Steinberg of Oakland and Neil Blumenfield of San Francisco have marked their names in the history books by making the final table in the most recognized tournament in the world. They will each receive a […]

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Wisconsin

Firekeepers sets Michigan poker tournament record

FireKeepers Casino Hotel hosted the largest tournament in Michigan history on May 15-17 when the Mid-States Poker Tour returned with its series.There were 614 entries, which broke the record by 97 entries FireKeepers set in last October’s event.This created a prize pool of $614K as Owosso, Mich., resident Mark Rubenstein (aka Harry Tisdale) taking home … Continue reading Firekeepers sets Michigan poker tournament record

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