After 43 years of the World Series of Poker, the only main-event winner that had lived in Chicago was Greg “Fossilman” Raymer. Raymer started playing
In 1984, Illinois lawmakers allowed poker to be played at charity events. Jim Kasputis was there at the beginning, starting Rockford Charitable Games. After 30
Ten years ago, Chicagoland’s first major tournament, the Chicago Poker Championship, launched at Harrah’s East Chicago. Thomas Doyle won the main event. The next year,
New regulations are in effect for charity poker events in Illinois. Volunteer dealers are allowed to work 12 events per year, an increase from four
Indiana was the place to be in October with World Series of Poker Circuit events at the Horseshoe’s Hammond and Southern Indiana poker rooms. This
Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Ind., will host its Hollywood Poker Open on Nov. 15-24. The 25-event schedule will have a $345 opener with three Day
October is a busy month for Indiana as the World Series of Poker Circuit hits the Horseshoe Southern Indiana on Oct. 3-14, and then it
Lance Garcia was visiting his girlfriend when he heard about the Horseshoe’s monthly $500 tournament. The 23-year-old poker pro, who has one World Series of
Not many people know the history of Chicagoland poker, and even fewer know Nick Gullo’s passion for poker was what transformed Chicagoland into one of
Players from all parts of the country made their way to Tinley Park for the Windy City Poker Championship and the World Poker Tour Boot
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