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Poker

Q&A with A.J. Benza

The former straightman for High Stakes Poker speaks his mind about why he was fired,
and the Brooklyn boy comes out swinging.

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Poker

COVER STORY: Kevin Schaffel

Coral Springs’ Kevin Schaffel wouldn’t call himself a true gambler. He says he’s just an avid competitor. Well, he’s about to enter the most competitive arena of his life, and if he beats his November Nine brethren, he’ll be called something els

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Pennsylvania

A champion we’d appreciate: Kevin Schaffel

As the World Series of Poker Main Event rolls around every summer, pundits often reflect on the year gone by and debate whether the reigning world champion was a good ambassador for poker. The discussion usually centers on the player’s qualities vs. his qualifications. It’s similar to the argument pro sports have: Should the MVP … Continue reading A champion we’d appreciate: Kevin Schaffel

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Poker

Q&A with Shannon Elizabeth

Most of you got your first glimpse of Shannon as the sexually charged foreign exchange student Nadia in the American Pie flicks, but these days most poker players know her for her expoits on the felt. She recently spent some time with the Ante Up brass to

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