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From Bill Burton, for About.com

WSOP Main Event

Monday July 31, 2006
The World Series of Poker main event it underway. Friday July 28th was the first of several "first days" as the field had to be broken down to accommodate all ... Read More

Comps Are Not A Status Symbol

Thursday July 27, 2006
Some players erroneously equate their self worth with the level of comps they are receiving from the casino. Nothing could be further from the truth and you should never look ... Read More

Poker Players Alliance Seeking Members

Tuesday July 25, 2006
I have been receiving hundreds of questions about the proposed ban on internet gambling since the House of Representatives passed the bill to make online gambling illegal. All of the ... Read More

Seven Poker Pros Suing WPT

Friday July 21, 2006
Seven professional poker players planned to file an antitrust suit against WPT Enterprises Inc., operator of the World Poker Tour, over the use of their likeness and their access to ... Read More

Texas Holdem Starting Hand Chart

Wednesday July 19, 2006
Some readers have asked me if the Texas Holdem Starting Hand Chart was still available. It is. The most important decision you will make when Playing Texas Holdem is choosing ... Read More

Chip Reese Wins 3rd WSOP Bracelet

Tuesday July 18, 2006
After a 24 year drought, Chip Reese won his third WSOP Tournament bracelet and the $1.78 million dollar first prize. His last championship, in 1982, was worth $92,500. Saturdays first ... Read More

New Jersey Governor Gets Boost in Polls

Sunday July 16, 2006
In a recent poll, New Jersey Governor is enjoying a boost in popularity as voters are blaming the State's Legislature for the budget stalemate that shut down the casinos in ... Read More

Vote For The Best Of The Southern Gaming Awards

Wednesday July 12, 2006
Southern Gaming and Destinations Magazine has announced that the voting is now open for the 8th annual "Best of Southern Gaming Awards. This is the second year that the awards ... Read More

Bill Passed to Outlaw Online Gambling and Poker

Wednesday July 12, 2006
Once again the US House of Representatives passed legislation that would prevent gamblers from using credit cards to bet online and could block access to gambling Web sites. The House voted ... Read More

WSOP Shattering Records From The Start

Monday July 10, 2006
The World Series of Poker kicked of the 2006 tournament on Monday June 25th with the annual Casino Employee's Tournament. The real action got underway the next day with the ... Read More

Atlantic City Casinos Reopen

Thursday July 6, 2006
Gov. Jon S. Corzine signed an executive order at 6 a.m. Saturday directing state departments and agencies to resume services after lawmakers passed a budget, ending a stalemate that forced ... Read More

Blackjack 101

Wednesday July 5, 2006
Blackjack is still the most popular casino table game. With the recent announcement that CBS will start broadcasting the Ultimate Blackjack Tour the game is sure to grow even more ... Read More

Atlantic City Casinos Closed

Wednesday July 5, 2006
For the first time in 28 years the casinos in Atlantic City are shut down. State law prohibits the casinos remaining open without the supervision of Casino Control Commission employees, ... Read More

Atlantic City Casinos Plan For Shutdown

Tuesday July 4, 2006
Casinos in Atlantic City will shut down at 8am Wednesday because of a budget crisis in New Jersey that will shut down many "non essential" government agencies. Gov. Jon S. ... Read More

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