Archive for August, 2007

Poker TV Guide - Monday 20 August - Sunday 2 September

by Simon Dexter Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Our Poker Guide

by Simon Dexter Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

Most poker enthusiasts find themselves captivated when watching high-profile professionals with great poker hands going head-to-head and making large, well considered bets in an attempt to either capture a monster pot or else to close a game out. It is, perhaps, poker’s most compelling image, one which makes for great television and occasionally fevered commentary, but in truth, such showdowns are a million miles from most players’ experience.
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Poker and Life

by Simon Dexter Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

Playing poker could become a norm in after-school clubs if a professor from Harvard University gets his way.
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Poker Player is a Survivor

by Simon Dexter Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

The undoubted popularity of poker emerged again this week with the news that the first professional poker player will appear in this season’s run of the popular US TV series Survivor.
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WSOP 2007 - Yang gets his ying

by Simon Dexter Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

The World Series of Poker (or WSOP) drew to its climax last month, but do you know who actually walked off with the near $10 million prize pool?
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Breathtaking Poker Hand

by Simon Dexter Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

I just love watching poker on TV (check out the Poker TV guide on this site if you do too) and the other day I witnessed the most amazing set of starting cards I had ever seen and the drama of this poker hand continued until the very last card.
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Learning Discipline and coping with Tilt

by Simon Dexter Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

Poker is the type of game that can make players feel as though they can literally walk on water. Occasionally, things are going so well that the cards turn perfectly and even outrageous poker bets come off, but as in life, just when it looks as though you’re ready to hit the big time, the wheels can come off with a vengeance.
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