2006 June 26 Poker News, Events and Happenings

If there’s a bottle of wine, a bowl of shrimp and a platter of chicken cacciatore, you know one thing - this is not your father’s poker game.

The World Series of Poker is really starting to grow up. Last year, it was awe inspiring to see the sheer number of tables in play. In 2004, it was more amusing than anything else…

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The 2005 World Series of Poker was the event’s most successful run in its history — almost 30,000 players participated in 45 events, competing for a record prize pool of more than $103 million.

Bodog.com, the online gambling and entertainment giant, has signed on as the official sponsor of Baron Davis and Paul Pierce’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” A Magic Night of Poker, Players and Stars Friday July 7th.

LOS ANGELES, California (PRESS RELEASE) — Bodog.com, the online gambling and entertainment giant, has signed on as the official sponsor of Baron Davis and Paul Pierce’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” A Magic Night of Poker, Players and Stars Friday July 7th.

ROUND LAKE HEIGHTS A two-day festival including a Texas Hold’em poker tournament, a carnival, craft show, entertainment and food will be held July 21 and July 22 to raise money for the village-sponsored Dollars for Scholars program.

The first Annual Wood City Poker League & Banquet with eight area bars participating and approximately 60 players in the league. The season went on from December 2005 to May 2006.