2007 May 04 Poker News, Events and Happenings

PORTSMOUTH - At least one bingo hall owner and members of a local charity group continue to host charitable poker tournaments, despite efforts by city leaders to shut down the games. In April, Portsmouth’s . . .

The Dakota Poker League has grown in spades the past three years. Thousands of amateur and professional card sharks are seated into the organization`s games every week.

Last week Congressman Barney Frank introduced a bill that would effectively legalize and regulate online gaming in the US. While Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, made some friends in the online gaming community…

May 4 - Perhaps you have seen a lot of poker tournaments on television of late and would like to learn to play poker like a pro and find out for yourself just how lucrative, fun and exciting playing land or online poker can be.

MARION - The 3rd annual Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run will be held on Saturday, June 2, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1232 E. Center St., Marion.

The fourth annual Montana State Poker Tournament includes food for players and more at 6 p.m. at the Brick Sports Pub, 2401 12th Ave. S. The winner wins a trip to Las Vegas and a seat at the World Series of Poker. Entry fee is $20. Call 870-2247 or 452-6021.

Poker professionals pride themselves on their ability to make big laydowns. A big laydown is a situation where you actually have a strong hand but fear your opponent has an even stronger one. So, you decide to fold your cards.