2008 May 17 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Parrotheads and other revelers will descend on Woodys on the Water, near the Columbus Marina, May 31, for the Seventh Annual Poker Run On the River. As in previous years, the Poker Run this year featuring a Jimmy Buffet-style theme will benefit the YMCAs Camp Henry Pratt.

If Barack Obama does make it into the White House, his shrewdness at the poker table will surely be invaluable, says Anthony Holden

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The illegal video poker investigation that caught disgraced Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford and a top deputy doesn’t appear to be at an end.

Motorcyclists from around the area took part in the barn’s third-annual poker run on Saturday. Over 50 motorcycles pulled out of the parking lot at different times throughout the day. Organizers s…

It all started over a sushi lunch. A couple years ago, while Annie Duke and Don Cheadle were teaming up on a spicy tuna roll, they decided to team up for a cause that meant a lot to them. This lead to last July’s inaugural ‘Ante up for Africa’…

Started by pro poker player Phil Gordon, the “Bad Beat on Cancer” Texas Holdem poker tournament is a popular event among poker pros and celebrities, and the fourth annual event was no exception. Played on May 6th the event was held in Washington, D.C. and raised more than $300,000 thanks to the 130 entrants…

Today is the day that the Hooters Casino is going to hold a charity poker tournament to raise money to fight breast cancer. The funds will be heading to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the Nashville Chapter…