2008 May 31 Poker News, Events and Happenings
High gas prices could not hamper the Margaritaville atmosphere at Woodys on the Water on Saturday as a record crowd took part in the Seventh Annual Poker Run on the River.
The 2008 World Series of Poker changed one tradition and continued several others as the series began its run of scheduled bracelet events on Friday in a big way. Eschewing the traditional casino employees event, which had opened…
Eighty-one poker players took part in the first charity “Hold’ em” tournament to be held under New Brunswick’s new gaming laws - including the province’s justice minister.
Big bands, big stars and big buy-ins all collided in the Amazon Room at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas to mark the beginning of the 2008 World Series of Poker. After the UNLV marching band played a rousing rendition…
Cross words over Sudoku, well then use poker? So why this cryptic title?
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The World Series of Poker was the first major institution to support poker players so it makes sense that attendees will find a booth announcing the benefits of membership in the Poker Players Alliance. The PPA is a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting poker players’ rights across the US, with the motto “If you play, have a say,” referring to participation in poker politics. The booth is right outside the doors of the poker room at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, where thousands of poker players will see it over the next month and a half.
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