So you thought slots were all about luck? Think again… While card players from all disciplines appreciate the tactical skill...
George Rosenkranz wins IBPA Personality of the Year 2016
The 2016 International Bridge Press Awards Links last updated Feb 2018 George Rosenkranz wins IBPA Personality of the Year 2016...
Patrick David Jourdain 1942-2016
Patrick David Jourdain 1942-2016 by John Carruthers, Editor, IBPA Bulletin. August 2016. IBPA President Patrick Jourdain died on July 28...
Why did this Vegas Casino cut its poker room in half?
by Margie Pignataro for Great Bridge Links. © 2016. Recently, the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas has cut its poker room in half in order to make room for Stadium Blackjack.The way the room is constructed, it couldn't be divided in half aesthetically—not without offending the ceiling and the natural, slightly curved shape of the room. So why do this ?
80% of 18-44 year olds do this 22 hours a day
Gambling has advanced exponentially in recent years and in 2016 the market is bigger than ever.
5 Social Card Games to Play with Your Friends
Throughout my life I’ve always had a love for card games. In my childhood playing simple card games such as Snap, then playing Bridge with my brother and grandparents and burning the midnight oil playing Blackjack and Poker with my buddies.
The long charm of the law
Matt Smith is one of the ACBL’s longest-serving and most popular National Tournament Directors. Here is an interview by Bob Levey.
The What, Where, and How of Online Gambling
Gambling online is enormous. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that stretches across the globe. My husband is a professional poker player and does the majority of his playing online. Most professional poker players do. It is that lucrative of a business if one has skill and, of course, luck.
Five poker giants and what makes them great
There are so many great players out there, that making an all inclusive top ten list would be impossible. The list I have made includes men across all formats of poker, a mix of cash games, tournament, and mixed games (playing different games of poker in a single tournament).
The Smartest, Most Entertaining Poker to Watch Online
There are many, many poker games available online, featuring extremely talented players and with accessible, entertaining commentators. If you're looking to watch games for fun, or learn the game better, it's out there.