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World Series of Poker expects longer main event (WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke)

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The tournament director at the World Series of Poker says its no-limit Texas Hold ‘em main event will likely last a few hours longer than in previous years as players start the tournament with more chips.

4 Jul 2009, 6:19 pm | click here to view more

World Series of Poker expects longer main event (WTHR Indianapolis)

Associated Press - July 4, 2009 6:03 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - The tournament director at the World Series of Poker says its no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event will likely last a few hours longer...

4 Jul 2009, 6:15 pm | click here to view more

Success of amateurs at poker's biggest event has more people thinking they can win it all (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Hector Contreras figures he has as good a chance as anyone to win the poker world's most prestigious event.

4 Jul 2009, 5:55 am | click here to view more

Burton police ID man they say tried to rob poker hall (ABC12 Mid-Michigan)

Burton police have identified the man who they say was shot and killed while he tried to rob a poker hall earlier this week.

4 Jul 2009, 5:13 pm | click here to view more

Pari-Mutuels await compact decision: No-limit poker, longer hours at stake (Bonita Banner)

The Seminole Compact is every about poker in Bonita Springs. The potential deal between state and tribe means the card room at the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track can stay open later, and its poker buy-in cap can be lifted. The maximum bet on limit poker games would also be removed. However, if the deal falls through, the changes for poker card rooms could be off the table.

4 Jul 2009, 3:00 pm | click here to view more

Clatskanie River Poker Paddle set for Sunday (The Daily News)

The second annual Clatskanie River Poker Paddle to benefit Turning Point Community Services middle will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday in Clatskanie. Registration is $20.

4 Jul 2009, 1:45 am | click here to view more

In Genesee County, poker rooms flourishing; some owners worry about impact of shooting at Palace Poker Room (The Flint Journal)

BURTON, Michigan -- The anxious poker players sometimes wait 30 minutes or more for the 4:30 p.m. weekday opening of the Fisher Hall Bingo and Poker Room on Van Slyke Road in Flint,...

4 Jul 2009, 11:29 am | click here to view more

Warnie's poker ace (Herald Sun)

HE conquered the world on the cricket pitch. He is rumoured to have reunited with his former wife. Now Shane Warne is taking the poker world by storm.

4 Jul 2009, 10:00 am | click here to view more

Cards fly as World Series of Poker Main Event begins (USA Today)

Cardplayers, celebrities and amateurs with deep pockets are back in Las Vegas and hoping for a handsome score as the World Series of Poker main event begins.

3 Jul 2009, 6:46 pm | click here to view more

Cards hit air at World Series of Poker main event (Covers.com)

LAS VEGAS (AP) -Cardplayers, celebrities and amateurs with deep pockets are back in Las Vegas and hoping for a handsome score as the World Series of Poker main event begins. More than 1,100 players packed a conference room at the Rio every-Suite Hote...

3 Jul 2009, 10:17 pm | click here to view more

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