Simply the best? – Poker Player
Simply the best?Poker PlayerThe Brits are dominating poker right now. Everyone knows it. From Sam Trickett in Macau to Jake Cody in Vegas, the past few years have seen a new British Empire spread with ruthless efficiency. But that's not where the story ends.
Ergen Builds Cash Pile Amid LightSquared Restructuring Talks – Wall Street Journal (blog)
Ergen Builds Cash Pile Amid LightSquared Restructuring TalksWall Street Journal (blog)By Matt Wirz Satellite television mogul, and former pro-poker player, Charlie Ergen may be getting set to raise the stakes with hedge fund manager Philip Falcone and his ailing wireless network, LightSquared. Associated Press Dish CEO Charles Ergen, … and more »
Celebrity High-Five: Jennifer Tilly’s 5 Favorite TV Shows – TV.com (blog)
Celebrity High-Five: Jennifer Tilly's 5 Favorite TV ShowsTV.com (blog)She'll also be dropping by The Simpsons next season, making a cameo as herself in an instructional DVD about playing poker that Lisa watches in hopes of becoming a card shark. Tilly—who's also a professional poker player, hence the basis for that …
Card ace joins TV club with Comcast poker show – Boston Herald
Card ace joins TV club with Comcast poker showBoston HeraldBy Renee Nadeau Algarin Poker pro Bernard Lee is on his way to becoming a media king, taking on a new television show to celebrate the fifth anniversary of his radio spot. “We decided to take this radio show that has been so successful and we [...]
Amarillo Slim: the man in the giant hat – The Guardian
The Guardian Amarillo Slim: the man in the giant hatThe GuardianAs poker changed in the new millennium – as the internet and television triggered a global trend and brought millions of young, fresh, bright, healthy and law-abiding new players into the game – I always smiled to see Slim's giant hat come through the … [...]
The Nightly Turbo: Guerin Leads Final 40 in ANZPT Perth, Negreanu on CTV & More – PokerNews.com
The Nightly Turbo: Guerin Leads Final 40 in ANZPT Perth, Negreanu on CTV & MorePokerNews.comIn this installment, we'll catch you up on the latest from the Australia New Zealand Poker Tour Perth, Daniel Negreanu's appearance on television, and more. So, before you go and enjoy your weekend, be sure to enjoy the latest in the [...]
Poker Hall of Fame Members Part Eleven – Yahoo! Sports
Poker Hall of Fame Members Part ElevenYahoo! SportsHe differed from other poker players in the early years of the game when he sought exposure on national television and radio shows after becoming a WSOP champion in 1972 and continued this for decades. For this reason, Preston is credited with changing … and more »
Heartland Poker Tour’s Season Eight Broadcasts Premiere In Syndication – Poker News Daily
Heartland Poker Tour's Season Eight Broadcasts Premiere In SyndicationPoker News Daily… the Heartland Poker Tour is ready to open up its broadcasts of its Season Eight schedule beginning this weekend. The HPT broadcasts, which appear in syndication on over 250 television stations and is seen by over 100 million viewers across North …
Photos: Chris Harrison of “The Bachelor” ending marriage – Denver Post
Photos: Chris Harrison of “The Bachelor” ending marriageDenver Post(Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images for US Magazine) Television personality Chris Harrison arrives at the LG All-Star Poker Showdown and Party at the Palms Casino Resort December 18, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. About 50 poker players and celebrities … and more »
Amarillo Slim, 1928-2012 – Spectator.co.uk
Poker News Report Amarillo Slim, 1928-2012Spectator.co.ukAll that has gone the way of all flesh now that you can, should you be up all night, watch poker on television every day of the week. Poker players, these days, are ordinary guys who can come from anywhere. The game has become a corporate, …Player Became Poker's AmbassadorWall [...]