Professional World Poker Players

In the spotlight: Dan Harrington

Dan Harrington (born December 6, 1945 in Cambridge, Massachusetts) is a professional poker player. Harrington chose his own nickname... 

In the spotlight: Eli Elezra

Eli Elezra (born November 24, 1960 in Jerusalem) is an Israeli professional poker player and a businessman, now living in Las Vegas,... 

In the spotlight: Gus Hansen

Gustav (Gus) Hansen (born February 13, 1974 outside Copenhagen, Denmark) is a professional Danish poker player who lives in Monaco.... 

Poker News

Joan Rivers Calls Poker Players Trash

The confrontation between Joan Rivers and Annie Duke was taken to a new level on this week’s episode of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice.... 

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Previewing the 2011-2012 World Series of...
The WSOP Circuit Caesars Palace will culminate this weekend with a $1,600 Main Event. Check out our recap of the ring events thus far.
The Online Railbird Report: Viktor Blom ...
Jens ?Jeans89? Kyllönen was the week's big winner with $459,504 in profit, while Viktor Blom played his biggest ever pot on PokerStars, one worth $355K!
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How to Play Poker

Poker Dictionary: A-K

A Ace-High: A five card hand that contains one Ace, with no straight or flush or a hand with no pair in it. Aces Full: A full house... 

Playing Head’s Up

It’s down to you and another player. The only thing that separates you from victory is your opponent’s chips. No problem! Let’s... 

Poker Dictionary: L-Z

L Ladies: Two Queens. Late Position: Position on a round of betting where the player must act after most of the other players have... 

Hot Poker Tip Number: 77

Eye Spy with my little eye
If you throw away the bad hands, you will have the opportunity to observe the other players. This is what you should be doing when you throw away your hands.