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Moving out: Online players making exodus to other countries to keep their game going
The Las Vegas Sun had a great article yesterday about the number of professional poker players heading out of the country to keep their online poker careers going. Kudos to…
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EPL VEGAS WEEK: Glitzy Palms hosts first event of Epic Poker League; Players pleased with event so far
By SEAN CHAFFIN, Editor/Senior Writer As a freelance writer and editor of this website, I have made my way to Las Vegas again this summer for the inaugural six-handed event…
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A-Rod reacts to illegal poker charges
New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez continues to make news for allegedly taking part in underground poker games in California, a type of activity he has been warned against taking part…
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PokerTraditions TV – PT @ WSOP, Days 2 & 3
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PT @ WSOP: Day3: Super Mario, Mike Sexton makes a run, and writing
By SEAN CHAFFIN, Editor/Senior Writer I had a great day yesterday and capped off the 106-degree day with a dip in the hotel pool. Slept in late this morning and…
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Sahara holds an estate sale – everything must go!
The Sahara casino closed recently and everything in the place went on sale today. Checking out the front page of the paper yesterday and I found a great article on…
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ONE. MILLION. DOLLARS. WSOP ups the ante for 2012
If you want to play in this tournament, your bankroll better be huge. Next year, there will actually be a $1 million buy-in event at the WSOP. While 10 percent…
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PokerTraditions in the news
PT editor Sean Chaffin has some poker-related articles out and you might want to check them out. For our Texas readers, June’s San Antonio magazine features Sean’s article on poker…
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PT @ WSOP: Day 2: Binions – the place that made poker famous
By SEAN CHAFFIN, Editor/Senior Writer Downtown Las Vegas is a must for those seeking a bit of poker history. Forget the glitz of The Strip, downtown Las Vegas offers a…
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PT @ WSOP: Day2: Downtown walkabout; French fury – Elky takes first bracelet
Posted on June 15, 2011 | No CommentsI took a trip back in time this morning with a trip downtown to check out some of the casinos along Fremont. This is old Vegas – and I still think... -
PT @ WSOP: Day 1 – Meeting two legendary poker scribes
Posted on June 15, 2011 | No CommentsBy SEAN CHAFFIN, Editor/Senior Writer As if my time could not be better, I had a great chance to meet the authors of a few of some of my favorite... -
PT @ WSOP: Day 1 – Poker Night: Covering tournaments and getting busted
Posted on June 15, 2011 | No CommentsBy SEAN CHAFFIN, Editor/Senior Writer Yesterday was an amazing day at the World Series of Poker. As my first trip, I was just blown away by the sheer enormity of... -
PokerTraditions TV – PT @ WSOP, Day 1
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Juanda tops Hellmuth in Herculean matchup
Posted on June 14, 2011 | No CommentsBY SEAN CHAFFIN, Editor/Senior Writer It was a slugfest between two poker heavyweights and John Juanda came out on top, denying Phil Hellmuth his 12th bracelet last week in the... -
FS+G acquires Heartland Poker Tour
Posted on June 14, 2011 | No CommentsAs the much-anticipated Federated Sports + Gaming pro poker league gears up for its first event, the company announced today that it has acquired the Heartland Poker Tour. This is... -
WSOP attendance through the roof
Posted on June 14, 2011 | No CommentsOnline poker may be dead, but live poker is very much alive. Attendance at the World Series of Poker is on the rise and CardPlayer has a great article on this... -
Phil Ivey’s lawsuit getting mixed reviews
Posted on June 14, 2011 | No CommentsPhil Ivey’s recent lawsuit against Full Tilt Poker is drawing mixed reviews form the poker community. According to ABC News: Top poker players have criticized and praised Ivey’s suit. “I... -
PT @ WSOP: Day 1 – The scene: A poker win, inside the WSOP, and a pirate
Posted on June 14, 2011 | No CommentsBy SEAN CHAFFIN, Editor/Senior Writer For those of you who dream of one day playing at the Word Series of Poker or just checking out the action, PokerTraditions will be... -
PT ORIGINAL: Twain for Poker Hall of Fame – Case #3: Literary tells – poker in his works
Posted on June 14, 2011 | No CommentsBy SEAN CHAFFIN, Editor/Senior Writer Betting and bluffing had to be a major part of Mark Twain’s life. He sprinkled poker terms and terminology throughout his writing and we continue... -
THE MUCK Q&A: Annie Duke discusses her life and new pro poker league venture
Posted on May 26, 2011 | 1 CommentBy SEAN CHAFFIN, Editor/Senior Writer Poker legend Annie Duke is in The Muck this week. Annie is one of the best-known poker players in the country and has made news... -
PT ORIGINAL: Poker players are the good guys
Posted on May 26, 2011 | No CommentsBy SEAN CHAFFIN, Editor and Senior Writer Poker has been attacked on all fronts recently. The game and its players have become easy targets, characterized as scofflaws and degenerate gamblers.... -
PT TV – Caesars CEO discusses his support for online poker
Posted on May 26, 2011 | No CommentsGreat video as he details his support for online poker courtesy of FOX Business. -
Congress considering online poker legalization
Posted on May 25, 2011 | No CommentsThere may be a light at the end of the tunnel for those having online poker withdrawal. According to The Hill, U.S. Rep. Joe Barton and other Republicans are drafting... -
Children’s author drawn to poker
Posted on May 25, 2011 | No CommentsPoker players definitely come from every walk of life, and the North County Times in San Diego recently had a great profile of this interesting and quirky player: At some...
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