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Encyclopedia - World Series Of Poker: Encyclopedia - World Series Of Poker
The World Series of Poker is the most prestigious set of poker tournaments in the world. World Series of Poker - Origins. The original W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Series Of Poker: Encyclopedia Ii - World Series Of Poker - Origins
The original World Series of Poker was started by Tom Morehead of the Riverside casino in Reno and was an invitational event. The set of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Betting Poker: Encyclopedia - Betting Poker
This article describes the common terms, rules, and procedures in the game, but does not cover the strategic impact of betting. The game ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Poker Players: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Poker Players - Professional Poker Players
List of poker players - A. Tom Abdo Crandell Addington Mickey Appleman Jac Arama Al Ardebili Josh Arieh Bruce Atkinson Joe Awada Lis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Big & Rich: Encyclopedia - Big & Rich
Big & Rich are an American genre-busting country music duo comprising Big Kenny (Kenny Alphin) and John Rich. Rich was formerly of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Binion's Horseshoe: Encyclopedia - Binion's Horseshoe
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Binion's Horseshoe (now the Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel) is a hotel and casino located in downtown Las Vegas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anthony Holden: Encyclopedia - Anthony Holden
Anthony Holden (born 22 May 1947) is a British journalist and writer, particularly known as a biographer of the British Royal family. He ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Andrew Black: Encyclopedia - Andrew Black
Andrew (Andy) Black (born 20 July 1965) is a poker player from Belfast, Northern Ireland, who presently resides in Dublin. Black played c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Community Card Poker: Encyclopedia - Community Card Poker
Probably starting about the time of World War II, many modern poker games used community cards (also called "shared cards" or "widow card...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University Of Tennessee: Encyclopedia - University Of Tennessee
© The University of Tennessee The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT Knoxville or...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amarillo Slim: Encyclopedia - Amarillo Slim
Thomas Austin "Amarillo Slim" Preston, Jr. (born December 31, 1928 in Johnson, Arkansas) is a professional gambler, famous for his poker ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Poker Tour: Encyclopedia - World Poker Tour
The World Poker Tour (WPT) is a collection of poker tournaments featuring most of the world's professional players. It was started by att...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Series: Encyclopedia - World Series
The World Series is the championship series of Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada, the culmination of the sport's post...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - David Sklansky: Encyclopedia - David Sklansky
David Sklansky (born in Teaneck, New Jersey) is a professional poker player and author. Sklansky is generally considered one of the top a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Poker: Encyclopedia - Poker
Poker is a card game, the most popular of a class of games called vying games, in which players with fully or partially concealed cards m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Poker Players: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Poker Players - Notable Authors Of Poker Books/articles
List of poker players - Articles. Roy Brindley Bob Ciaffone Andy Glazer Phil Hellmuth Chip Jett Thomas Keller Jesse May Daniel Negrea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Super/system: Encyclopedia Ii - Super/system - History And Title
Super/System was primarily written by Doyle Brunson who, at the time of publication in 1979 (ISBN 1580420818), had won the main event of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stock Broker: Encyclopedia Ii - Stock Broker - History
Since the 1980s stockbroking firms have also been allowed to be market makers as long as the appropriate Chinese walls are put in place. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anthony Holden: Encyclopedia Ii - Anthony Holden - Poker
Holden is a keen poker player, and spent a year playing professionally while researching his 1990 book Big Deal. The book covers his expe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stonington Connecticut: Encyclopedia Ii - Stonington Connecticut - History And Trivia
The first European colonists came to the town occured in 1649, on lands that had belonged to the Pequots who referred to the areas making...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mike Sexton: Encyclopedia Ii - Mike Sexton - Early Years
Sexton was a gymnast and attended Ohio State University where he earned a degree in public recreation after changing majors from business...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Betting Poker: Encyclopedia Ii - Betting Poker - Limits
Betting limits apply to the amount a player may open or raise, and come in four common forms: no limit, pot limit (the two collectively c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Morgan: Encyclopedia Ii - Morgan - Places
USA Morgan, Georgia Morgan, Minnesota Morgan, Texas Morgan, Utah Morgan, Vermont Morgan, Wisconsin Morgan County, Alabama Morgan County,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mit Sloan School Of Management: Encyclopedia Ii - Mit Sloan School Of Management - About The Mit Sloan School Of Management
The MIT Sloan School of Management offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs. The MIT Sloan MBA program matriculates stude...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University Of Tennessee: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Tennessee - Traditions
The University of Tennessee, as the oldest institution of higher learning in Tennessee and the 28th oldest in the United States, has accu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patent Attorney: Encyclopedia Ii - Patent Attorney - Qualification Regimes
In Europe, the requirements for practising as patent attorney before national patent offices should be distinguished from those needed fo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Poker Chip: Encyclopedia Ii - Poker Chip - Colors
The most common colors used at United States casinos to differentiate between chip denominations are: White or blue, $1 Pink, $2.50 Red,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Poker Tournament: Encyclopedia Ii - Poker Tournament - Entry Fees And Prizes
In a typical tournament, a player pays a fixed entry fee (called a buy-in) and receives, in return, a certain quantity of in-game currenc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Series: Encyclopedia Ii - World Series - List Of World Series After 1904
The World Series has been a best-of-seven series except in the years 1903, 1919, 1920 and 1921, when it was best-of-nine. Many seven-game...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rounders Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Rounders Film - Plot
Rounders is about a former rounder Mike McDermott (Matt Damon) who is torn between his commitment to his girlfriend Jo (Gretchen Mol) to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Poker: Encyclopedia Ii - Poker - History
The history of poker is a matter of some debate. The name of the game likely descended from the French poque, which descended from the Ge...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Poker: Encyclopedia Ii - Poker - Game Play
While the game of poker is played in hundreds of variations, most follow the same basic pattern of play. The right to deal each hand typi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phil Hellmuth: Encyclopedia Ii - Phil Hellmuth - Personality And Controversy
Hellmuth is one of the most recognizable figures in poker and many fans have strong opinions of him, both negative and positive. While hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phil Gordon: Encyclopedia Ii - Phil Gordon - Poker Playing
He first entered the World Series of Poker (WSOP) $10,000 no limit hold'em main event in 2001 and finished 4th, winning $400,000 and a sp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rio All Suite Hotel And Casino: Encyclopedia Ii - Rio All Suite Hotel And Casino - History
Opened on January 15, 1990 as a locals casino it had been constucted and was owned and operated by Marnell Corrao Associates. Danny Gans ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stu Ungar: Encyclopedia Ii - Stu Ungar - From Gin To Poker To Drugs
Ungar was originally a champion gin player. When he was 10 years old in 1963, he won a local tournament. By 1967, he was regarded as one ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amarillo Slim: Encyclopedia Ii - Amarillo Slim - Professional Poker Player
Before becoming a well known face and tournament poker player, Preston was a rounder and toured the country looking for gambling action a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University Of Tennessee: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Tennessee - Traditions
The University of Tennessee, as the oldest institution of higher learning in Tennessee and the 28th oldest in the United States, has accu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater: Encyclopedia Ii - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater - Athletics
Stats: NCAA Division I-A Conference: Big 12 (South) Major Rivalries: University of Oklahoma "The Bedlam Series" Minor Rivalries: Univ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stock Broker: Encyclopedia Ii - Stock Broker - History
Since the 1980s stockbroking firms have also been allowed to be market makers as long as the appropriate Chinese walls are put in place. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sobe: Encyclopedia Ii - Sobe - List Of Products
SoBe - Exotic Teas and Fruit Juice Blends. SoBe Black Tea 3G SoBe Dragon SoBe Green Tea 3G SoBe Nirvana SoBe Oolong Tea 3G SoBe Zen Te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Poker Tour: Encyclopedia Ii - World Poker Tour - Player Of The Year
Points are awarded for all Open events as follows: Winner: 1000 points Runner-up: 700 points 3rd place: 600 points 4th place: 500 points...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Betting Poker: Encyclopedia Ii - Betting Poker - Limits
Betting limits apply to the amount a player may open or raise, and come in four common forms: no limit, pot limit (the two collectively c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Texas Hold 'em: Encyclopedia Ii - Texas Hold 'em - Rules
The descriptions below assume a familiarity with the general game play of poker, and with poker hands. For a general introduction to thes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celebrity Poker Showdown: Encyclopedia Ii - Celebrity Poker Showdown - First Tournament
Game Number Two featured a themed show featuring cast members from The West Wing. Game 1: Ben Affleck, Don Cheadle, Willie Garson, Emily...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wil Wheaton: Encyclopedia Ii - Wil Wheaton - Biography
Like many actors who were popular from their work in the Star Trek franchise, much of Wheaton's career has been limited to Trek-oriented ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Texas Hold 'em: Encyclopedia Ii - Texas Hold 'em - Rules
The descriptions below assume a familiarity with the general game play of poker, and with poker hands. For a general introduction to thes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Greg Raymer: Encyclopedia Ii - Greg Raymer - Poker Career
After moving to Stonington, Connecticut in 1999, Raymer began playing poker at Foxwoods Resort Casino while he was working as for a pharm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Espn: Encyclopedia Ii - Espn - History
ESPN started as an alternative to standard television news broadcasts and the information found in "Sports" sections of newspapers. It be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dave Ulliott: Encyclopedia Ii - Dave Ulliott - Celebrity Status
He became a minor celebrity in the United Kingdom in 1999 after winning the first Late Night Poker Grand Final, defeating Dave "Karizma" ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Community Card Poker: Encyclopedia Ii - Community Card Poker - Home Games
Although some of these games (notably Chowaha and Tic tac toe) have been played in formal casino settings, they are generally better suit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Series: Encyclopedia Ii - World Series - List Of World Series After 1904
The World Series has been a best-of-seven series except in the years 1903, 1919, 1920 and 1921, when it was best-of-nine. Many seven-game...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chappelle's Show: Encyclopedia Ii - Chappelle's Show - Popular Skits
All skits are pre-recorded and shown in a film-like format, although the audience is clearly audible like BBC's Big Train. Some skits wer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Doyle Brunson: Encyclopedia Ii - Doyle Brunson - Poker Career
Brunson started off by playing in illegal games in Exchange Street, Fort Worth, Texas with a friend named Dwayne Hamilton. Eventually the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Draw Poker: Encyclopedia Ii - Draw Poker - Other Draw Games
Draw poker - Gardena jackpots Jacks to open or simply Jackpots. Played as above, with standard hand values, and with a single joker in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Johnny Moss: Encyclopedia Ii - Johnny Moss - The World Series Of Poker
In 1949 Moss once played with Nick the Greek in a five month long poker marathon set up by Benny Binion, winning anywhere from $2 million...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology: Encyclopedia Ii - Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology - School Features And Activities
The school maintains a daily schedule of eight class periods, with the final eighth period devoted to a variety of extracurricular activi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Miller Brewing: Encyclopedia Ii - Miller Brewing - Current Brands
The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, though owned by Miller, has a separate corporate structure, and brews its beers at their own brewe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Online Poker: Encyclopedia Ii - Online Poker - Overview
Traditional (or "brick and mortar", B&M) venues for playing poker, such as casinos and poker rooms, may be intimidating for novice pl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Layne Flack: Encyclopedia Ii - Layne Flack - World Series Of Poker Wsop
Flack has made several noticable finishes at the WSOP, including winning 5 bracelets. He got the nickname "Back to Back Flack" after winn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jennifer Tilly: Encyclopedia Ii - Jennifer Tilly - Biography
Tilly was born Jennifer E. Chan to a Chinese stockbroker and was raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. ("Tilly" is her mother's m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of University Of California Los Angeles People: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of University Of California Los Angeles People - Notable Alumni
List of University of California Los Angeles people - Nobel Laureates. Ralph Bunche - Peace, 1950 Bruce Merrifield - Chemistry, 1984 G...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Slang Names For Poker Hands: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Slang Names For Poker Hands - Texas Hold 'em Slang
The following refer to hole (pocket) cards: A-A: Pocket Rockets, American Airlines, Bullets, Two Pips A-K: Big Slick, Machine Gun (AK-47...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benny Binion: Encyclopedia Ii - Benny Binion - Casino Years
Because of his own notoriety, in 1946 he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. He became a partner of the Las Vegas Club casino, but left after a y...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lansing Michigan: Encyclopedia Ii - Lansing Michigan - Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 91.3 km² (35.2 mi²). 90.8 km² (35.0 mi²) of it is land and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Harrah's Entertainment: Encyclopedia Ii - Harrah's Entertainment - History
The company started out in 1937 as a small bingo parlor in Reno, Nevada operated by William F. Harrah. Purchased the Rio All Suite Hotel ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Binion's Gambling Hall And Hotel: Encyclopedia Ii - Binion's Gambling Hall And Hotel - History
After buying Binion's Horseshoe, Harrah's Entertainment sold the property on March 11, 2004 to MTR Gaming Group, which operated the hotel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater: Encyclopedia Ii - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater - Campus Buildings
This currently an incomplete list. An interactive map[2]is available to locate buildings on campus. Oklahoma State University - Stillwat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chappelle's Show: Encyclopedia Ii - Chappelle's Show - Third Season Delays
After the success of the first two seasons, the third season of Chappelle's Show was scheduled to premiere in February 2005. This date wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mit Sloan School Of Management: Encyclopedia Ii - Mit Sloan School Of Management - History
The Sloan School began in 1914 as the engineering administration curriculum (or "Course XV" in the MIT parlance) in the MIT Department of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jennifer Tilly: Encyclopedia Ii - Jennifer Tilly - Poker
On June 27, 2005, Tilly won a World Series of Poker bracelet (and $158,625) in the Ladies' No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em event, outlasting 600 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater: Encyclopedia Ii - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater - Some Distinguished Alumni Of Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University - Stillwater - Engineering architecture and sciences. William W. Caudill, FAIA, notable U.S. architect (1914...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stonington Connecticut: Encyclopedia Ii - Stonington Connecticut - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 17,906 people, 7,665 households, and 4,897 families residing in the town. The population density is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Texas Hold 'em: Encyclopedia Ii - Texas Hold 'em - Examples
Texas hold 'em - Sample showdown. Here's a sample showdown: Each player plays the best 5 card hand they can make with the 7 cards avail...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology: Encyclopedia Ii - Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology - Admissions And Enrollment
The school enrolls approximately 500 students in each of ninth through twelfth grades (as of the year of 2005-2006), totaling about 1600-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Texas Hold 'em: Encyclopedia Ii - Texas Hold 'em - Starting Hand Terminology And Notation
There are (52 × 51)/2 = 1,326 distinct possible combinations of two hole cards from a standard 52-card deck. However, since suits are on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University Of Tennessee: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Tennessee - Notable Staff
Well-known current and former faculty, staff, coaches, and administrators include: Lamar Alexander, former Tennessee Governor, UT Presid...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University Of Tennessee: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Tennessee - Activities
University of Tennessee - Athletics and sports. Tennessee competes in the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division, along with Florid...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology: Encyclopedia Ii - Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology - Curriculum
TJHSST offers a uniquely extensive mathematics and science curriculum, offering courses in organic chemistry, neurobiology, marine biolog...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology: Encyclopedia Ii - Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology - Awards And Distinctions
TJHSST has fielded more National Merit Semifinalists than any other high school in America for most of the 1990s and 2000s. From 2000 to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Series: Encyclopedia Ii - World Series - Precursors To The World Series 1857-1901
The following are teams that played an earlier version of the "World's Championship Series" or otherwise claimed the national championshi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Series: Encyclopedia Ii - World Series - The Modern World Series 1903-present
World Series - The first attempt. After two years of bitter competition and player raiding, the National and American Leagues made peac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Series: Encyclopedia Ii - World Series - Introduction
The first two games of the series are played in the home ballpark of the team awarded home-field advantage; the next three are in the oth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wil Wheaton: Encyclopedia Ii - Wil Wheaton - Filmography
Wil Wheaton - Movies. Neverland (2003) Four Fingers of the Dragon (2003) Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) (briefly; extended scene deleted bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology: Encyclopedia Ii - Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology - Recent Developments
In March 2004, TJHSST announced a partnership with nearby George Mason University. Among the proposals set forth in the partnership are t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University Of Tennessee: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Tennessee - History
The University of Tennessee was chartered on September 10, 1794 as Blount College, by an act of the legislature of the Southwest Territor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University Of Tennessee: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Tennessee - Students
The University of Tennessee's total enrollment in the fall semester of 2004 was 27,769, of which 23,986 were full-time students and 3,783...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sobe: Encyclopedia Ii - Sobe - Company Information
The South Beach Beverage Company is a drink manufacturer based in Norwalk, Connecticut. It was incorporated in 1996 by four partners who ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stock Broker: Encyclopedia Ii - Stock Broker - Terms
Front office This is a description of the part of the firm that is "client facing". The sales staff, brokers and traders are part of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Poker: Encyclopedia Ii - Poker - Quotations
Poker is a microcosm of all we admire and disdain about capitalism and democracy. It can be rough-hewn or polished, warm or cold, charita...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Poker: Encyclopedia Ii - Poker - Computer Players
The game of poker (or at least most of the variants) is considered to be computationally intractable. However, methods are being develope...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Poker: Encyclopedia Ii - Poker - History
The history of poker is a matter of some debate. The name of the game likely descended from the French poque, which descended from the Ge...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stock Broker: Encyclopedia Ii - Stock Broker - Famous Stockbrokers
In the United States, Philadelphia was the center of American finance during the first forty years of the new United States. In 1790, the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stonington Connecticut: Encyclopedia Ii - Stonington Connecticut - Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 129.6 km² (50.0 mi²). 100.2 km² (38.7 mi²) of it is land a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University Of Tennessee: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Tennessee - Organization
The University of Tennessee's flagship campus in Knoxville hosts ten colleges, the Institute of Agriculture, the Institute for Public Ser...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University Of Tennessee: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Tennessee - Campus
The University of Tennessee has gradually grown from a small liberal arts college to its present status. In 1826, what was then East Tenn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stonington Connecticut: Encyclopedia Ii - Stonington Connecticut - Naval History
Stonington repulsed two British naval bombardments, one, during the American Revolution a desultory bombardment by Sir James Wallace in t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celebrity Poker Showdown: Encyclopedia Ii - Celebrity Poker Showdown - Eighth Tournament
The eighth tournament may feature a non-celebrity playing as a result of an online tournament. The online tournament ended in December 20...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phil Gordon: Encyclopedia Ii - Phil Gordon - Poker Journalism
In 2003 he providing commentary of the WSOP Championship Event for Binion's live Internet broadcast, as well as daily reports for a natio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stock Broker: Encyclopedia Ii - Stock Broker - Terms
Front office This is a description of the part of the firm that is "client facing". The sales staff, brokers and traders are part of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Poker Chip: Encyclopedia Ii - Poker Chip - Construction And Design
Poker chips are fabricated with complicated graphics and edge spot patterns intending to make them difficult to counterfeit. The process ...   » Read the article