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French find that poker is a game of skill
Thursday August 4, 2011
It is an argument that has long been debated but the age-old argument of whether poker is a game of skill or luck took a new twist in France. It has long been argued by players that there is a great deal of skill involved but the law courts and judges have always erred on … Continue reading
The curious story of Joey Barton continues
Wednesday August 3, 2011
Some footballers are quiet individuals who may do their talking on the park but say little else off it. In the ever increasing glare of the media, many footballers are finding it far more sensible to keep a low profile and to avoid dragging too much attention on themselves. This does not apply to Joey … Continue reading
Hearts owners once again calls the media monkeys
Wednesday August 3, 2011
Vladimir Romanov, the owner of Hearts, has once again come out and made some fantastic comments about the state of Scottish football and the people who make a living writing about it. Not for the first time, Romanov has made reference to the fact that the sports reporters and newscasters in the country are nothing … Continue reading
Leo Boxell is the Melbourne poker king
Wednesday August 3, 2011
One of the best things about poker is its universal appeal and the fact that no matter where you go in the world, there are likely to be people who share your interest and love for the game. There are always likely to be local variations of the game but when it comes to the … Continue reading
Hooters Hotel-Casino goes bust
Wednesday August 3, 2011
If you want to go see a bust, Hooters may well be the sort of establishment you would look out for but going bust in financial terms is never a good thing. That’s why there will not be too much laughter around the Hooters Hotel and Casino venture on the Las Vegas Strip. The owners … Continue reading
Epic Poker League set for US broadcast slot
Friday July 29, 2011
Any new sporting event or tournament looking to get off the ground has to have publicity and it has to be seen. There is no doubt that television is a great way to get a message across and even though poker has exploded due to the fact that online users are rising steadily in numbers, … Continue reading
Bodog getting out of the US market
Friday July 29, 2011
The Bodog betting site has always managed to stand apart from many of its online peers and a large reason for this is down to the fact that it offers a range of betting on American sports. A lot of online betting sites provide betting opportunities on a number of sports from all around the … Continue reading
Can Aguero fire Manchester City to the title?
Thursday July 28, 2011
Manchester City have once again splashed the cash, breaking their own transfer record with the capture of Sergio Aguero, the Argentina striker. The capture from Athletico Madrid in Spain is likely to cost around £38m but if he can perform for City in the Champions League and take them all the way to English Premier … Continue reading
Does the colour of kit matter?
Thursday July 28, 2011
In the modern sporting world, the need to have a change kit is not so much about the need to keep things clear on the pitch but more about the need to bring money in for sponsors. Football has clearly led the way on this matter with clubs turning to all manner of strange kits … Continue reading
Poker In The Park starts to expand
Wednesday July 27, 2011
There has been a lot of buzz and excitement about the forthcoming Poker In The Park event which looks to build on the success of last year’s event. Whether you are a casual poker player or have lofty ambitions of becoming a major player on the poker circuit, this is an event that is likely … Continue reading