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World Series of Poker: History
When you hear the term, the World Series of Poker, most people today think about ESPN coverage and thousands of people all laying down $10,000 to become the next poker millionaire. The top players are cult icons and have turned their fame into small fortunes, hocking chip sets, instructional videos, books, video games, and websites. But it hasn’t always been that way.
The idea for the World Series began in the summer of 1949 when Nicholas "Nick the Greek" Dandolos approached Binion’s Horseshoe owner Benny Binion to set up a match between Dandolos and the legendary Texas road gambler, Johnny Moss. Binion did so with the stipulation that the game would be played in public view.
Crowds gathered at Binion’s Horseshoe to watch this marathon contest that lasted five months with breaks only for sleep. Moss ultimately won an estimated $2 million. When “The Greek” lost his last pot, he arose from his chair, bowed slightly, and uttered the now-famous words, "Mr. Moss, I have to let you go." Binion, always a promoter at heart, noted that the public had gathered outside the casino each day to watch the game with the fervor of dedicated sports fans, and he was...
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DVD's to Learn Poker
DVDs to Learn Poker (Chris's Top Picks)
Poker over the past decade has had a major revival in the public eye. It continues to become more popular among Americans each year, and millions tune in to ESPN to catch the World Series of Poker Tour. Many, although having a strong love for the game, are not well versed in the techniques and strategies of the game. And since constantly losing money is not much fun, here are a few reviews of top DVDs you can get to learn and master the game. Anne Dukes Advanced Texas Holdem Secrets - How to Beat the Big Boys Anne Duke, one of poker's superstar females, has put together a wonderful DVD on poker strategy. Known for her uncanny talent of profiling and reading her competitors, she reveals how she does it. Along with tons of other tips and strategies, she also imparts her philosophy of the game onto the viewer. By the end of the DVD, you may start believing that poker isn't gambling, but an investment. Poker Secrets from a Poker Champ Great DVD with tips and strategies straight from the superstars. Not only that, its...Read more
