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How to Beat Poker in Red Dead Redemption 2: Missions, Cheats & Locations February 8, 2019

Red Dead Redemption 2 will send you on the proverbial emotional roller coaster. RDR2 will both exhilarate you and break your heart. Want to make money playing poker in Red…
How Poker Got Its Bad Name: Sol Smith & the Steamboat Hustle September 26, 2017

You know how poker keeps trying to get rid of its reputation of being a ‘shady’ game played by ‘shady’ people in ‘shady’ places? Sure you do. But how did…
A Beginners Guide to Stars Rewards on PokerStars July 12, 2017

PokerStars brand-new loyalty program Stars Rewards is now live and players have to get used to very different-looking rewards landscape. The previous loyalty scheme was very beneficial for the most…
The Many, Many Poker Faces of Kevin Hart May 28, 2017

Comedian Kevin Hart is competing against some of the most elite poker players in the world in the $300,000 buy-in Super High Roller Bowl but he’s already beating them in…
The Poker Vlogger 411: Who and Where to Watch May 11, 2017

Twitch.tv has had a pronounced effect on poker with online stars like Jason Somerville and Jaime Staples amassing legions of fans logging in to witness the grind. Now a select…
Your Poker Questions Answered: “Is Phil Hellmuth Good?” May 1, 2017

Got a poker question? We might have the answer for you. Every week PokerListings tries to answer some of the more basic poker questions you might have. These questions are…
Every* Poker TV Show Ever, Ranked April 26, 2017

*Not every There was a time when the idea of televising a poker tournament was absurd. Who would want to see mostly old white men play a card game? You…
Your Poker Questions Answered: “What if My Opponent Shows His Cards? April 13, 2017

The following questions were collected from various places including our poker strategy section, Quora, Yahoo! Answers and other places online. Today we’ll take a look at revealing your hands, TV…
Your Poker Questions Answered: “What Do Movies Get Wrong About Poker?” March 15, 2017

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. PokerListings is going to answer some of the more basic poker questions you might have in a new ongoing weekly feature. These questions are…
The 10 Best Free Poker Apps for Android and iPhone February 13, 2017

The free poker apps section is one of the most popular, lucrative and bloated categories of any app store. There are hundreds of apps designed to let you play poker,…
From Loki to Libratus: A Look at 20+ Years of Poker AI Development February 7, 2017

The rise of poker AI has been a strange journey to say the least. Early in 2017 Libratus finished dismantling a human team of heads-up wizards including Jason Les, Dong Kim,…
Christmas Poker Gifts and Ideas that Don’t Suck December 15, 2016

Yeah finding the right, non-tacky gift for poker players can be difficult – but no sweat. We have plenty of poker gift ideas for even the most discerning of poker…
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Poker and Georgia April 11, 2016

Legal poker everywhere, no crime, Robin Hood, and the world’s largest Wendy’s. PokerListings recently went to Tbilisi/Georgia to follow the first WSOP Circuit event in the South Caucasus and we…
17 Unbelievable Things That Actually Happened at the WSOP 2006 March 6, 2016

settled with LeyserThe 2006 World Series of Poker was memorable for a lot of reasons. For one, it was the biggest Main Event ever held with over 8,000 players getting…
What Poker Can Learn From M:TG, Video Games, Twister November 30, 2015

At its core, poker is a game. Forget the multi-million dollar industry behind it; the gambling, the money, glamor, degeneracy or sometimes designation as a “sport.” It’s a game. A…
5 Poker Gadgets (or Accessories) You Need Right Now July 28, 2015

Throw out your old, greasy, discolored deck of nudie cards and your wafer-thin, cheap, red-white-and-blue plastic poker chips. There’s no room for mundanity in the first-class casino that is your…
Sharps, Nudes and Dogs: Cards (and Poker) as Inspiration for Art June 18, 2015

Poker, or card games, as inspiration for some of the world’s most legendary works of art? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think. In fact dozens of the world’s…
The 24 Most Insane Promotions in the History of Poker May 7, 2015

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban once said that a sure sign of failure for a start-up is too much promotional gear. Take a quick look at the poker industry and…
The Top 7 Most Exclusive, Invite-Only Private Poker Games April 10, 2015

Poker is a game that’s enjoyed by people from all walks of life. The rich and famous, the blue collar and everyone in between. Ben Affleck, Bill Gates, Tobey Maguire,…
The Periodic Table of Stuff Poker Players Like (Infographic) February 16, 2015

Periodic Table of Stuff Poker Players Like From sunglasses and hoodies to Rounders and credit card roulette, we painstakingly break down the many likes of the modern poker player. Whether…
5 Classic MS-DOS Poker Games You Can Play Right Now January 9, 2015

The Internet Archive has now released more than 2,300 classic video games for free in-browser play including a handful of poker games. While most gamers are tickled at the thought…
Ferguson’s Great Online Poker Challenge: Turn $0 Into $10k! October 7, 2014

Chris Ferguson’s famous online poker challenge was to make $10,000 by starting with $0 and sticking to strict bankroll management. Here’s an in-depth look at how Ferguson’s Challenge played out…
3 Kick-Ass Laptops for Playing Online Poker August 28, 2014

Here’s a little secret for you: most online poker software is incredibly easy to run on almost any computer. Online poker sites have a serious incentive to make their software…
Major Riddle: Godfather (and Fish) of Poker’s First Big Game August 12, 2014

In a five-part series writer Christian Henkel digs deep into Las Vegas history to uncover the truth behind some of the gambling world’s most notorious figures. Next up: Major Riddle.…

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