The poker boom of the early 2000s has seen the game enter the mainstream, and with it the viability poker as a profession. Gone are the days of sitting around a smokey casino or a basement home game. Professional players can now play low- and high-stakes alike from...
Nearly every poker lover has thought about making the jump to professional play. It’s an understandable impulse. After all, professional poker can be an exciting and profitable career. On the other hand, it isn’t for everybody. It is vital to consider both...
When one thinks of card games and casinos, the rush of a poker game likely comes to mind. However, there’s a second, lesser-known game that happens behind the scenes; the mental game that poker players play. Poker is as much about strategy as it is about the luck of...
In this new series, I’ll be spotlighting different types of card games. They all fall under the poker family, but have unique differences and rules that can be equal parts fun and challenging to learn. This month, we’re starting simple with my favorite: Texas Hold’em....
There is a lot to see and do in New York, but one pastime that is popular at state casinos is poker. Several casinos around the city provide locals and tourists alike a place to enjoy this classic game. Turning Stone Resort Casino (Verona, NY) With 32 Poker tables,...
