Thursday, March 2, 2006 8:16 AM PST
world series of poker
Las Vegas Sun, Thu, 02 Mar 2006 7:50 AM PST
Jeff Haney is taking a look at the second annual high-stakes, mano-a-mano poker tournament coming up this weekend at http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/commentary/2006/mar/02/566623474.html
The style of poker known as "heads-up" - meaning one-on-one - has a long and rich history in Las Vegas.
San Jose Mercury News, Thu, 02 Mar 2006 6:39 AM PST
Raising stakes as poker's best come to San Jose http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/13997647.htm?source=rss&channel=mercurynews_the_valley
The cards don't lie -- poker has a hold on America. And this week San Jose is at the center of the poker universe with a World Poker Tour tournament at Bay 101.
Las Vegas Sun, Thu, 02 Mar 2006 7:50 AM PST
Ron Kantowski on how Cubs fans have patience, whether it be for exhibition game tickets or winning another World Series http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/commentary/2006/mar/02/566667075.html
It was 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, just a half-hour before Big League Weekend tickets were to go on sale at Cashman Field, and Las Vegas 51s president Don Logan looked more nervous than a rookie relief pitcher with the winning run perched on third base.
San Jose Mercury News, Thu, 02 Mar 2006 5:49 AM PST
With popularity and prize money growing, poker's best come to San Jose for tournament http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/13997647.htm?source=rss&channel=mercurynews_local
The cards don't lie -- poker has a hold on America. And this week San Jose is at the center of the poker universe. With an estimated 60 million poker players in the United States, the game has gone from being a fad to part of the fabric of American culture.
SYS-CON Media, Thu, 02 Mar 2006 7:10 AM PST
Hollywood Poker Player Loyalty Program Sets the Poker Industry Bar In Customer Membership Programs http://www.sys-con.com/read/189740.htm
Hollywood Poker (http://www.hollywoodpoker.com/), where the stars come to play, is proud to roll out the red carpet to its members with the introduction of ClubHOLLYWOODPoker. ClubHOLLYWOODPoker is a special rewards program that provides rich and diverse rewards for player loyalty. Membership in this elite group means VIP status all the way, including entry into exclusive tournaments, access to
Juice, Thu, 02 Mar 2006 6:26 AM PST
Gambling guide: Keep your chips to yourself http://www.dmjuice.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060301/JUICE03/603010322/1115/rss04
Every poker room has those guys.
Miami Herald, Thu, 02 Mar 2006 6:47 AM PST
Deal or no deal? Not for the title http://www.aberdeennews.com/mld/miamiherald/living/13987705.htm?source=rss&channel=miamiherald_living
In the $5,000 buy-in Big One at Harrah's Carnavale of Poker in 2000, 1999 Player of the Year Hieu ''Tony'' Ma whispered to me, ``Phil, how sweet is it that this Frenchman keeps betting all of his chips pre-flop? You're going to bust him for sure!''
Las Vegas Sun, Thu, 02 Mar 2006 7:49 AM PST
John Katsilometes catches up with an old/new locals favorite R&B vocalist http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/do/2006/mar/02/566664536.html
About six years ago I was walking through the Rio and heard a commotion - an audience clapping in time with thumping R&B music - emanating from the now-defunct RioBamba Cabaret.
Las Vegas Sun, Thu, 02 Mar 2006 7:49 AM PST
Kenseth in the groove http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/births/2006/mar/02/566663419.html
Two weeks ago Matt Kenseth said he felt he had the car to win the Daytona 500, but he had to settle for a 15th-place finish. Last weekend at California Speedway, Kenseth admitted he didn't have the best car in the field, but he still found himself in victory lane for the 11th time in his career.
HispanicBusiness.com, Thu, 02 Mar 2006 4:44 AM PST
Spanish Broadcasting System Launches New U.S. Hispanic Television Channel http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/news/newsbyid.asp?id=28924&cat=Hispanic+PR+Wire&more=/hprw/
Coconut Grove, FL--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--March 1, 2006--Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (“SBS”; NASDAQ: SBSA) today announced the launch of Mega TV Channel 22 (WSBS-TV), the Company’s television debut in the South Florida market.
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