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Doyle Brunson to Sit Out WSOP Tournaments

The 44th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) starts in just two weeks and it promises to be bigger than ever. In one significant way, though, it will be smaller.Doyle Brunson will not be playing.

“The Godfather of Poker” made his announcement Tuesday night via his @TexDollyTwitter account, writing, “Afraid I am finally gonna give in to Father Time and pass on tournament play at WSOP. #toomanyhours”

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Potential Oregon Legislation Would Shut Down Live Poker Rooms

While much of the attention of the poker community is currently on the drive of several states towards legalization and regulation of online poker, there are fights that are being waged in some states that might affect live poker games. A recent bill in theOregon legislature is an example of this type of attack.

Writer Harry Esteve of  the Oregonian tells the story of a young Portland woman,Rachel O’Neal, who has started her own law practice in the city and enjoys the local card room...

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“All In: The Poker Movie” Examines The Draw Of The Game

When it comes to the cinematic portrayal of the world of poker, there have been more misses than hits. For every “Rounders” or “The Grand” that have depicted the game fairly accurately, there have been severe missteps (anyone remember “Lucky You” or the ESPN series “Tilt”?). A documentary that goes into nationwide release tomorrow attempts to examine the draw of the game of poker and, in making that audacious attempt, knocks it out of the park.

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