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A betting preview of the 2009 World Series of Poker

22 May 2009
The verdict is in and the evidence is rather convincing. Poker is a spectator sport. Sure, there are many out there who would argue that not only is poker not a spectator sport, but that it's not even a "sport" to begin with. But try telling that to the ESPN executives who have made the game a staple of ... (read more)
 

Top-10 tips for planning your trip to the WSOP

18 May 2009
Believe it or not, the 2009 World Series of Poker begins in 10 days. Last year after returning from a month in Las Vegas, the Casino City team presented our Top-10 reasons to attend the WSOP. We're assuming that after you read the list you were swayed into actually doing it and heading to Las Vegas for this year's WSOP. ... (read more)
 

Top-10 players you want to watch at the WSOP

11 May 2009
As we pointed out in our recent Top-10 tidbits from the 2009 World Series of Poker Media Guide article, ESPN used 40 cameras to cover last year's WSOP. That's more than what NBC used to cover Super Bowl XLIII. But as much as we enjoy the ESPN coverage of the WSOP, even 40 cameras can't capture all of the action. ... (read more)
 

List of Minnesota banned sites includes just 44 that accept U.S. players

6 May 2009
Only 44 of the 200 Web sites that Minnesota's Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division want to block from its residents actually accept players from the state, according to an audit of the list that was completed by Casino City. That means just 22 percent of the sites AGED wants to block affect Minnesota ... (read more)
 

Top-10 WSOP events we'd like to see on ESPN

4 May 2009
True poker fans received a bit of a jolt last week when ESPN announced its broadcast schedule for the 2009 World Series of Poker. The network will air 15 weeks of WSOP coverage beginning July 28, but just two bracelet events will be shown and the only game that will be seen will be No Limit Texas Hold'em. ... (read more)
 

Top-10 tidbits from the 2009 WSOP Media Guide

27 April 2009
Believe it or not, cards go in the air for the 2009 World Series of Poker in just 31 days. And in anticipation of the biggest poker event of the calendar year, the crack WSOP media relations staff released its 45-page Media Guide last week. Thumbing through the guide, we found a number of fascinating ... (read more)
 

Top-10 poker table etiquette mistakes

13 April 2009
Jena Phillips and Shaun Harris have pretty much seen it all at the poker table. They've both been chosen to deal at the World Series of Poker Main Event final table the last few years and have been able to witness first-hand some exciting moments. Unfortunately they've also watched both experienced and inexperienced players make the kind of gaffes at the table that can make everyone cringe. ... (read more)
 

Top-10 first impressions of the Mississippi Gulf Coast

4 April 2009
When you talk about gaming destinations in the U.S. the first two places that people mention are Las Vegas and Atlantic City – and with good reason. But there are many other places to visit in this great country if you have a hankering for games of chance and good old Mississippi – the third largest gaming destination in the U.S. ... (read more)
 

Top-10 online poker mistakes

27 March 2009
Back in December, we compiled the Top-10 mistakes made by Texas Hold'em players, but that list was heavily based on a live-poker atmosphere. So, as a natural follow-up, we have put together a list of no-nos that beginning online poker players should do anything and everything to avoid. And like that ... (read more)
 

Top-10 betting facts from the NCAA Tournament

23 March 2009
Paging Cinderella! Paging Cinderella! Where are you? That's the question many fans of the NCAA Tournament are asking this morning since the word "upset" was somehow left out of equation during the first two rounds of the Big Dance. It appears the selection committee has done a bang-up job this year ... (read more)

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Gary Trask
Gary serves as Casino City's Editor in Chief and has more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor. He also manages new business ventures for Casino City.

A member of the inaugural Poker Hall of Fame Media Committee, Gary enjoys playing poker and blackjack, but spends most of his time sitting in the comfy confines of the sportsbook when in Las Vegas.

The Boston native is also a former PR pro in the golf-casino-resort industry and a fanatical golfer, allowing his two favorite hobbies - gambling and golf - to collide quite naturally.

Contact Gary at gary@casinocity.com and follow him on Twitter at @CasinoCityGT.

Gary Trask Websites:

twitter.com/#!/casinocityGT
Gary Trask
Gary serves as Casino City's Editor in Chief and has more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor. He also manages new business ventures for Casino City.

A member of the inaugural Poker Hall of Fame Media Committee, Gary enjoys playing poker and blackjack, but spends most of his time sitting in the comfy confines of the sportsbook when in Las Vegas.

The Boston native is also a former PR pro in the golf-casino-resort industry and a fanatical golfer, allowing his two favorite hobbies - gambling and golf - to collide quite naturally.

Contact Gary at gary@casinocity.com and follow him on Twitter at @CasinoCityGT.

Gary Trask Websites:

twitter.com/#!/casinocityGT