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I decided this week to write a column that is not necessarily funny, but which poses a real question. This is news that inevitably caught the attention of many: for the first time in history, three women reached the final table of a WPT tournament. It happened recently at the Venetian, for a WPT with … Once Upon A Time … I Was Wondering Where Are The Women?

Last time on Once Upon A Time, poker legend Isabelle Mercier went down memory lane to talk about her childhood and her first poker earnings. Now, she goes a bit further in time to recall the time when she was a constant nomad, traveling nonstop for tournaments. “The world is a book and those who … Once Upon a Time: When I was Homeless for Three Years

The first part of our poker lingo series of articles covered the likes of ante, bad beat, and flop. In this second article, we will continue to go through the alphabet, up to M, to share more poker-related words that you need to know about. Learning the most commonly used words in this card game … Everything You Need To Know About Poker Lingo: Part 2

Are you keen on making the switch from live poker to online play? Or are you planning to play the game for the first time? Either way, it is worth understanding the most important differences between the two ways of playing. What are the key things that change when you move from a poker table … What Are The Differences Between Live and Online Poker?

We already talked about what WTSD and WWSF mean in poker language. However, there are many more other acronyms and poker slang terms that you should be aware of while attending the tables. While you might be familiar with the rules and strategies of poker, once you dig into the tables and contact with other … Everything You Need To Know About Poker Lingo: Part 1

Last time in Once Upon A Time Isabelle reflected on the changes that the poker game had suffered during recent years. Now, in this edition, she draws the parallels that bring the poker game and the game of life together. Today in class I am offering you a subject for an essay: “What is life?”. You have … Once Upon a Time: When I Understood That Life is Like Poker

The last time we heard from Isabelle Mercier she was lecturing us on the importance of patience. And there is definitely not a better sequence to that topic, than going through the gaps between the old school and new school of poker. Maybe you were spoiled by the title of this story, but I humbly … Once Upon a Time: Long Live The Dinosaurs!