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  WSOP - Poker Hall of Fame
Since its inception in 1979, the Hall of Fame has honored thirty-three gamblers, one for each year, with the exception of 1993 and the year 2002, 2005 and 2006.
Retired from professional poker, Boyd was selected to be a Hall-of-Famer in 1981, and lived in Las Vegas until his death on Nov. 21, 1997.
A tempered player who was skilled at all forms of poker, he was selected for the Hall of Fame in 1986.
www.pokerpages.com /pokerinfo/hallofame   (2187 words)

  
 Poker Pages: "Baxter, Cloutier Admitted to Poker Hall of Fame" By Justin West
The day before the 2006 World Series of Poker main event was to begin, before the tables were crowded with players vying for what would prove to be the largest prize in poker history, two individuals received one of the biggest honors a player can receive.
And, while the Poker Hall of Fame may no longer reside in its original location, such does not detract from the honor, prestige, and notoriety that comes with being included among such greats as Doyle Brunson, Stu Ungar, Bobby Baldwin, and Mr.
Having played poker since the age of 17, Justin spent more than a year earning a living on the green felt; a modest living, to be sure, but a living nonetheless.
www.pokerpages.com /articles/archives/west07.htm   (1264 words)

  
 LaunchPoker.com - Poker history / Poker Hall of Fame (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
He is the first WSOP winner and the one of the only two players (together with Stu Ungar) in the history of poker who has won the main WSOP event thrise (in 1970, 1971 and 1974).
Puggy Pearson is the father of poker tournament as it was he who once introduced the idea of holding them.
Berry Johnston has always had three dreams: 1) to play poker well enough to make a living at it, 2) to become a World Champion and 3) to be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame.
www.launchpoker.com.cob-web.org:8888 /history/-hall-of-fame-   (2246 words)

  
 The Poker Hall Of Fame (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Each year the poker Hall of Fame at Binion's Horseshoe adds another player's name to its list of poker legends.
There are six living Hall-of-Famers, enshrined alongside other members of poker's elite at the display at the Horseshoe.
Selection criteria for the Hall of Fame are straightforward and the standards are high.
www.thepokerforum.com.cob-web.org:8888 /pokerhalloffame.htm   (1418 words)

  
 About Online Poker - Poker Hall of Fame (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
A player that wishes (or that you wish) to join the list must have played poker for the big box, played at top tables and competitions, has been "in the business" for a significant amount of time and is well respected by other poker players for his fine game.
Wild Bill is probably the most famous name in the Hall, because he is well known both in the poker world and outside of it.
Texas Dolly joined the Hall of Fame at the age of 54, and he is still playing the game.
www.about-online-poker.com.cob-web.org:8888 /poker_hall_of_fame/poker_hall_of_fame.html   (1816 words)

  
 Two Inducted into Poker Hall of Fame. | Poker News
Two legends of poker were inducted into the poker hall of fame yesterday, in a brief press conference/ceremony conducted on the ESPN stage in the main tournament room of the WSOP.
Addington has been out of the poker world for 20 years, and has become a very successful businessman, being one of the principals of a Biotechnology firm in Phoenix (for more on Crandall's company, reference our earlier story).
The induction ceremony was a real reason to feel good about poker, and the assembled media began to prepare for the Q&A session when one of the executives at the table started reading a prepared statement about some new slot machine that was being launched with the WSOP name on it.
www.pokernews.com /news/2005/07/two-inducted-poker-hall-fame.htm   (527 words)

  
 Poker Game & Poker Hall of Fame- Poker Royal Flush (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Poker Hall of Fame at Binion's Horseshoe adds another player's name to its list of poker legends every year.
He was ceremonially detitle the first poker hands at both the Golden Nugget and Mirage cardrooms.
This is an internet website dedicated to poker, online and table variations, game strategy, game tips, game history and all kind of info about this game, including land based casino game tables.
www.poker-royal-flush.com.cob-web.org:8888 /info/hall-of-fame.php   (1994 words)

  
 Poker Hall of fame - World Series of Poker Betting
Since its inception in 1979, the Hall of Fame has honored twenty-two gamblers, one for each year, with the exception of 1993.
An aggressive gambler noted for imaginative play, Jack won the 1982 world title.The salt-and-pepper-bearded, Texas-born gambler was noted for spinning poker yarns.
Nicknamed by the pundits as "The Great Wall of China" and "The Orient Express" Johnny Chan is also one of the most approachable and well-liked of former World Champions.Lyle Berman, fellow Hall of Fame 2002 Inductee, introduced Johnny before the start of the Championship Event.
www.hollywoodsportsbook.com /world_series_of_poker/poker-hall-of-fame.cfm   (1825 words)

  
 Poker Top10: Top poker hall of fame inductees.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
These are the most recent inductees into the Poker Hall of Fame and the year they were added.
He also happens to be a champion poker player himself, with the 1978 WSOP main event title under his belt.
No wonder they inducted him into the Poker Hall of Fame.
www.pokertop10.com /hall-of-fame.html   (550 words)

  
 Poker Hall of Fame (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
I have listed for you the POKER players, who have been inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame." To win more at poker, I suggest you research their poker styles and tricks and try and utilize them for your own poker playing.
Edmon Hoyle wrote the first rule book on poker and for a long time it was played according to the rules given there.
Bill Boyd is said to be the one of the best five-card stud players of all time because he won it many times at the World Series of Poker.
www.thepoker.net.cob-web.org:8888 /poker-fame.html   (376 words)

  
 Poker.Net - Gaming Hall Of Fame
Jack’s dad, the legendary Benny Binion, was inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame in 1990.
When business was slow after one labor dispute, the Horseshoe mailing list was combed, and locals were invited to get a free roll of quarters.
He planned major poker tournaments at his Gulf of Mexico resorts so they ended a few days before the World Series of Poker began in Las Vegas.
www.poker.net /headlines/news/archive/gaminghall.htm   (377 words)

  
 European Poker Players Hall of Fame - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The European Poker Players Hall of Fame was created by poker professional Bruce "Elvis Senior" Atkinson to recognise European poker players who have made great achievements throughout their poker careers.
The player must have played poker at the highest level, either in cash games or tournament play.
The player should be an ideal ambassador for the game.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/European_Poker_Players_Hall_of_Fame   (278 words)

  
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 World Series Of Poker - Hall of Fame (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
World Series Of Poker - Hall of Fame (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)
Find out how you can be one of them, and even take part in the competition without spending a penny in the How to enter the WSOP page.
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www.seriesofpoker.com.cob-web.org:8888 /wsop_hall_of_fame.html   (161 words)

  
 Video Poker Junkie Hall of Fame 1 (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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videopokerjunkie.com.cob-web.org:8888 /vpj_hall_of_fame.htm   (556 words)

  
 A1 Poker.net Hall of fame at A1 Poker Site
A1 Poker.net Hall of fame at A1 Poker Site
There are six living Hall of Fames, enshrined alongside other members of poker's elite at the display at the Horseshoe.
A gambler must have played poker against acknowledged top competition, Played for high stakes, Played consistently well, gained the respect of peers, And stood the test of time.
www.a1-poker.net /halloffame.html   (337 words)

  
 Women's Poker Hall of Fame (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Women's Poker Hall of Fame (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)
Online Poker > Poker Games Directory > Women's Poker Hall of Fame
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www.1-poker-games.com.cob-web.org:8888 /womens-poker-hall-of-fame.html   (118 words)

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