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  Play poker online and learn winning strategies for Texas Hold'Em.
Poker Royale is more than just one of the many celebrity poker shows.
During a Poker Study group, a hand was played that created a discussion, so I thought I would document it.
In poker, your bankroll is a symbol of strength.
www.pokerfan.com   (300 words)

  
 Poker News Online, Online Poker Blog: 11/21/2004 - 11/27/2004
November 24, 2004 - Poker has become a national phenomenon of late as you can't turn on the television without seeing everyone from celebrities to professional players throwing down pairs and full houses or trying to bluff their way through a hand with a couple of twos.
If that's not enough poker for you, there are also a few bonus segments from Cold Pizza and Pardon the Interruption, showcasing their own unique coverage of the tournament.
Nealon will lend his humor and wit to the series by commentating on the amateur and professional poker player's hands as they ante up for their chance to win the tournament, and a chance to split $10 million dollars with a GSN viewer in the $10 Million Poker Sweepstakes.
pokerist.blogspot.com /2004_11_21_pokerist_archive.html   (3938 words)

  
 Gaming Today - Online
Poker Royale: Battle of the Sexes is a seven episode invitational tournament hosted by syndicated radio personality Tom Leykis, who is known for his outrageous and somewhat chauvinistic defense of the male species.
Poker Royale: Battle of the Sexes will premiere on Jan. 21 at 9 p.m.
In each of the first six episodes of Poker Royale, three men and three women from the teams of men and women will play a game of no limit Texas Hold’Em.
www.gamingtoday.com /index.cfm?articleid=12035&AIN=505470   (516 words)

  
 The Poker Gazette   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Since winning the $10 million in July at the Poker World Championship in Las Vegas, Mr Hachem has become a poker celebrity in the US and he and his family are now being flown business class for free to every tournament and put up in the best hotels.
The poker table was submerged using weighted anchors attached to the table's underside and traditional chips and waterproof cards were used during play.
The entry field for the World Series of Poker tournament, which is owned by Harrah's Entertainment, has increased in the past three years from 839 in 2003 to 5,719 in 2005, Thompson said.
pokergazette.com /simpnews/news.php?lang=en&category=1&layout=def   (8072 words)

  
 Unabomber Wins Poker Royale
SANTA MONICA, California – (PRESS RELEASE) -- The joke was on the comedians when Phil "Unabomber" Laak showcased his poker skills against jokers and poker aces in the finale of Poker Royale: Comedians Vs. Pros.
Poker Royale: Comedians Vs. Pros is part of GSN's Casino Night, airing every Friday at 10:00PM ET/PT.
Laak will be featured in the upcoming The James Woods Gang Vs. The Unabombers In Poker Royale premiering on Friday, October 7 at 10:00PM ET/PT.
www.casinocitytimes.com /news/article.cfm?contentID=153666   (314 words)

  
 Poker News Online & Poker Magazine ~ Gambling News
POKER ROYALE: BATTLE OF THE SEXES, is a seven episode invitational tournament hosted by syndicated radio personality Tom Leykis, who is known for defense of the male species.
POKER ROYALE: BATTLE OF THE SEXES will break new ground when it premieres on GSN's new Friday Casino Night, January 21 at 9:00 PM ET/PT.
POKER ROYALE: BATTLE OF THE SEXES is entertaining and engaging for players of every skill level," said Valentine.
www.thepokerweb.com /2005_01_02_thepokerweb_archive.html   (1611 words)

  
 Poker Tournaments on TV - WSOP World Series of poker schedule, WPT, Celebrity, articles on Holdem, Stud
This network continues to serve dishes of poker as big and appealing as its sports offerings, and the poker is clearly not a side dish.
Now poker is on TV pretty much every day, with poker shows raking in solid ratings even though the events are seldom seen live.
A few years ago, poker on TV was limited to only a couple of hours of coverage on American television every year.
www.pokertv.com   (761 words)

  
 Poker Periodicals: How to Hold 'Em
Another poker magazine, All In, said Negreanu "might just be the hottest poker player in the world." Recently, Negreanu consented to share his wisdom in an interview with Bluff, yet another poker mag.
Gee, high-stakes poker sure has changed since the days when it was played in smoky backrooms by guys called Doc and Slim and Fats -- guys who would no doubt greet chatter about vitamins and Jesus with that ancient poker mantra: Shut up and deal.
Poker is a spectator sport now, seen on countless TV shows -- "Poker Royale" and "Poker Superstars International" and "Celebrity Poker Showdown" and the "World Poker Tour." If you're a truly hard-core fan, you can buy a handcrafted, custom-made, limited-edition bobblehead doll of your favorite poker champ for $29.99.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/09/AR2005050901243.html   (419 words)

  
 Poker News: A morning with the
Take six of the best young poker pros, and put them up against each other in a made for TV poker tourney.
But, this taping was a bit different, as it was being taped in a format known as 'live to tape', meaning they were going to air this sucker that night, with very few edits.
Poker Blue is the newest poker room in the market.
www.pokernews.com /news/2005/05/morning-young-blood-poker.htm   (654 words)

  
 Party-poker-review.net - Online Poker News - Phil Laak wins Poker Royale
The joke was on the comics themselves when Phil Unabomber Laak won the finale of Poker Royale: Comedians Vs. Pros.
Poker Royale: Comedians Vs. Pros is part of GSN's Casino Night that airs Friday nights.
Laak will be featured in the upcoming The James Woods Gang Vs. The Unabombers In Poker Royale scheduled to air October 7 at 10PM Eastern time.
www.party-poker-review.net /news/sept2005/laakwinsroyale.htm   (184 words)

  
 David Williams Wins Poker Royale Tournament - RGT Online
Currently, in the world of poker, the network is airing a competitive Texas Hold'em poker series between actors and pros, Poker Royale: Celebrities Vs. Poker Pros.
Poker Royale: Young Bloods was hosted by John Ahlers (Mighty Ducks of Anaheim) with color commentary by poker pro Robert Williamson III and sideline reporting by Lisa Dergan.
Poker Royale: Young Bloods is executive produced by Jeff Mirkin, John Faratzis and Tom Colamaria for Jeff Mirkin Productions.
www.rgtonline.com /Article.cfm?ArticleId=57207&CategoryName=Gaming+Life   (538 words)

  
 Poker Royale Pits Poker Pros against Comedians Friday Night on GSN
Poker pros will face off this week against celebrity comedians in the latest installment of GSN's "Poker Royale," which airs on Friday as part of the network's casino night.
In Poker Royale: Comedians vs. Pros, poker pros will put on their best poker faces, while the comedians will undoubtedly shake things up with some faces of their own.
Poker Royale: Comedians vs. Pros is part four in the twelve-episode poker series.
www.onlinepoker-news.com /20050602/poker_royale_pits_poker_pros_against_comedians_friday_night_on_cfe.aspx   (1420 words)

  
 Poker Royale Hosts Poker Stars of Tomorrow in Special Tournament Show
Poker Royale Young Bloods will feature six budding professionals, all under the age of 30.
Poker philanthropy is set to reach new horizons as Wichita's Amateur Poker League will launch a nati...
Poker has become a fast growing trend that is becoming appealing to more and more people every day.
www.onlinepoker-news.com /20050520/poker_royale_hosts_poker_stars_of_tomorrow_in_special_tournament_ceb.aspx   (1418 words)

  
 Poker Cruise Caribbean Event 2005 World Poker Showdown
POKER ROYALE: THE WPPA CHAMPIONSHIP Hits a Casino Ratings High for GSN
They can even make a living at it, like professional poker player Annie Duke, who won the 2004 World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions.
The parlors are nicely decorated, with curtains that conceal video lottery machines on which patrons can play slots or video poker in near-total solitude.
worldpokershowdown.com /blog/2004/12/taking-chances.html   (1558 words)

  
 PECHANGA RESORT&CASINO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
On Tuesday, July 26th, more than 200 of the Pechanga Poker Room’s and the casino’s best players were invited to a special ‘meet and greet’ cocktail party in Pechanga’s rooftop Eagle’s Nest Lounge.
Returning as host for Poker Royale 5 is John Ahlers, play-by-play voice of the NHL’s Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
Poker Royale 5 is produced by Jeff Mirkin Productions in association with ArmFitz Productions.
www.pechanga.com /pressroom/pressroomnewsdetail.asp?id=97   (546 words)

  
 Poker Online - Poker Room News and Poker Game Rules - Poker Tournament Results
The over 50 million poker players in the country will enjoy the action of this event which features No Limit Texas Hold'em with buy-ins and blinds (a bet put in play before any cards are dealt) designed to emphasize skill over luck.
POKER ROYALE will include a unique graphic enhancement, giving insight to each of the player's hands and the strategy behind them.
POKER ROYALE: THE WPPA CHAMPIONSHIP is being sponsored by Pizza Hut(R), which recently introduced the "Full House XL Pizza(TM)." As the show's main sponsor, Pizza Hut will be the title sponsor of the "Full House" poker tip of the day which will be included in each episode.
poker.sportinglife.com /Pro_Diaries/Simon_Trumper/story_58814.shtml   (788 words)

  
 Poker News
Considered one of the biggest and most successful poker tournaments in the world, Gold Strike is now the exclusive site for the World Poker Tour's annual televised stop in Tunica.
The World Poker Open will be hosted by Jack McClelland, one of the world's most respected tournament directors, and current director of poker tournaments at Bellagio.
Poker is growing at an incredible rate and you need to keep up because the good, the bad and the ugly will change places faster than you can fold 7-2 off suit in the pocket.
casinobuzz.com /blog_b.php?...&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1   (2430 words)

  
 Zap2it - TV news - GSN Deals Another Poker Show
The series, "Poker Royale: The WPPA Championship," will chronicle the inaugural tournament organized by the World Poker Players Association.
"Poker Royale" will feature 2003 World Series of Poker champ Chris Moneymaker, along with several other pros and top amateurs in a tournament recently held at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
GSN is also sponsoring a sweepstakes that could result in the tournament's winner and a viewer splitting $10 million.
tv.zap2it.com /tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|91583|1|,00.html   (314 words)

  
 Poker in the News: Poker Royale: Battle of The Sexes
Poker in the News: Poker Royale: Battle of The Sexes
GSN, the Game Show Network, has annouced a new television series, "Poker Royale: Battle of the Sexes", which will premiere on January 21.
It will be a 7-episode series which will pit "the world's finest poker players" (read: the world's most famous poker players) against each other in a no-limit texas hold'em tournament.
www.gutshotstraight.com /2005/01/poker-royale-battle-of-sexes.html   (191 words)

  
 KEM Cards (Paisley Design Set)
After playing in three previous matches and the finale, Harrington took home the grand prize of $50,000, and the POKER ROYALE: BATTLE OF THE AGES crown.Known for his "action" at the table, Harrington is one of the most recognized players on the poker circuit today.
While Texas Hold'em is clearly the most popular poker game in the world today, some players don't realize that it's a variation of another game: Seven-Card Stud.As anyone with a television knows, each player in Texas Hold'em is dealt two cards face down.
AUSSIE poker king Joe Hachem has done it again, this time pocketing $120,000 in a Las Vegas poker tournament.
www.flamingfrogpoker.com /pd_kem_plastic_playing_cards_paisley.cfm   (921 words)

  
 Poker News: Pros Versus Celebrities On Battle Royale
In a unique twist to their Poker Royale poker series, the Game Show Network has drawn together the best from the poker world to take on the best from the celebrity world.
Five WSOP bracelets will be represented by such notables as Kathy Liebert (winner of the Poker Royale: Battle of the Sexes), Cyndy Violette, Scott Fischman and Paul Darden.
The poker will sometimes border on the insane (depending on how seriously the celebrities and, possibly, even the pros take it), but it will definitely be entertaining.
www.pokernews.com /news/2005/04/pros-versus-celebrities.htm   (470 words)

  
 Poker Blog
Poker is popular because it is an American game, it's been around since cowboy days and, Mr.
Unlike professional poker players who can earn as much as $6 million a year, the average poker player doesn't need a lot of money to play.
Poker Web TV Poker Web TV is a Site to serve you with Media - News about the Web-TV relevant Poker Scene.
www.pokerwebtv.com /2005_02_01_pokerwebtv_archive.html   (1056 words)

  
 Ended - $10 Million Poker Sweepstakes! - GSN Buzz
Starting December 7th, tune into Poker Royale: The WPPA Championship Tuesdays at 9pm ET/PT.
When you see the password on screen during Poker Royale, go to poker.gsn.com and enter it.
You could win a chance to partner with the Poker Royale champ for a shot at splitting $10 million.
www.gsn.com /buzz/showthread.php?s=0c94fb901ce1f37e2a7bf653daea40e9&postid=872786   (1809 words)

  
 Poker Scene - Poker News - Bonuses - Rebates - Reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
PokerScene helps players who are totally new to poker/online poker as well as experienced and even professional players who are just looking to get the biggest share of the great bonuses and discounts available at online poker sites today.
MoneyBookers.com may be the best way of funding all your poker accounts, since Party Poker will not allow you to use your old neteller with a new PartyPoker account.
We were all new to poker at one time or another.
www.pokerscene.com   (1433 words)

  
 POKER ROYALE: THE WPPA CHAMPIONSHIP Hits a Casino Ratings High for GSN
Additionally there was a nice build for the show quarter-hour to quarter-hour, ending in a 0.7 for the last 15 minutes.
Hosted by comedian Kevin Nealon (Saturday Night Live), POKER ROYALE features the country's top amateur and tournament poker players in a game of No Limit Texas Hold 'Em, rewarding the final winner with a grand prize of $125,000 and a GSN bracelet.
Additionally, POKER ROYALE: THE WPPA CHAMPIONSHIP features a unique twist with an online sweepstakes allowing one GSN viewer the chance to split $10 million with the tournament champion live, on the final episode on January 11.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-08-2004/0002590632&EDATE=   (231 words)

  
 ABC News: Kennedy, Leykis to Co-Host Poker TV Show   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The former MTV personality will be one of the co-hosts of "Poker Royale: Battle of the Sexes." The series debuts Jan. 21, 2005.
The latest twist in the trend of card-playing television is to match some of the world's best male and female poker places up against each other in a tournament.
Poker player Robert Williamson III will be the color commentator.
abcnews.go.com /Entertainment/wireStory?id=395751&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312   (263 words)

  
 New York Poker Tour, New York Poker Tournaments, New York Poker at its best.
Celebrity Poker Showdown: The Championship Game - The winners from the previous 5 games square off in the championship game of the 5th Tournament.
Poker Royale 2: Battle of the Sexes - Poker Royale 2: Battle of the Sexes
Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament - Johnny Chan and Doyle Brunson are among eight greats putting up $400,000 each for an all-star tournament in Las Vegas.
www.nypokertour.com /tv.htm   (388 words)

  
 TVRules.net - Kathy Liebert Wins Poker Royale: Battle Of The Sexes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
After capturing every episode, the men were relegated to the sidelines to watch Liebert accept her $130,000, which she shared in part with her female teammates.
She came from behind and led the women's team to victory after six episodes where the men triumphed over the women, earning them bragging rights until the final table was concluded.
POKER ROYALE: BATTLE OF THE SEXES is hosted by radio personality Tom Leykis, along with co-host Kennedy, and color commentator and poker pro, Robert Williamson III.
www.tvrules.net /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7439   (337 words)

  
 Game Show NewsNet - Poker Royale
By the end of the right, Poker Royale will be over and either James Van Alstyne or Lee Markholt will leave the Orleans Hotel and Casino with $125,420...and a chance to play one more hand for up to $10 million to split between himself and a GSN viewer.
Kevin Nealon and "poker expert" Robert Williamson III are there to call the action one more time.
They actually get M.M. Teal on the phone and we learn that she's a she, a massage therapist for horses and is very, VERY excited about just getting ten grand and the pizzas.
www.gameshownewsnet.com /prime/pokerroyale   (806 words)

  
 Game Show Forum -> GSN Spoils "Poker Royale" Finale
Whoops! The PR gang of GSN is guilty of premature promolation! They have sent out a press release (which I won't link to; you know where to look for 'em) which talks about how someone (who I won't name) won "Poker Royale"'s finale, which is going to air NEXT Friday Night.
GSN probably timed the release to hit the day after the show was to originally air.
Bear in mind that the show was pre-empted for one week with the special "Young Guns" version of "Poker Royale", so that probably explains the gaffe.
gameshow.ipbhost.com /index.php?s=1c724c3f0131085c33552a53996a046b&showtopic=8253&view=getlastpost   (413 words)

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