In Texas, everything is better, including the poker games held within the state. The capital of Texas, Dallas is known for its quality poker playing, and continues to grow. Dallas is the eighth largest city in the United States. There are nearly 1.2 million residents of Dallas, and significantly more in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. The city was founded in 1841 and incorporated as a city in 1856. Dallas is known best for its banking, commerce, energy, and transportation and computer technology. The city is ranked third in the United States in the amount of Fortune 500 companies.
Popular Casinos
The popularity of the game of Texas Hold’em Poker continues to grow not only within the United States, but also largely in the city of Dallas. Most, if not all casinos in the city of Dallas have a room in which is strictly used for poker. The Horseshoe Casino and Hotel is near the heart of the city of Dallas, reasonably priced, they boast a quality poker room in which action can always be found. Carte Blanche Casino also has a poker room. A little bit smaller, but still brings the heat in the game of Texas Hold’em. This casino is located just outside Dallas, in the town of Rowlett. Last but not least, the ever popular Harrah’s casino has some sensational games being played in front of all the lights and glimmer of a big time casino.
Professional Players
Nathan Doudney is a native of Dallas, Texas, who has emerged as a dynamite professional poker player. Doudney has yet to come away with a major win or finish; he has compiled nearly $350,000 in earnings. One of the more charismatic players in the business – David Williams was born in Dallas. Since then, he has moved to Vegas to play professionally, he still calls his roots – Dallas. Williams is best known for his second place finish in the 2004 WSOP Main Event. He lost that event to Greg Raymer. The loss earned him $3.5 million. Williams is a member of team BoDog.com. Paul Wasicka is another Dallas born poker player. Wasicka burst onto the scene in 2006 with his 15th place finish in the 2006 WSOP World Championship. Wasicka has earned $7.5 in his professional poker tournament career.