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Poker City Spotlight: San Jose, California

June 29, 2010 By knup

San Jose is the third largest city in the state of California, and the tenth largest in the country. As of 2008 just over 948,000 people called San Jose home. Located near the south edge of the San Francisco Bay area, San Jose was once known for it’s farming. Founded back in 1777, the city was the first town in a Spanish colony. Currently, San Jose has one of the highest costs of living in the country. The city has over 35% of all the venture capital funds in the United States. With those reasons, and others, the city is experiencing a boom in citizens enjoying the game of … [Read more...]

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Poker City Spotlight: New Orleans

April 14, 2010 By knup

The city of New Orleans is historically known as one of the first places in the United States to have poker games played in it. Dating back to the early 1800’s, the game was originally played with just 20 cards (10 – A). Just years later, with the popularity of poker increasing, the game moved to 52 cards and added the flush and the draw. As the continued to grow even more it made its way up Mississippi River following the Civil War. With connecting flights daily and some of the best hospitality in the country - New Orleans is one of the top destinations in the United States for a quick … [Read more...]

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Poker City Spotlight: London, England

February 19, 2010 By knup

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London, England is one of the most famous cities in the world. It is a great vacation destination with many sites to see and things to do. Individuals that plan on visiting London and are interested in playing poker while in the city will find that there are lots of options. Natives of London are likely already aware of many of them. Poker games are available in card rooms, and pubs. Home games are also pretty popular. Notable card rooms in the city include, Equal Chance, Casino At The Empire, Gala Casino at Russell Square, Loose Canon Club, The International Victoria casino, River Card … [Read more...]

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Poker City Spotlight: Boston, Massachusetts

February 5, 2010 By knup

There are no casinos in Boston. Subsequently, the only poker games which can be played are illegal home games and those for charity events. If you are going to Boston and are hoping to get in a few games, you will be forced to choose one of the above options and most likely either of the first two. A couple words of advice, stay away from illegal games which are mostly hosted in homes around the city. These games have the potential to end very badly. Being thrown in jail on account of illegal poker play would be a waste of bail money, time and comfort. Home games should also be avoided, … [Read more...]

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Poker City Spotlight: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

January 28, 2010 By knup

Philadelphia is a great American city. It has a great deal of historical significance to the country. Visitors have the opportunity to take in some of our country's most notable monuments, for example the Liberty Bell. This is not only a lot of fun but can also be quite educating. Playing poker is another excellent way to enjoy the city, especially for those who like to gamble. Most of the poker games available in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are home games. This is because it wasn't until just a few years ago (2006) that he Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board gave the OK for two casinos to be … [Read more...]

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Custom Poker Tables spotlight: Detroit, Michigan

January 15, 2010 By knup

Detroit is known as Motor City. However, with the collapse of the automobile industry this title no longer seems fitting. While the city is definitely experiencing its problems, it is still possible to get in a few good games of poker in and around Detroit. The three primary places to play poker in metropolitan Detroit are Motor City Casino, Greektown and Casino Windsor. Greektown: Greektown was one of the first facilities to offer public poker games in Detroit. For a while, it was the only place to play poker in the city. It is still a big draw and is one of the area’s biggest public … [Read more...]

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