Poker Series

I Am Not a Crook..A Poker Player, But Not a Crook

Richard Nixon

While raised as a Quaker, Mr. Nixon quickly dropped any religious objections to games of chance when he entered the Navy and fought in World War II. In the grand scheme of things, especially when facing a very real possibility that all those pesky questions about the afterlife will soon be answered thanks to the enemy, playing a few hands of poker didn’t seem so big by comparison.

Poker Psychology Series: Loose-Aggressive Player

What style of poker do you play? Are you welcomed to a table with open arms by the lively set? Do highly conservative players look for other games when you sit down?

The Top Poker Rooms in the U.S.: Bally's in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Bally's Atlantic City

Located on the 6th floor of Bally's Casino in Atlantic City, Billy's Poker Parlor, with 20 tables, is known as one of the very best in town.

The Best Poker Rooms in Europe Series: Casino Barriere de Deauville

The Best Poker Rooms in Europe Series: Casino Barriere de Deauville

Some great poker rooms have many lives. This series of articles about the top 10 poker rooms in the old country… Europe…concludes with a look at the Casino Barriere in Deauville, which has led a rich and varied life. In this article:

The Best Poker Rooms in Europe Series: Casino Copenhagen

The Best Poker Rooms in Europe Series: Casino Copenhagen

Do great poker rooms have the style of their host country, or do they harbor their own style? You can find out for yourself. This series of articles looks at the top 10 poker rooms in the old country… Europe. In this article:

The Best Poker Rooms in Europe Series: Astoria Palace Club and Casino

The Best Poker Rooms in Europe Series: Astoria Palace Club and Casino

You might not ordinarily use "great poker room" and "Baltic state" in the same sentence, unless you’re talking about the Astoria Palace Club and Casino in Tallinn, capital of the Baltic country of Estonia.

The Best Poker Rooms in Europe Series: The Sporting D'Hiver

The Best Poker Rooms in Europe Series: The Sporting D'Hiver

Monte Carlo, the European hub of sophisticated, luxurious fun, is home to many fine gambling establishments, but The Sporting D’Hiver, in the Place du Casino, occupies a special place.

The Best Poker Rooms in Europe Series: Casino Castell de Peralada

The Best Poker Rooms in Europe Series: Casino Castell de Peralada

Nothing says "Europe" quite as much as playing poker in a 14th Century castle. Located in Northern Catalonia, this resort offers 3 restaurants, one of which is 5-star quality, a spa, a golf course and an annual International Music Festival.

The Best Poker Rooms in Europe Series: The Concord Card Casino

The Best Poker Rooms in Europe Series: The Concord Card Casino

Located in the historic city of Vienna on the Geiselbergstrasse, the Concord Card Casino is Europe’s largest cardroom…and has been for at least the past ten years. Open 24 hours, the Casino has one restaurant and no membership requirements.