...They simply love the game of poker," he said. Mike Sexton, a professional poker player and commentator on the World Poker Tour, testified that skilled players win more, relying on ability ranging from knowing when to fold, how much to bet...
...shows to look out for: - Inspiration? Education? Vicarious pleasure? Envy? There are many reasons to watch "World Poker Tour," where the cards are being dealt as it heads into its fourth season. Premiering Wednesday at 9 p.m. on the...
...jacks. Her sweatshirt-hooded boyfriend and popular World Poker Tour player, Phil "Unabomber" Laak, soon followed...gambling to bring in millions of passionate fans. The World Poker Tour's hole-card cameras and expert coverage on The...
...television shows such as the World Poker Tour on the Travel Channel and the...ever, said Jackie Lapin, the World Poker Tour spokeswoman. Ms. Lapin said...makes poker products for the World Poker Tour, calculated that about 20 percent...
...World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, then outlasts a colorful cast of characters to win $2.5 million. "When the World Poker Tour got into television and used technology to show the hole cards, it sparked enormous interest in poker," said Gary...
...plans to air 22 hours of coverage. Other networks also have capitalized on the craze. The Travel Channel offers "World Poker Tour," and Bravo's "Celebrity Poker Showdown" has everyone playing along with their favorite stars. Forget taking...
...Jake Delhomme is. - allows masterminds at other networks to counterprogram with shows such as "Travel Channel's World Poker Tour Battle of Champions" or "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy." The real reason a two-week break is needed for this...
...been dealing out an increasing number of gambling-themed shows, including Travel Channel's hit series on the World Poker Tour and the upcoming "Celebrity Poker Showdown" on Bravo. Still, it remains to be seen whether gambling shows will...
...controllers and pick up their remote control to watch their television?" asked Steve Lipscomb, founder and CEO of World Poker Tour Enterprises. Mr. Lipscomb said he turned down chances to start a video game league, fearing the challenges might...
...exceptional skill at cards. She recently won the Ladies No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em at the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour Ladies Night III - the first woman to hold both titles. Although she's not wearing her winnings this day as she...
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