In our first poker column, we discussed some of the basics of the game and why it is so much fun to play, no matter what the stakes. Of course, before you play, you should know the rules. There are ...

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Craig Tapscott: Why is there such a big aversion for some players to go deeper and really utilize the mathematics of the game? James Sweeney: In the first chapter of my book, I wrote the following: ...

Mastering poker isn’t just about bluffing and bold moves — it’s about math. From pot odds and implied odds to quick mental shortcuts like the rule of two and four, this guide breaks down how top ...

While the exact origins of Poker are somewhat unclear, it is still one of the most popular card games in the world. Poker is relatively easy to play, and yet it’s a common game at casinos and the ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — High school math teacher David Shick confessed his crime: playing poker online. Shick testified before the Washington Senate Commerce, Labor & Sports Committee this week that he ...

If you’ve ever shuffled a deck of playing cards, you’ve most likely created a unique deck. That is, you’re probably the only person who has ever arranged the cards in precisely that order. Although ...

This report by Ken Adams is part of a series for CBSNews.com chronicling his run at the 2005 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. It will take me weeks to go through the three notebooks I filled during ...

Phil Hellmuth Jr. may be the world’s most decorated gambler, and when it comes to what old-timers call the Cadillac of poker — Texas hold ’em — his record 11 World Series of Poker championship ...