The Washington Post logo The Washington Post 4 months ago

Cards hit air at World Series of Poker main event

More than 1,100 players packed a conference room at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino at the start of the $10,000 buy-in no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament, with the richest prize in poker. Full Article at The Washington Post

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  1. I've still only been playing for three years
    Jerry Yang – Jerry Yang SOURCE: The Washington Post 4 months ago
  2. I think the game has become so much more aggressive ... that as a good fold player having 30,000 chips gives you that little flexibility to play a few more pots
    SOURCE: NBC Sports 4 months ago
  3. It also gives the players a little more play time in the beginning, where a lot of the average players were feeling left out like they didn't get their money's worth ... These first few days of the main event, it's all about survival - these guys just want to make it through the first day.
    SOURCE: NBC Sports 4 months ago
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