First played in the US during the early 18th Century, poker has evolved with a number of variants, such as seven card stud, five card draw and Texas hold ’em. With its combination of skill, luck and poker-faced bluffing, it’s become popular throughout the world. We’ve teamed up with GrosvenorCasinos.com to give away classic poker … >
In TV shows across the years, continents, and even star systems, there’s nothing to bring characters together like an activity where the atmosphere is relaxed but the stakes are high. Which is probably why poker’s such a popular game for our favourite fictional characters to play, as they attempt the slang and lingo of the … >
Poker is definitely seeing a rise in popularity, and this is especially true when it comes to the UK Poker Championship and other competitions like this. For this reason, more and more people are getting interested in poker television shows. The poker TV revolution began in 1997 and it has only been getting stronger since … >
Poker has always had a seductive allure for those who like to live on the edge. It has been depicted in films such as Ocean’s Eleven, The Sting and Rounders as a game for risk-takers and daredevils, the powerful and those seeking power, the mega-rich and underdog swindlers. And, naturally, poker has attracted a number … >
The explosion of online poker has brought this card game to the fore of the public’s conscious and has become one of the most recognised casino games. Its wide following comprises players from every walk of life, but actors in particular are known to be avid fans of poker. Fuelled by the growth of poker … >
If you haven’t already tuned in, The Shark Cage is an intense poker show that features celebrities such as Jason Alexander (Seinfeld), Jennifer Tilly and Shannon Elizabeth (check-out Season 1 here). Now that they have just finished their second round of applications, the participants are getting their chance to play poker with the celebs. These … >
While the rise of mobile gaming and online casino NJ has characterised the gambling industry in the last five years, the presence of sports such as poker has dwindled on television. There are various reasons for this, but despite a relative lull in televised casino action it is interesting to note that stalwarts such as … >
The game of poker has given us countless memorable moments; playing late at night, eyes bleary, Redbull at the ready as you blink at the monitor, until finally, a cinch in the armour, and the chip tower comes to you. Sweet indeed, but for even stronger thrills, we need to refer to the countless memorable … >
When I think poker and television I think beef and Brussels sprouts, when I should be thinking beef and mustard. The two just don’t seem to get on. I’m talking about all forms of square box entertainment; live streaming, television and even cinema – boring, boring, boring. The news that the poker books Alligator Blood … >
Poker movies have come and gone over the years with the most famous of them all being before the turn of the century with movies like The Cincinnati Kid and Rounders. This has lead us to have a think about what poker movies or movies that include poker scenes have been released so far this … >