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The Economist on Poker (Article)

HighFinance · 2007-12-20 00:36:28

Just an FYI really. Reads a bit like a college thesis but sure... it's the Economist. Dip in if you fancy a 20 min 'state of the union' address (it packs a lot in!) http://www.economist.com/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10281315 b.

20-12-2007 12:36am

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Just an FYI really. Reads a bit like a college thesis but sure... it's the Economist. Dip in if you fancy a 20 min 'state of the union' address (it packs a lot in!)

http://www.economist.com/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10281315

b.

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#2 20-12-2007 1:40am

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interesting article, just covers the basics though, i did my masters thesis involving doyle brunson hes a legend!

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#3 20-12-2007 1:40am

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#4 20-12-2007 1:53am

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About Doyle wrote:

Indeed, after fighting off supposedly terminal cancer in the 1960s, he celebrated his return to the cardrooms with 53 straight wins.

What is this all about?? Did he Win 53 straight tournaments??

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#5 20-12-2007 2:00am

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#6 20-12-2007 2:02am

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The Economist wrote:

High Stakes Poker, a television series in which players buy into each game for $500,000 apiece and the winner takes home more than $5m.

lol now that would be good TV

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#7 20-12-2007 3:58am

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54 consecutive winning sessions, just like kincsem :rolleyes:

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