They say it takes 10, 000 hours to become adept in any field. With poker, sometimes it’s all about watching the game, and nobody’s ever said that you can’t fill up some of those hours by watching some movies about poker. Here are Alex's picks for some of the best poker documentaries out there.
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A Return to the Classics: What’s Behind the Card and Board Game Resurgence?
Sites like Kickstarter have proven hugely popular for raising money, with the board game niche being one of the most active on the website.
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The Archaeology of Cards: Why we Play with Hearts
The Archaeology of Cards: Why we Play with Hearts
It’s a rare person that can’t identify the four suits on a standard deck of cards. The hearts, spades, diamonds, and clubs are inseparable from the modern casino experience, defining the gameplay and rules of games as varied as poker, solitaire, and blackjack. But what do they mean? Are they the relics of a lost culture, their purpose lost to time, or are they just nice but ultimately meaningless little pictures?
All Things Poker-Themed
What do you get the poker-playing, card-loving, ace-drawing friend who has everything? More card-related stuff, of course! Here are some great ideas.
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Is online gambling legal in my country?
Is online gambling legal? Great Bridge Links takes a look at some of the gambling laws in the USA, India, Monaco, UK, Australia and South Africa.
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Celebrities Secretly Kicking Ass at Poker
Alex takes a look at some celebrities who use their free time to kick ass at poker.
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