poker

The Enduring Appeal of Texas Hold ‘em

The Enduring Appeal of Texas Hold ‘em When I was a little girl, my father set up a family poker night every Sunday after our roast dinner. We played Cowboy, Spit in the Ocean, Low Ball, Acey-Deucy-One-Eyed-Jack and all sorts of other really fun games. Now, decades later, when I get together with my brothers …

Dogs Playing Poker

When was the last time you saw a painting of dogs playing poker? Now, when was the last time you really thought of a dog playing poker? It turns out the painting has a richer history than you would expect.

The Best of Poker Documentaries

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.

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.