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PokerFaceArt: When Poker, Life, and Art Collide

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:35:52 +0000

Stanley Grandon is a former leading ophthalmologist (eye doctor) who spent 45 years helping others. These days, Grandon spends his days on the golf course, playing poker and following his passion for painting. Two of Grandon’s favorite pastimes have combined, resulting in him creating unique paintings that put the viewer in the thick of the action at the poker table.

Grandon stepped away from the hustle-bustle of the medical world during the COVID-19 pandemic, freeing up time to follow his passion for painting. Describing himself to PokerNews as “78 years young” and with a mind that is still sharp, Grandon’s surgery skills transformed his patients’ lives over his four-and-a-half decades in ophthalmology, improving or even restoring their sight. Now, having more than served his dues, Grandon is giving a fresh, unique insight into the fascinating poker world via his PokerFaceArt.com website.

Hear From the Lawmaker Who Wants to Grow Online Poker in Pennsylvania

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 01:00:46 +0000

Shared liquidity in online poker may be coming to Pennsylvania thanks to a state lawmaker’s efforts to “nudge” Governor Josh Shapiro into entering the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA).

While there is technically nothing stopping Pennsylvania from entering the multi-state compact with Nevada,New Jersey, Delaware, Michigan and West Virginia, House Bill 2078, introduced by State Rep. George Dunbar, would initiate the process through the legislative body rather than relying on action from the governor.

This Navy Veteran Turned $2 into a $10,000 Main Event Ticket on WSOP Michigan

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:36:23 +0000

When working in the media side of poker, you’re always on the hunt for stories that will resonate with a large portion of the poker community. On occasion, this can be a drawn-out process, but every now and then, lady luck smiles down upon you and drops one onto your lap.

That’s exactly what happened to this poker writer on a blustery February Monday in South Wales. Nearing the end of my work day, my phone lit up with an X notification, and, to my surprise, it wasn’t a bot account telling me to click a link for free nudes or to take part in some crypto scam. Color me shocked.

Run It Once Approaches US Launch As Poker Goes Offline in Delaware

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:35:40 +0000

Online poker players in multiple US states may soon have another site they can play on as Phil Galfond’sRun It Once (RIO) is believed to be approaching a US launch.

Pokerfusereported this week that Rush Street Interactive (RSI), which bought RIO in 2022, has “been recruiting poker executives for over a year” and referenced previous job postings on LinkedIn and “two key job openings show that the launch of Run It Once Poker USA might not be far away.”

MSPT & WSOP Champion Found Zip-Tied, Allegedly Held Captive For 35 Days

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:00:42 +0000

A Michigan poker player and four-time World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Ring winner was allegedly kidnapped and held captive for more than a month as part of a two-year extortion scheme that federal investigators are apparently looking into.

According to local news reports on Dec. 21, George Janssen of Bad Axe, Michigan was found on a rural road in Meade Township bloodied and with his hands zip-tied after flagging down a passerby.

Poker Rooms Shut Down with 3,700 Casino Workers On Strike in Detroit

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Poker rooms in Detroit have shut down after 3,700 casino workers walked off the job at three different properties in the Michigan city.

All three casinos will remain open during the strike, but poker rooms have temporarily closed at MotorCity Casino and MGM Grand Detroit.

An update to the website for MotorCity Casino indicated their poker room would be closed temporarily, while a sign informed visitors at MGM Grand Detroit that the area was closed. A phone representative at Hollywood Casino in Greektown said the casino was open, and the poker room operations were unaffected by the strike.