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Do you know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em?
February 23, 2010 by Chris
Filed under Apartment Living, Sports
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that popularity for the game of poker, particularly the No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em version of the game, has exploded over the past few years. It’s played in virtually every casino – from Atlantic City to Macau – and on several prominent online destinations. It’s now even a weekly sports programming staple on popular networks such as NBC and ESPN. With cash prizes at major tournaments sometimes exceeding $1,000,000, it’s easy to see why so many people have taken an interest. I once heard the game referred to as “the new lottery.”
Do you know how to play? While gambling for money in the state of Georgia is illegal, you can still have fun learning to play with friends before your next trip to Vegas. Trust me on this – it’s an easy game to learn but a very difficult game to master. All you need is a deck of cards and a set of poker chips. A card table wouldn’t hurt either – to give you that authentic casino feel.
If enough people are interested, it might be a cool idea to start a weekly game here at Walden at Chatham Center. What do you think? Do you have what it takes to put all of your chips on the line and go all in? I’m a huge fan of the game so if you have any questions or ideas, drop me a comment.
Opening Ceremony Tonight at 7:30
Just a few more hours to go and the Winter Olympics will begin. The opening ceremonies will be broadcast live on NBC starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. Will you watch? Check out the lineup for individual Olympic sporting events online.
“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.”
Pierre de Coubertin
