Articles about Poker

Geek of the Week: Entrepreneur and ex-poker pro Phil Gordon places his latest bet on Chatbox

After his first startup, Phil Gordon spent about 10 years as a professional poker player. Four more startups later, it’s… Read More

I went one-on-one with Carnegie Mellon’s champion poker bot and did NOT get crushed

PITTSBURGH — In preparing for this story, I was all set to describe in detail how I had been soundly… Read More

How the Libratus AI program bested expert poker players in no-limit Texas Hold’em

You got to know when to hold ’em, and know when to fold ’em — and when it comes to betting… Read More

Should online poker really be a crime? High school math teacher makes case for legalization

OLYMPIA, Wash. — High school math teacher David Shick confessed his crime: playing poker online. Shick testified before the Washington Senate… Read More

Fraud protection company iovation wins Nevada Gaming License, distancing itself from UltimateBet scandal

Fraud protection company iovation has been granted a Nevada Gaming License giving it the ability to offer its cyber security software, including… Read More

The largest social poker tournament ever is happening online and in a casino simultaneously

Here’s a great example of blending the online and physical worlds, but with a little poker twist. Seattle-based maker of… Read More

Jawfish Games going all in with real-time, fast-paced poker tournament app

Just a month ago, Jawfish Games CEO and professional poker player Phil Gordon joined us on the GeekWire Radio Show and… Read More

Poker pro Phil Gordon’s 6 steps to startup (and gambling) success

Professional poker player and commentator Phil Gordon is coming to Seattle this week, and he’s really looking forward to taking your… Read More

What’s in the cards for DoubleDown as online gambling talk heats up?

It is looking increasingly likely that Americans — at least in some states — will soon be able to wager… Read More