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How much of a ‘tell’ is having a dry throat?

Monday, May 25th, 2009

It’s a well known fact that when we get nervous we can get a dry throat. It’s quite simply one of the reasons why poker players have a drink near to hand, whether its alcoholic, non-alcoholic or even just water. We know we’re going to get a dry throat at some point, whether through nerves [...]

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Playing poker when there are Cheetahs about!

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Even back in the early days of the early 20th century there used to be poker tournaments held in Africa. These were not the sort of poker tournaments you might expect to go to in Africa these days, enjoying 5-Star luxury accommodation and tables in Sun City, but were actual out-door events held in what [...]

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