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Character: at the Table and in Life.

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It was stated by Anthony Holden that, “whether he likes it or not, a man’s character is stripped at the poker table; if the other players read him better than he does, he has only himself to blame. Unless he is both able and prepared to see himself as others do, flaws and all, he will be a loser in cards, as in life.” This year’s Wynn Classic Championship saw plenty of players with poker skills and strong characters. However, as in most games of life, only one could walk away the winner. With a countless number of household poker …

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Casinos are fighting off the Flu

As Flu season is on us again and people panic regarding the health scares concerning dangerous bugs. Casinos are trying to fight back against the bugs by adding appropriate protection measures to keep their players fighting fit. Although a bit of gambling fever in the casino is always a good thing (or at least the casinos think so!), they don’t want their gamblers getting into a sweat with bugs and sneezes. Iowa casinos are taking the threat to business and health extremely seriously. Ameristar Casino workers now all carry a bottle of hand sanitizer that is used throughout their shift …

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