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To narrow the gender gap in boardrooms, Poker Power asks girls to ante up

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson
Aug 23, 2023
"Stereotypically, poker is a boys' club. It's booze, it's betting, it's a smoky basement. It's all the places that women don't feel comfortable. And that's what we're trying to shift," said Erin Lydon, president of Poker Power.
"Half the world is women. So we want half the world playing poker," said Erin Lydon, president of Poker Power.
Photo courtesy of Erin Lydon
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From fracking to "Fortnite": Company pivots from oil to esports

by Andy Uhler
Sep 19, 2019
For one investment firm, competitive video gaming suddenly looked better than the volatile energy industry.
Gamers play "Fortnite" against Twitch streamer and professional gamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins during Ninja Vegas '18 at Esports Arena Las Vegas in April 2018.
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There's a "superhuman" poker-playing AI program. And it could tackle much more than poker.

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jul 16, 2019
Applications of that type of artificial intelligence could make their way not just into business but also military strategy.
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How one writer's book deal turned her into a professional poker player

by Paulina Velasco
May 4, 2018
Maria Konnikova discovered a passion — and talent — for cards.
Writer Maria Konnikova has won over $200,000 at poker.
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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Sell in May?

by David Brancaccio
May 6, 2014
Google and Amazon compete on same-day delivery. And, turning a rookie poker chump into a champ.
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Turning a rookie poker chump into a champ

by David Brancaccio
May 6, 2014
One man's story of the changing face of poker.
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Freakonomics Radio

The hidden side of poker

by Kai Ryssdal
Sep 19, 2012
Poker is a game of skill, not luck. But that won't stop you from losing a lot of money. Freakonomics explores the hidden side of poker in the casino and online.
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Australia's carbon tax boosts gambling

by Marketplace Contributor
Aug 7, 2012
A national emissions tax pushed up some electricity and fuel prices so low-income Australians get a rebate check. Many, however, use it to gamble.
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Poker players expect big payout from online Ponzi scheme

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 1, 2012
Some online poker players are expecting a big payout soon, thanks to a multi-million dollar settlement between the Justice Department and two online poker companies. The companies were accused of running a Ponzi scheme.
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Codebreaker

Place your bets - online poker in Nevada

by Marc Sanchez
Nov 22, 2011
Royal flush or royal pain in the neck?
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