Poker Culture
Poker Culture coverage from FeltTales. Editorial poker publication covering the people, stories, experiences, and culture surrounding the game.
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Dead Man’s Hand in Poker: The Legend of Aces and Eights
What is the dead man’s hand in poker? The legend of Wild Bill Hickok’s aces and eights, where the phrase came from and what…
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Casino Royale Poker Scene: How Bond Went All-In on Hold’em
Why the 2006 Casino Royale poker scene swapped baccarat for Texas hold’em, how it was filmed and why poker players still argue about its…
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How the Hole-Card Camera Turned Poker Into TV
Henry Orenstein’s hole-card camera let TV viewers see players’ cards. How it reached ESPN and the Travel Channel and helped start the poker boom.
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How the Rounders Movie Changed Poker Culture
How the 1998 Rounders movie, its language and its 1998 WSOP stunt shaped poker culture, and where players disagree about its influence.