Telltale Presents "Poker Night at the Inventory"

Telltale has officially revealed the identity of its mystery game, titled “Poker Night at the Inventory.” It stars Tycho, Max, Strong Bad, and the Heavy as they gamble over iconic items from their own respective worlds. The blog teases that Max, for example, gets excited over the prospect of winning the Heavy’s gun — which we’re sure the Heavy won’t like one bit. The new teaser image (above …

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Telltale Presents "Poker Night at the Inventory"

Austin’s House Poker Run set for September 19

The 4th Annual Austin’s House Poker Run to benefit the children of Austin’s House will be held on Sunday, September 19. Organizers expect the event to be bigger and better than last year, including a lot more prizes for the raffle.

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Poker Guy: Olivier Busquet draws out on Hellmuth

RISING PRO Olivier Busquet didn’t like his play on the turn based on the math in this hand from the $25,000-buy-in World Poker Tour Championship at Las Vegas’ Bellagio in 2010, but he gambled, based on his read of 11-time World Series of Poker winner Phil Hellmuth. With blinds at $5,000-

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Poker Guy: Olivier Busquet draws out on Hellmuth

That mysterious Telltale mashup game teased last week? Telltale laid its cards on the table, revealing … Poker Night at the Inventory , the second “pilot” game from the adventure publisher, which brings Team Fortress 2 ‘s Heavy, Penny Arcade’s Tycho, Homestar Runner’s Strong Bad, and Sam & Max ‘s Max together for a little good-natured gambling. Now, we know what you’re thinking. How can Strong …

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It’s Poker Night at the Inventory for Max, Tycho, Strong Bad, and the Heavy

On poker: Good read on opponent offsets bad math in hand

Rising pro Olivier Busquet didn’t like his play on the turn based on the math in this hand, but he gambled based on his read of 11-time World Series of Poker winner Phil Hellmuth.

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Cake Poker offering plenty of September promotions

(PRESS RELEASE) — In September, Cake Poker debuts Money Night Football tournaments, continues their Match & Win promotion, plus Turbo Gold Cards return now four times as fast.

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Poker Hall of Fame nominees announced

After a two-month process on WSOP.com, the public has made clear who they think should be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2010. It will now be up to the current Hall of Famers and a panel of media members to determine who actually does join this exclusive club.

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The Smart Money: Borgata Poker Open to begin Sept. 18

Unlike most forms of gambling, where fortune is arguably the whole point, playing poker has the additional allure of occasionally offering a bit of fame as well.

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Mutt Poker Walk benefits DAWG

Walk your dog or just yourself at the Douglas Animal Welfare Group’s Mutt Poker Walk on Oct. 2 — rain or shine. Walkers are also encouraged to sign up sponsors. Prizes will be awarded.

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Wilkie wins poker machine tech restraints

Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie has won a commitment from Prime Minister Julia Gillard that Labor would enforce an overhaul of poker machine technology if Labor takes Government, involving what is called “pre-commitment technology” being applied to the gambling devices. Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie has won a commitment from Prime Minister Julia Gillard that Labor would enforce …

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