poker

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Alex was a beautiful and beleaguered soul, born worried, born romantic, difficult and hopeful and apparently a shockingly good poker player.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

A group of young people sheltered under a thatched hut by the side of the road, absorbed in a game of poker.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

I’m not much good at the poker table, but I believe that’s called a tell.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Witnesses included prominent poker player Andrew Robl, who testified about coaching and financially backing Goldstein for head-to-head matches, and wealthy past opponents such as the billionaire Alec Gores and California real-estate mogul Bob Safai.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

A bunch of soldiers were sitting around a table playing poker, and there was real money in the center of the table.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata