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Bankers, Company Directors Arrested in Hong Kong Poker Raid – Wall Street Journal
Posted by in Poker News on July 29th, 2010
HONG KONG—A Merrill Lynch banker and others working in the financial industry have been prosecuted for taking part in an underground Texas hold ‘em poker game in Hong Kong. New Zealand national Michael Tan …
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Prudential’s Poker Game – Wall Street Journal
Posted by in Poker News on May 31st, 2010
A game of poker is under way between a U.K. insurer, its shareholders and the U.S. federal government. There’s little doubt who’s holding aces, and it’s not Uncle Sam. In March, Prudential PLC Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam struck a deal to buy …
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VOICES: Jake Engle, On the Workplace as a Poker Game – Wall Street Journal
Posted by in Poker News on May 5th, 2010
Jake Engle is the principal of Wealth Planning and Management, a fee-only financial advisory firm based in Portland, Ore. He told WSJ Financial Adviser that it’s vital to be discreet in the workplace about your personal finances and long-term plans …
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‘Liar’s Poker’ author predicts war on Wall St. (MSNBC)
Posted by Poker Dude in Uncategorized on March 18th, 2010
Wall Street’s biggest banks could be broken up by Congress in the coming year in an eventual reckoning over the financial meltdown of 2008, “Liar’s Poker” author Michael Lewis said.
Berlin poker raid captured on film – BBC News
Posted by Poker Dude in Poker News on March 8th, 2010
ABC News Berlin poker raid captured on film BBC News Video footage has emerged of the moment when armed robbers stormed a poker tournament at a luxury hotel in Berlin, German. One report said the gang – armed …
Caught On Tape: Masked Men Rob International Poker Tournament – WFMY News 2
Posted by Poker Dude in Poker News on March 8th, 2010
ABC News Caught On Tape: Masked Men Rob International Poker Tournament WFMY News 2 Belin, Germany — Masked gunmen reportedly robbed up to 800000 euros (1089644 USD) when they stormed an international poker tournament in Berlin on Saturday …
Greece: Three-Hand Poker – Wall Street Journal (blog)
Posted by Poker Dude in Poker News on February 23rd, 2010
Greece: Three-Hand Poker Wall Street Journal (blog) There are no lack of solutions for Greece as IMF, EU and ECB officials arrive in Athens today to discuss how to sort through the country's … and more
Deadwood celebrates 20 years of legalized gambling – Carroll County Online
Posted by Poker Dude in Gambling, Poker News on February 22nd, 2010
Markus Volimas, who plays the role of Wild Bill Hickok in daily re-enactments, rests his hands on his guns as he stands outside the Saloon No. 10 on Main Street in Deadwood, S.D., May 25, 2005. The town is celebrating 20 years of legalized gambling …
The Poker Bride – Wall Street Journal
Posted by Poker Dude in Poker News on February 2nd, 2010
Not long after Polly arrived in Idaho, the merchant lost her in a poker game to a saloon keeper by the name of Charlie Bemis. When Charlie was badly injured in a shootout over a gold stake, Polly nursed him back to health. He then did something …
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Liar’s Poker: Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street
Posted by Poker Dude in Product Review on December 10th, 2009
- ISBN13: 9780140143454
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
In fiction there was Bonfire of the Vanities; in reality, there is Liar’s Poker–the fascinating insider’s account of what really happens on Wall Street. This irreverent and hilarious birds-eye view of Wall Street’s heyday will appeal to anyone intrigued by the allure of million dollar deals. Now in trade paper. First serial to Manhattan Inc…. More >>
