Amarillo Slim, a poker Hall of Famer who was instrumental in bringing the game into the national limelight, died Sunday at 83 of colon cancer, his son tells the Los Angeles Times. Slim, born Thomas Austin Preston, Jr., "brought poker out of the back … [Read more...]
Amarillo Slim, original poker celebrity, dies at 83
May 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The world’s first famously successful poker player, Amarillo Slim, died on Sunday after a battle with colon cancer. The poker star was known for his Southern drawl, effortless wit and calculated risk-taking. Amarillo Slim is known as … [Read more...]
Robbie Williams to launch online poker game
February 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Music fans and poker fundis will soon be able to show off their skills on a Robbie Williams-themed online poker site. A message on the singer’s official website has invited fans to test a beta version of the game, Robbie Williams FunPoker, which will … [Read more...]
