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Ryan Thompson

Ryan Thompson is a poker player and writer from the United States. His interest in the game started with friendly home games and grew into regular online play, including plenty of sessions on PokerStars, as well as live tournaments. Ryan follows the professional circuit closely, from the World Series of Poker to the major online series, and writes about tournament results, emerging players and the latest developments in the poker world.

PokerStars is planning two days of site maintenance in New Jersey and Michigan for a launch of a shared player pool between the states.

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PokerStars PA Set For Early 2019 Launch As Competition Backs Off

Ryan Thompson November 30, 2018 0 comments

PokerStars will launch a Pennsylvania online poker site in early 2019 and its only other US casino partner has decided not to even try to compete with it.

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Global Poker Hopes Crazy Pineapple Will Be Fruitful

Ryan Thompson November 13, 2018 0 comments

Poker game selection often varies between hold'em and Omaha only. Global Poker is keeping things fresh by adding Crazy Pineapple to its lineup.

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Ryan Riess Proving Prophetic Again On The Verge Of History At WSOPE

Ryan Thompson November 1, 2018 0 comments

2013 WSOP Main Event champ Ryan Riess may not win the 2018 WSOPE Main Event, but he's proving he belongs in the conversation about the world's best players.

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Global Poker Eagle Cup Winners Move On To Tournament Of Champions

Ryan Thompson October 26, 2018 0 comments

Online poker players from across the US have been winning big in the Global Poker Eagle Cup and are now moving on to the series Tournament of Champions.

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Will Poker Players Line Up To Make Minus-EV Mega Millions And Powerball Plays?

Ryan Thompson October 18, 2018 0 comments

Poker players often try to avoid minus EV plays, but many will line up to buy tickets for the record $868 million Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs...