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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.

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Is It The 2018 World Series of ‘Online’ Poker?

Ryan Thompson June 7, 2018 0 comments

If the first week of the 2018 World Series of Poker proved anything, it's that the 2018 WSOP could very well become known as the 2018 World Series...

US Poker’s Poker Media Predictions For The 2018 WSOP

Ryan Thompson May 23, 2018 0 comments

The poker media often spends the time before the annual World Series of Poker filling the pages of various websites with its predictions. They point out players...

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Bright Future Ahead Has WSOP.com Players Donning Sunglasses

Ryan Thompson May 10, 2018 0 comments

With players in Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware now competing against one another, the future of online poker in the US looks very bright. Plus, its getting even...

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Legal Poker In Texas? Card Club Expansion Not Slowing Down

Ryan Thompson May 7, 2018 0 comments

Poker in Texas continues to grow via the expansion of card clubs throughout the state. We spoke with two former law enforcement offers who are opening a brand...

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China Poker Crackdown: Government Shutting Down Online Poker Apps On June 1

Ryan Thompson April 24, 2018 0 comments

The government of China is expected to launch a sweeping crackdown on online poker applications and stop recognizing the game as a competitive sport beginning June 1.

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WSOP Makes POY Changes Aimed At Better Rewarding Winners

Ryan Thompson April 17, 2018 0 comments

The World Series of Poker says its changing the Player of the Year formula that came under heavy fire last year to better rewarding bracelet winners and players...