poker

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Clarke, as if playing poker in Vegas, sent on Ben Gannon-Doak, Dykes and Ross Stewart.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

He played poker professionally in Europe for a decade, made at least $143,000, according to Cardplayer.com, and reached two final tables in the World Series of Poker.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

He’s also a former national team captain turned professional poker player turned broadcaster whose turn coaching this team came as a complete shock.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

As Mitch, Stanley’s poker buddy who is attracted to Blanche, Bille Bruley’s high tenor poignantly embodied a weak man trying to be strong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Harry reacted instinctively: As Kreacher lunged for the poker standing in the grate, he launched himself upon the elf, flattening him.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling