Articles

Linda Johnson Celebrity Challenge

by Linda Johnson |  Published: May 24, '02

The second annual Linda Johnson Celebrity Challenge is slated to take place at Casinos Europa in San Jose, Costa Rica, June 25-30. If you are looking for a first-class poker tournament in a fabulous foreign locale, this is the …

by Linda Johnson |  Published: Dec 21, '01

… Johnson was the publisher of Card Player from 1993 to 2000 … terrific poker player. Welcome back, Linda! It's been 17 months … Tournament of Champions, and the Linda Johnson Celebrity Challenge at Casinos … me by E-mail at Linda@cardplayercruises.com or by snail …

World Poker Players Conference By Howard Burroughs

by Linda Johnson |  Published: Aug 02, '02

Note from Linda Johnson: Howard Burroughs resides in Las Vegas, and is a student of the … World Champion Tom McEvoy, the First Lady of Poker Linda Johnson, Poker 101 columnist and globe-trotter extraordinaire Jan Fisher, and tournament visionary Mike Sexton. …

Japan Trip
Report - Part I

by Linda Johnson |  Published: Jun 06, '03

Editor's note: This series of columns features a report on poker in Japan, as well as Linda Johnson's experience of being in Japan. This column is being written aboard a bullet train traveling at a speed …

Standards for Tournament Directors

by Linda Johnson |  Published: Jul 02, '04

… good time for everyone. (Note from Linda Johnson: I think this rule should … will not be delayed. (Note from Linda Johnson: I think the tournament director should do whatever it takes to … . Now, let's play poker! Linda is available to host poker-related …

Just When You Think Poker Can't Get Any Zanier …

by Linda Johnson |  Published: Apr 18, '06

… at PartyPoker.com, Gary Suffir and Jackie Johnson, who met during an Omaha game on … . If our baby is a girl, we may call her Linda, after Linda Johnson, but Queenie also is a … happiness. Now, let's play poker. Linda is available to host poker events, …

Robert Varkonyi: Poker's 2002 World Champion - Part I

by Linda Johnson |  Published: Aug 30, '02

… -paid trip for two to Costa Rica for the Linda Johnson Celebrity Challenge. It was there that I got the opportunity to spend lots of … Blue Marlin, a great seafood restaurant in Quepos. Linda Johnson: Rob, please start by telling me a …

Meet Pam Brunson - Part II

by Linda Johnson |  Published: Apr 09, '08

… the 2008 World Poker Tour Ladies Night. Linda Johnson: What are your thoughts about … comments. Now, let's play poker. Linda is available to host seminars, charity … functions. You can contact her through her website at Linda@cardplayercruises.com.

Meet Pam Brunson - Part I

by Linda Johnson |  Published: Mar 12, '08

… about life in general, so … enjoy! Linda Johnson: Who are your mentors both in poker and in life? … . Now, let's play poker! Linda is available to host seminars, … . You can contact her through her website at Linda@cardplayercruises.com.

Play a Tournament With Me - Part II

by Linda Johnson |  Published: Nov 27, '07

… so I asked her for a brief interview after her win. Linda Johnson: Congratulations. What was your strategy … . Now, let's play poker. Linda is a co-owner of Card … tournaments around the country. You can contact her at Linda@cardplayercruises.com.