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Padraig Parkinson

10 Oct 10:39
 
 

RIP Micky Moran. An Unlikely Pioneer.

Much has been said over the years about Irish bookmaker Terry Rogers bringing no limit poker tournaments to Europe in the early eighties after a chance visit to The WSOP in Binion’s. I should know. I said a ... Read More
 
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Padraig Parkinson

21 Jun 16:07
 
 

There Is Poker And Then There's Irish Poker

These words were spoken by Mike Sexton as we hung out in the bar in the Radisson in Galway at the Irish Poker Championship in the 90’s. Mike would be delighted to hear me saying that he walked ... Read More
 
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Darryll Fish

22 Feb 16:04
 
 

Sexism, poker, and growing the game.

  As I’m sure most of you know, there has recently been a lot of discussion about the prevalence of sexism in poker, why this is a problem for the community, and (to a much lesser extent) how ... Read More
 
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Padraig Parkinson

23 Nov 09:48
 
 

A Little Hope Is Better Than Great Pity

After a bout of Covid Light and boredom, it was good to get back to the poker and craic, which is par for the course in Dublin’s Sporting Emporium. A couple of days later, I got a call ... Read More
 
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Padraig Parkinson

19 Sep 09:19
 
 

Lest We Forget

The covid lockdown didn’t do us any favors. I lost two good American friends for life who were legends of the game: poker ambassador Mike Sexton and John “Scof” Sheffield of WSOP Binions fame. I had so much ... Read More
 
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Padraig Parkinson

17 May 09:10
 
 

Jesse May Visits The Sporting Emporium

About a decade ago, Scott Gray and I set out on a two week tour to play poker with the Irish grassroots players who are the heartbeat of the game here. It’s always tremendous craic. Tim O’Sullivan invited ... Read More
 
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Padraig Parkinson

17 Mar 09:53
 
 

Irish Red Cross Ukraine Appeal

Like everyone else, I’ve watched in horror as civilians have been slaughtered in Ukraine and millions forced to flee the country. But every time you are about to lose faith in mankind, good people stand up and take ... Read More
 
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Padraig Parkinson

11 Feb 12:11
 
 

Bad News. Good News.

About a week before the end of WSOP 2021, Carol Mikharov clocked out after her shift in The Rio card room. She wasn’t feeling well, went to hospital and, sadly, never came home. She joined the list of ... Read More
 
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Padraig Parkinson

20 Oct 11:30
 
 

Parkinson: Back To The Future

One Tuesday night in the mid-eighties, I drove to Hanlon’s corner in Dublin to check out The Eccentric’s Club. I could tell you it was because it was where the first no limit hold’em tournaments to be held ... Read More
 
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Padraig Parkinson

05 May 18:24
 
 

Parkinson: A Walk In The Dark

A few years ago, Eamonn picked up Mary and me in Athlone. We were headed for Clifden, which is about the nearest you can get to America without leaving Ireland. It is a two hour drive for a ... Read More
 
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Padraig Parkinson

27 Mar 06:47
 
 

The Luck Of The Irish: WSOP Bracelet Winners & Main Event Finalists

With the Irish, it’s never easy. If you were to ask Irish poker players how many WSOP bracelets the Irish have won, you would, as usual, get lots of stupid answers, as well as lots of five, six, ... Read More
 
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