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Opposition suspicious about sudden change on poker
Published on 06/08/2025
» The opposition Bhumjaithai Party has voiced suspicions about the timing of an order to revoke outdated regulations and legalise poker tournaments in Thailand.
Govt clarifies stance on poker policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2025
» Poker will only be played as a sport with oversight from an authorised association, which is in the process of being set up, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Poker becomes legal for tourneys
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025
» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has officially signed an order legalising poker games for money under controlled conditions, with the aim of paving the way for international-level tournaments to be held in the country.
Ukraine's poker aces hope to deliver a winning hand for war-torn country
AFP, Published on 24/05/2022
» PARIS - The head of Ukraine's poker federation Sergey Eifimenko says it is "hard morally to play poker" with "Russian bombs falling" but the two-time defending champions will aim to do their country proud at the Nations Cup this week.
Bookies seek winning formula 'to survive' coronavirus slump
AFP, Published on 16/04/2020
» LONDON: Bookmakers at an "emergency summit" this month will be trying to find a way to "survive the slump" triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Aiming for gold
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/06/2016
» After clinching a historic World Cup gold medal in the women's skeet final at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in April, national shooter Sutiya Jiewchaloemmit's otherwise poker face has taken on an exuberance.
A bridge too far
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/02/2016
» The game of bridge has made unlikely headlines. Ten days ago policemen and soldiers as well as local government officials in Pattaya raided a Jomtien & Pattaya Bridge Club get-together, arresting 32 foreign bridge players on gambling charges. Police reported finding a computer and score sheets at the scene, but no money, leading them to suspect that the players were transferring money online.
GAMBLING IN THE KINGDOM _ Part two
Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 27/10/2013
» Last week we introduced the Gambling Act BE 2478 (1935), which prohibits all forms of betting and games of skill or chance where a wager, either in the form of money or goods, is placed on the outcome. Providing an overview of the only two legal forms of gambling in the Kingdom, the national lottery and domestic horse racing, we explained how each operates and how the public can engage in legalised gambling through these outlets.
US player wins $8.5 million poker title
AFP, Published on 01/11/2012
» A professional US player, Greg Merson, became World Series of Poker champion after a marathon 13-hour final session, organizers said.