Eric Drache

"... where it had served customers since 1951 Poker pros proud despite IRS Associated Prass LAS VEGAS, Nev. After more than two decades of taking money from amateurs, poker player Eric Drache has a simple definition for deciding who's a pro and who's not. "If you play and win, poker is a profession." Drache says. "Play and lose, and it's an addiction.” Drache and a handful of others have won enough over the years to get to the top of their chosen profession. Yes, profession, they say, despite the Internal Revenue service's contention ..."

"... and Valley River Center Eugene 241-8595 485-0072 Poker players proud despite IRS dispute LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) After more than two decades of taking money from amateurs, poker player Eric Drache has a simple definition for deciding who's a pro and who's not “If you play and win, poker is a profession," Drache says. “Play and lose, and it's an addiction.” Drache and a handful of others bave won enough over the years to get to the top of their chosen profession. Yes, profession, they say, despite the Internal Revenue Service's contention ..."

"... inducted, two posthumously. One wu that seven- card stud shark, Wild Bill Hickock. The tournament began harmlessly enough in 1970. “Just an informal gathering for poker players," says director Eric Drache. Moet participant! then were good ol’ boys from some aged enough tohave started playing during the Depression, when winning a pot might mean whether they ate or starved that night. ..."

"... in the area. AP photo Poker playing ruled a profession if you win LAS VEGAS, Nev. IAP) After more than two decades of taking money from amateurs, poker player Eric Drache has a simple definition for deciding who's a pro and who's not. "If you piny and win, poker ls a profession," Drache says "Play and lose, and it's an addiction." Drache and a handful of others have won enough over the years to get to the top of their chosen profession. Yes. profession, they say, despite the Internal Revenue Service's contention ..."