Dot-Coms Get Dealt Out

“We had several inquiries from major businesses and products, which allowed us to move away from the gaming stuff somewhat”

Mike Larson of San Diego, center bottom, and Yale Klat of New York are pummeled by pillows at the Bodog exhibit at the World Series of Poker at the Rio in 2006. via Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Mon, April 30th, 2007

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