Prime Social’s Justin Hammer Talks How Poker Is Taking Hold In Texas
Justin Hammer of Texas' Prime Social poker venue talks about million-dollar prize pools and the growth of hold'em tournaments in the state.
Martin F. Harris is a writer and teacher who has reported on poker, online gambling, and sports betting since the mid-2000s. Once a full-time academic (Ph.D., English), he currently teaches part-time in the American Studies program at UNC Charlotte. His book “Poker & Pop Culture” was published by D&B Books in 2019.
Justin Hammer of Texas' Prime Social poker venue talks about million-dollar prize pools and the growth of hold'em tournaments in the state.
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