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Regular readers, or just the ones that are yet to succumb to the urge to smoke A-bombs, may recall that last week’s Poker Unclogged contained some advice for the reluctant traveller. Unfortunately, it is still that time of year when you can find yourself away from the comforting confines of the casino.

However, it is possible to combine some time away from the stresses of domestic life with the pleasures of touching felt, as there is a fast-growing market for Poker Holidays.

These could be the ideal counterpoint to the annoying suggestion from energised spouses that it is time to hike up a hill and contemplate the beauty of nature.

Next time you are exposed to shit like that, you can …

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When you are heading to an unknown destination it´s always a good idea to do as much research as you can. Obviously the internet can be a great tool for that.

Prior to embarking on a busman´s holiday I was once promised quality accommodation in what was described as a classy suburb of Chicago.

But when I punched the address into Google Earth the first thing I noticed was a lone standing apartment block adjacent to spaghetti-like network of railway tracks.

I zoomed in closer and swear I could make out what looked like a group of hobos standing round a dustbin fire to stay warm, a bit like those dudes in the Rocky films.

I´m not sure if Blackburn´s new Chilean signing …

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