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Emulating TV, Teens Turn to Poker

NPR

Published July 4, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

With the recent ratings success of televised poker tournaments, teenagers have embraced the game of chance and skill. Pippin Ross reports.

Copyright 2004 NPR

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