The Deadwood Nuts is a guide to the best poker sites on the internet and live poker in

Deadwood South Dakota.

A short history and informational lesson for those new to poker.

• The Nuts: A poker term denoting the best possible hand that can be held in conjunction with a given board of community cards in hold'em and
  omaha poker or face up cards in stud.
• Deadwood SD: Historic old west mining town famous for poker and gambling.
• The Dead Man's Hand: The poker hand held by Wild Bill Hickok when he was shot to death in Deadwood South Dakota. The most widely accepted version being the the black aces, the black eights, and the nine of diamonds, but commonly any aces and eights are referred to as the
  "Dead Man's Hand." For more about Wild Bill Hickock visit Legends of Deadwood Poker.com
• The Deadwood Nuts: Originally the ten of diamonds and eight of clubs, now any 10 & 8 hand. Locally well known favorite hand of the late Mike O'Connell, a well liked casino owner and long time resident of Deadwood South Dakota. Many locals play this hand for good luck and as a tribute to Mike.

If you are planning a vacation in the Black Hills or the upper mid-west and want to play poker please visit our Deadwood SD poker room page. For the "Nuts" on local games Click Here. For hotel accommodations and other tourist info vist the Tourist info page Click here.
NEW NEW NEW, The Deadwood Poker Forum where you can login and post your opinions or sugestions about Deadwood South Dakota poker or poker in general, bad beat stories, good hands, poker theory, and have answers and comments on your post emailed to you if you want to. It's fun and informative. To join and make a post click here THE DEADWOOD POKER FORUM.
If you want "the nuts" on the best deals and places to play poker online please scroll down now and visit our online poker page. For related information, poker books, Las Vegas info, and money making opportunities go to other links page or click here.
The Deadwood Nuts is again sponsoring the Deadwood player of the year award. Anyone who places in a qualifying Deadwood tournament during the year will receive and accumulate points. There will be a leader board at the Player of the Year Page so you can check your standings throughout the year. Tournament requirements and points system will be posted on the same page.