These card players -- all men -- will return to Las Vegas in November for the final table.

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While this is a good sign for credit card issuers, many households would probably rather avoid the return of unsolicited credit card offers.

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These discount networks are set up so that merchants can offer automatic discounts for people using certain cards, and in return, the card company promotes the stores who are participating in the discount program.

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Merchant cash advances can be higher: They charge annual rates up to 70%, collecting a slice of credit-card receipts in return for a lump sum.

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