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Posted by on Apr 30, 2014 in Blog, Personal, Sports Betting | 1 comment

Betting Billy Walters’ Baseball Picks

 

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Doyle Bunson (sitting) with the late George Fisher (standing), at the 2000 World Series of Poker

 

“You don’t know what pressure is until you play for five bucks with only $2 in your pocket.” 

— Lee Trevino (Golfer)

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Posted by on Apr 29, 2014 in Blog, Politics | 8 comments

Defending the Indefensible — NBA Owner Donald Sterling and His Racist Comments

 

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The right of an individual to conduct intimate relationships in the intimacy of his or her own home seems to me to be the heart of the Constitution’s protection of privacy.

— Harry A. Blackmun (Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court)

 

Privacy is not something that I’m merely entitled to, it’s an absolute prerequisite.

— Marlon Brando (Academy Award-Winning Actor)

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Posted by on Apr 26, 2014 in Blog, General Poker | 0 comments

Online Poker Creates Jobs

 

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One added benefit to online poker’s legalization and regulation in the United States which is often overlooked is the new jobs created here in America.

When they launch and as they grow, online poker (and gambling) companies hire all kinds of new employees to serve their customers and expand markets.  This includes technical support, customer service, and other well-paying occupations.

There’s even a secondary job tier created, particularly in news/reporting, advertising, and marketing.  Take, for instance, many people (including myself) who have worked over the years in poker and gambling journalism.

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