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Posted by on Jul 17, 2013 in Blog, General Poker, Las Vegas | 4 comments

Five Days Until the Venetian Poker Boycott: Adelson Remains Defiant

 

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The countdown continues.

Two days ago, I issued a simple declaration to Sands Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sheldon Adelson.

The deal was (and remains) that the boycott scheduled for next week (July 22-26) will be called off provided that Mr. Adelson acknowledges poker as a “game of skill.”

Nearly one month has elapsed since the boycott was first announced.  Two days have passed since my offer to cancel the boycott based on very simple and reasonable terms.  So far, the Adelson camp remains silent.

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Posted by on Jul 16, 2013 in Blog, Personal | 3 comments

Meeting the Amazing Randi

 

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I want you to think about something.

Aside from your family and friends, who are the people who have meant the most to you in your life?

Take some time on this question.  Think about it seriously for a moment.

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Posted by on Jul 16, 2013 in Blog, World Series of Poker | 0 comments

WSOP November Nine Set: Carlos Mortensen Finishes Tenth

 

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In a stunning final hand of the 2013 summer series, former world poker champion Carlos Mortensen was eliminated just one position short of making the famed “November Nine.”

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Posted by on Jul 15, 2013 in Blog, General Poker, Las Vegas, World Series of Poker | 3 comments

What Comes Next After the World Series of Poker Ends?

 

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What comes after the World Series of Poker ends?

Pick your punch line….

(A)  A long vacation

(B)  A bottle of vodka

(C)  A trip to the unemployment office

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Posted by on Jul 15, 2013 in Blog, General Poker, Las Vegas | 6 comments

An Open Letter to Sheldon Adelson (Terms for Calling Off the Venetian Poker Room Boycott)

 

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Mr. Adelson, your statement is preposterous.  To suggest poker is not a game of skill is — in your words — baloney.  Your comments are not only incontrovertibly false, they are insulting to millions of poker players who enjoy the game, devote themselves to the spirit of competition, and work hard to improve themselves.

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