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Posted by on Oct 1, 2014 in Blog, General Poker, Las Vegas | 3 comments

Inside the Casino Industry (My Day at the 2014 Global Gaming Expo)

 

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Day One at the 2014 Global Gaming Expo — otherwise known by the trifecta of letters “G2E” — included the following activities:  145 handshakes, 12 hugs, two kisses, 35 conversations, two meetings, one lunch, one dinner, 4 glasses of draft beer, 1.5 bottles of wine, 3 seminars, one question to a panel, and a brief argument with someone who works for the American Gaming Association.  Plus I got to hang out with Lisa Tenner and learn about a new gambling television network.  Other than that, nothing happened.

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Posted by on Sep 26, 2014 in Blog, General Poker, World Series of Poker | 4 comments

Poker Hall of Fame — Past and Present (A Photo Essay)

 

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Announcing final table action at the 2002 World Series of Poker

 

Today, I’m including a mix of poker players connected to the Poker Hall of Fame, along with my memories of what was going on when the photo was taken.  I took most of these photos, which explains why they aren’t the best quality.

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Posted by on Sep 15, 2014 in Blog, Facing the Firing Squad, General Poker | 6 comments

Facing the Firing Squad: Lynn Gilmartin

 

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Lynn Gilmartin is one of the most dedicated and driven professionals working in poker media today.  She’s on-the-scene at most major poker events and totally immerses herself into what she covers, wherever it happens.  Gilmartin has interviewed everyone who’s notable in the game.  Her obvious subject knowledge, quick wit, and high-profile stature have made her into one of poker’s most recognizable and watchable personalities.

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Posted by on Sep 13, 2014 in Blog, General Poker, Music and Concert Reviews, Video 1 | 0 comments

Tom Schneider’s Moving Musical Tribute to Lou Gehrig

 

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Tom Schneider wrote and performed a song tribute to the late baseball legend.  Inspired by greater awareness about ALS — also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease” — Schneider was motivated to learn more about the legendary baseball player beneath the famed pinstripes.  The result of that inquisitiveness is this song.

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