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Posted by on May 11, 2013 in Blog, General Poker, Las Vegas, Personal, World Series of Poker | 10 comments

Before the Storm: Binion’s Horseshoe (2002)

 

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This is the second in a series of articles about Chris Moneymaker’s stunning victory at the 2003 World Series of Poker and what went on behind the scenes that year at Binion’s Horseshoe. where I worked at the time as the casino’s public relations director.

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Posted by on Apr 22, 2013 in Blog, Personal, World Series of Poker | 0 comments

Meet the World Series of Poker Circuit Tournament Staff

 

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Working with so many wonderfully dedicated professionals is a great privilege.  Those you see in the photo above aren’t just my co-workers.  They are dear friends.  They are like family.

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Posted by on Apr 7, 2013 in Blog, General Poker, World Series of Poker | 0 comments

Another Washington Poker Story — Finding the “Sucker”

 

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Earlier this week, I returned to Washington. D.C. for the first time in a long while.  I lived in the District of Columbia and Arlington, Virginia (right across the Potomac River) for 12 years.  So, my recent visit here rekindled some old memories.  This is a continuation of the series which began yesterday.

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Posted by on Mar 19, 2013 in Blog, Book Reviews, General Poker, World Series of Poker | 3 comments

How to Win a WSOP Gold Bracelet

 

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No, this is not an advertisement.  I’m not selling anything.

Despite the cheesy headline, I’m convinced there’s one approach that outweighs all others — that is if your goal is to win a World Series of Poker gold bracelet.

Here’s the secret.

Visit your local Dollar Store.

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Posted by on Mar 9, 2013 in Blog, Personal, World Series of Poker | 0 comments

Saturday Night in Atlantic City

 

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I don’t always drink bourbon, but when I do — it’s Southern Comfort.

And then they run out of Southern Comfort — it’s Jim Beam.

And when the Beam’s gone — it’s Maker’s Mark.

And when the Maker’s is done –it’s Wild Turkey.

And when the Turkey bottle is empty…..

the party’s over.*

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