The Most Thankless Job in Poker — Dealing
Read MoreSeems like the only time most of us think about poker dealers is when one makes a mistake.
Think about it.
Quit Badgering Me With Small Talk
Read MoreI hate small talk.
What’s the most annoying string of words that stream from the human mouth, other than “Can I borrow money?” Consider these three words: How are you? Other variations of this persistent irritation include the following — How’s it going? What’s going on? You doing okay?
Quit it. Just stop. I’m begging you.
Eskimo Clark Remembered
Read MoreI just learned Eskimo Clark died.
He passed away a few months ago here in Las Vegas. His death went unnoticed within the poker community until Chad Holloway from PokerNews.com uncovered the details of his passing and posted an announcement along with a feature story late last night. One presumes no one recognized Eskimo at the end of his life, nor made the connection to his many exploits and achievements in poker.
My Video Interview with CalvinAyre.com
Read MoreA few months ago, I attended the iGaming North America conference in Las Vegas (thanks, Sue Schneider), where I was interviewed by Rebecca Liggero, from CalvinAyre.com.
Ms. Liggero asked me about the present state of online poker in the United States and called upon on me to speculate on the chances that we’ll see major changes one way or the other, whether that be restriction or expansion.
The short clip can be viewed below.
Facing the Firing Squad: Robbie Strazynski
Read MoreMEET ROBBIE STRAZYNSKI
I can’t explain it, but for some reason, poker has attracted some extraordinarily talented writers in recent years.
Stu Ungar Artifact For Sale (Collecting Poker Memorabilia)
Read MoreOne normally doesn’t think of poker as a game with memorabilia. But there are some rare exceptions.
Bjorin to be Wild (Chris Bjorin Back at the 2015 WSOP, and Cashing Again)
Read MoreTrivia: Identify the following individual.
Who’s ranked in the top ten of most number of cashes in history at the World Series of Poker….and who has won two career WSOP gold bracelets….and who’s earned more than $5.5 million just in poker tournaments alone….and who’s cashed in the Main Event Championship four consecutive years (then, a record)….and who made the world championship final table the same year Stu Ungar won his last title….and yet, who plays poker only part-time, with the bulk of his actual winnings as a full-time professional gambler coming from not from cards, but rather from sports wagering and horseracing?
Rep Porter Humiliated in Colossus Event at 2015 WSOP
Read MoreI wrote this satirical article on the experience of playing in a World Series of Poker tournament event with a huge field.
Poker pro Rep Porter outlasted 400 players in Colossus event at the 2015 WSOP, which means he finished in 15,612th place. Nice job, Rep!
Meet “Garcon” — WSOP Security Going to the Dogs
Read MoreMeet “Garcon.”
He’s a hardworking member of the Rio Security Team helping to keep everyone safe at this year’s World Series of Poker, taking place now through July 15th.
2015 W.S.O.P. — L.F.G.
Read MoreYesterday, I appeared on the TwoPlusTwo PokerCast with hosts — Terrence Chan and Mazin “Msauce” Khoury. I’ve known Terrence for many years, both as a friend and a colleague. We once worked together at PokerStars. This was my first occasion to be on the air with Mazin.
My Muse
Marieta Dalla
Supporters Emeritus
Don Rieck
E.Dieter Martin
Dutch Boyd
Rich Korbin
Tiger123
Anonymous Eccentric
Kevin Un
Melissa Hayden
Todd Anderson
Stevan Goldman
Charlie Ciresi
Eric Schneller
Tanya Devenport
Peter Secor
Roger Rodd
Scott Wilson
Gareth Edwards
Shawn Rice
Billy the Greek
Linda Keenan
Sue Schneider
Tom Oldcroft
