Most people aren’t funny.
By this, I mean people who are not professional stand-up comedians. In other words, unless you are paid frequently to tell jokes and entertain total strangers while standing beneath a bright spotlight, then zip it, okay? While there’s a real comedian onstage talking, please keep your thoughts to yourself. Don’t interrupt the performer. Got that?
Here, let me try and make myself a little more clear:
SHUT THE FUCK UP.
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Read MoreYesterday, Sheldon Adelson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, which owns and operates The Venetian Luxury Hotel Resort Casino in Las Vegas, appeared as the keynote speaker at the 2014 Global Gaming Expo, which is the world’s largest casino industry annual convention.
I attended.
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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.
Read MoreThe fact is — backward-looking school districts and hillbilly states where sex education isn’t being taught in public schools always have the highest teen pregnancy rates.
Read MoreThis year’s convention includes a keynote address by one of the most distasteful people in America. Online poker nemesis, robber baron, political oligarch, warmonger, and all-around despicable human being Sheldon Adelson will pollute the merry gathering with his pompous views.
Read MoreSince last week went so well (11 wins and 5 losses), I’ll stick with the same formula as long as it works. That means a video early on Saturday, followed by a shorter write-up of this week’s wagers which is to be posted later.
Here’s a 30-minute video with my thoughts on this week’s NFL games.
Read MoreThese are our true heroes. Many dedicated people whose names we shall never know. Faces are hidden behind surgical masks and protective shields. Reaching out with compassion and touching those most in need. Saving us on this side of a vast ocean from a deadly threat beyond our comprehension. These are the people who keep death at bay, while we cheer ballplayers and worship celebrities.
Announcing final table action at the 2002 World Series of Poker
Read MoreToday, 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.
Read MoreFew common annoyances are more irritating than waiting in a long line.
Except for one thing.
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