More Highlights from the 2014 WSOP
Dealing with Death
This week marks the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Normandy.
Read MoreSeniors Day at the 2014 World Series of Poker
Read MoreThe WSOP Seniors Championship brings old faces together. However, the emphasis here isn’t on “old.” Walking through the tournament area, I’m always surprised to see who’s turned 50. I suppose no matter what our age is, we all hope to be able to play in this tournament at some point. It sure beats the alternative!
Craig DiSalvo’s Shit Cruise to Nowhere
Would you buy a cruise from this man?
Read MoreThis is the story of Craig DiSalvo and the cruise he sold to me.
Except — there was no cruise. Oh, there was a cruise one might say. But it was a shit cruise to nowhere.
Here’s the story of how I docked the boat that never sailed at the 2010 World Series of Poker.
Are Poker Players Being Harrassed by U.S. Customs Officials?
Read MoreSomething’s troubled me over the past year.
It’s become a more serious problem than many might realize. Certainly, if you’re a poker player and/or you frequently travel to and from the United States, you’ve probably experienced a dramatic uptick in these kinds of annoyances.
I’m talking about the unnecessary harassment of law-abiding citizens from customs officials and border patrol agents.
How to Lose a Pound a Day
Read MoreI’m addicted to food. Good food, that is. I’m addicted to wine, also. Good wine, especially when it’s on sale.
The First Player with Four Cashes at the 2014 WSOP
(Left to Right) Lizzy Harrison, Humberto Brenes, and me.
Read MoreHumberto Brenes just walked up to me, all pissed off.
He was muttering something in Spanish. Remember, Brenes is from Costa Rica. Brenes was upset that he’d just busted out of another event here at the 2014 World Series of Poker. Thing was, I remember Brenes also cashed yesterday. And the day before, And, the day before that.
Tiger123 Clarifies the “Exposed Card” Rule (In California)
Read MoreI’ve known Tiger123 for 20 years. We met while hanging out in the cardrooms of Atlantic City when poker was first legalized there in 1993. In fact, he introduced me to the poker community on the Internet some 20 years ago. That happened via rec.gambling.poker (RGP), a user-newsgroup (remember those days?) which at the time was the only serious public forum to engage in discussion about the game.
The Story of the Poker Hand Played Entirely Face-Up
Read MoreIs having a “poker face” overrated?
Maybe so. Perhaps it’s better to throw caution to the wind.
“Oh Shit Moment” #1 at the 2014 WSOP
Upside down and inside out
Read MoreCovering poker, I’ve made a few mistakes over the years.
Just a few.
Okay, more like quite a few.
Alright. Hundreds.
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
