Read MoreRichard Turnbull died a few days ago.
He was the oldest dealer on the World Series of Poker staff. Richard may have been 86 in calendar years, but he was 21 in spirit. Richard loved poker and his favorite time of year was traveling to Las Vegas every summer to be with so many of the people he called his friends.
It’s a mystery as to why it happened. Senseless really.
Read MoreI wonder what Sheldon Adelson would do if — in some alternative universe — he was assigned to cover the World Series of Poker.
Imagine the billionaire casino mogul and crackpot conservative standing out on the tournament floor covering the poker action. How would he report on what’s going on? What would be written?
Read MoreThe third annual “Electric Daisy Carnival” is happening this coming weekend in Las Vegas.
Talk about a fucking freak show!
Read MoreI have enjoyed Lee Davy’s work in the poker world for some time.
Usually, he interviews poker players and celebrities. But earlier today, he interviewed me, for nearly 40 minutes. I’m humbled by his interest.
Read MoreMaybe the time has finally come to throw in the towel on the Obama Administration.
Our vision for change now has cataracts. Neutered and scandal-ridden, President Obama seems about one more Charlie Sheen meltdown away from lame duckness.
In fact, President Obama isn’t a lame duck. He’s a dead duck. Politically speaking.
Read MoreEvery summer for the past 17 years, I have attended a special gathering of poker players. It’s called “BARGE.”
BARGE stands for BIG AUGUST RECREATIONAL GAMBLING EXCURSION. It’s held at Binion’s in downtown Las Vegas.
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“Your Appeal is Denied, Sir”
All smiles on the eve of the 2003 WSOP Main Event
Read MoreThis is the latest chapter on Chris Moneymaker’s victory at the 2003 World Series of Poker and (some of) what went on behind the scenes at Binion’s Horseshoe — before, during, and after.
Read MoreIs there anything more pathetic than native folk dancing?
Seriously.
I mean, except for infants, lacrosse, and light beer. And of course — Sheldon Adelson.
Read MoreTonight was another special time for me at the 2013 World Series of Poker.
I was able to witness and enjoy David Chiu’s fifth career gold bracelet victory. That puts him in some super-elite company, along with Stu Ungar, Berry Johnston, Daniel Negreanu, and others.
Marieta Dalla
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
