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.
Meet James McManus (a.k.a. Jim McManus)
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Read MoreOver the past year, I’ve written many times that U.S. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) might be the worst Majority Leader in recent memory.
I respectfully wish to amend my previous statement.
Sen. Harry Reid is the worst Senate Majority Leader in American history.
Period. Exclamation point. End of discussion.
It’s not even close.
Read MoreThere are times when I’m really proud to be a part of the World Series of Poker.
Tonight was one of those special moments.
Read MoreYou show me a machine or a computer program that can match the stellar majesty of Lauritz Melchior singing “Nessun Dorma,” and I’ll acknowledge it as music. Until then, it’s fucking garbage.
Meet Padraig Parkinson
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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
