Remembering Ross Leitz
REMEMBERING A GENTLE GIANT
I’m crushed to hear the news that Ross Leitz died.
Read MoreOn the 10-Year Anniversary of Poker’s Black Friday
Read MoreToday marks the 10-year anniversary of poker’s “Black Friday.”
Worst Gambling Movies #22 (Lay the Favorite)
Read MoreMy series, “Worst Gambling Movies of All Time” continues with #22 — “Lay the Favorite” which is about a veteran Las Vegas sports gambler who teaches a young female protege his trade secrets.
Title and Year: Lay the Favorite (2012)
Director: Stephen Frears
Actors: Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rebecca Hall
Synopsis: A bimbo quits her job as a stripper and moves to Las Vegas and becomes a professional sports bettor with the help of a scumbag.
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.
Remembering “Uncle Krunk” — Poker Loses Another Colorful Character (Robert Panitch 1952-2015)
Read MoreI just learned Robert Panitch passed away. He was 63.
That name probably won’t resonate with many people. So, let’s correct that anonymity now.
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