Posted by Nolan Dalla on Mar 1, 2015 in Blog, General Poker, Personal |
The inaugural American Poker Awards was held Friday night at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The awards ceremony and a preceding all-day conference were created and organized by Alexandre Dreyfus, CEO of the Global Poker Index and the Hendon Mob. Call this poker’s equivalent of the Oscars, which was intended to recognize the game’s most accomplished players over the previous year, as well as honor those who work the elevate and grow the game behind the scenes. Here are some of my personal experiences and observations on what turned out to be quite a memorable day and evening:
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Feb 3, 2015 in Blog, Personal, Rants and Raves |
I attended a Super Bowl party at a friend’s house on Sunday. What I didn’t expect was the sauna and steam bath that came along with a small living room crammed full of people. This is what happens due to poor planning. A disaster. The whole place turns into a sweatbox. If he invites me next year, I’m showing up in a bathing suit. I’m also bringing a fan and a cooler full of ice cubes. Then, maybe he’ll get the message.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 31, 2015 in Blog, Personal, Travel |
Keens Steakhouse has been open since 1885. It’s the second-oldest steakhouse in New York City. I had the chance to dine there last week for the very first time. Joining me were several dear friends, some of whom I’ll tell you more about.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 26, 2015 in Blog, Personal, Travel |
Things are really looking up.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jan 25, 2015 in Blog, General Poker, Travel |
Mickey Appleman is a professional gambler. I spent a day with him in his native New York City.
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