My First Las Vegas Bet: Flamingo Hilton, 1984
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“The old Flamingo Poker Room has been facelifted, refurbished, carpeted over, and whitewashed from the earth. It now exists only in memory.”
Why is this Casino Space Always Deserted? (Green Valley Ranch)
“The permanent closure of the Green Valley Ranch poker room (in Henderson) makes no sense at all.”
Read MoreA Video Tribute to Rich Korbin
Here’s a ten-minute video tribute to Rich Korbin (1949-2022), a devoted husband, father, and friend.
Rich worked for PokerStars.com for many years and was instrumental in the growth of the game worldwide. He was also an avid sports fan and gambler.
Here’s a look at his life and legacy to the accompaniment of three of Rich’s favorite songwriter-performers — Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, and Joni Mitchell.
This video will be played at his tribute in Las Vegas on July 24, 2022.
Not intended to violate any copyrighted material. For non-commercial use only.
Read MoreStory Revealed of Tony “the Ant” Spilatro Threatening to Kill Doyle Brunson
“If you don’t like it, I’ll stick twelve ice picks in that big fat gut of yours,” Spilotro allegedly told Brunson.
I was recently interviewed by Joe Levin for a feature cover story about gambling legend Doyle Brunson. It was an honor to be involved and introduce such an excellent writer to several gamblers who know Brunson and could add perspectives that perhaps hadn’t been shared before.
Facing the Firing Squad
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Video: Hollywood’s Greatest Autograph Collection
My Muse
Marieta Dalla
Supporters Emeritus
Don Rieck
E.Dieter Martin
Dutch Boyd
Rich Korbin
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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
