Writer’s Block
Dan says it\’s time for me to post something, but I don\’t have an original thought in my head. I\’m starting to wonder if there\’s anything in there. So, what can I do? I\’m going to see if the readers […]
March 2007
Phil Ivey Shakes Down the Hendon Mob
In golf … not poker. Anyone watching semi-live poker on TV is aware that the pros have been joshing [tag]Phil Ivey[/tag] about his emerging prowess on the links. The snickers usually attached to the props now make a little more
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You’ve Got That Leavin’ Feeling …
You may have noticed a few new faces hanging around these parts … We\’ll be telling you more about our most recent friend-adds as soon as their criminal background checks come in clear. Donkey Bomber is, of course, Tom Schneider
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The Stardust Implosion
The Stardust opened in 1958 when \”the skim\” could cost a limb (or your knees), but is now but a page in history (or on your \”Casino\” DVD). Imploded in the middle of the night on Tuesday, onlookers stood by
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Joe Vs. The Volcano
The ongoing lawsuit between top notch pros such as Joe Hachem, Annie Duke, Phil Gordon, et al vs. WPTE (owner of the WPT) has made another step forward or back depending on how you look at it. The Kool Katz
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Pre-WSOP Press Teleconference
Poker Christmas is right around the corner … (79 days away) … and to answer all sorts of questions, the Harrah\’s-bonded powers that be held an electronic press conference for about 30 phone-in poker media people. (And at least one
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Jeff Pollack says: We predict 10,000 players for the main event; and we’re capping entries at 10,001!
That\’s my story and I\’m sticking to it … especially since the WSOP Commish (who was on a teleconference with about 30 other people, some of them posing as journalists) just promised that if anyone writes an inaccurate hedline similar
Kem beats Copag
After problems last year with dents en masse and recurring scuffage, the WSOP has switched brands of playing cards … from Copag to Kem. Sure, they cost a little more, but really, when it comes down to it, is Harrah\’s
High Stakes Hammer
It\’s getting pretty clear that finally, in 2007, the pros are starting to explore the power of the Hammer. You can tell they are still a little tentative with it — and how can you blame them when bricks of
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Five Bucks and a Good Read
I just played in my weekly game and won a whole five bucks. Freakin\’ awesome. But what is awesome is this story from Poker News, about efforts to make better poker legal in Texas. I have to give props to
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