Special for Pokerati Readers

Was talking about the Pokerati game @AriaPoker with David Chicotsky the other day. \”I know,\” he said, referring to my re-pop with top set and royal-flush redraw. \”I folded a set of 6s. I really don\’t understand how you don\’t go broke in that game.\”

Pshaw! The Maven left early and down about $80. Of course he didn\’t yet know that I did go bust that night x3. And I did know he knew I knew he had aggressive tendencies, too. So hrrmmm, maybe I really shoulda just called …

Chicotsky explains the key to a good table image is spikey hair.

One of these days I will get around to getting serious about my actual on-the-table play. I did get a gift certificate for some PLO books for Christmas, but I guess reading excerpts on Amazon doesn\’t count?

The Maven and Bodog Ari are having another one of their 3-day boot camps, Jan 28-30. I\’ve seen them in action as teachers before … at the only actual live poker school in Las Vegas (like they have their own permanent address and everything, even a kitchen) … and it really is an impressive course … no wonder all those mavenites laughed (at me?) when I asked if we needed to take notes.

Online "kids" may be changing poker, but it seems to be an older, balder set learning their ways as they move up in limits.

Maven training graduates have gone on to win millions — though the exact number is currently under dispute as their private community of alumni debate whether or not Joe Cheong\’s main event finish should count as a $4 million win or $4 million loss.

Drop this website\’s name (Pokerati if you\’re slow) and get 25 percent off on tuition to the upcoming sessions. Or just sign up here. Proven Positive EV.