LAS VEGAS–The Batfaces aren\’t the only Dallas pokerers here at the WSOP. Several Lodge players, Rounder Clubbers, Dallas dealers, and sundry other Dallas players have made their presence known here. SUBWAY JON cashed in a 7-card-Stud event. DAVID WILLIAMS went […]
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C- That grade goes to Pokerati for yesterday\’s work. Started off going to the Bloggers Tourney at Caesar\’s Palace, where Howard Lederer gave a great speech about poker legal issues and what he\’s learned about the lobbying process in Washington.
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LAS VEGAS–I\’ve never been much of a fan of Todd Brunson. I dunno, he just kinda walks around like he\’s the son of Doyle or something. And the one time I met him — at his father\’s pre-main-event party last
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LAS VEGAS–Sitting in the media room, late at night … Casino employee: $200 is a good price. She must\’ve either thought you were cute or she looked like Dan. Poker writer: I did a hooker once. Cost me $600 and
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The $2,500 NLHE event kicked off yesterday, and it didn\’t take long for the contingent of Batfaces to start dropping like flies: Gentle Shane, Darling, Tiny B, Tulsa, Hong Kong Sue, and Fawcett (who still thinks it\’s \”great!\” that he
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LAS VEGAS–A few people have asked how my own poker is going here at the WSOP. All I can say with certainty is that I\’ve misplayed a lot of hands. Having been here less than a week, I\’ve played eight
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From the dept. of: Ooops! The final table of the $5,000 NLHE event at the WSOP looks to be the most exciting yet. Marcel Luske, Vinny Vinh, and Isabelle Mercier are all there … so is Phil Hellmuth, with his
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LAS VEGAS–Went to a little party last night in the Full Tilt suite — very nice place. The free booze, bracelet showcase, and Mike Matusow are admirable, to say the least. The occasion was to celebrate Clonie\’s appearance on the
LAS VEGAS–Poker is as poker does … The notorious Neverwin Poker\’s DUSTIN WOLFE is kicking butt in the $5k NLH event — he\’s already made the money and is in solid chip position. OLIVER TSE has (temporarily?) skipped town while
LAS VEGAS–Actually, I kinda like the name \”Dartiste\” — but that\’s not really relevant right now. What is relevant is that darts is a great game, and while I don\’t see it ever growing into \”the next poker,\” I do
