Now Ultimate Bet, sister site to Absolute Poker, is under intense scrutiny from the intelligentsia at 2+2 … who seem to be looking — and finding — semi-mathematical proof of another \”superuser\” account. (Thanks, Enrique, for the heads-up.) Click above […]
Ultimate Bet Pulled into Absolute Cheating Scandal
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We know that some head-honchos at Absolute Poker cheated at their own game, thereby stealing money from their players. Upon being unequivocally exposed, they have tried to apologize and make right … as if a carjacker who gets caught could
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The WPT, perhaps in response to years of hubbub over the arbitrary selection process for WPT Ladies Night, has added a $1,500 Ladies Championship event to its line-up, which should prove to be quite the hit. (I like the low
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For the last few years, the biggest game in Vegas has been at Bobby\’s Room — a glass enclosed high-high stakes area at Bellagio, complete with fine oil paintings of its most regular players … Doyle Brunson, Jennifer Harman, Phil
“Big Game” Leaving Bellagio?
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One of the most poker-friendly Congresspeople (Shelley Berkley, D-NV) has come out today endorsing Hillary Clinton for President, even though the Senator doesn\’t play poker. Just an FYI for those of you who care about a world beyond the rails.
Baltasar Cruz (D-Dallas) is running for judgeship on the Texas Supreme Court. Just wanted to let you know he is a poker player who likes and respects the game … so if you like to support candidates without any real
Poker in the Courts Read More »
A lot of people have been clamoring about my TV poker hosting debut wondering what has happened with the U.S. PokerBowl. Indeed, this inaugural team poker concept tourney was supposed to be airing this month on FoxSports. But I don\’t
PokerBowl Shuffle
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Curious … we all know the regular hubbub over ladies events — are-they-discriminatory-or-not-and-who-cares-oh-look-there\’s-a boy-in-a-dress-ok-cards-in-the-air. But am wondering if the ladies honored in this article about their forthcoming induction into the new Women in Poker Hall of Fame might find the
WIPHOF: Honor Thy Foremothers? Read More »
\”Las Vegas is all about layers, man!\” And apparently you gotta know where they are to move from one to another. That was the point The Butler was trying to make, only he was moving his hand in a downward
Las Vegas Wisdom from the Butler Read More »
Certain serendipities seem to guide so many of us … I just got a call from a myspace friend who is ready to ditch the Dallas poker scene and relocate to Hawaii. So she wanted to know if I knew
