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There\’s less than a 4 million chip difference. In history … I think this will go down as one of the best-played final tables in WSOP history, or at least 21st century WSOP main event final tables. We\’ll see … […]
Wow, Like There’s Really Good Poker Being Played Read More »
If you\’re just tuning in and/or need something to pass the time between episodes of Tao of Pokerati … there is a live audio broadcast of what\’s going on at the felt — hosted by Nick Geber, who is joined
Live Broadcasting of the WSOP Main Event Final Tables Read More »
More than two hours into heads-up play, most of the crowd remains in their seats, despite discovering how slow and uneventful live poker can be at times. Some other points of interest: ~From the time the final table began yesterday,
WSOP Final Table Notes Read More »
E-Dog had the Player of the Year title locked up in July, but the honor and gift was officially bestowed upon him tonight, just prior to the start of the WSOP main event heads-up match. In a very brief ceremony,
WSOPeople: 2008 WSOP POY Erick Lindgren Read More »
The famed ringside announcer did the \”shuffle up and deal\” at the start of today\’s heads-up. It was pretty entertaining stuff, as you could tell that Jack Effel (who introduced him) has been practicing emulating him … and also amusing
WSOPeople: Michael Buffer Read More »
Pauly and I have some side-action … on which dealer is going to deal the final hand. I\’ve got homegirl Linda Tran, of course (who goes on in the third down) and Lou the old white guy. He\’s got Jena
More Dealer Props (but Different) Read More »
I wasn\’t the biggest supporter of the WSOP delayed final table. I had many reasons to be against it, but in the end, I assumed it wouldn\’t be popular with the fans. I was about as right-on there as I
When the security guys came out with the money in silvery aluminum briefcases — 9 million semi-real American dollars — a few of us in media row joked about telling the story that the guys left at the final table
Tao of Pokerati: Deal or No Deal? Read More »
Before things got underway here ate the final table, I was listening to an old podcast appearance I did with Andrew Feldman on ESPN\’s The Poker Edge. We were talking about the action at the end of Day 2B, and
Is It Better to Start Early in the WSOP Main Event? Read More »
I made my call to the Feds to weigh in on tonight\’s planned attempts to strengthen the UIGEA and extend its reach. The call kinda reminded me of calling PartyPoker Customer Service back in the day, with less of an
RE: UIGEA, Take 2!?! (2)The giant sucking sound of jobs going overseas?
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