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Here\’s the thing about poker in Texas at present — it\’s difficult to think big. Think too big, put together something too cool, and someone will try to put a stop to it. It\’s a real shame, too … because […]
True-ish Texas Poker Read More »
I\’ve started to notice more and more the real world taking note of the online-poker legislative fight. That\’s a good thing, of course (assuming we are on the right side). And we\’re also finding more and more confirmation that a
Cowboys vs. Indians Read More »
Just wanted to let you all know that I made it back safe and sound. In record time, no less. Left Las Vegas at 1:15 am PST and arrived in Dallas 8:45 pm CST — 17-and-a-half hours … and that\’s
Cannonball Poker Run Read More »
LAS VEGAS-OK, this woulda been breaking news had I gotten it up yesterday, but I did not – you know, main event and all – so for now, just pretend it is yesterday, with about five players remaining at the
Breaking News: Free Feels at the WSOP! Read More »
LAS VEGAS–So I had a conversation with some dealers a few minutes ago — I\’m guessing I won\’t be the first one to report that the World Series is over — and they were all clearly hoping Jamie Gold would
Remember the Dealers? Read More »
LAS VEGAS–So the WSOP is over. I am tired(ish). $12 million yadda yadda. Fuck you all for caring. Jamie Gold is the winner — seriously, I\’m not a fan of Johnny Chan, so is this guy an ass? (He\’s undoubtedly
Go (Kinda Sorta) Dallas Poker! Read More »
LAS VEGAS–Johnny Chan has been trying to help his super-stacked protege Jamie Gold win. And right now he\’s reportedly a little perturbed that Gold has been taking on Allen Cunningham in the wrong way. Steve Rosenblum reports that Chan has
Coach Johnny Chan — feeding Jamie Gold and Allen Cunningham tell Read More »
LAS VEGAS–One of my many unpublished posts-in-progress was called “Pokerstock.” Get it? Like the WSOP is the Woodstock (in all its incarnations) of Poker. Brilliant, I know. Anyhow, we witnessed the opening of the National Anthem at the WSOP 2006
Not Quite the Jimi Hendrix of Poker Read More »
So everyone is talking Jamie Gold. He\’s been dominating since Day 3. Turns out there\’s an interesting story on how he got into the game. He\’s Johnny Chan\’s agent, of course — we all know that — and the inspiration
Jamie Gold\’s Horseman Read More »
LAS VEGAS–While Pokerati is working hard to bring you some semblance of coverage of the WSOP main event final table — damn, one of my Iggy horses just went out in 8th place (Boo, Swedes!) — and trying to direct
A few other places to follow the action Read More »
