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Art and monkey Thursday in the satellite room I ran into Art, a longtime WSOP dealer. We\’re talking years into the Binion\’s regime long. The last time I encountered Art was while taking this photo in 2006. The scene was […]
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Recapping last night\’s events with a preview of today\’s action: The $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha Eight or Better event was won last night by Martin Klaser, who was dominant in the brief heads-up battle with Casey Kastle to take down
(Way) Outside the WSOP – (Day 29) Read More »
What\’s doing tonight at the WSOP while I welcome Tuscaloosa Johnny to the Pokerati fold: The $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha Eight or Better event is down to it\’s last 3 with Casey Kastle, Martin Klaser, and Michael Fetter remaining. Kastle
(Way) Outside the WSOP – (Day 28 Evening Update) Read More »
Dan seems to think that the story of an Alabama hillbilly chronicling his last attempt to win a mint and avoid going back to the 9 to 5 would be interesting so in addition to bringing you the interesting stories
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After much consideration and prospective gerrymandering, upon the next update of the WSOP World Standings, we\’re gonna make some switches … regardless of what they put on their official WSOP registrations, David Benyamine is soon to become fully French and
World Piece: Which Vegas/California Pros to Extradite? Read More »
Stumbled across this billboard the other day just a couple blocks away from the Rio. Interesting to see a poker pro 1) with Mike Tyson-esque tats running up his face; and 2) with no reference to his pokering nor a
Lee Watkinson Moonlighting as Thug Jeweler Read More »
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With 140 of 148 players remaining, my horse in the HORSE starts here, as today is the day we find out who in the field is really looking to contend for something meaningful: (Mathematically, I suppose I\’m still pretty short-stacked
$50k HORSE Day 2: Starting Tables Read More »
The other night was a get-together for drinks as an early celebration for Change100\’s birthday, and since we were enjoying the cheap drinks and laid back atmosphere of the Gold Coast, it was only natural to head up the escalator
2008 Pokerati Bowling Series – Event 4Pin Envy
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Recapping the rest of last night at the WSOP with the Thursday preview of tournaments: The final table was set for the $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha Hi/ Lo Eight or Better tournament, and a familiar face makes the final table
(Way) Outside the WSOP – (Day 28) Read More »
