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I was just working up a new poll … something for the non-Texans maybe? … and had a look at the very first poll we ever ran on this site. Interesting (in hindsight): The first year we\’ll see a decline […]
Pokeratizens Are S-M-R-T
or at least one of them is Read More »
Dan says it\’s time for me to post something, but I don\’t have an original thought in my head. I\’m starting to wonder if there\’s anything in there. So, what can I do? I\’m going to see if the readers
In golf … not poker. Anyone watching semi-live poker on TV is aware that the pros have been joshing [tag]Phil Ivey[/tag] about his emerging prowess on the links. The snickers usually attached to the props now make a little more
Phil Ivey Shakes Down the Hendon Mob Read More »
You may have noticed a few new faces hanging around these parts … We\’ll be telling you more about our most recent friend-adds as soon as their criminal background checks come in clear. Donkey Bomber is, of course, Tom Schneider
You’ve Got That Leavin’ Feeling … Read More »
The Stardust opened in 1958 when \”the skim\” could cost a limb (or your knees), but is now but a page in history (or on your \”Casino\” DVD). Imploded in the middle of the night on Tuesday, onlookers stood by
The Stardust Implosion Read More »
The ongoing lawsuit between top notch pros such as Joe Hachem, Annie Duke, Phil Gordon, et al vs. WPTE (owner of the WPT) has made another step forward or back depending on how you look at it. The Kool Katz
Joe Vs. The Volcano Read More »
Poker Christmas is right around the corner … (79 days away) … and to answer all sorts of questions, the Harrah\’s-bonded powers that be held an electronic press conference for about 30 phone-in poker media people. (And at least one
Pre-WSOP Press Teleconference Read More »
That\’s my story and I\’m sticking to it … especially since the WSOP Commish (who was on a teleconference with about 30 other people, some of them posing as journalists) just promised that if anyone writes an inaccurate hedline similar
After problems last year with dents en masse and recurring scuffage, the WSOP has switched brands of playing cards … from Copag to Kem. Sure, they cost a little more, but really, when it comes down to it, is Harrah\’s
It\’s getting pretty clear that finally, in 2007, the pros are starting to explore the power of the Hammer. You can tell they are still a little tentative with it — and how can you blame them when bricks of
High Stakes Hammer Read More »
