January 3, 2008 – 11:27 am
It’s a terribly powerful concept in poker because it explains so well how we go so wrong.
You’re playing Omaha/8, and you pick up a big drawing low like A-2-3-4. Against a table full of Cally Wallies, you feel justified in making a raise, and so you do. Nothing wrong with that; at this point a […]
January 3, 2008 – 11:17 am
but you think she thinks you do. So maybe spend a little quality time with her. Pass! Got other work to do? Pass! Don’t feel sharp? Pass! Just had a big meal? Pass! Forcing a short session? Pass! Just don’t have the bucks? Pass! Can it be that you never pass? Do you go play […]
January 3, 2008 – 11:13 am
Do you ever put on your hat and coat to go play, but then change your mind? Maybe you even get down the driveway. Maybe you get halfway to the freeway, when suddenly, confronted by the prospect of enduring an hour in traffic just for the enjoyment of playing poker-an enjoyment you don’t even feel […]
January 1, 2008 – 12:06 pm
The World Series of Poker Tournament made its debut in 1970, but the idea actually came from an incident which happened in 1949!
During the summer of 1949, Nicholas ‘Nick the Greek’ Dandolos asked Benny Binion if he could stage a high-stake poker marathon. This marathon should also take place in public view. Although unusual, Benny […]
January 1, 2008 – 11:17 am
Doyle Brunson is the back to back champion of the first two world series of poker. Born in Texas in 1933, Brunson was always competitive as he was drafted to the Minneapolis, now the Los Angeles, Lakers. Although a knee injury ended his basketball career the NBA would not be the way Doyle would provide […]
January 1, 2008 – 11:16 am
The Silent Sniper A.K.A. The Orient Express
Aside from Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan is the most well-known poker name in the world. Just like his predecessor Doyle, Chan holds currently ten World Series of Poker bracelets. As well just like Brunson Chan became famous for winning two back to back championship events in 87 and 88. […]
January 1, 2008 – 11:12 am
One of the most recognizable poker faces in the world this long haired bearded figure is always accompanied with sunglasses and a cowboy hat. The nickname Jesus arose from his looks and has stuck with him at the table. Beating out TJ Cloutier at the 2000 World Series of Poker was a memorable event for […]
