Danilel Cates

Daniel Cates is offering a free entry into the WSOP Main Event.  Anyone can enter as long as they haven’t previously played the Main Event.  I assume Cates is excited to make this a first time entry because this is also his first WSOP.

The chance to win starts next week through June 25th when Cates begins randomly tweeting his whereabouts in Las Vegas. Those who show up, within the specified timeframe, will receive one ticket into the drawing.  If they show up for the next tweet then they can win another ticket.  Other things to know:

• Players in previous WSOP Main Events are ineligible to enter but previous play in other WSOP events is fine.
• It’s free to enter.
• Cates is throwing in a couple of poker lessons.
• Should the winner cash, he/she will keep all proceeds.
• The seat is non-transferrable.
• Winner to be announced June 25th on NBC’s “Sports Night in Las Vegas.”

By the way, don’t ask to pick up a ticket for your friend, it’s rude.  Make sure you thank Cates for the opportunity.   Follow @junglemandan on Twitter and good luck.

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A few days later, I was reading and contributing tweets to the online poker indictment news when Ric tweeted his inability to play online poker.  However, Ric expressed his disappointment with “Chemo day. No gym. No poker. This part of life sucks #cancer #F**kCancer.”  I stopped scrolling and paused for a while.

I sent Ric my sympathies via direct message and we corresponded a bit.  I wanted the poker community to see his tweet and follow him for support.  I received his permission, yet, I decided his words and strength deserved more than 140 characters and I preferred to make a post.  Here’s what he said:

“My hope is too show how this disease got me tuned into poker. Strange huh? Online poker helped me so much the past 8 months. Helped me keep my mind busy, my heart happy…  I love how it showed me if I keep focused and positive, we can beat anything. Life is about our battles, when we are our weakest we become our strongest, if we choose.”

No, not strange at all, you’re story is inspiring.   Follow @Gunz444 who, after facing cancer, said “I’ll beat it.”

Go Go Go, Gunz!

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