I’ve been “running good” at meeting people for the first time who run in the same Amazon circles. I’m referring to the faceless names I’ve heard over the years at the WSOP but never met even though we have the same friends. Obviously I haven’t met everyone in poker because there are thousands of people [...]
WSOP Heads-Up: John Duthie Advances to Sweet 16
By June 1, 2011
It’s Day 3 at the 2011 WSOP and, as always, the Amazon Room is freezing. However, John Duthie should be feeling hot after advancing to the Sweet 16 in the WSOP $25,000 Heads-Up Championship. He was the first to advance in this round after defeating Carlos Mortenson. This is the first open bracelet event at [...]
The 2011 WSOP…The Energy Has Begun
By May 31, 2011
The easiest prediction in poker is the energy of the first day of the WSOP. As expected, the Amazon Room is filled with excitement, hope and stamina as players begin their quest for a 2011 bracelet. For the next seven weeks, many poker players will make the Rio Hotel and Casino their office. Although, the [...]
Poker Face Next to Hellmuth While Playing the WSOP
By May 28, 2011
Not my best poker face while playing next to Phil Hellmuth but certainly an amusing WSOP moment. Rob Gracie took this photo during the 2010 WSOP Limit Shoot Out. I remember Gracie kneeling down to take this shot. While behind the lens, he gave me a look of either curiosity or sympathy. I responded with my best silent poker face. My actual thoughts? Obviously I [...]
Daniel Cates Offering Free WSOP Main Event Entry
By May 19, 2011
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 [...]
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