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Everybody and his brother’s casino has some type of players’ card or VIP card.  When each casino starts having yet another card for their computerized table, this is really going to be rediculous.  It’s already got my wallet stuffed to ...

What I liked about the WSOP main event was the deep stack of 20,000 in starting chips.  It really allows for some “real” play and not an all-in fest after 2 rounds.  Back in the day at Caribe, they used ...

Hustler Casino now has one of those computerized poker tables called “Fastdeal Poker.” For now, it’s a $25 (or $60 or $100) Sit-N-Go table with 10 players.  Here’s how it works.  First, you need to get one of these Fastdeal ...

Well, here is my account of day 3 at the World Series of Poker, 2007 at the Rio in Las Vegas. For some reason, I couldn’t sleep very well and got up before the wake-up call. As per usual, I ...

Yesterday was day 2B of the World Series of Poker main event, which was day 1C and 1D combined.  My account of what happened follows. Well, I’m starting the day with only 32,300 in chips. The average is supposed to ...

While I wait for the 2007 WSOP day 2 event, I’ve been playing at the MGM. At the 2-5 no limit tables, there’s been at least 1 WSOP player, and as many as 4 on one table. So it’s no ...

As per my plan, I had pre-ordered my breakfast room service which came right on time. Took my shower, ate breakfast, watched a little CNN, then went downstairs to the tournament. I timed the walk and it’s about 7 minutes, ...

Back again for day 2 of the Gaming Life Expo to see pro poker players. Click on the thumbnails to see the full sized picture. First pictures is of 10 time WSOP bracelet winner Johnny Chan signing autographs. During his break ...

Well, I’m all set and ready. Now, it’s waiting and preparation. I’m now going to reveal some of my secrets for getting ready for the WSOP main event. First, start waking up early. The event starts at the crack of ...

It’s finally the day to go to Vegas for the World Series of Poker, 2007. It feels like it’s been months. Oh yeah. It has been months since I won an entry at the Hustler. At the airport, a cute ...