Category Archives: Poker and Vegas
Bill Belichick: Honorary Poker Player
As a resident of New England, I have followed the Patriots and Belichick’s career since the moment he took over as New England head coach. What hasn’t been said about this guy? He’s been called a genius, and the best … Continue reading
The Twilight Zone’s Chameleon
Throughout the majority of my life, the idea of fitting in has been somewhat important to me. As a little kid growing up through the second grade, I was pretty much just like every other kid. I played sports for … Continue reading
Two Hearts Make for a Lousy Pair
I’m back in Los Angeles playing poker seven days a week again, and we’ve reached that point in our journey where the endless cycle of poker is beginning to cause mental breakdowns and nonsensical thoughts. The point where I feel … Continue reading
Internet Dangerously Rife with Anti-Prop Betting Information
Sometimes in my life, as much as it pains me to say it, the more intelligent heads prevail. I, or friends of mine, don’t do the stupid thing, the risky thing, the idiotic thing. Everyone’s safety is therefore ensured, yet … Continue reading
Cause of Death: The 99% Fail
At this moment, as I feel possibly lower than I have ever felt in my life, I feel like for some reason this is important for people to understand. You may not think so in the slightest, and there’s absolutely … Continue reading
Gone and Probably Temporarily Forgotten
For the next several days, loyal readers, I will almost certainly not be writing. I’m back playing again, for the briefest of stretches. But it’s a chance. I can’t afford food, have no health insurance, and for all intents and … Continue reading
Poker Reinvented
If you don’t like my poker posts or don’t follow poker at all, then just skip right on ahead to YouTube. I normally try to make my posts as accessible to all audiences as is humanly possible, but I’ve invented … Continue reading
Addendum to Joining a New Gym
In an earlier post, I described virtually all the pitfalls of joining a new gym. I say virtually all, because I ignored things like the locker room situation, which extends far beyond discomfort as old guys post up there with … Continue reading
Final Day in the Vegas Sun
Tomorrow I fly back east and leave Las Vegas and the WSOP behind. I feel very proud of how I played this festival: made some fantastic reads, huge bluffs, and savvy adjustments. Made some of the most capable and feared … Continue reading
You Win This Round, WSOP
The stage of the series has finally hit which reminds me why playing the entire festival is all but impossible. Too many strangers coughing in my face, too many hours spent in frigid air conditioning twenty degrees below room temperature, … Continue reading
