Movie Review: “7 Days To Vegas”
Here’s my review of Vince Van Patten’s movie “7 Days To Vegas,” about some degenerate gamblers who make a million dollar proposition bet over a long walk through the desert.
Mike Sexton, “Life’s A Gamble”
I’m saddened to hear of the death last night of Mike Sexton, Poker Hall Of Fame and the game’s greatest ambassador. I had the privilege of having him on my radio show many times, so I’ve reposted our last conversation here (with links to earlier ones).
Deal Me Out
I did something Friday night that I haven’t done in a very long time: played poker. It confirmed something I’ve suspected for quite a while.
Florida Poker Man
The plexiglass is up but face masks are not required at this Florida poker room. Here is why I will not be joining this herd.
Four-Handed? No Thanks!
Gaming commissions and control boards are coming up with plans for how casinos and poker rooms in Las Vegas, St. Louis, and elsewhere might reopen — but I remain very skeptical. Read on.
POTD: Plexiglass Poker
My thoughts on whether poker players would return to live games if the tables were redesigned to have plexiglass between and in front of all the participants.
Too Big A Gamble
Casinos in Las Vegas, which are losing a couple million bucks a day, are beseeching the governor of Nevada to allow them to re-open as soon as possible. Would I go play there, or in the St. Louis area, or anywhere else? Read on.
A Family Weekend In Vegas
A few stories from a recent weekend in Las Vegas with my wife and daughter, including a stunning state park visit, a Harry Potter show, & a magical night of card tricks and mentalism.