Return To Vegas
After a pandemic pause, my brother-in-law and I re-started our annual Vegas trip tradition this weekend. Here’s what it was like playing poker and getting around in (mostly) masked-up Sin City.
My Poker Return
After not playing a hand of live poker for 18 months (and thinking I might never again), I ventured out the other night to a local casino to find not much had changed — except for my attitude about the game. Here’s the story.
Poker Confusion
There is a high stakes poker match going on between two of the bigger names in the game, and while some of my friends are watching it, I’m not. Here’s why.
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.