Movie Moment At The Poker Table
Not long ago, while playing poker, I made a casual reference to one of the greatest movies of all time, but I was stunned when the player next to me had no idea what I was talking about. Here’s the story.
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.
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.
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).
Poker Pet Peeve
I played poker in a casino for the first time in a while the other night and encountered one of my pet peeves.
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.
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.
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.