Before I begin, let me state that I like Norman Chad. While we are not friends, the few times we have either played together or interacted, he has been a good guy. Save the comedy bit for the WSOP. With that said, what the hell were you thinking Norm? We know that your …

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Norman Chad – What Were You Thinkng?

Hear that faint crying in the distance? Ivey decided to take back some of his money. That’s the sound of the collective poker world weeping for their bankrolls as Phil Ivey just proved that he indeed is NOT the Tiger Woods of Golf after winning the Aussie Millions $250k Super High Roller…

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Breaking News – Phil Ivey is Still Good at Poker

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago in my blog about Jimmy Sommerfeld’s retirement that I may go down to Tunica to play in the Circuit Event at the end of the month. This will always be the Grand Casino Tunica to me. Well, plans are now finalized and I will be heading down…

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Bring On The Tunica WSOP Circuit Event!

Lately there has been a ton of talk in the poker world about washing your hands after going to the bathroom. I hate to break it to you folks, but I am not as worried about Mr. “forgot to wash his hands in the bathroom” guy as I am …

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Your Biggest Germ Spreaders in Poker Rooms

Unless you were in Atlantic City or paying VERY close attention to the AC poker scene, you probably didn’t know that the Golden Nugget opened a poker room on Christmas Eve. This picture taken from Golden Nugget's facebook, but they update so infrequently they probably would never notice…. For those of you …

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AC Golden Nugget Opens Poker Room – Do You Care?

Got some somewhat sad news today as Jimmy Sommerfeld, one of the best tournament directors in the business, is stepping away from the game. One of the best in the business retires. (Photo courtesy of Poker Tournament Consultants) Here is his announcement from TwoPlusTwo forums: I started in the poker business some 18 years …

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Jimmy Sommerfeld Announces His Retirement

Christmas is this weekend and I figured I would blog about what I am thankful for as we are approaching the holiday season. Hope the big guy brings you lots of present. Especially you BJ Nemeth. First, I am thankful to be alive. As simple as that sounds, last year…

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What I Am Thankful for This Christmas

In the poker game of life, women are the rake. Yup, you should have paid time instead of the rake. In the case of Luciaetta Ivey , one has to wonder if Ivey would have been better purchasing time…..(yes, as in hookers.) The divorce settlement between Luciaetta Ivey and Phil Ivey has been…

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Luciaetta Ivey is the Rake

Just received a press release from ppipoker.com a few minutes ago. Here is the first sentence: Ya, we were shocked you got a new endorsement too. “The newly transformed Tropicana Las Vegas recently announced that 2006 WSOP Main Event Champion Jamie Gold will be named its Poker Spokesperson and Ambassador…

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Jamie Gold is Tropicana Las Vegas’ New Poker Ambassador

The November Nine kicks off tomorrow, November 6 at the Rio in Las Vegas.  As during the rest of the 2011 WSOP, I’ll be following along all of the action and bringing you blogs and recaps from the event. The battle for the bracelet begins tomorrow. Remember that the final…

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2011 WSOP November Nine Kicks Off Tomorrow