Poker Commentary

Back in Vegas

This entry originally appeared on my WSOP blog at PokerTips.org.
It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update, so this might get kind of long-winded.
I got back into Vegas two days ago after spending the weekend with my girlfriend in New York. It was a nice break that I’m really glad I was able [...]

Photo Blog, Poker Commentary, Sports, Vegas, WSOP

Bodog’s Sponsored Pros

I would love to know what Bodog is thinking, if indeed they’re even thinking at all, with regards to their sponsored pro poker players. In an industry where the top outfits can’t seem to add sponsored pros to their site quickly enough, Bodog has not only failed to sign any pros of significance, but actually [...]

Online Poker, Online Poker Industry, Poker Commentary, Rants

Dunning-Kruger Effect

I just had the following convo on AIM with my buddy Ray Coburn:
Me: i’m really curious to see how soft the games are [at the wsop] this summer
Me: i just feel like it’s inevitable that everyone will get decent/competent
Me: ’cause tbh nlhe tournaments seem pretty easy to me
Me: so i keep waiting for everyone else [...]

Non-Poker, Poker Commentary, Psychology

Quick Trip to Indiana

I met my girlfriend in Indiana this weekend to see my parents and some friends. It was kind of an overdue trip; I hadn’t been to my hometown in 16 months prior to this visit. Each trip back to Indiana is accompanied by a bit of a heightened feeling of disconnect than the last. I [...]

Non-Poker, Online Poker, Photo Blog, Poker Commentary