WSOP Critique

WSOP Critique
I waited until the WSOP ended to begin this series on what is wrong with the WSOP, and what needs correction. I didn’t want anyone to think we might impact the participation in this year’s events. In my 35 + years of publishing in this field, I have studiously avoided criticizing the industry, with […]

The Red Games of Poker, PART 2

Oklahoma Johnny Hale
Before I tell more about the red games of poker and how cheating is accomplished, I first wish to repeat part of last week’s column and preface my remarks with a few comments.

I know that this is a controversial subject-so I wish not to accuse anyone-or make any references to any casino […]

The Red Games of Poker

Oklahoma Johnny Hale
Carol, I want to talk to you and the folks today about the Red Games of Poker, about cheating in poker.

I know this is a controversial subject- so I don’t want to accuse anyone or make reference to any specific casino or card room! In this first column on the Red Games of […]

Bigger Deal: A Year on the New Poker Circuit

Anthony Holden Simon & Schuster, 2007 ISBN: 0-7432-9482-3 291 pp, $26.00
During the 1980s, writer and poker aficionado Tony Holden took a year off from civilized life to travel the professional poker circuit. The chronicle of his campaign, Big Deal, became an instant classic in poker circles. It was both a rare glimpse into the little-known […]

Improving Performance: The Decision

Tom Leonard
If you play tournament poker then you’re very familiar with “The Decision.” It’s the decision that may send you to the rail, knocked out of the tournament.

Many players will put their tournament life on the line in any perceived coin-flip situation. Of course anytime I’m in a situation which is perceived to be a […]

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