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Full Tilt Tournament Play

February 28th, 2010 1 comment

I played two tournaments today on Full Tilt. The one was the 2.20 cashout that I typically play. The second was the Big-Little where I managed to money. I've a problem and it occurred in the cashout. Read more...

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The Industry

February 26th, 2010 No comments

I just responded to Dave (the dark elf)'s comment -- who wasn't incensed over P* ploy. That's fine. Variety makes the world interesting. Today, I read something related over on Bill Rini's site. The Industry that is online poker is in a state of flux that goes beyond even the UIGEA days. Read more...

Graft

February 19th, 2010 1 comment

It is a lovely concept. Usually, it is associated with certain negatives such as prison time. But this bit of graft is off the books and still legit. Read more...

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Dichotomy

February 11th, 2010 No comments

I love quoting dictionary explanations. The one I resteal from Webster today is #4.

4 : something with seemingly contradictory qualities <it's a dichotomy, this opulent Ritz-style luxury in a place that fronts on a boat harbor — Jean T. Barrett> Read more...

MTTing It

February 8th, 2010 3 comments

It a mine field out there. I tell ya it is a mine field. And, I'm loving it; although, it only been a marginal success. Playing cheap tournaments isn't going to earn one a living. Read more...

Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves

February 8th, 2010 3 comments

The talented Haley Hintz has grabbed hold of UB's hair shirt and continues the cheating saga. She is doing the grunt work on a messy reporting of what transpired. Frankly, it is making me ill but not for the reason you might suspect. Read more...

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Full Tilt Problems

February 4th, 2010 2 comments

Yesterday, Full Tilt did a system upgrade where the servers were down for a period. It then provided a new version of the application. I played there fine yesterday. Today, it is nothing but problems. Read more...

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My Wacky Hacky

January 27th, 2010 7 comments

This is about a friend. She's PokerHack over on PokerWorks – my old home. Nice kid; a former dealer; better than average player. She blogged about the PLO game for bloggers over on P* where she ended up being repeatedly dissed. Read more...

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Mid Life

September 18th, 2009 7 comments

Well, we do have Rini in an exotic local.   Then Doc needs to visit his sensei and practice his wax on – wax off technique to talk she who must be obeyed into his dream wheels.  Otis is even showing signs; thinks his hiking is being curtailed by hanky-panky.  Well, this blog ain't about any of that. Read more...

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Inside V Outside

September 16th, 2009 4 comments

Bill Rini has a very thoughtful look at poker as a business.  It comes from a knowledgeable insider – even if he is on a mid-life hiatus.  I really like that last paragraph as a bit of optimism that, sadly, I have a hard time sharing. Read more...