Our guest today is David Clary. David is a news editor of the San Diego Union-Tribune, and has written a new book entitled “Gangsters to Governors: The New Bosses of Gambling in America.” podcast Click to listen. Alt click to download Show Notes [00:44] The book’s aim and whether the goals were met [02:51] Government revenue […]
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Podcast – Max Votolato
Our guest this week is Max Votolato, talking about his new book, “Gardena Poker Clubs: A High-Stakes History.” Max’s initial research into the card clubs in Gardena was for a documentary film called “Freeway City.” podcast Click to listen. Alt click to download Show Notes: Freeway City is streaming free on Vimeo @ https://vimeo.com/146613357 Also, for anyone interested […]
Podcast – guest Rich Muny of the PPA
The guest this week is Rich Muny of The Poker Players Alliance. The PPA lobbies for legal regulated poker in the US. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download SHOW NOTES [00:55] What is Poker Player’s Alliance (PPA)? [01:27] Does the PPA lobbyists? [01:56] How does Sheldon Adelson’s oppositions against online gambling affect PPA’s […]
The WSOP Grinds On
The big thing that happened in the past week, that not a lot of people care about because it doesn’t involve a big name, is that a man named James Moore won the 65-and-older Super Seniors event for the second straight year, beating 1,719 players this year and 1,475 last year. Unreal achievement! Maybe the […]
You’re Not a Poker Player
In early June, Bonnie and I were at a square dancing workshop and there was this guy, Scott from Alabama, who showed up. He had played a few days before at the Colossus event in the World Series of Poker, did well enough to get his money back plus $500, and was killing time before […]
WSOP Week One
In the past, the first week of the WSOP had been crazy. There were tons of players with lots of money and the cash games and tournaments were packed. This year seems quiet in comparison. The cash-game area isn’t nearly as busy as I expected. Tournament participation is down 10% or more over last year. As […]
Podcast – guest Seth Palansky on WSOP
Our guest this week is Seth Palansky, editor in chief of WSOP.com. Seth came on to discuss the World Series of poker which begins next week. podcast Click to listen. Alt click to download
Podcast – guest James McManus author of P...
Our guest this week is James McManus. James is the author of several books, and many magazine articles. He is also an avid poker player. Today we discuss the upcoming WSOP, and his book Positively 5th Street. podcast Click to listen. Alt click to download
Poker Players and Golf Gambling, Part 1
As much as I like poker, my favorite gambling game is golf. The combination of physical skill, the ability to perform under pressure, and understanding of the gambling aspect and negotiating skills, not to mention getting out of the poker room and being outdoors in beautiful settings, playing a fascinating game, make it a natural […]
Podcast – guest James McManus author of C...
Our guest this week is James McManus. James is the author of several books, and many magazine articles. He is also an avid poker player. Today is part two of his history of poker, Cowboys Full. podcast Click to listen. Alt click to download
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