In Part 1 of this blog, I discussed the WSOP Main Event (ME) from an observer’s point of view. Now I want to look at the ME, as well as the entire WSOP experience, from my perspective as a player. As a kid, the anticipation for Christmas started at least a month before. As a […]
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Remembering Darvin
If you’re a fan of the World Series of Poker, you might remember the improbable run made by a Maryland lumberjack named Darvin Moon made in the 2009 Main Event, finishing 2nd to Joe Cada. Darvin was an absolute amateur who rode an incredible lucky streak to get to the final table, making for great theatre. […]
Podcast – guest poker pro and author Mari...
Our guest this week is Maria Konnikova. Maria is a PHD in psychology, and a best-selling author who decided to spend one year learning to play tournament poker from Eric Seidel, and write a book about it. she did so well in one year that she turned pro. Her book is “The Biggest Bluff: How […]
Podcast – Russell Fox
Our guest this week is tax expert Russell Fox. Interesting tax items discussed include taxes on crypto-currency, reviewing the criteria for whether or not you are a professional gambler, the implications of not having a tax home, and how the WSOP Main Event final table winners actually did after taxes. We welcome your questions – […]
Podcast – guest Seth Palansky on WSOP 201...
While Richard takes the week off, Bob interviews Seth Palansky, Vice President of Corporate Communications for the World Series of Poker. Seth discusses the upcoming WSOP, which begins at the Rio beginning in late May. We welcome your questions – send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. […]
When Will We Have Interstate Sports Wagering?
As we’ve highlighted here, the legalization of sports wagering is happening state by state. So far, it is all intrastate wagering. Bettors must physically be in the legalized state to place a wager. However, how long until we’re able to wager across state lines between consenting states? It may be coming, but probably not as […]
Podcast – RX Gamble
Our guest today is RXgamble, a woman born and raised in Vegas who went from casino dealer to top advantage player. podcast Click to listen – Alt-click to download Blog rxgamble.com Twitter @rxgamble
Podcast – guest Max Shapiro
Our guest today is Max Shapiro, longtime CardPlayer columnist of “Read ‘Em and Laugh,” and one of the best poker humorists of all time. But first we go back to the mail bag to answer listener questions. podcast click to listen – alt click to download
Podcast – poker player Barbara Enright
Our guest today is Barbara Enright, member of the Poker Hall of Fame, the Women’s Poker Hall of Fame, and the Senior Poker Hall of Fame. Barbara is also the only woman to ever make the final table of the main event of the World Series of Poker. Before our interview with Barbara we answer […]
Podcast – Poker Pro, Tony part 2
Bob and Richard visit with poker player Tony in the second of two back-to-back interviews. We speak of how the UIGEA and Bitcoin regulation are related, cheating in poker, online tells, and being clipped in a European strip club. podcast Click to listen – Alt-click to download Show Notes
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