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A friend of mine recently told me that Jennifer Tilly is probably retired from active poker, as he has not heard her name in any momentous poker competition. Well, I told him about this, this happened not too long ago. While it is not the WSOP, this event has been graced by so many famous people that more papparazzi probably went here than at any WSOP of recent years. After all, take a look at the names who graced the affair: Jennifer Tilly of course, Don Cheadle, Ronnie Turiaf, Montel Williams, Matthew Lillard and MADONNA. Ooops, the last name, strike that one out...where did that come from? One funny knockout that transpired, Ricki Lane kicked out talk show personality Montel Williams- and believe it or not, my friends and I still talk about this occasionally. If you want to know who performed excellently, it was the wife of the Master Nguyen (I wonder if she paid him tutorial fees?). Monday, March 3. 2008You Can Bet on Betson
He is the opposite of Mike the Mouth, in a manner of speaking. If you become the "target of affection" of Mike, you would be barraged with a mouthful of verbalizations that MIGHT force you to tell your seatmate, "Can you kindly hold on to my belt so that I woud not be able to stand up, because if I do, I'll go there and punch that guy a dzen times?"
 In the case of Alan Betson, this guy is fun to be with, he is either amusing or witty, depending on the kind of person you are. One writer for a gambling mag once said, that Betson "has probably said five of the 10 funniest things I?ve ever heard at a poker table"- and that ladies and gents, is a direct quote.Before you think he is all clown and zero poker player, let me just give these. In 2005, he placed second in NL Holdem at Amsterdam- Holland Casino if you want to know the exact venue. That same year but earlier, he placed second in Dublin, the Irish Open, which is one of the more prestigious events on the world map of poker. Naturally, it was a cash position, and that my friends, IS NO JOKE. Monday, January 28. 2008A Requiem to a Friend Who Was a Champion in My Eyes- Part One
Let me tell you about my friend Paul, he just passed away a week ago, God rest his soul. He was just 44, too young yes, but terminal illnesses do not care whom they hit.
Paul was a strong poker player, and I've told him time and time again that he could have held his own even in WSOP, but in all the years this event has run, he just joined once. In that one,  he missed the finals table by an inch. He was well-versed in the technicals, he was a good bluffer, and he could do mental calculations (odds and outs) easily. Oh, I almost forgot, he finished an engineering course but he realized that poker held more allure for him than that chosen career. (About money, he was earning tons of it when he was a practicing engineer, so it was not principally about money. Besides, he came from old money, and while he was not in Forbes' list, I am surely not in his financial station in life). He was a kind-hearted man, there was this one time about 7 or 8 years ago. It was a small casino, and in a poker game, he dealt a man TWO consecutive bad beats involving giant pots. I mean giant, at the end of those two beats, the man was unable to come up with money, not that he did not bring it, but he admitted that he no longer had them. It was a friendly field, credit lines (private) were allowed. Well, Paul was kind-hearted, but on a matter of principle, he would not let it be. He forced the guy to sign a document that said that he (the debtor) would be given just a month to come up with the 10 grand (thereabouts) or else face the possibility of legal action. A month was a long time really, and I even thought that if I were in Paul's place, I would have given him a week, not a second longer. Wednesday, January 9. 2008An Eviction A great deal of drama happened in a WSOP event 2 years ago, that was in the 2,000 dollar L Holdem and the protagonist (maybe antagonist is the apt term?) was Harry Demetriou. He was not asked to leave, he was actually evicted, escorted to the doors of the establishment, and all this over some quarrel over the rules of the game.Well, from what I have read and learned of the rules, Harry was not guilty of any infraction of major rules, but only of a bad temper. (Which resonates with me, I am capable of "wrath" too when the ugly mood strikes). What happened exactly: he was fifteen minutes into the game when the officials/arbiters decided to turn the table into a six-hand contest. Harry considered this as a serious breach of published mechanics, and he engaged into a shouting match with a manager. The latter then decided to evict him from the proceedings, and had Harry escorted out. Well, after about an hour, Harry was able to talk to a more senior official, and the latter conceded that the eviction was a blunder, and Harry was offered either a reinstating or a buyin refunding. I do not know about you, but it would have been best if they offered both, but I guess that's crazy huh? Friday, December 28. 2007Gold Let me say this right here and now, I am not a fan of Jamie Gold, and I have my own strong opinions regarding the ruckus he created (guilty or not) on that "gentleman's agreement thing" during that infamous WSOP incident, but I will not dwell on that here. At least not today, for now, let me just talk about the person, a bit of his background.As you all know, this poker player is connected to Hollywood in more ways than one, and he started his career in this line at age sixteen. He served as intern for the J Michael Bloom and Associates Travel Agency, and he was already a talent agent prior to turning 21 years old. Right after his Ultimate Victory at WSOP, a website article came out asserting that in fact, Gold had very scant experience as an agent, but other entities came to his rescue by coming out with their respective statements that Gold in fact, is a competent agent with sufficient experience going for him. Well, the hell with it, I personally do not care if he has scant or great amounts of experience. It would matter with me if Paramount Pictures gives me a call to offer me a leading role, which is as probable as the ozone hole magically closing itself up tomorrow at dawn. Monday, December 24. 2007Still a Battle of the Sexes- Last Part "I used to play college baseball, I was one of the best pitchers of my generation".That answered that, she pressed, "You are a...er...THAT...I'm a woman, why did you save me?" "Being a woman-hater does not mean I will do nothing when I see an innocent lady being victimized. I need to go". He started turning away when Mollie blurted, 'wait'. He stopped, faced her once more without a word. Molllie pulled out a calling card, and said, "It is my assumption that even a woman-hater CAN AND will make exceptions. We can be friends, call me anytime, even dawn hours". She stuck out the card, Mr Rescuer stood there, looking at the card as though it were a small black widow, but after a full minute, he took it. "My name is Delmar", gave a ghost of a smile, and walked away. Well, Mollie is single, and when I asked her if she is willing to go out on a date with him, she laughed aloud over the phone, she said, "Maybe by 2010, if ever we get to talk again, ever. He did not even shake hands with me before he left me by the car". Well, that is that, I smell a sequel to all this, it's one good story huh? Enough of that, I need to go and meet with a manpower agency president/CEO. (SHE is a woman, if that tells you anything). Monday, December 17. 2007The Woman Under Siege
(Writer's notes: Still a Battle of the Sexes- Part 3)
There, that's everything on Mollie's escapade, but there is more. When the party broke up around 2am, Mollie was on the way to her car, alone, and as she was about to unlock her car, two big men rushed her. It was not a rape attempt, they wanted to just frighten her and get her car. The first carnapper brought out a long knife and held it in front of Mollie, while the other snatched the car keys and was attempting to open the door. While all this was happening, Mollie saw- of all people- the self-confessed woman hater coming over to them. When he was a few feet away, the knife-holder screamed, "don't go any further, I'll kill the woman", and held (strangled) Mollie by the neck. Mollie was not exactly terrified, she actually holds one belt in karate, and she was just looking for an opening to unleash her POWERS. Mr Rescuer (let me just call the woman-hater that) brought out a cigarette lighter and showed it to the bad guys, it was a big one, the size of a tiny mobile phone. He said in an innocent tone, "Do you have any idea what this is?" Nobody spoke, the other carnapper (the one opening the door) approached Mr Rescuer threateningly. Thursday, December 13. 2007Still a Battle of the Sexes - Part 2 Another female friend (both poker and gin rummy warrior) said- quite verbatim all this : "once there was this very handsome guy at this Vegas casino, he and I were in the same game. He was friendly enough, and he talked to everybody in the game, except me. Wonder of wonders, he would not even give me the time of day. Then, there was a little party after that (the owner of the club threw a bash, insisted that everybody attend it), and he, I and half a dozen others got seated on the same dinner table. He pointedly ignored me, once I asked him to pass a plate of exotic-kind-of-shrimps to me, he took out his mobile, and did this. He dialed a number at the same time uttering "Mel (another guy), can you please pass that- name of the dish- to the lady beside me?. Maybe he was thinking he'll get hit by lightning if our fingers touched. Anyway, when I was leaving, I went to the restroom. On the way back to the party, I saw him coming my way, I looked at the side, avoiding his eyes- knowing fully well that if I talked to him, I would be ignored. Surprise, he knew me by name, saying, "Excuse me Mollie". I stopped and looked at him in the eye, without a smile. He continued on, "I do not owe you any explanation, but the reason I avoided talking to you is..."- he stopped. The pause was so long that I thought he would admit to killing JFK, the reason it was taking all of his energies to blurt it out. I helped him, "We do not know each other, and since I've never consciously done anything offensive to you, I can just surmise that there's something in me that you do not like. My choice of shoes perhaps?"He smiled at that- a half-smile, "No, the shoes are OK." A long pause, I (this is still Mollie speaking) have the talent to pause in the middle of a conversation, without getting uncomfortable. Finally, he said, "I am a woman-hater, it is something Freudian I suppose. I am truly from the heart- sorry, believe it in your heart that it is nothing personal. I am sorry". As he said "sorry", his eyes and mine met and I saw in them a plea for understanding. He left me with a nod, and I went back to the party." Thursday, October 11. 2007Tenacity at the Games He is acknowledged to be one of the most aggressive poker competitors at present, I am speaking of Paul Clark, called "Eskimo" by many. You may not know much about him, but he is in fact, 62nd in the list of the All-Time Money...you can check it out if you wish. He has been engaged in high-stakes poker for just a very short time, FIFTEEN years actually (haha). Why is he called as "Eskimo"...is he really from Alaska?No, he actually hails from Louisiana, Orleans to be exact. Now, let me narrate this, he collapsed at Poker Sauna not too long ago, he was zoomed to the nearest hospital, or I assume the nearest. In a RAZZ event, he was put down on the ground (he obviously collapsed)...and while I do not know exactly what is wrong with him health-wise, it cannot be denied that something is wrong with him. At this year's WSOP, he displayed a tenacity I've never seen in a very, very long time, coming from an athlete. He fought on without eating anything but bananas, taking in Bayer aspirin and smoking...well, at least I know now that he and I share something. We both are contributors to the wealth (via revenues) of Bayer's makers. Monday, October 8. 2007About Matthew Hilger He is from Atlanta, Georgia and unlike some pros that we know...his educational background, if not outright admirable, is at least solid and respectable. Hilger finished his BBA (Finance) from the University of Georgia, then right after, he finished his masteral course in the Georgia State Univ.From there, he was employed for sometime with Andersen Consulting, doing work related to the banks. He then relocated to Phoenix, with a masteral in International Management in mind. This place became his door to the gambling world, at an Indian reservation, he engaged in his very first game of Holdem. Come 1996, he graduated, and he worked for the Chiquita Brands Intl, and at that time, poker was still not a main passion. When work forced him to go and stay at Costa Rica, there he played his very first NL tourney, and he began playing poker with more frequency. Indeed, Costa Rica became a great venue for him to strengthen his game. Hilger was the New Zealand poker champ for 2002, and 2 years after that, he landed a good 33rd finish in the WSOP, getting eighty thousand dollars in the process. He came out with a book, entitled "Internet Texas Holdem: Winning Strategies from an Internet Pro", and the fact that this got good reviews from the critics speaks for itself. Thursday, October 4. 2007Harman is Still a League of Her Own
Typing the title, it reminds me of that "feel good" minor baseball movie starred in by Tom Hanks, Madonna and Geena Davis. (Nothing, just want to mentioned it, have you seen that...that's about a decade ago).
Arguably, the strongest cash game player on the face of the earth, from the distaff side. Poker is still a realm dominated by the male of the species, and whether she admits it or not, it was not easy sailing for her. However, the records she made, the achievements she did, all this, speak for themselves. Unless I am very out-of-date with developments, I know that up to present, she is the single female poker gambler/pro who has 2 bracelets from WSOP...and to the newbies, guys...this is not something you can buy for 200 dollars at any 7-eleven branch. Harman is the only female to have played at Bellagio's 4/8 thousand dollar games, and if she had just been playing, no big deal. She actually managed to get serious sums in this genre of gambling. Hey, do not get me wrong, I am not exactly a fan of hers, not even an admirer, but when I hear some people (male, most of them acquaintances) bashing her, I feel like saying, "Why don't we contact her and set up a one on one...will you be willing to wager your car?" (If the car is something like that in the pic, I seriously doubt if any guy will have the guts). Friday, September 28. 2007Steve Dannenmann This poker pro resides in Severn, he received his degree from University of Baltimore, and he used to be an accountant prior to his entry to the poker world. His "coming of age" so to speak happened in the 2005 WSOP when he landed on 2nd place. In that competition, he received $4,250,000, a good sum way back then (even now). His friend, Jerry Ditzell was instrumental in Dannenmann's joining of the WSOP, the 2 of them halved the entry fee. When Dannenman won, unlike THAT OTHER WSOP Champion, he made good his promise and gave Jerry his due. (This is not an accusation on that WSOP Champion, what I mean is, whether he was guilty or not, no fiasco happened in 2005, that's all). Here is a bit of trivia if you are interested in knowing more about this poker personality. He donned the same shirt in the entirety of the 2005 WSOP...hmm...I wonder if he took a bath before wearing it over and over? Also, he wore the same visor, er...no question from me on that. In preparation for that tourney, he read up on Dan Harrington's book, and from the finish he achieved, it must have been a substantial help. Thursday, August 30. 2007Think Whether It is Sheer Luck or True Skills Here is the thing, let us suppose you are very dead serious of becoming a poker pro and impressing all those very famous poker pros out there, particularly Jennifer Tilly (assuming you are male), there exist many things to factor in.For today though, let me just discuss one: you have to ask yourself this question, and you have to be honest with yourself. Do you consider yourself as an above-average player, or you have just been getting lucky for the past 2 tourneys you joined in? If it's the former and you can look at yourself (mirror) in the eye without flinching, then you are on your way. I have only one thing to say about that, if you are already a very good player, work on being an outstanding competitor. If you are already outstanding, strive to be a world-class player, and you can only realize this if you join the world-class events, WSOP of course is one. How do you know if you have just been lucky(?): here is one, you realize that the maneuvers that served you well in the tourneys are getting stepped on by the sharks in the regular casino games. I'll throw in another one, if you lack knowledge in poker math (the odds), then it must been Lady Luck that just gave you victories in past games. Be humble enough to accept that, and you can work from there, right? Friday, August 10. 2007Annie Duke and Concentration We all know how good Annie Duke is at playing in poker tournaments. I have seen a couple of her games in $10,000 tournaments all over the country and I have been impressed by her poker strategies. But I think the most amazing thing about her is that she's able to live a normal life outside of her poker career. She has four kids and she even writes books and articles on the side. And because of all these, I would understand if she finds it difficult to concentrate during poker games. Every poker player knows how much concentration is needed to come up with a good decision in games. If you're like Annie Duke who has kids at home and a hectic schedule, then you might just have occasional mental block outs every now and then. And poker is a game where players beat each other at reading each other's minds. Can you imagine the tension building up, especially when you can't break into your opponent's psyche? Well, I think you should take Annie Duke's poker tip on keeping focused. She says that a mental break can help. I agree. When it comes to poker games, nothing beats a loud and clear inner voice telling you what to do. Wednesday, August 8. 2007Learning Poker With Zen To begin my entry for today, I think I’ll quote Howard “The Professor” Lederer from his article, “Poker and Zen”. When asked how he handles poker games when big money is at stake, he answers, “You have to forget the money and just think about the chips as units.” Oh well, I guess I would also answer the same if I were as rich as he is. I think poker professional players like him don’t get most of their money from winning in tournaments. They get it from their earnings out of selling strategies and writing articles online for poker sites. But, anyway, I still think Howard’s article made some sense because learning how to play poker takes more than interest. When I started playing poker, I was a bit preoccupied about perfecting my skills and learning how to bluff. But I guess those would come naturally if I have learned that mastering poker needs a lot of passion, practice, patience, and precision. Poker is both an art and a science. It’s a meeting of both worlds. So if you think playing like poker pros can happen overnight, then maybe you should try learning another game. Thursday, August 2. 2007Phil Laak's Poker Strategies Everyone knows Phil Laak's Unabomber look with his pair of shades and gray hooded sweater, but I think the most interesting thing about him is his poker strategies. I found out that he uses lucid dreaming and higher order thinking during poker games. Well, I think his techniques are pretty cool, but I wonder if they really work. Phil says he uses higher order thinking to have some sort of psychic link to his opponents. Maybe it's his own way of getting poker tells. I think he also uses lucid dreaming to get an idea of his opponents' hands based on their conscious and subconscious behavior. But then, Phil says he doesn't consider these as poker tells because they're not actually verbal or visual. Oh well, whatever he calls them, I still think his techniques are cool and I'd like to try them myself. But before I do, maybe I should first check my wallet if the bills are all facing the similar direction and are arranged according to their amount. I know it may seem like an obsessive-compulsive behavior, but Phil Laak really has an orderly wallet. He's no clean freak, but he calls this general orderliness. Who knows, maybe that's his lucky charm during poker games. With all these strategies, I think Phil Laak could be the Yoda of poker. Friday, July 13. 2007Epitome of the Poker World When I think of accomplished professional poker players, one of the few names that come to my mind is Jay Heimowitz. As a poker enthusiast, I have always admired the skill and attitude of this professional who was able to gain the respect of other veterans in the poker world. In fact, not all players who have conquered the very exciting world of poker is given the respect that Heimowitz is getting. Aside from professional success, he is also an accomplished family man who is enjoying his blissful marriage to his wife for more than four decades already. But what truly amazes me is the humility of this poker veteran because despite of his countless achievements, he decided to retain an amateur status. He was also acknowledged by an international magazine as one of the few poker professionals who epitomizes the best in the world of poker. Moreover, there are also other poker players like Ben Roberts who have conquered the World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournaments that can serve as inspirations to thousands of poker enthusiasts and fanatics from all over the world. The right attitude and skill are what set Heimowitz and Roberts stand out from the rest. Monday, May 14. 2007C4 Plastik Explosive David "C4" Plastik is someone that has remained below the radar of the poker-loving media, though he is by no means a stranger to the nuances of the game. A photographer for magazines like Rolling Stone by trade, Plastik does have a slight reputation for being a tough nut to crack on the tables. Incidentally, his works from the old days are often seen as collectibles. He is known for his ability to consistently emerge victorious in small competitions, though he's so far had a long dry spell (since 1947, to be exact) in big-time wins.The nickname, "C4," is derived from his emotionally explosive personality. He's known for having difficulty in containing his feelings whenever he wins or loses, which is a problem he's managed to learn how to contain when he's on the felt and a pot is on the line. Unlike the plastic explosive he's nicknamed after, Plastik is not known for his flexibility and often plays a tight, defensive poker game, rather than an aggressive, loose one. He's also known for having consistently described himself as poker's unluckiest player. He isn't famous and he's not after the fame, really. He's intent on winning whatever games he needs to get by and have a little fun on the side, though he isn't out to make much of a name for himself. Regardless, David Plastik is a skilled player that more than lives up to the reputation of his explosive moniker. Thursday, May 3. 2007Chris Karagulleyan A critic of the entertainment industry once said that today, you're special because you're famous and not the other way around. Well, in the poker industry, things work a little differently. You can be the best poker player the world has seen since the late, great Stu Ungar but end up as a virtual unknown, particularly when compared with the likes of Doyle Brunson, Annie Duke, and Chris Moneymaker. Chalk up the name of one Chris Karagulleyan in that particular category.Chris is best known among his opponents for his cleverness in mixing up his tactics. Tight as a vise when the situation calls for it, but able to serve up a loose aggression if he thinks that's what he needs to do. He doesn't specialize in one form over the other, making him a sort of poker jack-of-all-trades. This, I think, makes him unique, as flexibility in the poker world is often sacrificed for mastery and specialization. Chris hasn't had much of an impact in the competitive circuit, though he's won a major competition here and there. His format of choice is no-limit hold'em, which he's shown himself to be exceptionally good at. He doesn't seem as intent on becoming as famous as other names out there, though he's certainly got enough poker skills to make it to the top. Monday, April 23. 2007It Runs in the Family Playing poker has been a part of our family tradition ever since who knows when. As far as I can remember, I was already exposed to cards and poker chips when I was yet five years old and that is whenever my dad and my grandpa would settle an argument through a stack of playing cards and some black and red buttons -- as I used to call the chips when I was a little kid. I guess that being exposed to the game of poker for a long time gave me enough time to develop and hone my skills, especially my confidence when bluffing. This theory that playing poker is a skill best developed when young is best proven by professional poker player Howard Lederer. Born in New Hampshire, his childhood days were filled with card games played on the floor of his family room. In 1993, he decided to focus more on cash-based games and moved on a higher level when he started to join WPT tournaments. His expertise in poker games is definitely seen in the way he handles his cards. Currently, Howard's total number of winnings amount to more than two million dollars.Friday, April 13. 2007Puggy Pearson There are a number of names in today's poker world that have come to represent greatness and mastery of the old game. There are players that have made a lasting impact upon the poker world through their books, their victories, and their charisma. Puggy Pearson, the second person to have found his way to poker's list of greats, is one such name.Born Walter Clyde Pearson, he obtained his rather unusual nickname of "Puggy" due to his nose. Apparently, it reminded several people of a pug. He was known as a prolific high-risk poker player in Vegas, building a reputation and legacy that spans a quarter of a century. In a story that's somewhat similar to a number of other old-school gamblers, Puggy discovered his talent for poker during his three separate stints with the Navy. He supposedly picked up a few roulette wheel tricks along the way, though he's not known for playing said game. Aside from his illustrious poker career, Puggy was also known for his inimitable golf-related exploits. There are a thousand and one stories about the man and his golf clubs, most of which called upon some sort of comedic twist to achieve full effect. However, what most of his contemporaries remember about his golf game was how much pressure he could put on his fellow players, particularly when he got close to the green. It was, as was once described, completely surreal. Wednesday, March 28. 2007Love At The Poker Table Who says you cannot find love at a poker table? Throughout all the potential hostilities between two poker players, even something as fragile as a romance can blossom. If you don't want to take my word for it (and as a poker player, you shouldn't), then you should take a look at the story of Karina and Chip Jett. The two of them make up the most recognizable poker couple in the world today.Karina and Chip are the first married couple to ever make the last table of a major poker competition in the same tournament. That, in itself, is an impressive feat, but even more impressive is how they manage their lives. Both of them admit that poker once consumed huge amounts of time, such that the two of them forgot even the most routine and basic household tasks. However, the introduction of their daughter, Athena, into the picture has altered their priorities appropriately. An interesting contrast between the two would be their completely different takes on strategy. Karina is known for her methodical, precise stratagems. She's been described as a keen battlefield general when playing. Chip, on the other hand, has a more freewheeling method of playing poker. 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