As you probably, know, position is huge in Hold ’em. After lots of thought, I’ve decided that position in Omaha is meaningless vs. having playable hands. You can play any two cards in position in Hold ’em, but you just will end up in a world of hurt if you play any four cards in Omaha.
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Bad Beat Monday
Played in the daily tournament at Casino 99 in Chico, CA last week. Slogged my way to the final table, short stacked. Picked up A-K unsuited and shoved. Called by both big stacks. The flop came K-6-7, rainbow. Thought I was in pretty good shape until another all-in and call. A pair of Kings was turned up along with 8-9 suited.…
Pechanga – Jewel of Temecula Valley
My wife and I decided on a quick getaway to Temecula, California, to try out a spot getting good buzz, Pechanga Resort & Casino. After a speedy check-in, we headed to Kelsey’s, one of 11 restaurants. It’s a sleek American pub specializing in hand-cut, barbecued meats and craft beer. It was our first of three “wow” food experiences. Let me…
10 Best & Worst Staycations in the USA
To help Americans find the best staycation spots in the U.S. — and the ones worth leaving home for — WalletHub’s number crunchers compared the 150 largest cities across 28 key metrics. Our data set includes such metrics as movie and bowling costs, golf courses, frozen-yogurt shops and spas per capita, and the cost of house-cleaning services. Best Cities for…
Poker Controversy & Poker Etiquette – Even Poker Has Rules
There’s a fine between between making a mistake and a faux pas, and when bets are high people can be very unforgiving. What are your thoughts on these controversial slip-ups at the table?
4 Winning Casinos In Las Vegas
When the chance arose to participate again in the World Poker Tour Boot Camp, I jumped at it. What I learned is that what happens in Las Vegas doesn’t have to stay there. My short trip to “Sin City” provided me with a new view of the town and the discovery of four winners. My hotel of choice was the…
Ten Poker Hands that will Blow the Statistics and Your Mind
A cautionary tale, this video. Sometimes, when you’re sitting on a golden nugget, remember that someone else might be sitting on two. These 10 poker hands will blow your mind this Monday.
San Diego To Host Baseball’s 87th All-Star Game
Baseball’s 87th All-Star Game will be held this year on July 12 at San Diego’s Petco Park. Hosted by the Padres, they have chosen Padres Hall of Famers Trevor Hoffman and Dave Winfield as their official spokesmen. The National League team will be trying to end a three game/year skid. If you are in town for the game, take time…
