Last night, poker’s ruling class all gathered at Binion’s to honor the game’s latest Hall of Fame inductees: Jack McClelland and Daniel Negreanu. The Poker HOF induction ceremonies have taken a number of different forms over…
Where the Eff Is Carlos? And Other Thoughts on the Poker Hall of Fame Nominees
First, let’s start off with this: we generally like the Poker Hall of Fame process. It’s flawed. So it stirs discussion. And people discussing poker is Good for PokerTM. Some years, the public/committee nail their…
Dan Colman and Olivier Busquet T-Shirts and the Censorship Issue
Earlier this week, Dan Colman and one of his OneDrop backers, Olivier Busquet, played heads-up for the €50,000 Super High-Roller title at the EPT Barcelona.* That alone would normally make for decent poker headlines. Busquet and…
Good, Bad, Meh for Poker: 2014 WSOP Edition
It’s an annual tradition since 2008—the Good, Bad, or Meh for Poker column! The ground rules are as follows: we’re looking for storylines and individuals with potential to grow the game and do good for…
The 2014 WSOP Main Event Final Table Looks Like An Urban Outfitters Ad
If you’re into 20-ish youthful looking white guys, this 2014 WSOP Main Event final table is for you! The 2014 WSOP Main Event played down to the November Nine on Monday. The headliner? Mark Newhouse….