Seriously. Really. On Day 1A of the 2014 WSOP Main Event, we joked that Martin Jacobson needed to slow his roll because you can’t win a poker tournament on the first day. And then look…
Wow That’s Howard Lederer! And Other Thoughts from the Poker HOF
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…
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 Amaya – PokerStars Acquisition: What’s Next?
Editor’s Note: For a primer on the Amaya-PokerStars deal, first read Chris Grove’s excellent piece in OPR here. Acquisition Snapshot Last week, PokerStars’ parent company announced a deal to sell their holdings to Amaya Gaming for…
Phil Mickelson, Billy Walters Investigated for Insider Trading
Phil Mickelson, the second most popular golfer in the world behind the Phil Ivey of Golf, Tiger Woods, is reportedly under investigation for insider trading with legendary Las Vegas gambler (and high-stakes golfer) Billy Walters….