Category: May/June 2019
A horse is a horse (of course, of course)
By Randall Rapp A few days before the running of the Kentucky Derby, I had an interesting conversation with a guy planning a party for the big race. They were planning...
Pulusani wins Shooting Star
Arnold WarnerMay 24, 2019
By Arnold Warner After a one-year hiatus, Bay 101 Casino’s annual Shooting Star tournament returned to the Bay Area March 19 to 22. While not on this year’s World...
Satellites running for Turlock’s Anniversary Main Event
Raymond T. AkersMay 24, 2019
By Raymond T. Akers The 15th Anniversary Championship Tournament Series is coming to Turlock Poker Room & Casino June 6 to 16. The nine-event series includes seven...
Feather Falls surpasses $20,000 guarantee
Barbara EnglerMay 24, 2019
By Barbara Engler On April 13 and 14 Feather Falls Casino & Lodge hosted a special deep stack tournament with a $20,000 guaranteed prize pool and a buy-in of $220....
“Out, damn’d spot! Out I say!”
Vincent OlmosMay 24, 2019
Life in the Streets By Vincent Olmos “To thine own self be true.” Act 1, Scene 3 of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” contains solid advice for every poker player. In...
In Omaha, play with the nuts!
By Kenny Smith Omaha continues to be one of my favorite community-card poker games. It is a game that is flooded with action—pots average 12 to 20 big bets at...
Dealing with Disappointment
Jonathan LittleMay 24, 2019
By Jonathan Little Quite often, when playing the major tournament circuit, you’ll find yourself with no chips at a final table despite recently having a decent shot...
Hope springs eternal at plate & felt
Bill PattyMay 24, 2019
By Bill Patty He steps up to the window, reaches in his wallet and strides to the table. Players are everywhere and hope springs eternal. It is a beautiful day here at...
11th Anniversary at Livermore
It’s time to party at Livermore Casino as the cardroom celebrates its 11th anniversary this May with another day-long party that’ll be one for the books. Join the LC...
Golden Valley Casino opens
The Central Valley’s newest cardroom, Golden Valley Casino, opened for business Thursday, May 2 at 1714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way in downtown Merced. Formerly Poker...