The win streak is over at 12. Last night it was my turn to be the piñata. With 88, I … More
Category: Bad beats
Wizard of Oz
In The Wizard of Oz, the title character is perceived as “great and powerful,” hidden from sight with a fearsome, … More
48 Hours
“I haven’t slept in over 48 hours,” said the kid in his early 20’s on my left. He wasn’t winning … More
Boiling Frogs, Scheduled Breaks and a 3-outer
The Sorities Paradox is a philosophical dilemma attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Eubulides of Miletus (a contemporary of Aristotle, … More
TV Tilt
TV tilt might be the worst tilt ever. It’s the LSD of tilt with its high intensity and long duration. … More
Madden-ing
Madden-ing: adjective meaning extremely annoying or infuriating; invoking the memory of former football coach and analyst John Madden. These back-to-back … More
Straight to Jail
It’s a private $1/2 game. With AJo in middle position after one player limps in, I raise to $11. Somebody … More
Fish Sandwich
What happens when you get caught in the middle with a good poker hand? You become the fish in a … More
Obliterating Ranges
Top poker strategists emphasize putting opponents on a range of hands and narrowing that range through each street based on … More
A Smartass, Jackass and Dumbass Walk Into a Bar
Stop me if you’ve heard this one. A smartass, jackass and dumbass walk into a bar. Not any dive bar, … More
