I used to be competent. I think so, anyway. While playing $2/5 no limit hold’em at Harrah’s Cherokee yesterday (whilst … More
Category: Bad play
Calling an All-In Straddle
Here’s an interesting “supposal.” Suppose a live, no limit Hold’em cash game has the “Mississippi straddle” rule in effect, which … More
The Grid
I recently began binge-listening to The Grid, an ambitious podcast series hosted by Jennifer Shahade. Each episode is an interview … 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
Two Pair Plus
Greetings from the WSOP Circuit stop in Cherokee, NC. I’m just here for a couple days, and only to grind … More
In Pursuit of Rationalization
Rationalizing: attempting to explain or justify one’s own or another’s behavior (or attitude) with logical, plausible reasons, even if these … More
March Madness
I won’t lie… I’ve been running really good at the poker tables for the last six months. At least that … More
Bible Story
SOURCE: unedited text copied from https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/oldtestament/section11/ Edited by KKing David (deletions / insertions) Job KKing David [universal replace] is a not-so-wealthy man living … More
My Head is Going to Explode
It’s Tuesday night poker and a new player has arrived and taken seat 10. For purposes of this blog, I’ll … More
Show Time
“No offense,” said the villain after the hand ended, “but after we’re all-in, aren’t we supposed to turn our cards … More
