by | Feb 9, 2018

The occasional situation arises in No-Limit Texas Hold’em where you have a monster hand, but are placed in a situation where you can make a big bet that’s likely to be called. This is especially true in the lower level…

by | Feb 5, 2018

A decade ago I had delusions of grandeur. No, I didn’t yearn to be President of the United States, a movie star, or an all-star centerfielder. I dreamed of becoming one of the best poker players in the world, winning…

by | Jan 11, 2018

Welcome to my new column for The American Spectator examining poker and gambling both from the regulatory and recreational angles. I have been involved in the poker industry for more than a decade as a player and writer, becoming hooked on…

by | Nov 4, 2016

With all the negativity about the election, it was so much more fun to watch the World Series. Truly the greatest Series ever. In my book,  the Chicago Cubs’ winning the World Series is the greatest baseball miracle ever. It joins…

by | Mar 9, 2010

Every civilization ultimately comes under siege. Since the ancient world, barbarians from outside have entered not only the gates of city states, but they have transformed empires and societies. Our democratic capitalist system is no different, except that now the…

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