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Aaron Todd Gaming Guru - Page 11  $1 million Big One for One Drop draws 42 players; winner to earn $15.3 million30 June 2014
LAS VEGAS — The second-most anticipated poker tournament on the World Series of Poker schedule is underway at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, as 29 professional poker players and 13 wealthy amateurs* ponied up the $1 million buy-in for the second Big One for One Drop on Sunday afternoon. The first time the event was held, in 2012, the tournament sold out with 48 entrants. ... (read more)
Top-10 stats that prove Americans are dominating the WSOP23 June 2014
A few years ago, it seemed that the U.S. was starting to lose its edge in poker. Just about every World Series of Poker final table had at least a few international players, and many of them were winning bracelets. But this year, outside of Germany's George Danzer, has been the year of American resurgence. ... (read more)
Top-10 lessons I learned about poker playing cards with my non-gambler father15 June 2014
I had my first gambling experience when I was about seven or eight years old. My father and my grandfather owned a small hunting camp in the northern Adirondacks. I was too young to go there during the hunting season, but we often spent summer weekends up at camp, giving my mother a break from her three ... (read more)
Top-10 WSOP final tables at the Rio9 June 2014
The 2014 World Series of Poker has already seen its share of impressive final tables (Razz, 2-7, etc.). In the scheme of things, however, this year is no different from any other. With dozens of bracelets to be won, and hundreds of grinders vying for titles, there are bound to be some legendary lineups each and every year. ... (read more)
Top-10 World Series of Poker prop bets23 May 2014
For several years, I have written a top-10 World Series of Poker prop bets column, scouring through online sportsbooks to find the best bets they had to offer. Unfortunately this year, for some reason, there aren't very many bets available. Sure, there are some standard odds offered on players to make the ... (read more)
N.J. sends cease and desist letter to affiliates promoting sites not licensed by the state20 May 2014
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has warned six online poker affiliate websites to cease and desist from promoting online gaming sites that are not licensed and regulated by the state of New Jersey. A letter obtained by onlinepokerreport.com (OPR) to Raketherake.com, a large online poker ... (read more)
Top-10 running prop bets19 May 2014
Yesterday I ran my first 5K in about five years. I was happy with the performance overall, but still have a hard time getting used to the fact that I'm nowhere near as fast as I was when I ran for my high school and college cross country and track teams. (My time was about a minute slower than my race five ... (read more)
Top-10 memorable moments from the 2004 WSOP12 May 2014
Last year, the World Series of Poker celebrated the 10th anniversary of Chris Moneymaker's Main Event win. It's an event worthy of celebration, but for me, 2004 was a far more interesting year than 2003. It was the year we learned just how much poker was going to change. Instead of being a niche event that ... (read more)
Top-10 ways online poker rooms can improve their "ecology"5 May 2014
Over the weekend, I learned that Party Poker has decided to begin offering "Casual Cash Games," which are only open to players who are playing one ring game at a time. I have to say it's a great idea. In fact, I thought it was a great idea over a year ago when I devoted an entire column to promoting it. ... (read more)
Top-10 Twitter accounts Phil Ivey followed before mine21 April 2014
Last week, I wrote a top-10 column denouncing the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa's lawsuit claiming Phil Ivey cheated to win $9.6 million at the baccarat tables.
I tweeted out a link to the column, tagging Ivey, and I have to admit I was a bit surprised when he retweeted it. Or I guess I should say his ... (read more)
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