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Dan Podheiser Gaming Guru - Page 11  For the Baranowskis, the Main Event is a shared experience8 July 2014
LAS VEGAS -- Colleen Baranowski stands behind her husband, literally and figuratively. Colleen's husband, Dean, made a deep run in the 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event, outlasting 5,825 players en route to a Day 4 knockout. His 527th-place finish was good for a $21,495 payout. His wife -- right by his side every minute of the tournament -- earned every penny of it. ... (read more)
Massachusetts limo driver carries memory of son with him to Main Event8 July 2014
LAS VEGAS -- Fourteen years ago, disaster struck for Raffi Boyadjian. His son, Raffi Jr., passed away from a brain tumor. On Tuesday, the Waltham, Mass. limousine driver played on Day 2B of the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in his son’s honor. Boyadjian earned his ... (read more)
Why play Day 1B? Pros and celebrities weigh in7 July 2014
LAS VEGAS -- Day 1A of the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event drew just 771 players. Day 1C, to be played Monday, could see upwards of 4,000. That’s a vast gap. But the divide makes sense. Many players avoid buying into the Main Event until the last minute because they'd like to gain entry through a cheaper satellite tournament. ... (read more)
Main Event players seated at Buzio's have mixed feelings7 July 2014
LAS VEGAS -- James Alexander was having a blast. The San Antonio bar owner, who garnered extensive TV time on his journey to 13th place in the 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event, kicked off his 2014 tournament Monday on Day 1C. But Alexander wasn't seated in the Amazon Room at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. ... (read more)
Top-10 impressions from covering my first WSOP Main Event6 July 2014
LAS VEGAS -- Wake up at 3:45 a.m. Eastern time in Boston. Board a 5:45 a.m. flight to Dallas. Fly four hours, hang out in the airport for another two, then catch the second leg to Las Vegas. Overpay for a cab ride from McCarren International Airport to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. That was my journey Saturday morning as I made my first trip to cover the World Series of Poker. ... (read more)
Report: PokerStars to be purchased by Amaya12 June 2014
PokerStars may have found a way to get back into the U.S. online gaming market. Bloomberg News is reporting that Amaya Gaming is nearing a deal to purchase PokerStars, citing two sources with knowledge of the situation. And OnlinePokerReport.com reports an announcement is expected tomorrow . The potential ... (read more)
Top-10 bets for the 2014 NBA Finals2 June 2014
Seven months ago, I picked the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA championship. They're now just four wins away from proving me right. When I made my top-10 bets for the 2013-2014 NBA season, I envisioned a Spurs-Miami Heat NBA Finals. And though I love Miami and LeBron James, the 14-1 odds I got on the Spurs ... (read more)
Big summer ahead for Bally's new WSOP-themed poker room5 May 2014
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Early on a Thursday afternoon in late April, the new World Series of Poker room at Bally's Atlantic City's Wild Wild West casino felt a bit empty. The 42-table room, which also features a large section for tournaments and an additional, closed-off "high limit" area, had six live cash games running. ... (read more)
Poker Player Tweets of the Week: Tell me what you really think about Donald Sterling2 May 2014
Now that I've felt the grind of covering my first poker tournament, I feel I have a greater appreciation for the daily struggles of the common professional poker player. It must be hard waking up every day at noon, throwing on a hoodie and taking the elevator downstairs to sit in a chair and play a game all day. ... (read more)
April 2014 Featured Game report29 April 2014
As I wrote at the beginning of the year, I've decided to "spice up" my Featured Game responsibilities for Casino City. I am now keeping track of my results for each week, and will provide monthly, quarterly and a final annual report at the end of the year. As noted in my introductory story, my plan is to ... (read more)
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