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Gary Trask Gaming Guru - Page 28  WSOP November Nine Notebook: The story behind 'Joey Ice Cube'10 November 2015
LAS VEGAS -- At first it was an annoyance. Every time World Series of Poker Main Event chip leader Joe McKeehen won a pot on Sunday night, a large man in the eighth row would stand up and start the solo chant, “JO-EEEY ICE CUBE! . . . JO-EEEY ICE CUBE!”, much to the chagrin of opposing fans. While every ... (read more)
Cannuli suffers tough-luck early departure at WSOP Main Event final table10 November 2015
LAS VEGAS -- Front row seats were suddenly empty. The beer line vanished. The energy inside the Penn & Teller Theater evaporated. And all it took was 11 minutes. Two hands into Day 2 of the 2015 November Nine, Tom Cannuli — the popular 23-year-old pro from New Jersey, who brought the most raucous rail to ... (read more)
Joe McKeehen plays the bad guy at WSOP Main Event final table9 November 2015
LAS VEGAS -- Every suspenseful drama needs a worthy villain. For the World Series of Poker Main Event final table, Joe McKeehen is, without a doubt, that guy. And, believe me, the kid with the scraggly beard wearing the Philadelphia Eagles jersey is playing the role to perfection. In McKeehen’s defense, ... (read more)
WSOP November Nine Notebook: Slow play and snappy dressers9 November 2015
LAS VEGAS -- Pace of play was a problem on Sunday night at the World Series of Poker Main Event final table, to the point that some of the biggest stars in the game were pining for a remedy as the action slowly unfolded at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Yes, the delayed ESPN coverage was part of the problem, as there were many “mini-breaks” throughout the action. ... (read more)
Top 10 reasons the Poker Hall of Fame ceremony was a smashing success7 November 2015
LAS VEGAS -- The Poker Hall of Fame inducted its 49th and 50th members on Friday night at Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel, providing an evening full of shining moments. One of the honorees — John Juanda — was unable to attend because he lives in Japan with a young family, and while his absence was felt, it most certainly did not take anything away from the overall quality of the ceremony. ... (read more)
2015 WSOP Main Event November Nine Profile: Pierre Neuville5 November 2015
The Pierre Neuville File Age: 72 Hometown: Knokke-Heist, Belgium Position: 4th Chip Count: 21,075,000 Career WSOP Cashes: 19 Pierre Neuville was lying on his back on an operating table back in 2007, contemplating mortality, when he made a promise to himself. If he survived, he would pursue his lifelong dream of playing poker for a living. ... (read more)
Top 10 tidbits and trends from the November Nine Era2 November 2015
It's been seven years since the World Series of Poker made the contentious decision to delay the Main Event final table, creating the November Nine phenomenon. While poker purists were outraged, ESPN and WSOP officials were steadfast in their defense that the pause was best for the game, creating more of a buzz and allowing the final table to be aired on "semi-live" TV. ... (read more)
2015 WSOP Main Event November Nine Profile: Tom Cannuli21 October 2015
Tom Cannuli File Age: 23 Hometown: North Cape May, New Jersey Position: 6th Chip Count: 12,250,000 Career WSOP Cashes: 3 Favorite poker book: None. "Honestly, I have never read a poker book in my life. I've been given a bunch of them. I think I have some laying around here somewhere. But I've just never had the urge to read one." Favorite poker movie: Rounders . ... (read more)
Top 10 NFL betting observations through Week 619 October 2015
A day of NFL football is still as good as it gets when it comes to delivering dramatics and excitement. Yes, we have an incompetent commissioner, so-called cheating scandals and multiple off-the-field arrests. But if you drown all of that out and simply focus on the games every Sunday, you won't go away disappointed. ... (read more)
Casino Openings & Expansions: Choctaw Casino Resort targets wide demographic with new luxury amenities16 October 2015
The strategy for casino marketing professionals has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. It no longer emphasizes simply trying to attract gamblers to gamble, but is more about providing unique nongaming amenities that provide an all-encompassing guest experience. For proof, look no further than the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, less than two hours from Dallas. ... (read more)
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