Archive for July, 2010
Keeping Things Fresh
I’m heading up to the Catskills today to play an acoustic show at a pool party on a farm. I’ll be roasting some vegan smores on the campfire. When I mentioned this to Hunter, he asked “What’s in a vegan smore?” Chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker. Crazy vegans.
Saturday should be a ton of fun, but [...]
I Need A Hand
I’m officially back from my book writing, WSOP playing, recovering at home hiatus. Sauna #9 is up on DragTheBar, and a number of other videos will follow.
I’m currently producing Sixth Star Volume IV. A slew of new Sauna videos are on the way. I’ll be working on a dual commentary video with another well know [...]
There’s No Place Quite Like Home
It’s 92 degrees and humid in New York today, but it feels like a fucking picnic. They call the desert a dry heat, but I’ll take this weather over 110 degrees in Vegas any day. That kind of weather makes me feel like my skin is cracking. Like I’ll turn to ash like a vampire [...]
Read moreVegas Vagabond
I’m sick of Vegas. It’s time to go home. Unfortunately, I’m checking out at 11 AM this morning, but my flight’s not until 6 AM. So I’ll be wandering around Vegas for the better part of 18 hours, sweating and sniffling. (I’ve managed to get genuinely sick for the first time this year.)
I’ll be home [...]
Superstition, Synchronicity and Serendipity
Yesterday was July 13th, 2010. That’s the day I busted out of the World Series of Poker main event. It’s also the day I cashed in my very first main event, good for $21,327. Not bad for a guy who hated tournaments and hasn’t played No Limit for a living since 2007.
The turning point of [...]
Why People Hate Live Poker
I’ve survived Day 3 of the WSOP main event with 108,400 chips. I reached precisely zero showdowns, so you could say that my cards didn’t matter at all. I ran sort of well. In eight hours of poker, I had aces, kings and queens at least twice each. I flopped kings full, an ace high [...]
Read moreNew Friends
I had lunch today with acclaimed poker author and vegas vegan, Ed Miller. He was kind enough to bring me a box of Ronald’s (vegan) Donuts and give me a ride to Whole Foods, where I restocked on coconut water and bananas (among a bevy of other items). It’s always nice meeting someone that you [...]
Read moreReady To Rumble
Day 2 of the WSOP began with a colorful introduction from Bruce Buffer, voice of the UFC. I had 42,700 chips when he said “Shuffle up and deal!” I ended the day with 96,100. That’s a good day, and leaves me with an average (mean) stack size. I should be well above the median.
My table [...]
Dreams Come True
I am proud to announce that my first book, Way of the Poker Warrior, is officially published as of today. You can order it right here on giantbuddhapoker.com. E-books ship immediately, and hard copies will be on the way in a week or two.
This book draws from two of my favorite pastimes (and careers), poker [...]
I Had To Leave Las Vegas
“Drive Safe. Come Back Soon,” the sign read. As we passed it, I glanced over my shoulder and read “Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas.” The strip doesn’t look that impressive under the scorching sun, but the view on the way in looks a lot better than the view on the way out.
Here’s the thing: I’m [...]
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