Poker Professional Eugene Katchalov is taking his talents to the PokerStars poker team – this article uncovers his future plans and his decision.
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“Look wise, say nothing, and grunt. Speech was given to conceal thought.” – Sir William Osler A quick post to recount one of the most memorable hands I’ve ever participated in. Welcome to Hollywood Park, the place where the gambler’s dreams can come true. Any two cards will do, no matter what limit you’re playing. [...]
Poker Story: Going Against a Maniac at PartyPoker
“All nature is but art, unknown to thee; All chance, direction, which thou canst not see; All discord, harmony not understood; All partial evil, universal good; And spite of pride, in erring reason’s spite, One truth is clear, Whatever is, is right” – Alexander Pope And so my cards continued to be a little bit [...]
Poker Journal Session: The Comeback to Book a Small Win
Well, it wasn’t pretty, but I managed to come back after getting my butt kicked on a super tough $5.10 table to book a huge win of $8 in a short session of 1 hour (2 tables simultaneously, so 2 hours total). Here are the highlights: The Good Caught some cards at this table in [...]
Birthday Vegas Trip: Poker Tournaments, Cabbies, & Dealers
After a 2 month delay, my birthday Vegas trip is finally underway, as M ditches work early (1:00 pm) and I take off to meet him at 2–how convenient when the boss’s baby keeps him up all night! Looks like luck is on our side before we even hit the road… until we hit a [...]
My Strategy: Early in $35 No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament
Blinds = 75/150 8 Players at Table Seat 4 (Early Position) – KC (7,150 in chips) Seat 8 (Big Blind) – Villain (10,000 in chips) Pre-Flop: With 7h7d, I decide to take advantage of my tight image and raise 3x to 450 from early position. All fold to the villain – a loose, aggressive player [...]
Losing at Live Charity Poker Rooms, Losing Online, & WSOP
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” – Alan Kay Heres some life updates, I have graduated from college with my BA and now in search of a job. Graduating was one of my life long goals and feels so great to have reached it. As for the job search I’m [...]
AIOF = All In or Fold: Story of Getting Kicked Out of a Poker Game
I was extremely bored a couple days ago. So, I logged onto PokerStars to pass a little time and play a little “play money” poker. (Yes, I know, I know…but I was bored.) I sat down at a 100/200 No Limit Omaha Hi/Lo table. Much to my surprise, a couple players immediately requested that I [...]
