The American racing industry won the lottery today when owner Jerry Moss announced Zenyatta will race again. Now every track will be lobbying to have the unique mare race there. Both Santa Anita and Hollywood attracted meet best attendances when the mare paraded in front of the grandstands.
I am thrilled by the decision. I believe [...]
Archive for January, 2010
Zenyatta to race again…
Sunday, January 17th, 2010On overlay watch at the Bikes 100k guarantee
Saturday, January 16th, 2010It is a holiday weekend in America and SoCal has the best of the weather.So will the $100k guarantee at the Bikes $130 buy in produce an overlay as all thoughts are for next weekends $1m guarantee at the Commerce?
Well a poor turnout for part 1 of 5 .Only 133 entries so not as many [...]
Affordable accomodation for the LAPC
Saturday, January 16th, 2010The first time I reported on the LAPC I stayed at the Ramada about two bleak miles from the Commerce. I hated it. Truck drivers starting their engines at 6am and then going to the Dennys next door for breakfast as the engines roared. Nowhere nearby to go before the poker started.
On my travels around [...]
Countdown to LAPC 2010 best tournie so far
Friday, January 15th, 2010I should be resting in preparation for the marathon at the Commerce that begins with a $1m guarantee tournie and ends with a $25k High Roller event. The one I am looking forward to is the Media Event. The Invitational is an interesting evening and the WPT have just announced they have partnered with L.A. [...]
New: Inland Empire poker update
Thursday, January 14th, 2010Vegas too quiet and cold? Well this year the weather is perfect for a trip to SoSo Cal or the Inland Empire. This is the area the native Indians have looked after and I love it. Orange Groves, vines, ostrich or emu farms ,horses, free range chickens and casinos!Within a 30 minute drive you can [...]
Amir Vahedi reported to have died in Las Vegas
Sunday, January 10th, 2010Amir Vahedi, a player who fled to America from Iran , has died in Las Vegas. Amir was one of the more recognizable players on the circuit with an unlit cigar never far from his mouth. A very friendly player Amir taught David Levi, his room mate, how to play and the two have had [...]
No Overlay in L.A. at the Bike
Sunday, January 10th, 2010Weekends at the Bike in January mean a $100k guaranteed tournament. The $100 buy in comes with five chances to play. Friday and Saturday at noon and 7pm and Noon on Sunday.The final is 7pm on Sunday.
Players start with 6000 in chips or 8000 for an extra $10. Rounds are 30 minutes until the final [...]
Pala prepares to welcome Annie Duke
Friday, January 8th, 2010Pala casino will hold a free roll for its regular players on Saturday January 30th. A free roll with a difference. This is the $25k Annie Duke challenge. Annie appears in a TV commercial for rivals San Manuel but the Indian casinos must see her as the reconisable face of poker.
The event is open to [...]
Win a seat to the LAPC online
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010Party Poker, the new owners of the WPT, are running satellites to the LAPC main event to be played at the Commerce starting on Friday 26th February. The step tournaments are being run daily and the qualifying event,with a $750 buy in, is on Sundays at 5:15pm PST. At least two packages will be given [...]
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