Monthly Archives: January 2007

January SNG Quest: The second half

Posted on January 29, 2007 by change100

I had prepared myself for the inevitable downswing. I knew that beautiful 43% SNG ROI I posted in the first half of January couldn’t last for long. Perhaps my post jinxed it for me. Because I proceeded to lose the … Continue reading →

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Bodog ends endorsement contract with Jamie Gold

Posted on January 25, 2007 by change100

Bodog has ended their relationship with and sponsorship of 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Jamie Gold. This news was first reported this morning as a blind item of sorts in PokerNews’ “rumor” section, and was later confirmed … Continue reading →

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The River Nine

Posted on January 24, 2007 by change100

I sadly left my own personal palace at Caesar’s at noon on Sunday without playing a lick of live poker during my stay. After the Poker Dome taping finished up, I grabbed some dinner and headed back to my room … Continue reading →

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Viva la Caesar’s!

Posted on January 20, 2007 by change100

My jaw dropped when I opened the door to my room. It was nearly the size of my two-bedroom L.A. apartment. Fluffy white king bed with a chic tan leather headboard. An entire “living room” area complete with a velvet … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Neteller

Posted on January 18, 2007 by change100

May ye rest in peace. Once again, I’d lilke to thank my government for telling me how I should live my life and what I should do with my time. I’d also like to thank it for putting my livelihood … Continue reading →

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January SNG Quest: The first half

Posted on January 17, 2007 by change100

SNGs played: 34 W/L: +324.70 In the money %: 52.9% Return on investment: 43.3% 1st place finishes: 6 2nd place finishes: 7 3rd place finishes: 5 Bubble finishes: 4 # of times I mega-tilted at a bubble finish: 2

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Jen Leo and the Beverly Hills Homegame

Posted on January 15, 2007 by change100

Jen Leo emailed me last week to see if I wanted to play in her regular homegame, a two-table, $20 buy-in affair that usually took place in Cheviot Hills, but for that night was moving to the 90210 zip code, … Continue reading →

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The Full Tilt Jet

Posted on January 10, 2007 by change100

David Chiu never thought he’d grow up to be a rock star. But he sure looked like one as he arrived in Melbourne, Australia on the Full Tilt jet and was greeted by throngs of breathelss fans. The plane carried … Continue reading →

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New WSOP Events include Triple Draw, PLO8, S.H.O.E.

Posted on January 9, 2007 by change100

Harrah’s rolled out their schedule for the 2007 World Series of Poker today, which includes a slew of changes in terms of tournament selection and variety. Last year’s NLHE-fest has been greatly diversified to include over a dozen new events. … Continue reading →

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Mon dieu! EPT Deauville Cancelled

Posted on January 8, 2007 by change100

John Caldwell just reported over at PokerNews that the European Poker Tour has cancelled its planned third-season stop at the French Poker Open in Deauville, France. The tournament was to take place at the Deauville Casino from February 20-24, 2007 … Continue reading →

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