9.06.2008

Big Six #8


When & what started you playing poker?

I started playing poker in late 2003 after catching a few episodes of the WSOP. I was working at a film production company and some of my colleagues started a home game. I started playing there, in NLHE freezeouts and made a $50 deposit at an online room shortly thereafter, where I started playing limit hold'em. From there I discovered the Commerce Casino just down the freeway and I was hooked. It was maybe the only thing back in those days that could turn my brain off from work and Hollywood-- even watching TV or a movie was work-related at its root.


First poker blog you read?

Ironically enough, the Tao of Poker ;)


Will online poker become legal, illegal, or no change?

I think it will eventually become legal in the U.S. but it will take several years. I would have said early to mid-'09 before the UB and AP scandals broke, but with the 60 Minutes piece on the horizon this fall, it could really make politicians want to stay away.


One thing you could change about Poker what would it be?

No more Ed Hardy hats and t-shirts at the tables.


Dead or Alive: One person you would like to play poker with? Why?

Right now, maybe Barack Obama. Wouldn't you kill to be a fly on the wall in one of those late-night campaign trail games with his aides?

Vanilla or chocolate?

Chocolate

9.01.2008

Big Six #7

Poker Girl in Vegas



When & what started you playing poker?

Well, I started playing poker when I lived in Florida with my then boyfriend Miami Don . He had Poker Stars on his computer and he taught me how to play Texas Hold-Em online. I was instantly in love! I played constantly and the two of us would have to take turns using the computer (thankfully we both have our own computers now). Once I knew the basics and became somewhat comfortable playing online, we drove to places like the Palm Beach Kennel Club to play in live tournaments. I was forever hooked! Side note - the first time I ever came to Vegas, I played in a tourney at Binion's and won! It was a total fluke that I won, but it was the best feeling in the world!! Beginner's luck!!

First poker blog you read?

The first blog I read was Katitude's . I thought it was so cool that she was a female playing poker and blogging about it. I was so excited when I finally got to meet her in person. She rocks.

Will online poker become Legal, illegal, or no change?

The online poker thing doesn't really affect me because I live in Las Vegas, but I absolutely hope they legalize it again someday. Nobody should ever be punished for playing poker - puleeze!!

One thing you could change about Poker what would it be?

The only thing I don't like about poker is that occasionally it can be a little boring. I mean, I have a really hard time sitting still EVER - so to sit in front of a computer or in a live tourney for hours on end is BRUTAL to me. Of course if I'm paying attention to the players and to the action then I shouldn't be bored, but I usually just talk to everyone else at the table, listen to my ipod or read blogs if I'm online. What can I say? I have a short attention span!


Dead or Alive: One person you would like to play poker with? Why?

I would play with Stu Unger. Ever since I read his book I've been captivated by him. He was such a smart guy and he died way before his time. Stu was a drug addict and so am I, so I can totally relate to his struggles and to those inner demons.

Vanilla or chocolate?

Vanilla if it's ice cream, chocolate if it's candy!

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