Saturday was one to remember!

First, poker at the Bellegio mid-afternoon . . . 2-5 NL . . . Marco DAngelo to my left. I was under-the-gun, and made it $15 with 99 . . . one other player called, and Marco called in the big blind.

Flop came 79J all hearts.
I had a set, but a scary board was out there for sure.
I bet $25, middle player folded, and Marco called.
Turn came 2 of spades.
Now here is a key play: If you have the set, slightly under bet the turn, giving flush draws a reason to call . . . sure, sometimes they will get there . . . but others, theyll hit the flush when you fill up allowing you to stack them.
So with $100 in the pot, I bet $50 . . . after a delay, Marco called.
River came 2 of hearts!!!!
Four hearts on the board, but I was full.
Marco goes all in for $250 I instant called, and took down a monster.

J

Quite the thrill . . . but in all fairness, Marco is quite the player, and getting better every day. In fact, hes gotten the best of me heads up since moving to Vegas.

Vegas-Runner met us at 7 . . . and after watching for a few rounds, we cashed out and walked to an outdoor caf on the strip to talk. We hashed out some exciting future projects that you guys will be hearing lots about.

We ate at Il Mulino in Caesars the best Italian in the city bar none. And I have to say as knowledgeable as VR is about sports betting, hes equally as funny, and makes for great dinner company. A truly special man.

After, VR had to head back to do Sundays capping (yes, hes a 365 day a year guy!).

Marco and I played more cards, and the room was really jumping. Ive lived in Vegas for over 10 years, but theres still such a thrill seeing table after table with thousands of dollars in action on each!

Just that night we saw Johnny Chan, David Sklansky, and Sammy Farha around the room.

I dragged myself home about 3 am . . . and woke up at 7 am to be on the boards with all of you!