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Thursday, May 15. 2008You May Defeat State LotteriesFor most of us mere mortals, hitting the Big Number at the lottery is the only oppurtunity to be life changing jackpots a millionaire. Here are a few tips to narrow down the probability "chasm" separating your dream from reality. Firstly, play numbers 32 and above. Free Cash bonus list Truth of the matter is, no matter how many quick picks are utilized, most of the people who chose their own numbers would select digits that would relate to them. What best casino games does that mean? Obviously, they would be submitting birthdates, wedding anniversaries and other numbers that could easily be recalled. Needless to say, all casino slot machine numbers below 32 are more frequently-used. More Lucrative than Law
At Princeton, Michael S started it with nickel and dime games. It progressed to a 6-figure source of real money. At age 22, he divides his time No Deposit bonus between his college studies and going to Atlantic City, where he engages in high stakes poker.
Over the months, he has won $120,000 already, $90,000 of which came from PartyPoker.com. progressive games His claims were not pure bragging, he had documentation to support them. Michael is just one example of this generation's "casino sharks". He calls this rising popularity win at slots as an explosion, pushed on by TV and the Internet casino rooms. Well, I really would not be surprised at free offer all if years later, I would learn that instead of being a lawyer, he has turned into a WSOP contender. 100% Bonus Maybe he has not realized yet that lawyering is easier work than being a poker/casino pro. (No offense to the lawyers.) Wednesday, February 20. 2008Female Card Warriors All First is Lynette Chan, she was born in British Columbia, but is now making LA as her residence. Technically, she is a pure Chinese, but it is no wonder that a lot of people think of her as Vietnamese, and if you have seen her in person or in pictures, you will see the reason why. From small games, she has matured to playing at the higher-stakes at as of late, she has been busy at the 100/200, 10,20 NL at the casinos and in her favorite online room.Then we have Tina Wallman, her face graced an issue of Maxim, and she is recognized as an online player for an online (Australian) poker site. Next is Lacey Jones, a blonde, gorgeous poker warrior, and it is no wonder, she is after all a model. From 2005, she has been playing at one of the major online rooms (clue, AP is the initials of the room). Well, if you have noticed, Jennifer Harman and Tilly were not included in this piece, I really did it intentionally. After all, I have written about those two in my past articles, and not just once right? Monday, January 7. 2008Three Dirty Tricks- Part One
If you pride yourself as a world-class casino jackpot hunter, or something very close to it, then you
 should know that in any country (that includes YOUR COUNTRY OF BIRTH), THERE ARE SCALAWAGS and their dirty tricks. You should know that if you are not a high roller with his own Lear jet, taking the cab would be an inescapable fact of life. Also, you should know that while most drivers are good souls, there would always be cheaters.I got all this from a casino friend who got victimized in Moscow by a taxi driver who was actually a demon in disguise. He (the friend, not the demon) got victimized via just one of the 3 I would be mentioning, but since he stayed there for close to six months, he learned them all from friends there. (Let me put this straight, I have nothing against Russians, fact is, I am in constant awe from the genius of their grandmasters). Here goes: first, the driver would pretend that the cab broke down. While the passenger remained seated, he would then rummage through the luggage at the compartment. Tuesday, December 18. 2007From the Station Call him a jackpot hunter or not, that could be a matter of opinion. Call him (or her) too cautious, that could be a matter of opinion. What is not a matter of opinion is that he/she is still missing. Out of two tickets, one winning ticket for the MegaMillions came from Streamwood, at a gasoline station. Why is it that when I buy a lottery ticket from a gasoline station, all my numbers miss out? Ehr...maybe I should have a serious talk with Lady Luck, if ever she has the time for me. Jackpot my dear friends: to the tune of 163M dollars, not exactly peanuts huh? Winning digits were 3/23/46/48/49 and 2 as the Megaball number. An employee for that Shell station said that he personally got the call to inform the establishment that they had been responsible for a winning entry. The two winners came from Illinois and New Jersey, and neither of the two had materialized yet to claim the win. Hmm...let me guess, one of the two is busy conferring with 3 or 4 lawyers...while the other one is busy buying (in advance) luxury cruise tickets. Wednesday, November 14. 2007Taft and What He Did
A lot of blackjack legends are exceptional card warriors, Johnny Chang just to mention one. Then, there are those like Uston and Thorp, acknowledged globally for their books, references of substance. Then, there is somebody like Julian Braun, a behind the scene maestro who came up with systems which (if reports are to be believed)- they did not even apply at the tables for practice.
Then we go to Keith Taft, this is another non-playing master, he may not be so popular like the rest of the ones I just mentioned, but he got inducted to the Blackjack Hall of Fame 3 years ago. Why so: he came out with equipment to defeat the system, he was after all, a computer and electronics whiz, who had a passion for the game (at least as much passion one could get if he is not playing), and also had a passion in inventing cameras and other electronic gizmos. Actually, some of the computers he invented were against the law, but the fact that so many people still respect his name means one thing. His genius far outweighed any illegality linked to his inventions. Friday, September 14. 2007From My Friend Who is a Great Slots Player Let me be perfectly honest with you, on the theoretical plane (meaning theories in our heads), I know a lot about slots. However, when it comes to the real world (ehr...is reel world a better phrase?) of slots playing, I am in the mediocre line of things. If the middle ground is denied, ok...I would have to say above average, but just a hair away from the norm line.My friend (he refuses to be named here) however is a totally different story. He is so good in slots that more often than not, well...let me put it this way. In all the occasions I've been with him when he played the slots, he lost 30% of the time, won 40% of the time, and just about broke even in the remaining. Now, I do not know about you...but those are impressive statistics, and all my other slots-playing friends are also impressed with it...but they would never admit it when my friend is right there in front of them. I am tempted to turn this into a tome, but in consideration to your feelings, I'll keep this one very short. Here are a few tips my friend said were part of his "success". Actually, he is the humble sort, he never uses the word "success", he uses other words. First, avoid being lazy, there are many who are like this. With some credit for encashment, he would opt to play it off instead of turning it to cash, simply because the cage is 200 meters away from the area. You get the point, if you are tired, quit playing...do not keep on just because you are "not yet in the mood to cash out". Tuesday, September 11. 2007Slots Hunting Eh...I made a mistake there, it should be "slots jackpot hunting", particularly the slots which are of course, loose. Firstly, remember this: just because this slot machine says "98% payback", do not expect your 98 dollars to come back from the deposit, that percent is from the viewpoint of the long haul and what does this mean? It could mean you have to do millions and millions and millions of spins before that happens. (Your arm would probably fall off first, or if it's online, your PC would probably burst into flames first from overheating). What is true is this: (and the veteran hunters realize this), there would be times when the unit would be too stingy, while at times, it would be too generous. Here is one maneuver to determine the machine's loose(ness) or tightness: compute the payout profile. Like, if a machine has three reels, then 20 stops for each reel, and say the jackpot is number 7...it would be logical to think that it would materialize only once for a reel. (I'll spare you all the math, but the bottom line odds would be 1: 8000...actually, just ask your teenaged son who is in college. You know their generation, math-conscious if nothing else). Tuesday, August 7. 2007Stupid Jackpot Hunters Do These There are 2 kinds of jackpot hunters, but first, let us remove the shades of gray...those mediocre ones who they themselves do not know if they are good or bad.The 2 kinds are, well, simple...the good and the bad, and when I say bad, the stupid ones. (I am being kind when I say "stupid", I have other adjectives in mind). The stupid ones are of the habit of doing these two things: first, in blackjack. These jackpot hunters double down on twelve, and here is the thing. Principally, there is no world-renowned blackjack expert who would recommend this when one is at risk of busting, yes...it is statistically mindless. Consider this: the deck may be stacked with the low cards, but chances are, the game's dealer would still get a few of those. Next is on poker: going to the table with a pitiful bankroll. I am referring to the players who can afford to bring in a substantial sum of money. For those players who are both stupid and cash-deprived...they could be forgiven, after all, if a guy is broke, then he is broke. If one has a short stack, he is in immediate danger of being pushed out right in the 1st deal, and that would be both embarrassing and a waste of one's time. Wednesday, February 28. 2007He Gave the Word "Statuesque" an Entirely New Meaning If you look up the word, what you would find are: "suggestive of statues", "stately" (etc.)...but if I would be allowed to coin my own definition, it would be "the ability to be absolutely still". Anyway, you'll understand exactly what I'm driving at, once you have finished reading this article. Nam Le has already amassed no less than 2.6M$ in just (approximately) 3 years of journeying through the tourney circles. Last year (February), he clinched his very first major success, this at the WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Championship, and he did not stop there. Right afterwards, he took first place at the Scotty Nguyen Poker Challenge, and furthermore, he landed 2nd at WSOP (NL HOLDEM). His playing style is characterized by the absence of movements, his STATUESQUE manner is a rare thing, and I do not mean this lightly. (Having seen countless games by the pros/sharks, I can say this in total seriousness). Anyway, while sitting and staying put like a statue, he monitors the competitors for trends, tells and mannerisms, and then he would proceed to exploit these. Another thing, he is good in shifting gears, and this will surely help him reach farther heights in the poker arena. Friday, January 19. 2007Who is the Best Jackpot Hunter of Them All? Before I start, let me establish this...the phrase "jackpot hunter" for me holds various meanings, referring to various groups of people...but for this particular entry...I will narrow down my meaning to a single group of people. This would be the professional group of poker warriors, either they are world-renowned because they beat this and that at a WSOP event OR he/she simply makes a living by card-playing (or both). (Hey, making a living by poker SUCCESSFULLY is what I mean, not those who borrow a thousand bucks from family everyday, then loses it all EVERY night at the casino.)The question is: if Tiger Woods is the best golf warrior (at present), if Kramnik is the best chessplayer (at present), if Michael Jordan is no longer the best at present but would be considered as the best basketball player ever, who would be (at present) the best poker warrior? It is a question that is difficult if not impossible to meet. However, if somebody points a gun at me and tells me "answer it"...I'll give a small set of candidates. These players share something, they have proved to be good in cash games, yet when it comes to the tourney scene, they too reign supreme- of course, not all the time. They are: Doyle Brunson, Chip Reese, Johnny Chan, Negreanu and Ivey. Friday, January 5. 2007Isabelle Mercier: "Whence did She Come"? She is nicknamed "No Mercy" by some people, and this owes to the fact that when in the game, the intensity of her play could be felt...by both pros and non-pros. She is relatively new in the poker scene, she just began being a full time professional in '04. Whence did this poker lady come (from): she finished studies at the University of Montreal (law)...then she worked (commercial law) just for a single year. She then moved to Paris where she got the Masters degree at the prestigious Sorbonne University. At around the same time, she was hired as the manager of poker site (Aviation Club de France) and turned in a very solid performance. Not surprisingly, she was nominated not once, but twice, for the "European Poker Awards"...category was Staff Person of the Year. It was in 2004 that the clique of the top pros started noticing her, when she took the championship place of WPT's Ladies Night out 2. Right after, she managed to land at the Finals of Amsterdam Master Classics of Poker, where she landed a respectable 5th place conclusion. Indeed, brighter things are expected from this female poker "amazon"...let us see where she goes from here...after all, it's a brand new year. Thursday, December 14. 2006I Will Not Marry Somebody Like This (Another Title: A Different Kind of Female Jackpot Hunter) OK...I will give a personal disclosure which I have never said before, and guys please...I trust your...your...your....discretion on this. I've had a divorce a long time back and I am still looking for that second wife which would give me the genuine life-lasting happiness in this side of existence. But...rather...BUT...if this second wife would be remotely like this woman I'm about to tell you, then I'd rather stay unattached until the day I say goodbye (to this side of existence).One mad Russian woman (residing in Caucasus) paid a criminal to murder her ex-spouse, the latter having won 1M at a lottery. The man (winner), Rhizko (not the real name) won 1M rubles, which would come down to approximately 37,000 US dollars. When a bit of time has passed, his wife (let us call her Elvinna), suspected that Rhizko was hiding a bit of the winnings from her, and then, the divorce came. (No, sorry...that is not them in the picture, I wanted to ask for a photo from the couple, but I thought Elvinna might not appreciate it...wink, wink.) This divorce should have stopped everything, it did not. Elvinna hired one of those "very nice guys-for-hire", giving him orders to kill the ex-husband if he would not give more money. The husband did the proper thing, he went to the authorities and sought help...the "would be assassin" was caught. Want to know what happened in the end? The "would be assassin" denied that Elvinna had anything to do with him, and Elvinna appeared at the legal proceedings only as a witness...tsk, tsk...where in heaven's name is our world coming to? Friday, November 24. 2006Blackjack Jackpot Hunter...Par Excellence Some people may disagree, but it has been said that Ken Uston was the number 1 player in history, at least in fame if not in actual playing strength. (Although it is very hard to imagine how one could become so famous if he/she were not good in the game.) He was an author, mentor, (a musician) and a great storyteller. He finished his academics at Yale with nothing less but the top honors, at before he even reached his mid-30s, he was already getting 42,500 dollars yearly. This via his position as one of the VPs of Pacific Coast Stock Exchange, and the wonder of it all: he gave these up to enter the realm of blackjack action. He was the "main man" of the very first blackjack squad that came into being (mid seventies). By '85, it was his turn to build his own team at Vegas, he underwent a makeover. Uston's beard got shaved, and he had his hair straightened. As a result, the casinos failed to recognize him, and he joined his team members in the actual casino play for quite some time. Actually, one word to describe him would be "tenacious", even during the times when casinos barred him, he would go in under disguise. Many times he received threats and physical beatings because of his expertise, simultaneously, his lawyers fought it out against the casinos on the legal plane. Tuesday, November 14. 2006Model and Baseball Pro Become One Remember Kris Benson, he used to one of the known pitchers in the major league of baseball? Well, he is still at it, but some people (who know nada when it comes to baseball) only know him as the spouse of Anna Benson, and for you who are saying "Anna who?"...here goes.Anna Benson used to be a strip-model before marrying Kris. Benson has been getting and getting more popular (Anna, not Kris...I am not into baseball too...I don't know if he is past his prime or what) in the poker arena. She has already committed to a business agreement with an online gambling entity. (Benson- Kris, not Anna - if he is past his prime, might just be asking for some dollars from her, but hey...that is between the 2 of them, wink wink.) Actually, their marriage has been on 'rocky ground' and talks of divorce have been floating from what my gossiping friends told me. Guys, that is not for me to comment on, I don't know anything about that...I have far better things to do than keep myself posted on how a celebrity couple's marriage has been disintegrating. She is also known at the tables by the monicker "Gold Digger", I don't know if she is taking it as an insult or a backhanded compliment. At any rate, she has gained the respect of the gambling populace as a top female poker combatant. Watch out Jennifer T and Annie Duke...you sure have company now. (The female poker player I admire the most is...never mind...it might affect the integrity of my blog...scrap that one.) Wednesday, November 8. 2006The "Lukewarm-Age" Generation of Poker Jackpot Hunters I call it lukewarm because it falls right in-between two mainstream groups. The first is the emerging (very) young players all of which are below 21 years old, and these are not ordinary players. The other side of the camp are the old 40-something people (all the way to 85) whom we call as "veterans" or "oldtimers". Those that fall in between (principally 22 to 31 or 32 years), I call them, members of the "lukewarm age" group, but that is not meant as an insult. These players who belong to that middle clique, are showing off poker strength which is anything but lukewarm.These guys have been raised in the electronic-games-era, and having been enticed by poker's allure, they have been getting stronger and stronger at an incredible clip. Due to the Net, they are able to condense years of experience time into mere months, that is something a lot of oldtimers would contest, but it is true nonetheless. I can mention Phil Laak as an example, but I would opt for a more low-profile person. Let me just call him Doms Warren (not the real name), twenty-five, and he left the Southern Methodist University without finishing his degree. To date, he is a regular of MGM (and other high-end casinos) and he has been holding his own against the good ones (read: pros). Thursday, October 12. 2006Meet the Members of THE Card-Counting Team I put the word "the" all in caps to emphasize the fact that we are talking of the MIT kind of team, or if not MIT, a professional outfit, as opposed to a newbie-blundering type of squad that would get caught right in their first 'escapade'. Having said this, meet the different members: # The Coach: just like in baseball, this would give the cues. He/she could count the cards even if he is not actually at the table, the minute the count becomes "sizzling" (read: the casino is now at a great disadvantage)...he would make his signals to the rest of the team and just like sharks after human prey...they would go and "attack". # The T-rex: he does not need to count, it is not in his job description. She/he would just wager like Kerry Packer did, preferably acting like drunk or plain stupid. The coach would take care of him, the former would signal him to a profitable game. # The Tracker: he is a Coach with a giant bankroll, he could of course count, but he could also monitor the shuffle per se. # The Main Man: just like in NBA squads, the team depends on him/her to earn the biggest sums of money. More often than not, from among the whole team...he/she is far up on the casino's "look out for these counters" roster. He/she could count cards like Michael Jordan could jump and soar. # The Driver: (only few teams use this from what I know) in case of the rare event where they need to make a lightning-fast escape, this person is just outside with their getaway tank...err...vehicle. Need I say anything else my dear readers? Friday, September 22. 2006Jackpot/Gambling Hunters Hire Coaches Too (Some of Them at Least) Skating (figure-skating) champions hire them, theater actors get them, promising chess grandmaster-candidates make sure they get at least one...coaches I mean. Arguably, there are some things in any field which could not be learned well, notwithstanding the amount of textbook perusal one does. Indeed, there are upsides to hiring a coach/mentor, and this is no different in the field of craps playing. The "shooting" coach, if he/she is worth hiring, would show the different throws and presets. The pupil then would try doing the correct maneuver, and the coach would then instruct his pupil on the flaws. It is of course the coach's job to fine-tune the moves of his pupil. The on-the-spot inputs are one of the biggest advantages, as referring to a book or surfing the Net would take up more time, not to mention efforts. (It is much easier to listen, than to surf the Net.) That is not all, the pupil would receive tips acquired from years and years of experience held by the mentor- such as: table charting and analyzing the bounce of the casino dice. Naturally, you would have to prepare your finances...some of these coaches have astronomical professional fees. So, if you doubt if you could afford one, ask around first...inquire from friends and relatives. Any of them might know somebody who charges a reasonable sum. Well, that's it...good luck on your "coach-hunting", then after that...you could go to serious craps "jackpot hunting". Who knows...you might get rich after a couple of years. Monday, September 18. 2006All Exceptional "Jackpot Hunters" Did This at the Start In the search for the ideal online gambling/poker room for your tastes, try doing what the seasoned hunters did when they were new at the block, so to speak. (At least, all the jackpot hunters I know, and they number by the dozens.)One crucial thing is to look at the authentication of the site, read the policy statements, check the site's credibility via 3rd parties' statements. After these, you could go and check: bonuses and customer service arm capabilities and strengths. Once you have found out about all these, you could play with minimal worries and apprehensions. I cannot over-emphasize the significance of the authentication...let us go back to it. Check for documentations (from individual parties not connected to them) that would indeed say that: one, they are HONEST, two- they have a certified software and THREE- they are OK when it comes to paying out their patrons. Lacking any or all of these, it is a concrete manifestation that there are far better sites out there, turn your back on it, just a bit of brotherly advice. Lastly, go and study the methods/mechanisms in the opening of accounts, plus the payment entity they are affiliated with. So much trouble(?)- well, it is your money...it is your life...it's always better to be safe than sorry right? Friday, August 25. 2006(Regarding This Poker Pro...) If Stares Could Literally Kill, the FBI Would Include Him in Their List
He is a very recognizable face in the rarefied field of the poker pros...Phil Ivey. If Mike the Mouth is very known for his...well...mouth...one of Ivey's most "shining" traits is his wont to stare down his opponent as if he wanted to swallow him/her whole in 5 seconds flat. He is also known as the kind of poker competitor who would go all-in without batting an eyelash.
This serves as a double-bladed sword for him, on the downside: many times he was eliminated very early in a tourney competition. The upside is: on many occasions too, it helped increase his chips significantly. Ivey came from Atlantic City, and this was where he started his career in cards. At the age of twenty-three, he clinched his 1st WSOP title, outplaying the fire-breathing Slim and Helmuth. By 2002, he had won 3 more. Speaking of 2005, it was still a shining year for Phil, achieving 2 WPT Final tables, WSOP Circuit event 2nd place, and his 5th WSOP "crown" in the PL Omaha contest. Very recently, he won a cool million bucks for winning the Millions Tourney (Monte Carlo). A word to the wise my friends, if you are a pro yourself (or even an accomplished veteran) and you suddenly find yourself at the same table with Ivey, don't engage him with a stare-at-me-I'll stare-at-you-right-back "war". You might melt...just a bit of brotherly suggestion. Friday, August 11. 2006This Time, (Lottery) Jackpot Hunters as One Acting as a solitary lottery jackpot hunter and as part of a group are two different matters. More so between a person winning and that of a group winning as a single entry, I have heard of a dozen cases where a clique bought a lottery ticket, won the jackpot, greed took over, and all hell broke loose within that group. So, assuming you are inclined (or you are already in the habit) of betting on the lottery with some other people via a single ticket, these are things you should bear in mind. It would be better to learn these BEFORE actually winning. # Liabilities on taxes could depend on the kind of agreement reached with the co-participants (they will become co-winners if the ticket hits). Say, everybody in the group concurs on a split, then what you owe is your share, and just your share. # (I am changing this to the 3rd person, so as not to offend you...you know me, the epitome of tactfulness). In case a person is the fortunate one holding the ticket, then he decides to "cheat" the others upon winning, then this as@#$%le would be obliged to pay the full sum, and not just that, he/she could be "covered" with a gift tax. # According to a Practical Tax Strategist (what a name to hold as a profession), there were many times in the past where a jackpot winner asserted that he purchased the entry by his lonesome even if in fact, it was a group entry. This person would get all greedy and would conveniently forget all agreements done with his groupmates, that would be the start of a barrel of misunderstanding, falling out among friends/relatives and in some cases...litigation. (This last phrase is mine, not the strategist's, but I am sure he holds the same view). Thus- right from the start, it would be a very wise thing to do a written "contract" along with the ticket identity (numbers), have it photocopied, and give EVERY member of the group a copy. Wednesday, July 26. 2006My Friend Who is an Exceptional Jackpot Hunter My Friend Who is an Exceptional Jackpot HunterI have a friend, his name is Harry PORTER, a single letter change in the name and I would fear him...he'll be holding a wand and wearing Lennon glasses. Anyway, he is in his early 50's, and a genuine jackpot hunter if ever I saw one. With his permission, I am putting here a list (his list) of tricks for all of you who want to be rich or successful (is there a difference?) jackpot hunter. # Realize that your serious intention is to win and anything else is secondary. # Do not fail to at least have fun. # Just wager with finances you could afford to let go. # Put a ceiling, once you reach that loss-limit, call it a day, or if you want to stay at the casino...stop gambling and just bum around. # As much as possible, do not run after the lost money. # Apply one or two tested strategies, via this, you would enhance your winning odds. # When you know deep down that your gambling has become a serious problem, do not hesitate to contact groups capable of helping. Don't worry, you have lots of company, trust me. (Writer's notes: fact is, Harry used to have one, but he conquered it through sheer will, he did not go to any professional group, but he surely acknowledges their usefulness.) # At the casino, attitude is a big thing, keep your composure and calm, especially in stressful moments. Tuesday, June 20. 2006Three Kinds of Slots Hunters
First kind, I call them the Regular Hunters. These hunters engage in the usual 3-reel unit containing Cherries Bars or something parallel. These machines offer a limited set of combinations, thus, they give a bigger prize money since the combinations would have 1, 2 or 3 bars...I am sure that you pride yourself as a true slots addict, you have been to this type so many times before.
Second kind, they are the True Warriors. This is the type of jackpot hunter who would go all out for broke on the rare occasions he/she would sit down to play poker. Progressives are their thing, chasing the largest sums possible. Of course, in these units, the odds are bigger than the first kind I have mentioned. When a True Warrior wins, he wins big and this would serve as a further incentive to stick to the progressives. Last kind, the Stingy Hunter I call them. I am not bashing these guys, fact is, I sometimes become one of these guys during financially-challenging times, to put it that way. Remember, how much coins one puts in would affect the potential winnings. It translates to: when one puts in a single coin, the payout would not be as rewarding as it should have been if the gambler chose the maximum. This type of hunters would almost always play in accordance to their personal bankroll. Actually, looking at it one way, this kind could be considered as the "most responsible" of all three, since they are constantly bankroll-conscious. Monday, June 12. 2006Jackpot Hunting Team
This clique's "15 minutes of fame" lasted for a big part of the nineties. During that era, they circulated throughout the casino circles with wild abandon and glee. That successful (for them) weekend in Vegas where they clinched $400,000 would be talked about for years and years to come.
Yes, you guessed it right, we are talking of the MIT squad here, those card-counting experts. Take note though, they utilized not the ordinary, hackneyed kind of counting, but they put in their own novelty and modifications. They incorporated a high-low system, and this is anchored on the probabilities of getting the low and high cards. Not only that, they put in their own "cutting style" that enhanced their winning percentages even further. They travelled as a group, but they always made sure that they gave the impressions that they were strangers to one another. Everyone has (not one) a set of bogus identities and each person has a role to fulfill. Rich investors who stayed "in the shadows" bankrolled the group and naturally, they demanded their ROI. Carrying and transporting big sums of money from one locus to another was a true challenge but they definitely managed it. Showing tons and tons of resourcefulness, they strapped the bills to their bodies, they carried crutches with hidden cavities, etc. Wednesday, May 31. 2006Jackpot Hunting at WSOP
Chris "Jesus" Ferguson is one of the WSOP "greats", and I define the "greats" as somebody with more than one bracelet. (Hey, I mean a WSOP bracelet, the newbie might ask: What's a bracelet got to do with greatness?" By far, he now has 4 bracelets, just a single more and he would equalize the accumulated bracelets of the late Stu Ungar. Time will only tell whether he could catch up with Brunson's number (8).
In one of these WSOP bloody "wars", Jesus approached the Finals, being 6th in the way of chips. He was facing a terrifyingly opponent in the person of Doug Saab, and there, the stage was set. Within 5 hours, Chris went on a killing run. Chris grabbed the lead while there were still 6 battling it out. He exchanged leads like a see-saw with another strong competitor, Barry Bindelglass. In here, Chris showed the world that he was made of sterner stuff than anybody else present. He won an incredible 20 pots one after the other against Barry. When the smoke cleared, Ferguson took the prize money ($123,680) and in the process, he solidified his reputation as one of the strongest poker jackpot hunters of the present era. |
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