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Parkonomics: Thinking through EV charging
The only thing we can be certain of regarding the transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is that, although that transition is inevitable, we have no reliable way of predicting how it will unfold. From politics and incentives to a Moore’s Law–like evolution in battery efficiency and charging speed, to fire safety improvements being designed into these vehicles, disruption remains the one constant. What does this likelihood mean for the intelligent future-proofer? Common sense.
Poker Cheat Sheets: When you SHOULD and SHOULDN’T Use Them
The more you learn about poker strategy, you realize there is a daunting amount of information to remember. Like a daring student on test day, many players want to bring a cheat sheet with them to the table. In some instances, having a poker cheat sheet is completely fine, while in others it may be against the rules. Let’s examine what a poker cheat sheet is, and when you should and shouldn’t use them. Poker Cheat Sheets Poker cheat sheets come in many varieties.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (10/4/22): Adam Friedman
To five-time WSOP champ Adam Friedman, seven card stud is a game about representation by misrepresentation 2022 WSOP $10k Seven Card Stud Champ, Adam Friedman discusses seven card stud tournament strategies NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews five-time WSOP bracelet champion Adam Friedman, discussing his recent 2022 WSOP Seven Card...
What Are The Differences Between Blackjack and Poker Players?
Blackjack and poker are well-known casino games enjoyed by many. If you’ve never played either game before, they might seem similar. But those of us who have tend to distinguish them quite easily. It’s clear that the two games require totally different skill sets from their players. To win at blackjack, players must mostly rely on their skills in following a strict strategy with a dash of luck.
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Poker Room Review
Holy crap. Those were the actual words that fell out of my mouth as I entered the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood poker room and saw its warm massive surroundings for the first time. From the second I walked in, I was impressed, and as with many aspects of life, first impressions are important. Poker rooms included! But would the steak live up to the initial sizzle of the spacious 45-table room, especially on what promised to be one of its busiest days of the year?
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (9/6/22): Robbie Strazynski & Chad Holloway
Bernard Lee, Robbie Strazynski, and Chad Holloway Wrap-Up 2022 WSOP including the move to Bally’s/Paris & HOF Bernard Lee, Robbie Strazynski and Chad Holloway Discuss and Wrap-Up 2022 WSOP main event NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy Robbie Strazynski and Chad Holloway In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee reviews the 2021 WSOP with guests, Robbie Strazynski, Founder of Cardplayer...
Has Anyone Seen Norman Chad?
The human brain is far better conditioned to notice the presence of something as opposed to the absence of something; let alone someone. Perhaps that’s why it took me a little while to realize… “hey, where did Norman Chad go?” He’s not actually missing, mind you. He still resides in Southern California, and is thankfully safe and sound in his home as I publish this. But he is missing from Twitter, which got me wondering why.
5 Things I’m Looking Forward to at the 2022 WPT Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open
Robbie: “Hey Mike, unfortunately, I can’t go to Florida for the Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open. Wanna go in my place?” Me: “Does an alligator s*** in the everglades?!” That’s more or less (probably closer to less – pretty sure I replied somewhat more professionally, but with equal excitement), how the conversation went when Robbie asked me if I could go in his stead to Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood to cover the WPT Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open for Cardplayer Lifestyle.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (8/23/22): Chris Moneymaker
Bernard Lee is always Chris Moneymaker’s online poker good luck charm 2003 WSOP Main Event champ talks about his new poker room, Moneymaker’s Social Club in Paducah, Kentucky NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews 2003 WSOP Main Event champion Chris Moneymaker, discussing the opening of his own poker room in Kentucky.
Are There Cross-Over Skills Between Poker and Blackjack?
Poker and blackjack are skill-based games, with a smidgeon of good luck thrown in for good measure. Much has been written about the skills element of these card games, but are the skills transferable between poker and blackjack? To better answer this question, it’s essential to understand the mechanics of poker and blackjack games. We begin with a brief expose of the raison d’être for playing poker and blackjack.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (8/16/22): Jeff Platt
Jeff Platt offers his take on the success of 2022 WSOP move to Bally’s/Paris on The Las Vegas Strip. Jeff Platt discusses PokerGo’s new show, “No Gamble, No Future.” NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy. In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews Jeff Platt, co-host of “No Gamble, No Future” on PokerGO.
RecPoker | Episode 431 – Sky Matsuhashi - Cardplayer Lifestyle
PODCASTS This week Jim Reid and the panel welcome Sky Matsuhashi back to the show! The popular podcaster, YouTuber and coach shares some thoughts on what goes on behind the scenes of his content creation and why he feels that active study is so important. He also offers some factors to consider when facing a 3-bet and some details about his new video course that you can find at his Poker Forge training site – see the link below.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (8/9/22): Lupe Soto
Women in Poker Hall of Fame Founder Lupe Soto talks about LIPS and Women in Poker Hall of Fame Women in Poker Hall of Fame Founder Lupe Soto discusses how to increase women’s poker participation NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews founder of the Women in Poker Hall of Fame, Lupe Soto.
7 Women Who Should Be Inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame
Nominations for the 2022 class for the Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHoF) are now underway. The global pandemic put the proceedings on pause in 2020, but it will make an epic comeback later this year. The most recent WiPHoF inductees, as part of the class of 2018, were Maria Ho and the organization’s founder Lupe Soto, and two new members will be selected this year after the full list of nominees gets whittled down to the shortlist.
How to Qualify for the 2022 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas
The World Poker Tour recently announced their all-new end-of-year championship tournament series to be held at Wynn Las Vegas. Running from December 1-20, there are a total of 23 events on the schedule, including the record-setting WPT World Championship that’s carrying the largest live tournament guarantee ever: $15 million. The full schedule for the series has been released, and there are options for all types of poker players.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (8/2/22): Bill Seymour
Bill Seymour recalls the 1990’s where a $500 tournament with only 227 players had a 1st prize of $45,400 Poker pro/teacher Bill Seymour discusses his book, Life’s Memories, Friendships and a Touch of Poker NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews pro poker player, teacher and author, Bill Seymour.
3 Lesser Known Poker Variants
Poker has been among the mainstays of digital entertainment online since the very earliest days of the internet, but it wasn’t until the so-called “poker boom” of the early 2000s that many of the modern variants and play styles that have become synonymous with online poker began to emerge. Evolution and Innovation Many of these variants have come about organically as more people, investors and organizations have flooded into the space looking for ways to differentiate themselves.
Creative Genius Behind WPT Global: Marketing Millions Well Spent?
It is no secret that the online poker market is highly competitive, and this doesn’t apply just to the players. Poker sites, too, have to constantly stay on their toes to keep their existing player base and attract new players.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (7/26/22): Joe Cada & Matt Glantz
PODCASTS Poker Pro Matt Glantz recounts winning the 2022 $1 MILLION WSOP Mystery Bounty NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy Joe Cada and Matt Glantz In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews Joe Cada who recounts his experiences during the false rumor of an “Active Shooter” in Las Vegas.
PokerGO Monthly Preview: August 2022
The World Series of Poker is now in the rearview mirror, and August on PokerGO will see the debut of a fresh new show. No Gamble, No Future was recorded during the last week of July from inside the PokerGO Studio at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Co-hosted by Jeff Platt and Brent Hanks, the show will begin the month by airing a four-part sneak peak of live streams before episodes will begin showcasing every day of filming.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (7/19/22): Blair Hinkle and Preston McEwen
Blair Hinkle recounts STAMPEDE at the WSOP results in multiple injuries during false shooter rumor Preston McEwen hides in kitchen closet to prevent reliving another Las Vegas shooting during WSOP NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube channel AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy Blair Hinkle and Preston McEwen In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews RunGood Gear Ambassadors Blair Hinkle and Preston McEwen who recount...
RecPoker | Episode 393 – John, Rob and Jim - Cardplayer Lifestyle
PODCASTS This week Jim Reid and the panel discuss some benchmarks for RecPoker in the last year, the amazing RecPoker Weekend experience at Running Aces, and the meetup event in Las Vegas.
Beginner’s Guide - Learn the Basic Poker Rules
Poker won’t be enjoyable for you – or other players at the table – if you don’t learn the rules first. Not only won’t you have a good time, but you won’t have a chance to win any money either – in fact, you’ll probably lose most of your chips pretty early on. Poker is a simple game to play, but there are certain regulations and technical terms that you should know before you sit down at a card table.
Record 2022 World Poker Tour Numbers Defy the Pandemic Downturn
Okay, so obviously the WPT didn’t find a cure or some magical solution to all the problems that came out of the pandemic, but they have certainly defeated some of the deleterious effects the poker world has endured. Live poker has felt the effects of COVID-19 harsher than many other industries. Other than healthcare providers, live poker is right up there with restaurants and live entertainment for being gutted by the pandemic.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (6/28/22): Robert Mizrachi's new book, Norman Chad, Joe Cada, Kevin Mathers, and Greg Raymer discuss WSOP transition to Bally’s/Paris - Cardplayer Lifestyle
Four-time WSOP champ, Robert Mizrachi talks about his new book, Getting Started with HORSE Poker 2014 WSOP Main Event champ Greg “Fossilman” Raymer remembers dear friend, Rich Korbin NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy Robert Mizrachi, plus Norman Chad, Joe Cada, Kevin Mathers, Greg Raymer In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee initially interviews four-time WSOP champ, Robert...
Five Different Ways to Identify the Best Poker Players of All Time
There are many metrics used to judge professional athletes. Professional poker players are no different. While you may compare completion percentages for quarterbacks or home runs and extra-base hits for power hitters, poker players compare things like live tournament earnings and career length. Many interesting characters play in the poker world, and many of them are considered the best poker players ever on one metric or another.
RecPoker | Episode 391 – Kara Scott - Cardplayer Lifestyle
PODCASTS This week Jim Reid and Chris Jones interview Kara Scott, who you likely already know from ALL OVER the poker media world! Kara hosts the popular podcast The Heart of Poker and we get right into talking about the unique format of her show and how it gets the most out of her guests.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (6/21/22): Chris Wallace and Tom Schneider
2014 WSOP $10,000 HORSE champ, Chris Wallace talks about his new book, Getting Started with HORSE WSOP POY 2007 Tom Schneider recalls the WSOP at Binion’s, the Rio and the new home of Bally’s/Paris.
World Poker Tour Adds Doyle Brunson to Their Lineup of Ambassadors
One of the world’s most iconic and best known poker players, the man often referred to as “The Godfather of Poker,” Doyle Brunson, is the latest player to join the rapidly growing team of World Poker Tour ambassadors. As part of his new role, the “living legend” will visit various WPT events and will work with the team to promote the brand.
Best Games To Play At A Crypto Casino: Everything You Need to Try in 2022
Crypto casinos are on the rise. With perks like lower house edges and increased anonymity, it’s no wonder why blockchain-based gambling sites are so popular. In this article, we look into the top games you can play at casinos where you can use cryptocurrency. Slots Slots are the bread and butter of any casino, and that’s no different in the world of crypto gambling. With a wide variety of themes and gameplay styles, they’re the quintessential crowd-pleaser.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (6/14/22): Alex Livingston and Robbie Strazynski
Alex Livingston speaks with Bernard Lee just after he captured his first WSOP bracelet Founder of CardPlayerLifestyle.com, Robbie Strazynski shares recent memories of the WSOP NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy Alex Livingston and Robbie Strazynski In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews 2022 WSOP $1,500 Seven Card Stud Champion, Alex Livingston and then speaks with...
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (6/7/22): Katie Kopp and Robbie Strazynski
“Can’t Stop Kopp!” – 2022 WSOP Casino Employee Event Champ, Katie Kopp adds WSOP bracelet to family CardPlayerLifestyle Founder, Robbie Strazynski discusses 2nd Annual Mixed Game Festival from June 12-16, 2022 NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy Katie Kopp and Robbie Strazynski In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews 2022 WSOP Casino Employee Event Champion, Katie Kopp and...
Mixed Game Festival II Day 3: Norman Chad, Dylan Linde, Joey Ingram the Mizrachi Brothers Join the Fun
Laughs and smiles continued to be on show on the third day of the 2022 Mixed Game Festival II at Resorts World, Las Vegas. Tuesday was another fantastic day of celebrating some of the craziest poker variants out there as the festival gets closer to awarding its grand prize: a PokerStars Live Event package which includes a €400 buy-in Road to PSPC ticket, flights and hotel in one of eight European countries.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (5/31/22): Chance Kornuth
2022 WPT Choctaw Champion, Chance Kornuth eliminated both Foxens (Alex & Kristen) in the same tournament 2021 WSOP $10,000 Short Deck Champion, Chance Kornuth has played Short Deck only 5 times in his career. NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews WPT Choctaw Champion, Chance Kornuth.
5 Things To Check Before Playing At An Online Casino
The casino is a great place to chill and live it up. Those thrills are even multiplied further and — to some — easier to achieve when playing at an online, rather than land-based casino In the event that you are hoping to bet on the web, you will find numerous casinos ready to take your bets. That is the good news. Nonetheless, the not-entirely-good news is that some online casinos aren’t as good as others.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (5/24/22): Greg Merson
2012 WSOP Main Event Champion, Greg Merson, talks about how fatherhood makes him a better poker player. Greg Merson talks about his 2012 Main Event. NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews 2012 WSOP Main Event Champion, Greg Merson.
What’s New at PokerCoaching.com? | Spring 2022
One of the biggest challenges of running a successful poker training site is continually providing fresh and updated content to its students. Many sites have come and gone through the years, having failed to keep up with the continual evolution of this game we all love, No-Limit Hold ‘em. At Pokercoaching.com, Jonathan Little and his team of coaches have no such concerns, as they continue to pump out new content daily throughout the various elements of the site.
5 Questions with World Series of Poker Vice President Jack Effel ahead of the 2022 WSOP
The 2022 World Series of Poker is scheduled to begin in just over a week, with the first event ($500 Casino Employees) slated to begin at 11am on May 31. The excitement in the poker world is palpable, as it will mark the first ever WSOP taking place on the Las Vegas Strip, housed at Bally’s/Paris. The team responsible for organizing the WSOP and putting on poker’s greatest show has been hard at work on this quite literally since the 2021 WSOP wrapped up in November.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (5/17/22): Tribute to Warren “Grumpa” Griffith
NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube channel AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy. In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee pays tribute to his good friend and popular Massachusetts poker player, Warren “Grumpa” Griffith of Bourne, Massachusetts. At the age of 73, Warren “Grumpa” Griffith passed away on May 12th.
Top 10 Things To Do When Not Playing Poker at Choctaw Casino & Resort
Something that tends to be rather conspicuous about the American Midwest is the miles after miles of flatlands. Rising like a monolith in the midst of these Oklahoma flatlands is Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant. It takes about an hour and a half to get here from Dallas, Texas (the closest major US city), and, plainly speaking, there really isn’t much else around in the vicinity. So, if you’re driving in this direction it’s probably because this is the place you’re aiming to get to.
Understanding Wagering Better and Why is it Important
Online gambling has made great strides over the last few years. What was a small niche industry has gained prominence to become one of the leading sub-sectors of the gambling world. The cut-throat competition in the online gaming industry has necessitated gambling platforms to employ new marketing strategies that appeal to players. One of these creative strategies involves offering welcome incentives to new players.
Top 5 Poker and Gambling Movies to Check Out on Netflix
From movies to television shows to documentaries, Netflix has a massive amount of entertainment. 888poker counts down the Top 5 Poker Movies. The phrase “Netflix and chill” says it all. It has become a cultural reference with the ease of streaming almost anything on demand. That’s good news for poker fans as well. From movies to television shows to documentaries, Netflix has a massive amount of entertainment. Those heading to Netflix for some gambling are in luck.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (5/10/22): Scott Blumstein
2017 WSOP Main Event Champ, Scott Blumstein “crams learning sit n go’s” before MainEvent final table 2017 WSOP Main Event Champ, Scott Blumstein discusses plans for 2022 WSOP NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews four-time WPT Champion, Scott Blumstein.
The Magical Malta Mixed Game Meetup
Malta is one of the premier poker destinations in Europe. Numerous live poker events take place on this Mediterranean island throughout the calendar year including, of course, the Malta Poker Festival, the spring 2022 version of which I’m currently attending. Here at the Portomaso Casino, they’re fully equipped to handle large crowds with a combination of close to 100 poker tables spread throughout the property.
The Orbit Episode #16 – The World Poker Tour Turns 20 - Cardplayer Lifestyle
Episode #16 of The Orbit, poker’s premier roundtable discussion show that I host, was recorded on April 24, 2022 and is set to premiere in the coming days. The World Poker Tour is in the midst of celebrating its 20th anniversary. From a new logo to new ambassadors to the same Grade A poker product we all know and love, the WPT is fully woven into the fabric of our industry as the premier name in internationally televised gaming and entertainment.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (4/19/22): Darren Elias
Four-time WPT champion, Darren Elias, was once the #1 ranked online hearts player in the world “The more decision points you put them to, the more likely they will make a mistake” – Darren Elias NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews four-time WPT Champion, Darren Elias.
Top 3 Benefits of Using Crypto in Betting
Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm in the last few years and are only experiencing wider acceptance as time goes by. Of course, as highly innovative branches of the entertainment industry, online betting and gambling have been no strangers to the crypto trend. New crypto betting sites are popping up almost daily, offering online punters better opportunities than their traditional counterparts.
Poker Players ARE Valuable Members of Society
It’s just after federal income Tax Day here in the US, and this reminds me of a question I’ve heard posed to poker players before: “Are poker players valuable members of society?” Many pros and even recreational players have sort of conflicting feelings about playing a game where your income is earned by taking money from others. Some think that poker players are more of a detriment to society because of this. But for me, I don’t look at poker in this negative light.
The Bernard Lee Poker Show (4/12/22): Eugene Katchalov
“No one thought Russia would invade Ukraine”…stated WSOP & WPT champion, Eugene Katchalov “Ukraine highways were literally being bombed”…stated WSOP & WPT champion, Eugene Katchalov NOTE: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE To Bernard’s YouTube page AND LIKE any videos that you enjoy Eugene Katchalov In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews Eugene Katchalov, WSOP and WPT winner and co-owner of e-sports team, Qlash.
Announcing Cardplayer Lifestyle Mixed Game Festival II
Cardplayer Lifestyle will be hosting its second Mixed Game Festival, a five-day affair sponsored by PokerStars, at Resorts World Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, with a PokerStars Live Event Prize Package to be awarded.
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