The archive

Updates, Gripes, and Misc Nonsense

Okay, so where we left off was that I was going to bail down to Hua Hin with my friends. That we did. No pics to post at the moment though because my laptop got completely hosed (more on…

Bangkok on Fire

I don't even have time to write an update before something new and crazy happens here. I hate posting all of this non-poker related stuff but people are asking for updates every time CNN…

An Update on the Situation in Bangkok

When I left you guys last things were starting to get to the boiling point here in Bangkok. Well, the pot is boiling and spilling out all over the stove. I decided to get out on…

The Future of Online Poker

I kind of get a kick out of how all so many blogs and poker news sites get so excited whenever some relatively minor development happens in regards to the legalization of online poker in…

Uhm . . . I'm Scooting For Awhile

The Thai government looks like they've finally had enough. After putting forth a reconciliation roadmap which the red shirts conditionally accepted they've grown tired of the red shirt…

How to sleep at a 5-star hotel for free in Bangkok

Signs of Protest

Some signs, graffiti, posters, etc from the red shirt anti-government protests here in Bangkok, Thailand.

UB/Absolute Wishy-Washy Multi-Account Policy

Just the other week UltimateBet and Absolute seemed to crack down on players having an account on each skin on the CEREUS network . This week they seemed to have done a complete 180 and…

More Clashes With Military in Bangkok

I know this is supposed to be a poker blog but many people have been emailing me, on Twitter, and such telling me they appreciate the updates on what's going on here in Thailand so I'll…

When Rakeback is a Bad Idea

While most of my posts typically defend rakeback and rakeback affiliates (since I am a rakeback affiliate myself) I'm also quick to point out when rakeback is a bad idea. I recently…