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In February and March we presented two columns in which we chronicled certain people who absolutely kill the fun of a home game. We called them, “The Home Game Killers.” And hey, since we’re a bunch of Negative Nancies over here at The Small Stakes, we have plenty more people to complain about: 1. The Smoker(s) I’ve got no problem with smokers in general. I hear it’s not good for you, but so long as you’re not shoving lit cigarettes down my throat, I don’t care if you want to run outside and grab a smoke. In fact, do it as often as you please. However, don’t expect our tournament to take a 15-minute break after every level. Also, don’t ask me to deal for you when you want to run outside. No, I’m not going to run outside and get you when it comes your turn. I’m not going to hold your cards up to the patio door so you can signal whether you want to fold or want us to wait for you to come inside and play your hand. 2. The guy who never knows when he’s dealer Some of my friends are great conversationalists, and I appreciate their ability to keep a funny and interesting dialogue going at the poker table. That said, I don’t like to feel like an asshole, and that’s how I feel when I have to consistently remind someone that they’re the dealer, and we’re waiting for the river. That being said, it’s great when you can work the reminder into the conversation. For example, if the dealer is telling a story and says “I really like eating at Joe’s Diner, but last time I was there, I had to wait 45 minutes for my hamburger”, giving you the opportunity to say, “I know what you mean, I really like playing poker with you, but last time I did so, which is right now, you forgot you were the dealer and kept talking about the service at a burger joint and it felt like I had to wait 45 minutes for the river.” 3. The bad beat encyclopedia Everybody loves telling bad beat stories and nobody likes to hear them. Most of us understand that, and most of us reserve our bad beat stories to those that really warrant being retold (remind me to share with you the time someone mucked a bad beat jackpot winner at my table). I don’t know exactly where to draw the line on which bad beats deserve to be shared, and which ones don’t. However, I do know that two pair losing to a made set on the river doesn’t warrant the breath required to explain it. Next week The Small Stakes will be heading to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker. Stay tuned. If you’re going to be there, let’s play some 100NL! |
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2010
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August
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Aug. 19 7:01 am
Does the Durrrr Challenge Prove Anything?
Ben Conoley breaks down the relevance of the Durrrr Challenge
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Aug. 10 12:47 pm
Post-WSOP Update
Ben Conoley fills us in on the goings-on in the poker world since the end of the WSOP
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Aug. 4 6:21 am
The Best of the Worst in Poker TV - Celebrity Poker Showdown
Ben Conoley hightlights the finer points of the now-cancelled Celebrity Poker Showdown
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Aug. 19 7:01 am
Does the Durrrr Challenge Prove Anything?
- July
- June
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May
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May. 28 6:57 am
WSOP Diary - The Calm Before the World Series of Poker
Ben Conoley talks about his first three days in Vegas, which included a stop by the Doyle Brunson Beer Pong Challenge
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May. 27 6:48 am
World Series of Poker Pre-Game
Ben Conoley gives you reasons to be pumped up on the eve of the 2010 WSOP
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May. 24 8:56 am
A Poker Players Guide to Vegas Summer 2010
Ben Conoley breaks down all the WSOP action and more this summer in Vegas
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May. 17 7:29 pm
Home Game Killers Pt 3
Ben Conoley continues his list of players who can make any home game suck
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May. 11 7:44 am
Setting Long Term Goals
Ben Conoley sets his sights on some long term poker goals
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May. 3 9:43 am
Setting Short Term Goals
Ben Conoley sees the PokerStars SCOOP as a great opportunity to achieve some short term poker goals
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May. 28 6:57 am
WSOP Diary - The Calm Before the World Series of Poker
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April
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Apr. 26 11:04 am
The PokerStars SCOOP Series
Ben Conoley explains why the SCOOP is a great value for low limit online poker players
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Apr. 19 6:06 am
Who is Isildur1...Who Cares!
Ben dissects the interest surrounding Internet poker phenom Isildur1 and explains why you shouldn't even care
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Apr. 13 8:20 am
Ways to Play at the 2010 WSOP
Ben gives you the low down on the most cost-effective ways to get in on the action of the 2010 World Series of Poker
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Apr. 6 10:51 am
Rush Poker
The Small Stakes takes at look at the pros and cons of Full Tilt Poker's new Rush Poker
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Apr. 26 11:04 am
The PokerStars SCOOP Series
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March
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Mar. 29 2:46 pm
My Top Four Favorite Poker Prop Bets
The Small Stakes lists the best prop bets in poker history
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Mar. 22 8:11 am
Home Game Killers Pt 2
The Small Stakes break down the players that can ruin any home game
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Mar. 15 5:58 am
Home Game Killers Pt 1
The Small Stakes break down the players that can ruin any home game
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Mar. 12 10:36 am
My WSOP Invitational Wish List
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Mar. 29 2:46 pm
My Top Four Favorite Poker Prop Bets
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August
