High Stakes - The Sam Trickett Story

Sam Trickett is the biggest UK poker tournament winner of all time. He is also in the top 3 in the world all time winners according to the hendonmob website.

He was working his way to becoming a professional footballer when an injury put paid to that. After that he found poker.

His most notable career highlight was taking second place at the WSOP Big One for One Drop scooping a whopping $10.1m.

I just watched an interesting documentary about his life story.



Here is the 4-part film:

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Russian Roads

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POV Crane Climb in Southampton, UK with James Kingston

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Quiz: The Countries Of Asia

I got 85% on my first attempt. See if you can identify the nations:

Here is the link:   Countries Of Asia Quiz

In poker news I have caught a small upswing and have almost salvaged the month:

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Are You A Message Board Grinder?

Online Poker Is NOT A Rigged Scam

I would probably have to quit according to this clown:



While the admin hole card scam did happen that was just at that particular dodgy site. The rest of his points are just based on his database which in reality is probably nowhere near the amount of live hands he claims to have. Enjoy for the lolz.

Stunning Shadow Act - Attraction - Britains Got Talent Week 1 Auditions

PokerTube.com Review

If you like watching poker as well as playing then you should probably check out PokerTube.com.

I have used it on quite a few occasions to kill a bit of time.

They also have a forum and affiliate site deals.

They have a variety of sections of video clips. My favourites are the 'Beats, Brags and Classics' Section..!!

Amazing Buffalo Fightback Against Lions - Battle At Kruger

Old but Gold

The Most Ridiculous Poker Hand Ever

An oldie but still so funny

From Busto to Robusto: Episode One (Poker Story)

An interesting film, it is 2 years old now but I only just saw it. I'm pretty sure some of you will be able to relate to a lot of the stuff mentioned in here. It's in 3 parts:

Faster Than the Speed of Sound

If you have been in a bubble then you may have missed an amazing feat that took place about a week ago.

Austrian Felix Baumgartner skydived from a jaw dropping 128,100 ft (24 miles up).

He broke the record for the highest freefall ever and in doing so he also travelled at faster than the speed of sound.

He reached a top speed of 833.9mph while the speed of sound is a mere 768mph.

Here is the clip:

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Chamberlin 3 in 1 Poker Table

I have found a pretty cool table. I am looking to move house in the next 6 months and this could be a new addition to my set up.

It is a 3 in 1 Poker, Dining and Pool Table retailing between $1,150 and $3,000 depending on the version:

Poker with 8 Chip Trays

 Pool

 Dining

Looking at the next photo the table seems to slot in to each format pretty easily:

Features include:

Teak Finish
Solid Oakwood Double Pedestal Leg Design
Pool Table Rail: Solid Oakwood, Inlayed Genuine Mother of Pearl Diamond Sights
Pool Table Play Bed: High density MDF, Pre-felted Wool Blended Green Cloth
Pool Playing Dimensions: 72”L x 36”W
Pockets: Genuine Leather, Liner-Basket Style, Black
Reversible Poker/Dining Table Top, Solid Oakwood / Oak Veneer Construction
Poker-top: Padded Wool Blended Green Cloth
8-Stainless Steel Drink Holders
3-Poker Chip Slots per seating
Dining-top Dimensions: 85.7”L x 47.3”W
Overall Dimensions with Conversion Top: 85.7”L x 47.3”W x 31.6”H

Pool Accessories:
2-Cue Sticks
1-Set Pool Balls
1-Triangle
1-Table Brush
2-pcs Chalk

Poker Chip Set:
1-Aluminum Carrying Case
300-Count 11.5g Deluxe Chips
2-Deck of Playing Cards
5-Dice
1-Dealer Button and 2-Blind Buttons

Baller Poker Grind Stations / Setups

So many cool poker setups out there. Here are some of the best:

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Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

I Failed the Citizenship Test and they're Deporting me back to Sri Lanka

My parents originate from a small island in the Indian Ocean called Sri Lanka.

They came over here in the 60s/ 70s by boat as many people back then could not afford plane tickets. You sometimes here the jokes about the banana boat and that is a mickey take about that situation.

Channel four is currently showing an interesting 2-part documentary about what it is to be British. The first part was a few days ago and centred around the 'Citizenship Test' that people trying to get into the UK have to take as part of the process to get in.

Fortunately for me, I was born in the UK and my birth right gave me British Passport and now an EU one. I took the test just for laughs and failed miserably. I don't think my folks had to take a test back in the day. Obviously you would revise if you were taking this for real but some must actually fail it.

Anyone can take the test but if you are from the UK then its a bit more interesting. It takes around 5 minutes so have a go:

Channel 4 - Citizenship Test

Here is my result:

GL