Posts Tagged ‘Poker Table’

A Day at the Races: Another unsuccessful betting excursion at Tampa Bay Downs

January 4th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

I’ll be the first to admit I don’t know a lick about horseracing, which is a shame considering I come from a long line of gamblers.  I’ve always held my own at jai-alai, poker, sportsbook and the dogs but the big win at the horse track has always eluded me. Read the rest of this entry »

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An apology letter to Raheem Morris

November 4th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

I feel an apology is necessary.

I was pretty rough on the Rah last week.  For those of you who don’t know, Raheem Morris is the second-year head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Last season, his team went 3-13.  This season, they’re 5-2.  Surprising isn’t a strong enough word. Read the rest of this entry »

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The night I knocked out Brock Lesnar and other tall tales from the weekend in sports

October 27th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

This Saturday, I traveled to Gainesville to witness the marital vows of an old poker buddy, so before we even start talking about sports, I’d like to extend my most sincere and heartfelt congratulations to Damion 2.0 and his beautiful bride.  Thanks for one blast of a weekend… and once again, you’re welcome for the lap dance. Read the rest of this entry »

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Poker night at the synagogue: A study in unmenschlike activity

February 22nd, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

I played in a charity poker event last week, believe it or not, at the same temple where I had my Bar mitzvah so many years ago. Nothing like pocket tens and torahs to brighten up an evening. Read the rest of this entry »

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Pranks to play on passed out friends, Vol. 1: The slipcover

November 4th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

As my friends continue to prove unable to handle their liquor, this hopes to become a series of helpful hints and amusing anecdotes which the more experienced party-goers can use to ridicule their friends who ill-advisedly drink beyond their means.  It also sets up for some pretty good photography. Here’s hoping they’ll still hang out with me. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to host a successful poker night

October 12th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

daniel-negreanu3Poker, specifically No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em, is a craze that is sweeping the nation.  With the constant television coverage of the World Series of Poker and its rise in popularity, everyone and their mother has suddenly become a poker player.  Read the rest of this entry »

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The dangers of playing ‘favorite hands’ in poker

October 12th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

I was playing multiplayer poker with the usual cast of characters the other night when someone said something aloud that I’m sure we’ve all heard at the poker table before. Read the rest of this entry »

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Random Chumpservations

September 13th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

Since the inception of sportschump.net in April of 2009, I’ve written countless narratives about the world of sports.  Yet the one piece that people remember most was not my detailed breakdown of the NBA Finals, the wild card races or my football season previews, but rather… Read the rest of this entry »

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Adjusting to poker in an unfamiliar environment

June 30th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

 

Soon after moving from Gainesville to Tampa only months ago, I began my search for a local poker game. Such illicit activity is not always easy to find. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Changing Face of Pimpitude in America: A Non-Sports Blog for Adults Only

April 10th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

My company recently sent me out of state to attend a three-day work conference.  I won’t elaborate as to which city hosted the conference as I’d hate to incriminate this fine town for its legal and moral shortcomings.  Suffice it to say, the city boasts casinos and prostitution is against the law… I think. Read the rest of this entry »

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