Poker Errata
Still no luck with my copy of Poker Tracker Guide. I'm throwing it out to the masses. I have my access code; I'm running WinXP; I'm connected to the internet through a Linksys wireless router; and I've turned off the firewall. Every time I plug in the validation code, a box pops saying that the program hasn't been validated. I've sent an email off to the PTG support team (which I imagine is just a Phil Hellmuth bobblehead doll conveniently positioned in front of a laptop), but in the interim, does anyone have any suggestions?
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Speaking of Phil, we all know that Phil is the biggest shill in the world (next to Iggy, maybe) and will put his name and face on just about anything. Here's the latest, with a tip of the hat to BkynPlague:
Just got a brochure for the "Banc of America Securities: ABS,MBS & CDO Issuer/Investor Forum" to be held 3/20-3/22 at the Four Seasons in Vegas.
Among the many scheduled programs/seminars....
Poker Seminar with Phil Hellmuth
Four Seasons Pool
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Do you know when to hold 'em or fold 'em? Come learn the sophisticated skills and strategies of poker from one of the most successful tournament players of all time. Phil Hellmuth has won more tournament money over the last 10 years than any other player and has a record nine gold bracelets. Find out what makes him so successful as he takes an evening out during a professional poker tournament in which he is competing to host our exclusive Poker Seminar.
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Acacia Ballroom
8:00pm until ?
Enjoy an exciting game of Texas Hold'em hosted by poker great Phil Hellmuth or, if he's still alive in the Las Vegas Tournament, one of his leading fellow players. You'll have the opportunity to show what you learned during Phil's Sunday night poker seminar - without putting your purse on the line - and to ask a "free" question from our host. Are you ready to lay your cards on the table?
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From the "we thought Sklansky was the biggest poker math nerd" department: an article by Jesus Ferguson and his father, a professor of math and statistics at UCLA, on the application of game theory to poker. Seriously, folks, this one is NOT light reading. If you're the type that symbols and variables put immediately to sleep, I'd suggest skipping out on it altogether. If he's really that smart, maybe Jesus can help me crack my copy of PTG...
(Tip of the hat to Deke for this one.)
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Now that March is here, my self-imposed exile from internet poker has ended. I'll be putting some money into Party Poker tonight to take advantage of the February reload offer. Let the bad beats commence!