Part I – Mostly about Poker Intentions were expressed, but commitments were not made. The two that did materialize: A) playing at the Wynn for the first time in a long time, and B) not making any real plans. The two that did not materialize: A) a backseat tweet ride with @LVCabbieChronicles and B) going…
When a Good Fish Goes Bad
Part 1 ~ The story: Flynn had the rare opportunity to benefit from the really bad, really drunk, heavily bankrolled fish at the Aria the other night. It was truly a dream situation. Off the bat DrunkFish is aggro. No one knows him, he is a tourist, big guy, mid aged, Native American we thinks.…
A Quickie for F&O
Funny thing about Flynn & Ollie’s upcoming trip to Las Vegas this week ~ we are not so much excited about the poker prospects as we are about getting some R & R and sunshine. Please, LV, do not let us down. The PNW is soaking wet and gray. Without a doubt we will hit…
Talking or Not at the Tables
Do not be fooled by the hoodie, noise-cancelling headphones, and constant stare at the cellphone. You are not playing with a pro, a snob, or a jerk. You could be, but it is more likely you are playing with someone who just wants to be left with his or her own thoughts. The quiet ones…
Appealing Poker for (almost) Everyone
With the opening of the Sahara (@SAHARALasVegas) poker room approaching at the end of this month (Jan 2020), it seems a perfect opportunity to discuss strategy for poker rooms to optimize their business. It is no secret that poker rooms have closed or downsized at an alarming rate both in Las Vegas and the rest…
Staking and Buying a piece – But why?
Flynn still doesn’t get it. Ollie may or may not get it. And, as always, the editors of the Chronicle have very strong opinions about staking, or buying pieces. Strong opinions they readily admit they don’t adhere to very consistently. Let’s break it down in bird and otter simplicity: Simple Staking: The backer, “Gollie”, gives…
The Chronicle Renames Online Poker to “Cozen”
Brick & mortar poker and online poker are two completely different games, therefore we have decided should have different names. As the term “poker” has been well-established for centuries as the the live game it shall remain in that context. Decree: “Poker” has been grandfathered in, and shall not have to change its name. The…
Tough Travel Decisions
Flynn & Ollie have found themselves with some time off in March 2020. The original thought was to take the 5th wheel to Las Vegas and follow the usual agenda of poker, hiking, and lounging around. It’s hard to go wrong with that plan, especially in March when the weather in the PNW is the…
Re-buy, Re-entry, Freeze-out: The F & O Chronicle Opinion
The Chronicle has been following the re-buy, re-entry, freeze-out debate with mild amusement on Twitter. The editors, Flynn, and even Ollie had long ago decided that tournaments with either re-buy or re-entry are not real poker. In other games, you can’t just re-enter or re-buy you way back. You don’t get do-overs. You certainly do…
Rambling Thoughts: Being a Frequent Visitor in Las Vegas
A coworker recently asked us here at the Chronicle where we had been on vacation. When we told them we had spent 10 days in Las Vegas, the usual response was forthcoming: “10 days?! I could never do that!” This comment begs the question: why do we feel the need to justify our choice of…