Robbie Strazynski

Poker Hall of Famer Mike Sexton’s influence on the poker world is arguably second to none. What he has accomplished in his storied career, both as a player as well as a promoter of the game, is well documented. Mike has just penned his first book, called “Life’s a Gamble” in which he gives readers and poker fans a front row seat experience into what it was like from his perspective to have been such an integral part of the poker world and its maturation over the years.

Longtime Sexton fan, and co-host of the Top Pair Home Game Poker Podcast, Bruce Briggs penned this great review of Mike’s book. Read it to understand why it’s such a worthwhile book to buy.

Typically, experience and expertise are things worth paying a premium for. It’s time for the WSOP to change the status quo and do the same, as far as dealer compensation is concerned.

This blog post calls for poker players to sign a petition, asking that the WSOP begin rewarding their dealers based on experience and excellence. It is my sincere hope that you support the initiative.

After having experienced so much while attending my first World Series of Poker, I know that it’s going to take me numerous blog posts to share all of the details and stories with you.

Here, then, is an overview of sorts regarding the type of “coverage” you can expect to see over the coming weeks. I look forward to publishing all my stories for your entertainment and enjoyment.

Of course, I also hope that I’ll be able to look forward to more WSOP visits in the future. After the amazing time I had, one year’s worth of experiences don’t even come close to scratching the itch. 🙂

These are plenty of great, talented people who’ve chosen to make a career in poker writing. English is the mother tongue of most of these writers, but a number of them – while they speak English – actually produce their poker content in other languages.

One such poker writer is Frank Op de Woerd, best known for his work with PokerNews.nl. He was kind enough to grant us an interview for the latest installment in our “Get to Know the Poker Media” series.

While enjoying a massage at the World Series of Poker, I came to an epiphany, which I’d like to share with you all. While the idea of getting a poker massage isn’t revolutionary or a “big deal” in any sense, I decided to write about my first one in order to document the lessons I learned.

Hopefully you’ll appreciate them and take them to heart.

Poker Hall of Famer Mike Sexton was kind enough to allow me to interview him in person on Facebook Live at the 2016 World Series of Poker. We talked about his new book, “Life’s a Gamble” as well as his storied career as an ambassador in the poker world.

For those of you who couldn’t catch us live, here’s the video interview , along with a summarized transcript.

As my first ever World Series of Poker looms on the horizon, I feel the need to express to all of you what it means to finally be able to attend. I tell you about growing up, visiting Las Vegas; how gambling and poker got into my blood in the first place.

My Dad plays a big role – and it’s poignant to publish this on Father’s Day, as he’ll be joining me in Las Vegas.

Buckle your seat belts, everyone. Join me as I take you on a 13-year-long journey to the WSOP.

Even some poker writers who’ve been in the industry for more than a decade can have some fascinating stories to tell about their time prior to entering the business. One such poker writer is David Huber.

In our latest installment of the “Get to Know the Poker Media” series, David tells us what he loves so much about poker, speaks with passion about his desire for the game to keep growing, and tells us about a storied life prior to getting into the business of poker writing.

I hope you enjoy the interview.

James Guill’s poker witticisms and playful, good-natured ribbing always make me smile. His unique writing style is immensely enjoyable, and can be found on numerous websites, including right here at Cardplayer Lifestyle.

A great poker industry friend of mine, it was through wanting to interview James that the idea of doing this “Get to Know the Poker Media” series came to me. I hope you all enjoy this interview as much as I have.

It’s estimated that the ratio of male to female professional poker players is approximately 19:1. The same could perhaps be said of the field of poker writing, where relatively few women choose to make a career. One such woman is Jennifer Newell, who has stood out as a top poker writer for over a decade.

Known for being vocal on numerous subjects, we invite you to read more about Jennifer in this interview, and perhaps discover quite a few things you may not have known about her.

We hope you enjoy this next installment in our ongoing Get to Know the Poker Media series, featuring our first female interviewee.

Up next in our series of interviews entitled “Get to Know the Poker Media”, is Matthew Pitt. There’s a lot more to the UK Editor of PokerNews than meets the eye. Learn how “YorkyPuds” got into the poker industry, what his favorite poker subjects are to write about, and what it is that keeps him so interested in poker after almost a decade in the business.

Next up in our series of interviews entitled “Get to Know the Poker Media”, is Earl Burton. A longtime veteran of the poker media, Earl reveals some fascinating information about his military career, tells us about some of his hobbies, and makes some strong statements regarding misconceptions about poker writers. We know you’ll enjoy learning more about Earl and reading what he has to say, so we invite you to check out this interview.