Poker: World Series of Poker - How World Series of Poker begun
Though the World Series of Poker made its official debut in 1970, the idea of the Horseshoe’s annual tournament was actually conceived more than two decadesearlier.
In the summer of 1949, as the story goes, inveterate gambler Nicholas “Nick the Greek” Dandolos approached Benny Binion with an unusual request - to challengethe best in a high-stakes poker marathon. Binion agreed to set up a match between Dandolos and the legendary Johnny Moss, with the stipulation that the game would be played in public view.
Poker: Get that Poker Table ready!
Friday nights are the best since your poker buddies are coming over and you are going to finish them off on your poker match. Get that poker table ready. Get the popcorn. Get some food ready. Ready the beer. Better make your provisions in large quantities as this poker game might stretch onto the next day.
But wait, the poker table can’t be found. Somebody might have borrowed it and not yet returned it? Maybe call up the neighbor and ask him to return the poker table now? Or ask one of your poker buddies to bring his poker table with him? Is there still time left? How about making an improvised poker table with that banquet table folded up in the garage? That is a great idea!