Tuesday Freezeout Club

February 19th, 2025 Newsletter Summer Fun!...... The World Series of Poker has released its full summer bracelet schedule.  You can find a link here : I know some of us are going to be out there this summer and hope that, if our schedules line up, we will be able to meet up, hang out, and maybe play some cards together.  The First Lady and I will definitely be there in mid June for the Seniors tournament as I will be eligible for the first time.  Let me know if you have plans of going and I can post a master list and players can meet up when available. Even if you aren't going to the WSOP this year, take a look at the schedule.  What event would you be interested if you were to win the seat in next year's points race?  What do you think you should w...

February 4th, 2025 Newsletter Drum Roll...... Bad news, Good news, Great news! The WSOP points race is officially coming down the stretch with a host of players that could end up with this year's trophy and any associated prize (more on that below). I really can't say enough about how impressed I am with some of these players.  Players like Rex Bell and Andrew Schultz have really improved their game and it is obvious they are locked in and feeling the pressure of the race.  To me, this is what poker is all about.  To take a $25 and have everyone play their very best through the entire tournament has me on the edge of my seat and watching the matches long after I have busted out.   That said, there will be glory...

January 22nd, 2025 Newsletter Know a Game: Omaha Hi-Lo (8 or better) This is the poker player's poker game.  Omaha Hi - Lo or Omaha 8 or better is a split pot flop game played with betting limits.  It is played with 4 hole cards of which exactly two are to be used with exactly three of the board cards.  Winning the high and the low is known as a scoop.  If there is not a qualifying low (remember that there has to be at least 3 cards on the community board lower than 8 for a low to qualify), the entire pot is awarded to the high hand.  The "wheel" is the nut low as straights and flushes don't count against a low made hand. What in the word...?  Risk Premium Essentially, be careful. Risk Premium sounds l...