Just because:
1. The ESPN announcers are growing on me. Some of Norman Chad's comments actually *are* funny. Mike Sexton is still the best, though.
2. I am amazed by just how many professionals are complete assjacks and don't mind performing for the cameras.
3. I have not tried pokerroom.com yet, but I like Pokerstars.com's graphics much better than True Poker.
4. Going to Chicago for the holiday weekend -- anyone ever played at Harrah's or Trump in Gary? Without being mugged?
5. TV Idea I wish I'd thought of (from Jay Lovinger's ESPN.com mailbag:
Quote:
AWARD-WINNING FOLLOW-UP ON PREVIOUS "LETTER OF THE WEEK"
Speaking of strip poker, let's take it to the next and best level -- no-limit strip poker. Imagine that. Girl raises her shirt, you raise back all-in. Now THAT is a winning concept, eh?
-- Ben, New York City
Ben, that's a blockbuster reality TV show idea, a perfect star vehicle for Paris Hilton. How does a 50-50 development deal sound to you?
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