In case you just can’t get enough poker between playing and watching The World Poker Tour, ESPN’s WSOP coverage, Celebrity Poker Showdown, Late Night Poker, Ultimate Poker Challenge, and the Poker Superstars Invitational (plus I probably forgot a few) then fret no more my good friends. The original thinkers in Hollywood hear you.
Double Bellybuster Productions (yes, that’s their real name) has recently launched an online television show (what?) Poker Updates which claims to be “a magazine style TV show that takes you inside the world of poker.”
[UPDATE]: Looks like Iggy has watched Poker Updates and seems to have enjoyed it.
But wait . . . there’s more!
ESPN quickly realizing what it has on its hands is launching a drama series called “Tilt” (I told you they were original) which which centers on the fictitious World Poker Championships in Las Vegas. At least they have the guys who wrote Rounders (Brian Koppelman and David Levien) writing and directing the pilot episode.
And if you act now . . .
Not really television but I had to laugh when I ran across this site. The only thing this pitch missing is an offer to increase the size of your manhood and refinance your home loan. I mean, only a guy who writes spam for a living could come up with the following statements:
“Learn The Forbidden Secrets Of The Pros – Secrets that have been Hidden until Now!”
“This Discounted Price Will Not Last Long, You Must Order Today To Guarantee The Best Bargain!”
“Your Friends Are Going To Be Amazed When They Discover Just How Much You Know About Texas Hold ‘Em – Even If You’re Brand-New To The Game!
People might even start coming to you for advice and information about playing Texas Hold ‘Em – even if you’ve never competed in tournament play, or even sat down at a live play table in your life!”
“Did You Know That An Accountant From Tennessee Who Was A Poker “Unknown” Came Out Of The Woodwork in 2003 To Win the World Series Of Poker … AND Its $2.5 Million Prize!
Yep. It’s True! His Name Was…Perhaps Fittingly… Chris Moneymaker!”
“”Just Imagine … It’s The First Time You’ve Ever Sat Down At A Tournament Table – And You’ll Impress Everyone (Including the Dealer and Your Opponents) With How Much You Know About The Strategies and Tactics of Texas Hold ‘Em!” ”
Better yet, here are some of the “secrets” they promise to reveal:
What is a “posting the blinds?” (Find out on Page 28.)
How do you “bet the turn” ? (You’ll know after you read Page 46.)
Can a Full House beat Four of a Kind? Check out the answer on Page 14.
Why do so many pro players wear sunglasses at the table? (Check out Page 53 for the answer.)
Should you give a toke to your dealer? (It’s NOT what it sounds like!) (See page 21 of the bonus book “Poker Terminology” for a full explanation!)
And probably the biggest secret of them all:
What is a fish – and are you in danger of becoming one? (See the answer on Page 53)
For some reason I’m picturing page 53 being some laminated insert and when you look at it you see your own reflection because if you bought this book . . . you are a fish.