Marvin Karlins, Ph.D.

I would venture this opinion: as far as being able to make a living from your work: it is easier to make it as an actor/actress in Hollywood or a professional author than as a poker player.

First USF Poker Club invitational tournament is "in the books" with the top three finishers winning trophies. First place went to Justin Lecker; 2nd: Danyl Bulbas and 3rd: Yaroslav Zakomorhyy. Thanks to @derbylane and TD Bryan for hosting the event. Pictures to follow.

Big poker day tomorrow: The first USF poker club invitational tournament will be held at @Derby_Lane . A new generation of poker players are coming of age! Start time 1:00 PM. Go poker Bulls!

First USF poker club invitational tournament to be held @Derby_Lane (Win! Derby) on April 25. Top players from the USF poker club will be battling for one of the three trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in a freezeout NLH challenge.

HUGE cash win today but, when factoring in the gas used to drive to and from the casino...I broke even.

Question to ponder: Is Tiger Woods more dangerous as a driver on the fairway or the highway?

The ultimate bad beat: You've been playing cash for a few hours at your favorite poker room and take a short three minute bathroom break. While you're gone the $300,000 bad beat jackpot is won at your table.

My thanks--and the thanks of all Americans--go out to the Dells, President Trump and the congressional members who all came together to give American children a share in the USA. What a great moment!!

Thought for the day: would you rather win a Nobel Prize or the WSOP Main Event?

I have just discovered a zen secret: it is more fun giving away money to kids at Halloween than to poker players at the casino.

Which is worse: cheating on your spouse or cheating at the poker table?

Big happenings at Win! Derby this weekend: Saturday, 1-9:00 PM, 1,000 high hands every 20 minutes (with rollovers!). Sunday: 35K guarantee NLH tournament with an entry fee of only $200. The dogs are gone but the dollars are waiting to be claimed!

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.Let's hope so. Unless, of course, you enjoy resort fees, parking fees, $50 minimum tables, unfavorable gaming odds (6/5; 3 0's), $500 shows, $20 beers, $200 meals, weak comps, tipflation, $800 rooms, etc. At least the heat strokes are free.

OK, my story. I began gambling in 1971. I'm still gambling in 2025. That's more than a half century! How many winning years did I have? One. I've got lots of memories and was smart enough to keep my day job. I'm also well-liked by the poker community. (Wonder why? LOL)

I believe the definition of a poker "professional" is really quite simple: "A person who is able to support themselves totally on their poker winnings."

If approximately 10,000 people enter the WSOP final event every year and 5% are women, approximately how often should a woman make the final table of nine players? Answer: 1 every two to three years.

We all know Willie Kassouf above the rules and aloof; then came the day he had too much to say and they banned him: I swear it's the truth!

Want to turn $200 into thousands? @DerbyLane_Poker is having a 35,000 guarantee tournament this Saturday (May 31) with a $200 entry fee. Get your piece of the action and my best wishes for a final table finish!