A Conversation with Justin Hammer

A Conversation with Justin Hammer

28 April 2018 These articles will mainly feature female poker players and personalities and places to play, with the primary focus being on tournaments. I am based in southern California but would love to cover people and places from all over, so please feel free to...
Take Advantage of Those Casino Comps!

Take Advantage of Those Casino Comps!

22 March 2018 It was the middle of August and I received an email from The Golden Nugget offering a free cruise for 2.  The letter stated I just needed to come to the Golden Nugget the last weekend in October to receive my cruise.  I live in Ohio and was...
An Ode to Mom!

An Ode to Mom!

20 March 2018 Like many of you, I’ve been playing cards since I could hold them and count. Let’s just say “I was better at counting than at holding them”. I initially learned to play 5 Card Draw from my mom. I learned to love gambling from her as well. There was...
But, I Was Chicken!

But, I Was Chicken!

16 March 2018 I wanted to play poker. But, I remember how intimated I was just passing a poker room filled with “MEN”. The urge to walk in and sit down was my desire, but I didn’t have the nerve. Finally, I bit the bullet, signed up at the desk and took a seat...
Bringing More Women into Poker

Bringing More Women into Poker

01 March 2018 I was born to play poker.  From the time I was very young, my grandmother took me to her Saturday “luncheons” with her lady friends where they played seven card stud.  I sat, watched intently and learned while the ladies played. Way back then...