Ben SaxtonPoker Faces in the Crowd: Hiep Doan“This is what’s good about America. There is always some improvisation, something new.”Jun 29, 2020Jun 29, 2020
Ben SaxtonPoker Faces in the Crowd: Michael GroetschIn the early 1970s, a shaggy-haired sociology major from The University of New Orleans visited Skid Row, a raggedy section of downtown…Jun 29, 2020Jun 29, 2020
Ben SaxtonPoker Faces in the Crowd: Simi and Piyush MittalThree years ago in a hold ’em tournament at the L’Auberge Casino, Piyush Mittal got into a confrontation. His opponent, a petite woman…Jun 29, 2020Jun 29, 2020
Ben SaxtonPoker Faces in the Crowd: DGAFThere’s one word, more than any other, that gives grinders nightmares. Can you guess what it is? Here’s a hint. One day you sit in a…Feb 7, 2020Feb 7, 2020
Ben SaxtonPoker Faces in the Crowd: Foster HaysIn the summer of 2011, Foster Hays got some good news: he’d been accepted to medical school. To celebrate, he flew to Las Vegas with a…Feb 7, 2020Feb 7, 2020
Ben SaxtonPoker Faces in the Crowd: Easton OremanAround three in the morning, when most of us are asleep, Easton Oreman is starting his workday. He drives to the company warehouse, fills…Feb 7, 2020Feb 7, 2020
Ben SaxtonPoker Faces in the Crowd: Lou Marziale“Raise.” Lou Marziale pushed sixteen white chips across the betting line. His 4/8 limit hold ’em opponent begrudgingly called and saw the…Feb 7, 2020Feb 7, 2020
Ben SaxtonPoker Faces in the Crowd: J. Patrick McNamaraIn the late 1970s, J. Patrick McNamara was on location in Caesarea, Israel, to shoot The Fury, a film starring Kirk Douglas. Already a…Feb 7, 2020Feb 7, 2020
Ben SaxtonPoker Faces in the Crowd: Joe MeteyeA few years ago, Joe Meteye was hosting a private dinner inside Ruth’s Chris Steak House, a downtown New Orleans restaurant. Beaming and…Sep 9, 2019Sep 9, 2019
Ben SaxtonPoker Faces in the Crowd: Captain Peace MarvelGod, please forgive these gentlemen for the slaughter they’re about to commit.Sep 9, 2019Sep 9, 2019