by Nick “Raynor” Quadrini
Have you ever seen the tense concentration that comes with a good poker tournament? The rest of the world almost seems to fade away, as players gather round the table looking for their next opportunity to win big.
Now imagine the same environment, but with the best of the best. All certified winners, needing to have placed in the top four at least once or more to even qualify to sit down at the table. The most skilled players will come out, and only the best will be left standing (or sitting) with a hefty pile of chips before them and a wonder of gold to collect.
Of course, if you weren’t able to qualify the casino is always open and happy to introduce newer players into the ancient art of gambling. Whether its Blackjack, Let it Ride, Craps, or even the classic raffle (definitely still counts as gambling) there’s something for everyone. I’ve even heard that there might be miniature warfare involved, and it’s worth coming just to see that alone.
Plus there’s always the chance that none of the top 16 players arrive, leaving you as the one and only attendant and the default victor. Pretty unlikely, but isn’t that what gambling is all about?