Abuse-Taker

Being a normal person can be burdensome.  I realize that’s an odd sentence with which to begin a poker blog, but I often believe it to be true.  It relates to poker, I believe, in the same way it relates to life in general: There is nothing more frustrating than holding yourself to a high … READ MORE

Poker vs. Sports Betting

Feb. 9 – Brett Colson – Poker News

Which activity involves more skill: poker or sports betting?

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The 21 People at Every Super Bowl Party

By Schindizzle February 2, 2011 – funnyordie.com:  You’ve seen them before. They’ll surround you this Sunday. And whether or not you admit it, you’re probably one of them: the usual suspects at every Super Bowl party.  … READ MORE

Can you believe I lost with this hand?

Allow me to recreate a fairly typical poker interaction.  This interaction may, in fact, seem too mundane to warrant further analysis; that said, I often feel that minor, forgettable actions tend to reveal more broad social trends on human nature in general, and poker players specifically.  … READ MORE

Road Trip

Thursday, 6:00PM:  Just arrived at Grand Falls Casino in Larchwood, Iowa, right outside of Sioux Falls, SD.  This casino is brand new, just opened last summer. 

Bryan Mileski is the President and Publisher of Minnesota Poker Magazine, and also the co-founder of the Mid-States Poker Tour. Contact Bryan at bryan@mnpokermag.com… READ MORE

Higher-Limit Condescension

The vast majority of my irritation at the poker table stems from stupidity and simple lack of self-awareness.  Almost nothing sets me off more than rude unaware narcissism.  What I will say, however, is that these traits are typically not displayed in a purposely malicious human being.  In other words, the person displaying these incredibly … READ MORE

Happy New Year!

MNPokerMag.com concluded 2011 with over 101,000 unique visitors and 9.2 Million hits!!

Thank you, to all of you, for making MNPokerMag the #1 poker source in the Midwest in 2011!  Much love!!

Wishing all of you a successful 2012!… READ MORE

Conversations with Non-Poker Players

Here’s a little funny bit for Christmas as some of you probably have a similar conversation with family members this time of year.

Warning:  Some strong language

Bryan Mileski is the President and Publisher of Minnesota Poker Magazine, and also the co-founder of the Mid-States Poker Tour. Contact Bryan at bryan@mnpokermag.com… READ MORE

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Minnesota Poker Magazine!  We are extremely fortunate to have so many loyal friends and followers like you!  Thank you and warm wishes!… READ MORE

Nice Catch!

Poker players have a common language.  We seem to speak to one another with phrases only interpretable by people who actually play cards.  And these phrases are stunningly universal.  You can be in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, or Las Vegas, Nevada, and the reactions to wins and losses at the hold’em table will be … READ MORE