One of the great limit hold'em players I know has de-cloaked.


Barry Tanenbaum, who used to pound on the big games in San Jose, is now pounding on the 30-60 and 80-160 games at the Bellagio. I mention this because I have routinely referred to Barry as a mentor of mine, but never by name (at his request).


He is now making poker his career, and figures he might as well advertise. Well, I'm here to tell you that Barry is one of the clearest thinkers about poker (or anything else) that you'd ever want to meet.


In fact, it was he who came up with the rock/scissors/paper model for the Bellagio 80-160.


Not only that, but he's a hell of a nice guy, he's trying to bring opera to Las Vegas (now there's a slim draw), and he's got a beautiful and talented wife named Betty.


When you're at the Bellagio, tell Barry I said hi.


Regards, Lee