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2009 will be a year that many casino operators on the Vegas strip will want to forget. Although online poker players have found it a great year for rakeback deals. It was to be expected that the global financial downturn would have a knock on effect on Las Vegas but no one really expected the drop in visitors that resulted. Everything has been blamed for the drop in takings, from the Vegas lavish reputation to the legislation in the USA. Now however there are a few hushed whispers that there may be a few signs of recovery showing up. No …

Heads up No deals, that’s what’s ringing in my head. No deals. I call the wife “Honey what do you think?” She says “Deal”. I say “Trust me” and say “No deal” I’ve come this far and I’m not going to be a coward now. Tureniec asks for a deal, I say “No way”. I have a 2 to 1 chip lead. I decide that I don’t want to get into pots with Michael without a hand and I can afford to be patient. So I fold a few hands that I would normally raise with on the button. He …