Category: Stories from the Rail
A variety of stories, thoughts, and anecdotes that do not fit into any other category. These pieces, written by poker players tend to be lighter but enjoyable reads for those who wish to learn about the world of poker at both a more macro and micro view.
Dimitar’s plan was working perfectly. Like an expert butcher slicing his way through a side of beef, Sam was carving a path through the golfers pretending to be poker players. The tournament was down to just four players. Only three poker players remained between Dimitar and £150,000 – a huge percentage of the million he […]
The sun disappeared outside, dropping behind low, long clouds like a tennis ball over a net. A pink-orange horizon bled into the light coming through floor-to-ceiling windows in the cardroom. Outside, fairways on the golf course were bathed in a dark pink hue. Inside the room, the final nine players were about to play down […]
The Forest Pines Golf Club was the height of opulence for those who loved the game, but for Dimitar, it was all about the poker. The late morning had been spent talking through strategy with Sam in his plush London apartment. It was a life that Dimitar found slightly enviable. It wasn’t about the money, […]
Cologne was damp and grey and Elena’s mood matched the city. She tried her very best not to let it show but when you can see nothing but bleakness, it is difficult, to say the least. Breakfast had been wholesome and fulfilling and had left her feeling a bit stronger. It had only been three […]
Wild Bill Hickok, one of the most iconic figures of the American Wild West, has long fascinated audiences with his larger-than-life persona. Known for his association with the “Dead Man’s Hand,” a legendary poker hand of aces and eights said to be held by Hickok when he was shot, his exploits as a gunslinger, lawman, […]
Austria was already a memory. The flight to London had cost Dimitar nothing, thanks to the generosity of Sam Houston, his high-stakes acquaintance who welcomed him into his home in the English capital. The two had also arranged it so Sam would not meet him at the airport. They knew that Peter Serf was receiving […]
To embark on our exploration of poker lingo, understanding the specialized language is just as crucial as knowing the rules of the game itself. Poker terminology enriches the playing experience, adding color and depth. While understanding the unique variety of words found at the poker table may not be as important as understanding the basic […]
The first few hours of Dimitar’s time at the €5/€10 cash table went well. He kept his play tight and aggressive, using position to raise when he was last to act and made sure he took mental notes on each player. Most of the players at the table were the same and there were no […]
The sun was beating down on the German landscape as Elena awoke in her hotel room, blinking slowly as she adjusted to the invasion of harsh light through open windows. The first thing she saw was the semi-silhouetted frame of her captor, Peter Serf, coming into focus. The past few days felt like a blur, […]
The allure of blending work with travel has captured the imagination of countless individuals, but for online poker players, it’s a vibrant reality. These digital nomads have taken the traditional poker face to the global stage, leveraging technology to maintain a lifestyle that many envy but few truly understand. How do they navigate this unique […]
The first day of the month that would change his life saw him grieving the death of his best friend. The second had seen him travel 800 miles north from Bulgaria to Prague in pursuit of his kidnapped girlfriend and her abductor, Peter Serf. However, the third day was the one he would never forget. […]
Less than 300 miles away, a hotel room in the centre of Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic where Mozart once resided, was the dwelling of Bernt and Lisl Froelicher. Father and daughter, they were staying in the city having travelled from Germany to learn all about the culture of a place they […]
