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Two Tournament-Defining Hands Alec Torelli Played on Day 5 of the 2023 WSOP Main Event

I’m back in action on Day 5 of the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event with another “Hand of the Day” breakdown. For those new to the series, here are the earlier installments: Alec Torelli’s WSOP ...
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Alec Torelli's Aces Cracked on Day 6 of the WSOP Main Event But Soon Sets Up Chip Leader

With 149 remaining in the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, the 16-year-old inside me watched as his poker dream unfolded in real-time. It was surreal, and before the day began, I vowed ...
Orange County Register

Do card games teach life lessons? A pro poker player says yes

Costa Mesa realtor Valerie Torelli comes from a family of card players; her father was a successful handicapper (someone who analyzes sporting events to find an edge when placing bets on games). So, ...
Card Player

Michael Kaplan’s Advantage Players: When The Dealing’s Done, The Hard Work Begins

I was in Las Vegas for a party to celebrate the launch my new book Advantage Players and, a couple days after the bash, headed over to the Bellagio. There, alongside the pool, I met up with my pal ...
Card Player

Tom Goldstein’s Poker Coach Takes The Stand In High-Stakes Tax Trial

Gambling author Michael Kaplan speaks to poker pro and trainer Alec Torelli, who explains why a VIP like SCOTUS lawyer Tom Goldstein would hire a poker coach like high-stakes pro Keith Gipson. The ...