Oct 7 2025
Zeljko Ranogajec: The Phantom Who Turned Price Into Profit
Chasing the money ghost through paper trails, pools, and probability
I wrote this in August 2025 after a long walk to the British Library. Union Jacks and St. George’s Cross flags dressed the lampposts. Sun flashed between showers. I wanted facts about Zeljko Ranogajec. Who was he, where did he operate, what did he do, and was it true?
David Walsh: MONA, Gambling Origins, & Net Worth Explained
ContentsWhat Is MONA?Who Is David Walsh?September 2025: What I Actually SawDavid Walsh’s Early Years and First AdvantageFrom Tables to Tote BoardsOne Play, DemystifiedWhat David Walsh Thinks About Casino GamesWhy David Walsh Didn’t Build the CasinoHow the Art Arrived — Bought, Commissioned, Riske
The Power and Complexity of a Dealt Suited Jack-Ten
In standard (non-wild card) video poker games, the proper hold for many of the dealt hands is reasonably evident. In most cases any paying hand of a high pair or better is the proper hold.
Dan Bilzerian: What Happened, Poker Record, Real Net Worth
ContentsDan Bilzerian: Poker Persona, Borrowed Spectacle, and the Cost of Looking RichWhat happened to Dan Bilzerian, how the money really moved, and a sober look at Dan