Capture the Flag: David Greyby Kristy Arnett | Published: Jul 01, 2009 |
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David Grey is the definition of the consummate pro. He’s been playing professionally for about two decades, and has competed in the biggest live cash games around. He also was a member of the famous “Corporation,” a group of players who put their bankrolls together to play billionaire banker Andy Beal in heads-up games. Kristy Arnett: How did you get your start playing cash games? David Grey: I used to bet the horses for a living, and through the whole gambling scene — racetracks, bowling alleys, pool halls, and sports betting — I was eventually led to poker. But poker wasn’t my main thing by any stretch of the imagination when I moved out here [Las Vegas] in ’84, as I was still betting horses. I started playing seven-card stud at Caesars Palace in 1985. That was the only game they played there. I started playing $15-$30, and I never ...
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