Steve Lipscomb had the vision and foresight to create the World Poker Tour, one of the important events that launched the current poker boom. Along with Jeffery Pollack, who runs the oldest and most respected poker tour, Lipscomb will reveal the global reach of the game and how it is penetrating international markets.

[World Champion poker player, Phil Hellmuth, Jr., will host these online events.] As with 9/11 and the Asian tsunami, watching television coverage of Katrina is incredibly upsetting. I asked myself what I could do to help. Having so many celebrity friends prepared to help has warmed my heart as I continued to reach out and ask for more assistance, ... I believe our efforts will make a difference.

There are a lot of opportunities and possibilities for The Venetian to have involvement in these large poker events. Our goal right now is to have a room that will gain a large following.

Stubbs may have envisaged the skeleton inside the horse, but most of us do not

It's the largest, most prestigious poker tournament in the world. And he finished in the top 6 or 7 percent of the group.

Employ healthy foresight to enjoy happy hindsight!