Dave Nagler - Home Game Assassin

Which professional sport is most difficult of all? A solid argument could be made for many, but for my money it's hands down the sweet science. If you feel otherwise, try stepping into a ring some time and going more than 5 rounds - or alternately watch any Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward fight and picture yourself in that ring. Not pretty.

What's also not pretty is participating in a home game and watching a retired golden gloves and Commonwealth Games boxing gold medalist getting his brains beaten in at the table.

Even though he only buys in for $50 at a time in a $1.00/$2.00 no limit cash game, this gentleman manages to lose $200-$400 in a night - over and over and over.

It's like watching Muhammad Ali return the ring and get beaten down by Trevor Berbick or sitting ringside to watch Floyd Mayweather humiliate Arturo Gatti, except it happens every sunday night. Some people simply can't get away from what they love. Unfortunately for this former boxing champion, his first love happens to be no limit hold em', his second love is drinking beer while playing hold em' and his third love is calling down anyone who dares to bet at him when he holds a pair of twos or better.

In brighter "non-alcholic or degenerate gambler" news, have a great holiday and if you wish to support the environment when making a holiday purchase, check out www.clickgreener.com . The site links to some major retailers and for no charge donates over half their referral fee from the stores to an environmental charity of your choice. I figure i may as well save some animals or air for the grand kids to breathe or see while i buy my next poker book.