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Pearl River People by Ruth Hall

Traveling from Austin, Texas to Philadelphia, Mississippi will be easier for me in June with SWA re-opening in Jackson, MS so sign me up! Why do I love it here? The people. The staff work hard to keep their customers comfortable.

They provide poker room rates, meal vouchers and occasional food during Main events. Drinks are free in the tournament room, great structures with long breaks. The atmosphere is positive, which results in a large turnout for big prize pools. They utilize professional traveling dealers and follow TDA rules.

The customers vary in age from young grinders to seniors, but when I sat down with two gentlemen on break, I was surprised to find myself between a Doctor and a Lawyer. One asked me about a call he had made in an earlier tournament for his life and I was able to teach them both about M factor (cost per rotation of blinds). These guys are so much smarter than I am, but guessing they use M factor in the future.

Happy to help because everyone is so pleasant. Southern hospitality! The camaraderie of playing here all week, cheering for ladies going deep in events, and sharing meals with WPA Advocates is priceless. There will be a Ladies Only Event in the next series on June 6th 4pm with prizes sponsored by WPA.

I highly recommend this casino for women, be sure to enjoy their spa and steakhouse too. Lots to do if you bust out of poker in these two adjoining casinos!

Ruth Hall reporting from Pearl River Poker Open Golden Moon Casino Philadelphia, MS
ARE YOU WINNING AT PEARL RIVER?  By Tyler Nals

It all begins with the approach. That's when your adrenaline starts racing—when you start wondering if this will be the trip that makes your year—or maybe even changes your life. You imagine driving home in celebratory elation. That would be nice, but you win no matter what. We'll get to that soon, but let's begin with that approach....

 

If you're like me, you have a love/hate relationship with the singe-land roads that lead to Pearl River. You love these roads because they take you back to a simpler time, or perhaps a simpler place. The farms, old churches, and country stores that line the road relax you in a way. On the other hand, you also hate these lengthy roads because you're excited to get to Pearl River and you must deal with tractor-trailer trucks speeding at you head-on with very little margin for error.

 

If you really look at it, these single-lane roads are a sign of things to come. When you're at the poker table, you love the game because it's an escape from reality. Why do you really think you're there? Some people hide it better than others, but we all have problems in our lives. When we're at the poker table, it all goes away. You're in your element now—win or lose. This is also why you have already won simply by being at the table. Time > Money. If you're doing what you love, you're making the most of your time.

 

Don't get me wrong. You love scooping pots. Every time you do it, it releases endorphins into your bloodstream. That's why you keep coming back. You also love navigating a poker hand like you do those single-lane roads, but you hate when you play it right and still lose. Don't worry about that though. There is no appreciation for winning or progress without failure. Not taking a shot is the only true failure.

 

You can take a shot at many places in the poker world. It doesn't have to be the Pearl River Poker Open. So why Pearl River? Maybe you can relate to the following. When I pull into the parking lot at Pearl River, I feel a blend of relaxation and excitement. I feel relaxed because I'm in the middle of nowhere at a venue where you're not packed in like sardines and everyone is friendly. I feel excited for two reasons: being at a poker series and potential winnings.

 

As I write this, I'm down for the trip in the middle of the week. My first two trips here were profitable, but I'm not playing well right now. That's probably because I had a good run for a week at Tunica two months ago and it was five-handed. My style of play fits five-handed perfectly. I have subconsciously taken that approach and applied it to eight-handed, which doesn't work. However, that's irrelevant.

 

What's relevant is the people and being in your element. Let me put it this way. Let's say you wanted to give cornhole tournaments a shot because you enjoy playing recreationally (potentially with a beer in hand). When you walk outside to the tournament area, what are you going to feel? I'll tell you the answer because I've been in this kind of situation. You're going to wish you were at a poker tournament. If you're reading this, you're a poker player. There is no turning back.

 

As far as people go, the people that play in this area are super friendly. And if you're open to it, you will meet new friends. I had one breakfast with Mike the Trucker. He was on line at Bistro and asked me if I wanted to eat with him. I said, “Sure.” We had a great meal. Friendly dude. I also caught up and laughed with Richey Rich—the dude that knocked me out of the bounty tourney and wore my bling all day.  And I hung out with Brittany and Wayne and their other two friends (forget their names) for two hours in the Silver Star hallway—talking about poker and prison bathrooms (not from personal experience). Almost forgot about David, Jessica, Matt, and two of their friends requesting that I massage a buffalo's head for good luck on a slot machine (it didn't work).

 

I had another breakfast with Preston, Lowery, Hebert, and Matthew. I didn't really know Lowery and Matthew so I didn't know what to expect. These four are incredible poker talents and even better people. Literally zero ego whatsoever.

 

As far as the atmosphere at the Pearl River Poker Open goes, it all starts at the top. I would like to mention all the people who make the series possible, but I fear I'll miss someone. I'll just say that it's difficult to find a poker series atmosphere where everything is run so well while everyone is also having a good time. And this is all with big money on the line. I promise you that this starts with the personalities of the people running the event. I can only relate this kind of atmosphere to two other series: RunGood and Little Kings & Queens.

 

Pearl River Poker Open will run again June 3-13. If you want to know what kind of prize pools to expect, they are currently obliterating expectations. In one event, it was five times the guarantee. In June, they plan to have more space and more dealers. Therefore, you should expect even bigger prize pools.

 

I don't know what happens with the prize pools for the rest of the week, and I don't know if I will go home a winner or a loser. Does it really matter? I'd rather go home a winner in a financial sense, but life is about experiences. If this is my element and I have added an experience, it's a win no matter what. Same goes for you. Five years from now, are you going to look back and say to yourself, “Damn, I lost money at the Pearl River Poker Open in March 2021”? Heck no! But you will remember the experience. And you just might win life-changing money!

 

Swing away. The only true failure is not trying.

 

See you on the felt!

 

 

 

 

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