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Even at in-person games, pros often have more trouble reading the novices. “It’s hard to read someone if they don’t know if they have a good hand,” said Jim Karamanis, a Chicago attorney who plays online and in-person poker recreationally. Nobody tracks how many people play poker for a living, but the number appears to be growing. “Certainly at this point there are thousands,” said Greg Raymer, who left his job as a patent attorney at Pfizer Inc. after winning $5 million this year at poker’s biggest event, the World Series of Poker. The lure of Internet poker has intensified since Raymer and the 2003 World Series winner gained entry into the casino events, which were broadcast on ESPN, by winning online tournaments. To prosper at Internet poker, players must be technically strong and quickly assess the thousands of scenarios that arise — betting aggressively on strong hands and folding when they’re in a weak position. Signing on to EmpirePoker.com one Tuesday afternoon, Silver put $1,000 into his account and folded most hands before the first round of betting, losing his $15 ante. On the first hand he played, Silver lost $170. “If I lose $170 on a hand, it’s nothing,” Silver said. “You can’t let it get to you." “I didn’t find a job when I graduated so I just kept playing....” MIKE KIM 3NLINE POKER PLAYER Silver usually plays on weekday evenings and sometimes stays up until sunrise so he can play against aggressive Scandinavian players. “My sleep schedule has been terrible recently,” said Silver, who also does work for Baseball Prospectus, which does statistical analysis of baseball games. Silver said he’s done much better financially with online poker than he expected, though he and other players acknowledge their profitable poker days may not be long-lived. “I’m just trying to ride it out,” said Kim. “If poker starts dying down, I’m going to have to get a real job.” CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 All grown up 6 Cuff fastener 10 Applaud 14 Cleveland suburb 15 Top-notch 16 Dynamic leader? 17 Avid 18 Type of pear 19 Sora of Virginia 20 Bridge framework 22 Gossip fodder 24 Post office’s offering 26 6th sense 27 Offering sites 31 Thespian 33 Serengeti stalker 34 Gas container 36 Renowned 40 Object to 42 Part Of BLT 44 Glossy fabric 45 _ the line (obeyed) 47 Ornanin compound 48 Spirited mount 50 Element 53 52 Fr. holy woman 55 Tubb and Hemingway 57 Used pastels 59 Expressed gratitude to 64 UAE word 65 Relinquish 67 Rock full of crystals 68 “Six Feet Under” character 69 Trial by fire 70 DeGeneres sitcom 71 Collective pronoun 72 Mach breakers 73 Particular bias DOWN 1 Promote criminal activity 2 Expensive 3 Incite 4 Sediment 5 Fish sauce © 2004 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All rights reserved. 10/27/04 6 Cavalry weapon 7 In addition 8 Remove fetters 9 Falseness 10 Author Caleb 11 Tenant’s contract 12 Opera highlights 13 Nonmalignant growth >1 Itemized accounts 23 Overhead 25 British isle 27 High peaks 28 Former Italian bread 29 Whistle blast 30 Those against 32 Evaluated 35 Audience 37 “Scarface” star Paul 38 Bus. sch. subj. 39 Remove text H Sign on a door f3 Head of Hollywood t6 Poetic piece Solutions 49 Puts up 51 Sioux people 52 Meager 53 Pentateuch 54 Make merry 56 Editorial directives 58 Follow orders 60 Jodi Foster film 61 Soft-drink nut 62 Utopia 63 Pockmark 66 Summer hrs. HOROSCOPES ADICC xvn Ml I I .1 L„ L TC —1.„ i CACITTADIIIC T: „L : — to achieve the quality you imagine? Don’t have a tizzy; the opportunity will present itself soon. Offer your services. TAURUS You’re getting stronger and more determined over the next few days. One of your talismans must be the bulldog. When you latch on, you don’t let go. GEMINI There’s a fight brewing, but try not to get emotionally involved. Step back, and look at the bigger picture when deciding which side to support. There’s an awful lot at stake. CANCER There’s one hassle after another, and none of them are your fault. So why should you have to deal with them? Because you’re so good at it! LEO You’re smart and creative, but on responsibility for your actions and for others, you could rise into a well deserved leadership position. Now’s a good time to practice. VIRGO There are a few more touchy subjects to deal with before you can relax. Schedule a break for yourself tomorrow — and even more on the next day. LIBRA Quick action leads you to make a discovery that could change your attitude. Make plans carefully, and you can achieve more than you ever thought possible. SCORPIO You’re not in the battle all by yourself even though it may seem that way. Form an alliance with somebody who can provide the stability you lack. get back to work. A creative friend may inspire you to try something you thought only others could do. Your expertise is expanding. CAPRICORN The wonders never seem to cease. Just about when you’re ready to quit, the difficulty finally gets resolved due to a new discovery. And you had it all the time. AQUARIUS You may be just about worn out by now. Don’t make big plans for tonight. You’re wiser to stay close to home. Go to bed early, and recuperate. PISCES The odds are pretty high that you’ll learn a lesson the hard way — and soon. Be respectful and attentive, hold onto your money, and your odds of success improve. CALENDAR TODAY “Silence of the Lambs”: 8 p.m. Russell House Theater. Free. Birdcage Gamecock Style: 8 p.m. Russell House Ballroom. “Metallica: Some Kind of Monster": 3, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Nickelodeon Theatre, 937 Main St. Visualeyez & Gram 21 with The Handsome Devils and DJ Football, The Eyes of the Elders, Herald Gazette, D-One, Nonchalant: 9 p.m. New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St. $5 21+, $7 under 21. Rocky Horror Picture Show Cover Band featuring members of Signal: 10 p.m. An Bar, 1121 Park St. No cover. Dead Poetic with Acceptance, Apadiyine, Anadivine, Classic Case: 5 p.m. New Brookland Tavern. $10. Thursday. I THURSDAY “Silence of the Lambs": 8 p.m. Russell House Theater. Free. “Metallica: Some Kind of Monster”: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Nickelodeon Theatre, 937 Main St. Modern Music Studios Battle of the Bands featuring Scenic Drive, Testing Ground, Rudy: 9 p.m. New Brookland Tavern. $5 21+, $7 under 21. Andrew Norsworthy with Matt Hopper: 9 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 1530 Mam St. Pay-what-you-want show. HEADS AND TAILS ♦ By Jonathan Hughes/The Gamecock MAN... 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