You
can reasonably bet that Larry Olmsted is pretty sick of Texas Holdem.
The Vermont native sat at a poker table at a Casino at Mashantucket and
remained there for the next 72 hours, taking occasional bathroom breaks
but never leaving the poker area.
Olmsted's feat was intended to set the record for the longest
casino poker session, one that has yet to be certified by Guinness World
Records to become official. Under Guinness rules, Olmsted, 38, was
required to play almost every hand, except for one 15 minute break every
eight hours.
He sat down with $100 in poker chips and ended with around $1,000
in winnings, although he gave most of it away in tips to the Foxwoods
staff. He played Texas Holdem, with a 50 cent ante and a $1 forced bet
with a $5 max.
He ate cheeseburgers and grilled cheese sandwiches at the poker
table and drank more than 30 cups of coffee, six ice teas, four
strawberry shakes and a couple of spicy Virgin Marys. Olmsted's
concentration waned in the last 12 hours, as did his ability to stay
awake.
You
can reasonably bet that Larry Olmsted is pretty sick of
Texas Holdem.
The Vermont native sat at a poker table at a Casino at Mashantucket and
remained there for the next 72 hours, taking occasional bathroom breaks
but never leaving the poker area.