UltimateBet.com’s 10th Anniversary Party
Saturday, July 18, 2009 - Brandon Cantu
I attended UltimateBet.com’s 10th Anniversary Party at Studio 54 in the MGM. A group of us met up beforehand at a bar inside the MGM for a round of drinks before we rolled over to the party. As we got to 54, we ran into Annie Duke and Joe Reitman who showed up simultaneously. Before, we actually went inside, I shot PokerListings.com’s “Rail Rewind”, as I had the #4 rewind story, “The $50k H.O.R.S.E. Final Table Begins Today”.
UB’s party was a great time. Not only was I able to spend time with fellow UB pros, but I was able to meet some of the UB staff and put faces to names. Being there and reviewing my sponsorship decision, I am realizing I have found a good home in UB. I really feel like I am wanted, that everyone is working together, and that the future is bright. I do not feel like I could be shelved like other pros are with other sites.
The scene at the party: Hellmuth was lowered on a platform to open the night, naked body paint models in Roman theme, acrobatic dancers, live music performance, open bar, lots of pros, media and UB staff. Ultimate Bet put on a good show. It was a great way to kick off the start of the Main Event which began shortly after and to celebrate their milestone anniversary.
As it got later on into the night, I heard that some friends had tables at XS in the Encore. A group of us left the UB party, grabbed some cabs, and headed over for a little after-party. XS was amazing, as usual, and the good times continued.
As it got late, I decided to head out with a couple of people who were remaining. I had to be up to play in the morning and now is not the time to party until the sun comes up. I did, however, sit down for a few hands of black jack, which turned out to be quite profitable. Every once in a while it is nice to sit down and gamble a little bit, just release and forget about life for a bit.
- Brandon Cantu
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Tags: Annie Duke, Encore, Joe Reitman, MGM, Studio 54, ub, XS
