Mikey the Poker Playing Chimp Lights Up Convention

2006 September 20, Jonny Vincent

Banned from playing in the World Series of Poker due to a blatant display of monkey discrimination by the organizers, Mikey the Poker Playing Chimp has refused to let the setback end his career.

Mikey stole the show at the recent 2006 Casino Affiliate Convention (CAC), drawing fans from all over and beating a high profile online casino affiliate in a heads-up match, much to the delight of the many spectators.

The convention was attended by hundreds of online casino industry personalities, as well as affiliates, marketing staff and online casino and poker room operators. Surrounded by dozens of scantily clad promotional girls, Mikey refused to be distracted. He also shrugged off industry concerns that US Department of Justice officials might gate-crash the convention.

An online gambling insider reported that Mikey was clearly the strong crowd favorite in the heads-up poker match. After a solid start, which included some strong laydowns, Mikey pushed his chips all-in after his opponent raised, taking out the match in short time.

There are those in the poker industry that believe any monkey can win the World Series of Poker Main Event title, and Mikey is not just any monkey. Can he win the title in 2007? Let's hope the organizers of WSOP allow this challenger to shuffle up his cards and play next year.

Ed note: Shuffle up and play at Golden Palace Casino - you'll get a 300% to $300 bonus on your first deposit!