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Robert Gray, a poker player who lived in Las Vegas and was known to many fellow grinders as 'A-Game Rob,' has died from COVID-19, according to his friend Robert Goldfarb. Gray was 56 and died sometime between Tuesday night and Wednesday night.

Goldfarb reported the news in a lengthy Facebook post:

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I never thought it was a hoax but I also hadn't yet been personally touched by Covid-19 until a few hours ago when I learned that my friend Robert Gray had been infected. A week ago Sunday he said he wasn't feeling well and had developed a cough. Monday he said he was coughing less but still feeling sick with chills and body aches. Tuesday he texted that he was craving a Subway sandwich. Wednesday he was feeling better still but it was difficult to sleep and his appetite wasn't back to full grown. This past Sunday when I asked for my daily update his reply was simply 'no good.' Monday he replied 'still sucks.' Yesterday he complained that he was able to breathe fine but that deep breaths were difficult. He was finally able to get a test and would have the results in 3 or 4 days. Hopefully it wouldn't matter and that it would have come and gone by then. Today he didn't reply. It turned out the results don't matter but not because of why we had hoped. Sometime between that conversation Tuesday night and 8PM last night he passed away. I have many stories I hope I can share and I'd love to hear any story you might have of him but I don't have time for that now. I write this so that maybe a tiny bit of good can come from his death and that anyone reading this realizes the most important thing you can do to avoid dying from Covid-19 is to avoid getting this disease.

Gray's Poker Career

Gray used to be a regular in games on the East Coast where he was from and then moved to Las Vegas several years ago. There, he registered a number of cashes at various events around the city, part of his $440K in tournament winnings according to The Hendon Mob.

Last year, he had his biggest cash ever when he came very close to winning a bracelet in Event #27: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better. Ultimately, he'd have to settle for second place and $88,254 when Michael Mizrachi got the better of him heads up.

Allen Kessler, who called Gray a good friend, said that heads-up loss brought out one of Gray's greatest qualities, his ability to take bad luck in stride and remain positive.

'He was always upbeat despite any setbacks that would arise,' he said. 'That was just him.

'Rob didn't care about the prize money. He just enjoyed playing and chatting it up with the players.'

Another friend, Jason Lipiner, said anyone watching that stream could see Gray's positive attitude.

'He was happy, animated, very cordial the entire final table,' he said. 'Fun to watch.'

Gray had 10 tournament wins on his ledger including a WSOP Circuit ring from 2018 in a H.O.R.S.E. event. According to several players, he could regularly be found playing in mixed games around Las Vegas. Kessler said his favorites were Omaha hi-lo and stud hi-lo.

Friends Around the Game in Mourning

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@RonnieBardah Damn Rob was most of the most happy-go -lucky poker players I have ever played with. RIP ##

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We understand this is not your usual PokerNews article. However, the latest news about the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) epidemic convinced us of the opportunity to discuss the issue with our readers. Here we offer a few proven prevention tips to those travelling the circuit to play live poker.

On January 29, British Airways announced the decision to stop all flights to and from China as a precautionary response to the coronavirus outbreak.

As reported by the Wall Street Journal's reporter Stephanie Yang, the decision came as several countries started to repatriate citizens located in the most at-risk areas of Mainland China.

Nearly a month since the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on the first cases of pneumonia caused by an unknown virus in China's province of central Hubei, the coronavirus has infected people in 12 different countries.

Although WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus explains the outbreak 'has not yet become a global health emergency,' we believe this top be a good time to look at a few basic prevention measures we can all adopt to avoid the infection.

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What Does This Have to Do with Poker?

Poker players are not more exposed to the risks of coronavirus' infection than anyone else — although there are some circumstances where a few simple measures can make a big difference.

Live tournament poker is as safe as it has ever been. In terms of health hazards, playing at a live tournament event is no different than standing on a subway train or queuing for a frappuccino at Starbucks.

So, why an article about coronavirus prevention tips for poker players?

In its first reports of clinical data from initial cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus, Lancet shares that 'education campaigns should be launched to promote precautions for travellers, including frequent hand-washing, cough etiquette, and use of personal protection equipment (eg, masks) when visiting public places.'

To follow up on Lancet's suggestion, we decided to share with all of you a series of prevention tips that will help you avoid the coronavirus infection, enjoy your live poker games, and focus on the only thing that matter: winning your poker hands.

With more than 200 online tournaments on the schedule and over $10m in guarantees — this is the best poker you can play in February.

Wash your hands frequently

As simple as it sounds, washing your hands frequently is (by far) the most powerful tool in your infection prevention arsenal.

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According to the Centres for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to do it is to 'wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.'

As a poker player, this is particularly important. You are always bound to touch surfaces that have been touched by multiple people.

From the poker chips to the cards at the table, many of the things you will come into contact at a casino are a potential vehicle of germs.

But you don't need to come across something as serious-sounding as the coronavirus to understand it's good to wash your hands every now and then.

Just head to the restroom during the break, put your hands under the water for 20 seconds, and stop worrying about what could happen if you didn't.

P.S. If you don't have time for that, a bit of hand sanitiser will do the trick.

Read also: The Poker World Mourns Loss of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant

Stop touching your your face that often

An old article published on November 15, 2012, in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases reports that 'people touch their faces an average of 3.6 times per hour, and common objects an average of 3.3 times per hour.'

The same article, which was published long before the coronavirus was even a thing, stresses the fact that 'touching your mouth or nose can spread the flu.'

Here's a piece of advice, then: don't do it.

When there are viruses around, touching one's mouth and nose is possibly the easiest (and stupidest, perhaps?) way to transfer them between their face and their hand.

Limiting the number of times we touch our nose and mouth is one of the best and most effective ways to prevent 'self inoculation' and stay healthy.

And if you are a nail-biter, you now have the perfect excuse to stop this terrible habit.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue

Here's another one that you should be doing anyway, regardless of any risks of serious infections.

Coughing or sneezing on your hand before you touch cards or you play a chip trick? Not cool.

Wiping your hands clean on your trousers (or the back of your chair?) to then restart to fiddle with chips as if nothing has happened? It's beyond 'not cool. Believe me.

Poker is a community card game where we all share many things together. And etiquette has a role in it too.

Coughing and sneezing are fine. Just cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue and throw it away.

Don't re-use the same tissue more than once. (yack.) And if you don't want to think about the coronavirus, think about common decency.

You are at the table with other players and a dealer. No one is interested in what's in your tissue — so use it, fold it, and throw it away.

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Allen Kessler, who called Gray a good friend, said that heads-up loss brought out one of Gray's greatest qualities, his ability to take bad luck in stride and remain positive.

'He was always upbeat despite any setbacks that would arise,' he said. 'That was just him.

'Rob didn't care about the prize money. He just enjoyed playing and chatting it up with the players.'

Another friend, Jason Lipiner, said anyone watching that stream could see Gray's positive attitude.

'He was happy, animated, very cordial the entire final table,' he said. 'Fun to watch.'

Gray had 10 tournament wins on his ledger including a WSOP Circuit ring from 2018 in a H.O.R.S.E. event. According to several players, he could regularly be found playing in mixed games around Las Vegas. Kessler said his favorites were Omaha hi-lo and stud hi-lo.

Friends Around the Game in Mourning

Poker Friends Coronavirus Rules

Heard last night that you weren't with us no more and I was praying it wasn't true. Robert Gray Aka A-Game Rob was… https://t.co/6ElShK9Nim

Hate this. Guy was always super nice and polite. Had been playing online mix with him on and off over the last few… https://t.co/AGS2WRn6OA

@RonnieBardah Damn Rob was most of the most happy-go -lucky poker players I have ever played with. RIP ##

@RonnieBardah Damn this is awful. I was on his rail when he was heads up in the Stud 8 @wsop last summer. Very fun… https://t.co/IwOZFZEUqj

• Tags

  Poker PlayersLas Vegas

We understand this is not your usual PokerNews article. However, the latest news about the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) epidemic convinced us of the opportunity to discuss the issue with our readers. Here we offer a few proven prevention tips to those travelling the circuit to play live poker.

On January 29, British Airways announced the decision to stop all flights to and from China as a precautionary response to the coronavirus outbreak.

As reported by the Wall Street Journal's reporter Stephanie Yang, the decision came as several countries started to repatriate citizens located in the most at-risk areas of Mainland China.

Nearly a month since the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on the first cases of pneumonia caused by an unknown virus in China's province of central Hubei, the coronavirus has infected people in 12 different countries.

Although WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus explains the outbreak 'has not yet become a global health emergency,' we believe this top be a good time to look at a few basic prevention measures we can all adopt to avoid the infection.

The online poker festival features 34 action-packed tournaments with more than $1.4 million in guaranteed prizes.

What Does This Have to Do with Poker?

Poker players are not more exposed to the risks of coronavirus' infection than anyone else — although there are some circumstances where a few simple measures can make a big difference.

Live tournament poker is as safe as it has ever been. In terms of health hazards, playing at a live tournament event is no different than standing on a subway train or queuing for a frappuccino at Starbucks.

So, why an article about coronavirus prevention tips for poker players?

In its first reports of clinical data from initial cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus, Lancet shares that 'education campaigns should be launched to promote precautions for travellers, including frequent hand-washing, cough etiquette, and use of personal protection equipment (eg, masks) when visiting public places.'

To follow up on Lancet's suggestion, we decided to share with all of you a series of prevention tips that will help you avoid the coronavirus infection, enjoy your live poker games, and focus on the only thing that matter: winning your poker hands.

With more than 200 online tournaments on the schedule and over $10m in guarantees — this is the best poker you can play in February.

Wash your hands frequently

As simple as it sounds, washing your hands frequently is (by far) the most powerful tool in your infection prevention arsenal.

Poker Friends Coronavirus Facts

According to the Centres for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to do it is to 'wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.'

As a poker player, this is particularly important. You are always bound to touch surfaces that have been touched by multiple people.

From the poker chips to the cards at the table, many of the things you will come into contact at a casino are a potential vehicle of germs.

But you don't need to come across something as serious-sounding as the coronavirus to understand it's good to wash your hands every now and then.

Just head to the restroom during the break, put your hands under the water for 20 seconds, and stop worrying about what could happen if you didn't.

P.S. If you don't have time for that, a bit of hand sanitiser will do the trick.

Read also: The Poker World Mourns Loss of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant

Stop touching your your face that often

An old article published on November 15, 2012, in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases reports that 'people touch their faces an average of 3.6 times per hour, and common objects an average of 3.3 times per hour.'

The same article, which was published long before the coronavirus was even a thing, stresses the fact that 'touching your mouth or nose can spread the flu.'

Here's a piece of advice, then: don't do it.

When there are viruses around, touching one's mouth and nose is possibly the easiest (and stupidest, perhaps?) way to transfer them between their face and their hand.

Limiting the number of times we touch our nose and mouth is one of the best and most effective ways to prevent 'self inoculation' and stay healthy.

And if you are a nail-biter, you now have the perfect excuse to stop this terrible habit.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue

Here's another one that you should be doing anyway, regardless of any risks of serious infections.

Coughing or sneezing on your hand before you touch cards or you play a chip trick? Not cool.

Wiping your hands clean on your trousers (or the back of your chair?) to then restart to fiddle with chips as if nothing has happened? It's beyond 'not cool. Believe me.

Poker is a community card game where we all share many things together. And etiquette has a role in it too.

Coughing and sneezing are fine. Just cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue and throw it away.

Don't re-use the same tissue more than once. (yack.) And if you don't want to think about the coronavirus, think about common decency.

You are at the table with other players and a dealer. No one is interested in what's in your tissue — so use it, fold it, and throw it away.

The new 'Aurora' game engine is going to change everything. See what's new on the world's largest poker site.

You can leave the surgical mask at home

On January 28, CNN's Scottie Andrew reported on 'a run of surgical masks' in the US due to the coronavirus scare. Time slot traduzione inglese online.

Apparently, some major retailers are selling out on basic surgical masks as people feel these can help them reduce the risk of infection.

Planning to get yourself one?

Before you show up at a poker room with a surgical mask on, read this.

'There's no need to wear surgical masks in the US,' stated University of California professor and infectious disease expert Dr. Charles Chiu.

'There's no evidence that [wearing face masks] is going to help prevent that infection.'

Similarly, a paper by Columbia University, explains how the use of surgical masks is not proven to have any effects in preventing infections and should not be seen as a replacement of the basic persona hygiene measures mentioned earlier.

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'Wearing a mask doesn't mean you should avoid tried and true hygiene practices,' Professor of epidemiology at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health, Stephen Morse said.

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If you want to help yourself and stay healthier, 'Wash your hands frequently, keep away from people who are coughing or sneezing, cover your coughs and sneezes, don't touch your mouth nose, or eyes after touching an object that may be contaminated.'