I didn't know it at the time, but shortly after deciding to move to Ohio to get away from the stress of the east coast, I was on my way to becoming a professional euchre player. I've always liked playing cards, mostly with friends and family. Back then we played a lot of Set-back, Pinochle, and knock rummy. After moving here, I joined a local community center because they had a pinochle game every Wednesday. Shortly after joining I was asked if I played Euchre. Euchre? Heck, I'd never heard of it.

Weeks went by and I was asked again and again. I finally decided to try it. Well, it was sort of like set-back, except for the jack thing. That made no sense at all. A heart is a diamond? Except when a diamond is a heart. I didn't even want to think about those other suits. Still, I kind of liked the game. It was fast moving like set-back, not requiring the deep thought of pinochle. Or so I thought at the time.

Even after many reneges and helping the other team win most every game we played, much to my surprise I was invited back. Seeing how popular the game was, I decided that if I'm going to play Euchre, I've got to learn how. It seems that most people in these parts were born with knowledge of the game. I had a lot of catching up to do. I bought every book I could find on Euchre, read everything I could find on the internet, and played anywhere there was a game to be played. When I wasn't playing live games I would be at the computer playing against bots (I had a better chance of winning that way). I played 6 to 8 hours a day. Every day. The more I played, the more I liked the game. I started understanding the strategy and started to win.

In 2009 I started a website that promotes the game and offers tips to new players. I've outgrown the bots and now play online plus playing live 3 or 4 nights a week. I would have never believed a card game could become such a big part of my life. I have met so many wonderful people playing, and have had such a great time playing, that I'm glad I decided to go and try something new.

Today, Ohio Euchre is viewed worldwide and considered one of the best sites for those interested in the game of Euchre.