Alan Nugent, Computer AssociatesAlan Nugent, Computer Associates

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LEAVE 'EM AND WEEP
Nugent didn't return to software because he missed the algorithms. "Poker didn't support the lifestyle my wife was accustomed to."

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BEGINNER'S LUCK
"I routinely bump into people who I never would've thought would have the slightest interest in poker. It adds a level of unpredictability. Good players need to adapt their game."

3

THE NAME GAME
Computer Associates changed its name to CA. Is Unicenter next up for a new moniker? "It's under discussion."

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WATCH HIM
"I always travel with cards."

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RISK TAKER
Is poker anything like the tech biz? "You bet. They're both about risk management--are you willing to make the big bets? They're about understanding human behavior. You do all your analysis and decide if you want to go 'all in.'"