[ABOVE: Alowairdi is seen with his bags packed and personal assistants boarding his private jet rumored to be en route to Eau Claire Regional Airport.]

   (AP-Eau Claire)  Just two weeks after his long-winded and emotional retirement professional poker player and “Strong-Arm Poker” co-founder Raji Alowairdi appears to be headed back to the table — possibly in time for tonight’s scheduled return. The group had a scheduled week off last week.

   While we can only speculate many believe that his retirement may be cut short. Here is what we know right now:

1. His retirement was abrupt and came after weeks of frustration at the table. We’ve seen emotional outbursts in the past and this appears to be in line with a spontaneous “tantrum” much like many that we’ve seen through seasons one and two of the show.

2. While he has yet to publicly speak out about his future, he has in the past talked about his lack of desire to participate in “OTA” activities — namely dealing out to see who has the first Ace in the deck to decide a dealer. We wouldn’t be surprised if he shows up right after the order is determined.

3. As we first told you yesterday, he has been talking with long-time poker buddy Duane Wolter III about his future and it is rumored that Wolter has tried numerous times to coax him back into professional playing.

   Only time will tell what happens from here. We will update you as soon as we find out anything further on this breaking situation.