Mark K Moran, not to be confused with another Mark Moran in Hollywood who has worked with comedian Steve Martin among others, is another movie and television producer, as well as writer. Among his achievements are the recently released feature film "Blast and Whisper" and the new television series "Yard Sale 411." Since childhood he has entertained himself and others playing card games, and "52,000 Hands Later" is his original contribution to the world of card games. The game featured in "52,000 Hands Later" was introduced to the world in the 2006 edition of Games Magazine. Today it is included in the world's largest archive of card games, at http://www.pagat.com/invented/porcio.html