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    Rio Seafood Buffet

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    just my opinion but you cant beat the Wynn buffet , those crab legs are huge and always fresh , the meats are good the risotto station kicks *** mmmmmmmmmmm i know where im having dinner tonight!
    is the wynn really that good?

    Annie Duke

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    I'd have to disagree with this, and I'd offer Tiffany Williamson as proof. She went very deep in last year's WSOP, and ESPN acted like it was all luck or something. She made huge laydowns (getting away from the QJ against Sheikan's AA, even though it was suited) and suffered horrible luck (running A8 into Raymer's KK and failing to spike even one of the 2 aces still in the deck), but still almost made the final table. Yet no one recognized her as the best female player in the world. I'm sure Tiffany could get away from Queens full when the river made a straight flush possible, too.
    but tiffany williamson was not an established pro - you're right that she did play a lot better than espn seemed to think but annie duke has already made a ME final table and won the TOC.

    Rio Seafood Buffet

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    Yes they have seafood, pizza, italian, mexican, Japanese, Chineses, meat, cheese, everything you please!And it's pretty dang taste-tay.loosen your belt and dive in. :club:
    you're right but there's another one with just seafood on the other side of the casino

    Re: Phil Ivey's Marketability

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    I disagree that Williams is marketable, despite being one of the upper echelon (arguably) of players. I think if you look at players with comparable skill/success, Williams is less marketable. My "proof" is that he is not being marketed currently, and he doesn't seem to have made a conscious choice to avoid it.
    i don't disagree with your contention that he is not being marketed.if by marketed, you mean affiliated with a site or endorsing a product.let's keep in mind that poker players generally don't GET marketed - they are not singers.there are several players who share dave williams' pedigree and resume and they are also not being "marketed" as you call it.for the most part, is it up to the poker players to market themselves. negreanu being an example - of course companies have jumped on the bandwagon now but he did a lot on his own to build his image.i personally think dave williams is marketable but i guess we'll have to agree to disagree on that one.but i don't think anything i'm saying is completely out of line.

    Re: Phil Ivey's Marketability

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    David Williams is an excellent example, since he has had a lot of success, on a big stage, and has not shown aversion to being marketed. And yet, where is he being marketed?I don't know of any sites he is affiliated with, or if he is marketed in any other way.Maybe you should think about your points, or you may end up sticking your foot in your mouth and turning David Williams on. badum bing!
    i didn't say he was being marketed - i only stated that he stands out more than he would if he were white and old.because of that - he is marketable from that perspective - whether or not he is actually BEING marketed is something that i did not even address.what is it exactly that you disagree with and why?

    Re: Phil Ivey's Marketability

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    If either of these players were not the best in their field, they would receive less marketing than people at a comparable level.Exhibit A: Paul Darden
    exhibit B: dave williams - not considered the best in his field - certainly nowhere NEAR the level of ivey - and he is marketable. but what does race have to do with it?it's not whether or not being black is more or less marketable - that's not really the point, or at least it shouldn't be.the point is that in the white world of poker, being black MAKES you stand out - whether you like it or not - and that in itself, CAN help your marketability.for example, if paul darden was a white guy, many would not notice him, i mean he's not exactly a 5-time bracelet winner - but being black makes him stand out - for better or for worse (that's his call i guess)and it works both ways....steve nash is a great player but if he were a 6'6'' black man, would people notcie him as MUCH?NO!being a skinny little white boy in a league dominated by large black men makes him stand out.there are of course other issues like age and physical appearance and of course PERFORMANCE that will obviously help your marketability but being unique is powerful - and race can factor into that - big time.an ideal example of this would Grandmaster Maurice Ashley - he is an american chess player - who happens to be black. he is by no means anywhere NEAR the top of his field - even within the USA - he is, however, equal to or even MORE recognizable than any chess figure is america since bobby fischer. (who WAS at the top of his field by the way)obviously race is the key factor but in my opinion, it's a good thing because now any black kid who wants to play chess can be inspired by his success - i'm sure you agree with me on that one.of course, there will always be people who resent any minority's foray into a "white venue" thereby affecting one's "marketabilty" in an adverse manner - but this does not represent everybody - at least i hope not.
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