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I'm rooting for Victor and Spiros, too. Both nice guys who have been active players. Alex Todd should be a recognizable player too.Victor came close a few times and has a very interesting history outside of poker. Here's a photo of him with Gavin Smith at the USPC.

Oops! I stand corrected. He played the WPT event there.I assume it is also related with the WPTE Player Advisory Committee and the fact that Connecticut is sorta "home". All bets are that Andy Bloch was nominated/elected and it'll be good to put more form and substance on the range of player concerns.I'm still a fan of the WPT and despite all the tourneys going on now, WPT events still generate largest purses and are run by the top poker rooms and casinos.

Matusow owes me $1000... I think he owes me less than anyone. ;)that being said I would partially stake him in a tourney. but I throw away money like that sometimes.also, keep in mind that Full Tilters Chris Ferguson and Andy Bloch are done with the WPT (due to rights issues mostly). Or in their words they're "banned" by the WPT.This wouldn't be so bad of a question for the Circuit. I personally prefer Joe Sebok and Gavin Smith, but only because of Matusow overexposure.

There have been horrible mistakes like this before and will happen again. I can think of big buy in tournaments where they purposely put all the big name marquee players at one table for TV coverage (yeah, you heard that right) and other sillyness that destroys the concept of poker or fair play. Even well run poker rooms occaisionally do stupid things like arrange seat assignments by first name - I mean, can you all imagine a table full of Phils?As poker matures I hope to see less of this, but as long as there's a glut of shows, and decisions are being made by outsiders this is what will happe

Got to give this show great props. I have problems with some of it - the announcing is a less funny and a little too biting I think - better to highlight the clever comments that the players make at the table. There's quotables galore.But, otherwise where else can you watch high stakes poker like this except being at the table? The tourney scene is great, but this is closer to "real" poker - or at the least it's cash game poker that has not been accessible to the public.Anyway, Daniel's highlighted plays were perfect - and his play style is perfect for TV. Visually, tossing out the $50K bundl

I think the key word here is "goofing".When poker players do this live, I try to jump into the game - no matter what the limits are. And then I pray for cards.

Good luck with the 360s.I just got my Hockey Jersey last week from the WSOP Pool. It has the new FCP logos. I like the t-shirt most of the gear. But, find the logo to lack punch on any collared shirts in its small format. Something FCP would be much better.

I'm talking about making it to the $1M prize - I'm pretty sure he's in the final 12. Non disclosures though.My reason for saying he didn't advance during the TV rounds is his work on Cardplayer's internet radio show and playing in the Five Diamond at Bellagio last week.

anonymous trolling poster.warn him and temporarily suspend his account. i'll respect him when he'll say this in person, for now this thread is dead and should be deleted or moved to save people from wasting their time, energy etc.

I thought I'd give you guys a late update.I didn't make the cut of 24 - let alone the final TV cut of 12. Things got a bit more competitive when a bunch of pros (like uber-BlackJack player Andy Bloch - who didn't get in) showed up for the LA auditions. Also, some pros (like Cyndy Violette) who were "guaranteed" a spot when I went to AC did not make the final cut to 12. I may have kicked my group's ass, but in hindsight, I don't think I should have been saying that the King of Vegas should have real pros instead of all these wannabees - which is still where I am. Note to self: be even more aggr

That's NOT the Big Game area now. That's the steps that lead to the high stakes area.Anyway, security is hit or miss sometimes but observers are not allowed without permission.

Of course people on FCP answer without knowing anything.You cannot railbird the big game. You cannot even watch from outside the room either (through the glass).If you want to... you'll need permission from the players.

I think I'm folding this hand. I'm not there, but I believe I'm facing a set of tens or Aces even here.In the past, I've been the last to act - and threw away my bottom set. And then prcoeded to see myself win the pot if I had stayed in (making a boat or quads).I guess I should listen to Harrington and just plan on losing money with a set.

I'm going with Raymer. The glasses is something he is known for more than anyone.And because he lives in North Carolina now (like everyone else who hasn't gone to the West Coast or Vegas). And this is up his alley in terms of his lifestyle etc.What do I win? Oh yeah, nothing. GL and hope this all works out.

Thanks for the story. I liked it and will re-tell it again sometime at a table if it comes up (which of course it will). Thanks for all the details.Hmm... I have a bunch of good stories now that involve pokerloser. Keep 'em coming.Personally, I kinda hate the $100 max buy in games but, they are just so juicy.

troll?But, I'm sure there are people who honestly feel this way, but that's just the way it is. Perhaps this will help.If Daniel is "patting himself on the back" then he has recieved his reward already. Otherwise, in this age, this is the normal thing to do to promote a charity and event. To NOT do it is a disservice to the charity in question. Charities are all out there working to gain attention and funding. Any free exposure like this is a win for them.In any case, to harshly judge Daniel for posting about this in his blog, denotes a misunderstanding of how charities work and also what Dani

Good post, but not very clear for some FCPers - who are seeing it in more tangible terms only and working with different definitions. And yeah, you're right - if you want comprehension - it should go to Strategy or just talk to your poker peers.

I expect he will be at WPT Atlantis January. He's 18 now.As a player, he's definitely out there. The buzz was that it would be just a matter of when he would lose his winnings (again). But, this is just what I've heard. And really shouldn't matter except for the fact that he is a very arrogant (abusive?) and showboating player.I'm curious to see how he plays live. I doubt he could get away with the kind of chat he did during the WCOOP final table.

well, let me just say that Phil admitted he had a bad reputation in the cash games.So OTHER cash game players think he's bad.I've never seen him lose lots of money (just a little) - but have heard from players who have won money from him and lick their chops if he's in sight.Obviously, these two ideas are not totally compatible - but I think most evidence says that Phil Hellmuth is the one known to stretch the truth or live in his own reality.But, maybe JoeJoe knows from some other source. Surely, I should respect a new poster to FCP with such a great argument.Normally, it's not good form to h

Then why the hell are you continuing with your betting out of position on the turn?Short of a jack on the turn, the hand is dead to me after the flop bet doesn't work. And frankly, I don't think it is wise to play so aggressive out of position.But, looks like it worked out for you. Since no one has a read on you either. I like to push all-in (or about the pot and 1/2) on the river.Why? Because if you get called - you're going to broadcast your donkeyness for the table and make them remember what you did.If they fold (which is more likely) you preserve your table image.but, that's me. if you ju

What if he has a set or two pair? I'm folding on the river based on my read and my style of play for that table over anything else. How much of a bet will affect your decision?Obviously, I'm not happy to be out of position and seeing a spade on the river. Based on whatever percentages I come up with I'm going to make a bet and possible fold to an all-in - even though it's a piddling more.Without a category to put your opponent on my advice will be very different. Without the reads, there's no action going on -- at microlimits you go all in with the nuts and get called way too often!Speaking of

This is microlimits, so I say move in on the turn. I like to say "the pot is big enough" and too many people (like myself) get their (set of) Aces drawn out on the river. There is nothing wrong (at microlimits) with pushing with the current nuts.Think about what hands your opponent could have and call with. A flush draw is a very possible move. But, frankly, many times I have seen KQ for the gutshot here too even after calling larger bets!Really, you need to work on your reads and put your opponent on a range of hands. Some people are eager to give their chips away - make them pay for it and a

All the points that Zimmer brings up are true... there is an unfairness of sorts with this. If you talk to someone else you get a potential advantage.but, who said poker is fair? It goes to the person with the most luck and talent.Often I see pro players uncomfortable with railbirds, since they have to protect their hand more... and I see other pros ignore it and just let railbirds see their hole cards.It's a disadvantage to amateurs, when the pros know how each other play and then whisper things to each other inbetween hands. But, that's the way it is.And there's lots more... I've yet to see

anyone who asks this question has not played enough live... with friends.For Pete's sake - I even talk to the players AT THE TABLE about hands - and I'm NOT a tournament player. I barely play enough poker to call myself a professional player anymore.I just would have thought that online players would know more about this due to the greater parity issues with team bankrolls (people who play out of a shared bankroll and often have conference calls set up) and PokerStars public statements regarding the matter.

I get the joke, but seriously that thread has been hijacked and should just die. I don't fault Zimmer for starting a new one. His point would just get lost in the stupid arguing.People will find fault and take offense at everything and then will try to argue with random strangers on the internet. And it's not even for a joke or anything! What happened to disagreeing, making your point (for the others reading the thread) and then ignoring those people you would never spend more than 30 seconds talking with anyway.Now, all I need is a DNA4ever photo of some special olympics kid to make me feel c