patho 0 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 So yesterday I was having lunch with one of my friends/fellow poker buddy and was telling him about the WSOP in Europe. Then he says, "I don't get why they have that, though." I thought about it for 10 seconds and realized what he meant. It never occured to me because to me WSOP was always just a name and the Europe would be like a separate but related entity. But if you think about it, WSOP stands for WORLD Series of Poker. So, that would mean people come from all over the world to participate in it. So, now I'm thinking along that same lines as him. It is kinda redundant, isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites
RuntCake 0 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Your answer = $$$$$$$$ Link to post Share on other sites
Lil_Hellmuth 0 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I am not saying that the WSOPE has the same notoriety as winning a WSOP bracelet here. However, I do like the fact that people 18-21 can participate in the event. Although it may be a small chunk, some of the best players in the world fall in that age bracket. Just my 2 cents. Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 So yesterday I was having lunch with one of my friends/fellow poker buddy and was telling him about the WSOP in Europe. Then he says, "I don't get why they have that, though." I thought about it for 10 seconds and realized what he meant. It never occured to me because to me WSOP was always just a name and the Europe would be like a separate but related entity. But if you think about it, WSOP stands for WORLD Series of Poker. So, that would mean people come from all over the world to participate in it. So, now I'm thinking along that same lines as him. It is kinda redundant, isn't it?Europeans are always getting upset cause we forget they exist when we call our local things World Championships, so they have to show that their part of the world too.We sent an 18 year old girl to win the whole thing.It's kind of rude, but that's what we do best. Link to post Share on other sites
vbnautilus 48 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Europeans are always getting upset cause we forget they exist when we call our local things World Championships, so they have to show that their part of the world too.We sent an 18 year old girl to win the whole thing.It's kind of rude, but that's what we do best.er... the 18 yr old is theirs. Link to post Share on other sites
Pot Odds RAC 23 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 How many European (or non-American) teams compete in the World Series of Baseball? Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 er... the 18 yr old is theirs.Annette's not American?Than Matusow was right Link to post Share on other sites
James D 0 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Europeans are always getting upset cause we forget they exist when we call our local things World Championships, so they have to show that their part of the world too.We sent an 18 year old girl to win the whole thing.It's kind of rude, but that's what we do best.I wish someone would tell people that London didn't exist.Too crowded! Link to post Share on other sites
vbnautilus 48 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Annette's not American?Not yet. Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Not yet.Yea, she's got money. First thing them Nrowegians do is move to America when they get a few bucks.Otherwise she is subject to a 66% tax on her income. Thank you Norway Link to post Share on other sites
pele_br 0 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Annette's not American?Than Matusow was rightgenius Link to post Share on other sites
Dogpatch 2 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 How many European (or non-American) teams compete in the World Series of Baseball?1, but they have no chance of ever making the World Series.But, the World Series of Poker is a "World" Series. An Aussie won it, plenty of foreigners participate. The WSOPE should just be called a circuit event. Either way, I do think it's just as much a World Series event as anything held over here. Link to post Share on other sites
13CARDS 0 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 How many European (or non-American) teams compete in the World Series of Baseball?One. And they won it twice!!! But....."The World" Series that is played as the Championship event for Major League Baseball in the United States is not meant to encompass the entire world or even the best players in the world....."The World" was the name of a newspaper that sponsored the championship event and paid for the trophy. The championship event was then named after the newspaper. Hence, "The World" Series. Link to post Share on other sites
Pot Odds RAC 23 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 One. And they won it twice!!! But....."The World" Series that is played as the Championship event for Major League Baseball in the United States is not meant to encompass the entire world or even the best players in the world....."The World" was the name of a newspaper that sponsored the championship event and paid for the trophy. The championship event was then named after the newspaper. Hence, "The World" Series.Ummmm......not so much.Urban Legend:http://www.snopes.com/business/names/worldseries.asp...and I still consider The Nationals to be Montreal's team. Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 8 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Europeans are always getting upset cause we forget they exist when we call our local things World Championships, so they have to show that their part of the world too.We sent an 18 year old girl to win the whole thing.It's kind of rude, but that's what we do best.The Baiter... the 18 yr old is theirs.The snareAnnette's not American?Than Matusow was rightThe catch Link to post Share on other sites
13CARDS 0 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Ummmm......not so much.Urban Legend:http://www.snopes.com/business/names/worldseries.asp...and I still consider The Nationals to be Montreal's team. Link to post Share on other sites
Czech Razor 0 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 How many European (or non-American) teams compete in the World Series of Baseball?There isn't an open invitation to all pros and amateurs alike in the World Series of baseball last time I checked ... Link to post Share on other sites
DrawingDeadInDM 0 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 MLB and Poker are are pretty bad comparison. Anyone over 21, from anywhere in the world, can play in the WSOP ME. Not everyone can play in the MLB World Series. Link to post Share on other sites
Czech Razor 0 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 MLB and Poker are are pretty bad comparison. Anyone over 21, from anywhere in the world, can play in the WSOP ME. Not everyone can play in the MLB World Series.I wish someone had said that earlier ... Link to post Share on other sites
DrawingDeadInDM 0 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I wish someone had said that earlier ...I wish I had the patience to read the entire thread so that I didn't repeat things that other intelligent posters already had said. I suck. Link to post Share on other sites
Czech Razor 0 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I wish I had the patience to read the entire thread so that I didn't repeat things that other intelligent posters already had said. I suck.Eh. 4 minutes difference and I'm feeling ornery today. *hugs* Link to post Share on other sites
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