Hsp Season 5

[silkyjonson 1]

You can see him just sitting and waiting at 1k/2k HORSE at Full Tilt. The fact the table doesnt insta fill up like Gus Hansen says that he know what he is doing.

Well its not like there are a bunch of high stakes online HORSE experts just sitting around waiting for the fish to show up either. Versus a tough lineup I am fairly confident he would get crushed in the long run, hes not a Laliberte by any means in the mixed games but hes still a soft spot.

[_Great_Dane_ 0]

I think it's awesome that the irish guy is correcting English. I feel like dane because I can't stand all of the poor english used around here. I get irritated when people say "I could care less" instead of it's proper usage.

"I could care less" implies that someone cares a lot. He could care less."I could not care less" implies that someone cares so very little that he could not care less."it's" = "it is" or "it has.""its" = "belonging to it."People usually repeat what they hear, which is why many people say what they say.

[GWCGWC 83]

"I could care less" implies that someone cares a lot. He could care less."I could not care less" implies that someone cares so very little that he could not care less."it's" = "it is" or "it has.""its" = "belonging to it."People usually repeat what they hear, which is why many people say what they say.

You go girl!

[byaaatch 0]

this has been a great season and I would like to stand in line for my durrr mancrush.One question though how much money do you guys think they walk into this game with? I mean they said durrr gave DN 200K he played with 500K does he have way more in his pocket? What about the rest.

[gooch 0]

Math is idiotic.

*slow clap*

[Hang_10 0]

What's the over/under on how fast Dario goes busto in this game?

[The Czar 0]

One question though how much money do you guys think they walk into this game with? I mean they said durrr gave DN 200K he played with 500K does he have way more in his pocket? What about the rest.

Are you planning on waiting outside the Golden Nugget? Seriosuly, I have no idea, but I'd assume some of them may have a line with the casino.

[DCJ001 0]

Are you planning on waiting outside the Golden Nugget? Seriosuly, I have no idea, but I'd assume some of them may have a line with the casino.

I read one of Daniel's blogs about four years ago in which he said that he walked into a casino, by himself, with over $100k in a brown paper bag.I'm sure that most of the players in HSP, or at Bobby's room, either have funds wired or just keep money and/or checks in their box at the casino.

[IQCrash 1]

PE Posted on the PR Red Forum:

I will go through some of the points people have made regarding the way the hand unfolded and the way I played the hand. 1. My pre-flop call might be viewed as a loose call. I personally think that with 6 players already in the hand, and me being in the Small Blind, it was a standard call for me. 2. My flop play is probably the time I feel I could have played the hand differently. The first mistake is not taking my time on the flop, by thinking through the options I would face by checking. The opening check, kind of made me play my hand face up. If I check raise, either Barry’s original bet or Tom’s re-raise, I am pretty much playing the hand face up. It would be highly unlikely that I would bluff re-raise as I was only in the hand for $2,5k. I should probably have lead out and taken control of the hand. That would have put my range very wide, like AT or something similar and depending on whether Barry flat calls or raises, Tom will be less likely to make the same play and it will make my future decision much easier. 3. As I checked, Barry bet and Tom Re-raised, I felt that 3 betting will only induce action from a hand that has me beat and the flat call was also an attempt to control the size of the pot. 4. What really threw me off was Barry’s quick call, which left me quite puzzled. I was certain that my call (or Toms raise) signaled to Barry, that either one of our hands contained a deuce, and if I were in Barrys shoes I would not be calling for implied odds hoping to spike a two outer.... where if it gets checked around to river, he would probably only get action from one of us. I have heard Barry might have thought I could have a hand like JJ and that my call was to slow Tom down if Barry folded, as I represented a very strong hand. The problem with that is that it makes it more likely that Tom has a deuce if I have JJ and calling a re-raise with two people still to act with JJ in that situation is not very likely (especially given my pf-call as well. When he called I did think that Barry might possibly be sitting sandbagging TT. 5. I think that the fact that Barry calls the flop is what makes Tom fire out a second barrel. His quick call on the flop made him look like he wasn’t , which makes Tom’s bet on the turn look even stronger. It would be interesting to know who Tom felt he had the greatest fold equity against. Especially if you keep episode 4in mind. How lightly does Barry stack off? Even though this is very broad question and each situation is different from the other given all the factors professional players base their decision on. 6. Next is the turn. If I call the turn, I face the possibility of Barry coming over the top and if Tom then folded, I would have to call as Barry did not have enough to push me off my hand in that situation. If Barry folded or just called, I would likely have to face a third bullet, and I could likely have been beaten. 7. As for whether I would be the only one Tom could have pushed off this hand. That might be true. Tom is a smart guy though. He knows how to exploit different players’ tendencies. He knows how to valuetown some players hard and he knows that other players might not auto stackoff with trips no kicker 500bbs deep, when 8 players see the flop. 8. I have ended up (in the first two episodes) in two situations that required some difficult decision from my side against Tom. I made a huge tactical error going into the game. I bought in for $500k, and the only other player who bought in for the same amount is the arguably best no-limit holdem cash game player in the world, Tom Dwan. Both the 42 and the A6 hand would have been a lot easier to play and likely more rewarding had I only bought in for $200k. On the contrary, If I held full houses (or quads ) on those spots, my 500 k stack would have been more rewarding as well. On a sidenote I think I played the A6 perfectly. I also think it is quite funny how Tom’s advertising after that hand affects people’s opinions of it. 9. Finally, as Barry mentions, Tom did not play as loose and aggressive as people might think from watching the episodes. Until this hand he had had a good hand everytime he made a big bet. Of course this doesn’t rule out the possibility of him running a huge bluff. But just as it is extremely unlikely that anyone else in the world would turn toppair into a huge bluff in an 8-way pot – I also thought it was pretty unlikely that Tom would do that in this situation.I hope this gave you an idea of what I think about the play of the hand. I think the play Tom made was out of this world, and it worked because both Barry and I got in the way of each other and created the opening that Tom took advantage of. Well played Tom.Peter

[Suited_Up 2]

The fact that BG had to explain why he was making the "Math is idiotic" comment, just means that I won't donate anything. It ruins the whole point of it.

[GWCGWC 83]

PE Posted on the PR Red Forum:

Contrary to what some people were posting in this thread after the first episode, the kid's no fish.

[The Czar 0]

Contrary to what some people were posting in this thread after the first episode, the kid's no fish.

Agreed. If nothing else, that is a well thought out response. I think sometimes his odd facial expressions and strange chip mechanics can throw the viewer off, but there's no doubt he's a thinking player.

[BigDMcGee 3,352]

The fact that BG had to explain why he was making the "Math is idiotic" comment, just means that I won't donate anything. It ruins the whole point of it.

yeah, because you were falling all over yourself to donate, before he explained, I bet.

[Suited_Up 2]

yeah, because you were falling all over yourself to donate, before he explained, I bet.

Hey, I hate Cancer as much as the next guy, but he didn't help his case. "Hey guys... I'm gonna say something funny on tv, If I do, you have to donate""(Funny comment that is more asinine than anything)""Ok, I said it, here is why... It was totally set up and funny, but you should donate for it"Gotcha.... Let me do that.Honestly, Was it cancer? I don't even remember, I was too busy thinking how retarded he was.I do hate cancer though.

[silkyjonson 1]

He's spot on about buying in that deep being a mistake, and Dwan def. exploits that mistake. I like Eastgate, I think hes going to be around for a while.

[Jam-Fly 8]

PE Posted on the PR Red Forum:

ty for that

[Potomophobia 17]

HSP is the best poker show ever.Gabe Kaplan is the best announcer ever.Durrr is a helluva player.My biggest laugh came when...... after Barry sucked out on him for over half a mill....... after several minutes...... he said:(How do I type a HIGH SQUEAKY VOICE..........)NICE HAND.

[Potomophobia 17]

I have to give Tom Dwan respect.The kid has guts and handles himself well.

[thebottomline 0]

i guess math is idiotic ....

That tilted me when Barry said that, and I'm not an out and out "math player".

[I_fold08 1]

good post by PE imo

[IQCrash 1]

Tom phoned in a response this morning:

im tired after a long session, so ill just stick to things im pretty sure of- not sure how much of the rest i want to get into anyway.1) i could have tt in this spot some non-negligible amount of the time.2) i think peter's call preflop is fine3) i think barry's flop call is 'sketchy' but ok. Any logic like 'if he calls the flop he must call the turn' is obviously terrible.4) i think a reraise by barry on the flop if peter folded would be quite illogical, and i don't believe barry would actually do it5) i may giveup a bunch of info, but anyone who hasnt played with me much and is claiming to have some live read is obviously nuts and results oriented. (this isnt a shot at devo, as hes played with me a bit- so while i still think his logic is flawed, theres definitely a good chance im wrong).as far as my thought process... i just throw chips in the pot and hope to win, or something like that. Also i only read about 1/2 the thread because my planes landing and i wanted to get this post off before i fell asleep and forgot.-tom

[dapokerbum 0]

6. Next is the turn. If I call the turn, I face the possibility of Barry coming over the top and if Tom then folded, I would have to call as Barry did not have enough to push me off my hand in that situation. If Barry folded or just called, I would likely have to face a third bullet, and I could likely have been beaten.Wouldn't the turn be a raising situation for PE if he was going to call?

[BellaireDrew 2]

6. Next is the turn. If I call the turn, I face the possibility of Barry coming over the top and if Tom then folded, I would have to call as Barry did not have enough to push me off my hand in that situation. If Barry folded or just called, I would likely have to face a third bullet, and I could likely have been beaten.Wouldn't the turn be a raising situation for PE if he was going to call?

NO. If he raises the turn what hand that he beats calls?

[Acekob 0]

Tom phoned in a response this morning:

I think I like Toms resúme the most,ty.

[Gallo 1]

im tired after a long session, so ill just stick to things im pretty sure of- not sure how much of the rest i want to get into anyway.1) i could have tt in this spot some non-negligible amount of the time.2) i think peter's call preflop is fine3) i think barry's flop call is 'sketchy' but ok. Any logic like 'if he calls the flop he must call the turn' is obviously terrible.4) i think a reraise by barry on the flop if peter folded would be quite illogical, and i don't believe barry would actually do it5) i may giveup a bunch of info, but anyone who hasnt played with me much and is claiming to have some live read is obviously nuts and results oriented. (this isnt a shot at devo, as hes played with me a bit- so while i still think his logic is flawed, theres definitely a good chance im wrong).as far as my thought process... i just throw chips in the pot and hope to win, or something like that. Also i only read about 1/2 the thread because my planes landing and i wanted to get this post off before i fell asleep and forgot.-tom

That's how I like to play.