Potomophobia 17 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I just started following the news. But I must admit that I like the idea behind the Colossus Tournament. If they can handle the logistics, it should do really good things for poker. Hell, I wanna play. I hope it turns out well. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 I just started following the news. But I must admit that I like the idea behind the Colossus Tournament. If they can handle the logistics, it should do really good things for poker. Hell, I wanna play. I hope it turns out well. Probably half the field are playing their first WSOP event which has to be a good thing Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 How low will the buy ins go? Will we see a Sunday BILLION next year for $215?? Link to post Share on other sites
Potomophobia 17 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 From the WSOP website: "After four colossal starting flights, drawing around 5,000 to 6,000 entrants each, Event #2 of the World Series of Poker, The Colossus $565 No-Limit Hold'em event is heading to Day 2. " They made it through Day 1. The numbers are still being crunched to determine total entries and how many advanced. Here's a link: http://www.wsop.com/...05&dayof=142054 I'm impressed that they pulled it off without any major glitches. (As far as we know.) That's a lot of players to accommodate in a short amount of time. It will be interesting to see how this plays out and if they try it again next year. Can the casino put a cap on the number of players for a tournament? Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 They can cap it however they want based on how many tables and dealers are available and other factors I don't think I'm going to mess with vegas knights anymore. His twitter is kind of creepy, been posting the same thing over and over for months: https://twitter.com/PokerScreenplay Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 All work and no play make jack a dull boy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Vegas Knights 54 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I don't think I'm going to mess with vegas knights anymore. His twitter is kind of creepy, been posting the same thing over and over for months... So you don't want actions done that might increase the chances a 3x honored poker themed screenplay might get made?? I would say that is weird thinking for a poker enthusiast (that I assume you are). And, if it is bothering you, you would think an intelligent person (who is not on a character assasination mission) would simply unfollow the tweets. But you won't unfollow my tweets will you? King Tanner, didn't you read earlier comments about derails in this thread? Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 10 warnings to Vegas Knights for straying off topic Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,722 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 500 warnings to Mcgee for handing out unauthorized warnings. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 1 demerit for claiming sole warning authority in this thread. Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,722 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 that's a citation for questioning me. bob, remove 50 of his likes. Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 So you don't want actions done that might increase the chances a 3x honored poker themed screenplay might get made?? I would say that is weird thinking for a poker enthusiast (that I assume your are). And, if it is bothering you, you would think an intelligent person (who is not on a character assasination mission) would simply unfollow the tweets. But you won't unfollow my tweets will you? King Tanner, didn't you read earlier comments about derails in this thread? If Bob was going to ban me he could have done it a long time ago. But seriously your Twitter scares me, that isn't a character assassination, it's legit sociopathic posting the same thing over and over for months at a time. DN is taking down 2-7 lowball! Gogogo Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Wow collosus payouts not making sense Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 WSOP @WSOP 1h1 hour ago Official #'s for #Colossus: A record 22,374 entries, creating a $11,187,000 prize pool. Paying a record 2,241 players. 1st gets $638,880! Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 WSOP Controversy: Players Take Issue With Less Than Colossal First-Place Prize Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Let The Games Begin: Daniel Negreanu Turns Up at the 2015 WSOP Link to post Share on other sites
Potomophobia 17 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 So depressing to see greed put an ugly finish to what started out as a exciting and innovative idea to put some life into poker. A few individuals managed to reinforce the image of poker as a shady game inhabited by corrupt people whose only goal is to fleece unsuspecting amateurs. The payout is a slap in the face to any players. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 So depressing to see greed put an ugly finish to what started out as a exciting and innovative idea to put some life into poker. A few individuals managed to reinforce the image of poker as a shady game inhabited by corrupt people whose only goal is to fleece unsuspecting amateurs. The payout is a slap in the face to any players. The amount of juice that the WSOP is keeping is the same no matter what payout structure is in place. The difference is that the payout is flatter and deeper so that more money is going to the "field" and less to the final table and top finishers. It's actually a better payout structure for the average amateur who played the event. My point says nothing about the amount of juice that is going to the WSOP, that's a separate discussion. Link to post Share on other sites
Essay21 2,385 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Company Bob, just like his boss, always shilling for the man. Link to post Share on other sites
Tiltinagain 973 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Can't blame Bob. The man knows where his bread is buttered. Link to post Share on other sites
Essay21 2,385 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Shouldnt that saying be he knows HOW his bread is buttered? Where is irrelevant, but how is critical. The how is everything and the how in this case is danny negs, and nobody shills for a corporation like danny negs. Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Guy cheated in heads up tourney Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Guy cheated in heads up tourney I guess he was marking cards. Jack Effel @WSOPTD 54m54 minutes ago We are aware, monitoring very closely w/all resources @ our disposal. Those include surveillance/security,forensic examination of cards, etc Jack Effel @WSOPTD 53m53 minutes ago 2/2 We take integrity very seriously, as evidenced by our lifetime bans, and would enjoy nothing more than catching a cheater in our midst. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Guy cheated in heads up tourney http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/29/news-views-gossip-brought-you-online-poker-report/allegations-cheating-wsop-10k-hu-1537175/ Link to post Share on other sites
Essay21 2,385 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I hope they take him in the back and give him a choice: hammer or saw? Link to post Share on other sites
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