Was Joe Hachem A Good Ambassador For Poker?

[loxo 0]

Many people fail to realise he didn't qualify on Pokerstars...he bought himself in for the full 10K........so he obviously had faith in his own poker abilities.I think he was good for poker...better than Moneymaker and he did a Raymer and got close to repeating.Fair play to Hachem...even though he is an Ozzy!!

Whoaaaa, fair go mate. Layoff, I mean, what's up your shirt? Fair Dinkum, I reckon you might be a bit "pigs ear". Nothin' wrong with us dinky die Aussie blokes!!!! B)

[finztotheleft 0]

This time last year wasn't everyone on here complaining about Hachem because he didn't leave a good tip ?

[Kuge 0]

This time last year wasn't everyone on here complaining about Hachem because he didn't leave a good tip ?

Thats nothing compared to Gold saying he'll tip dealers 1 million, and then he didn't end up tipping at all.At least thats what I've heard

[Jam-Fly 8]

Hachem was a class act. And I'm sure everyone was giving out about him this time last year, and the same with raymer the year before. You don't become world champion without knowing something about the game, simple as that. If you win the biggest tournament in the world, you are a good player, period. So well done to Gold, Hachem, Raymer, and yes, even, 'god bless' Chris Moneymaker

[Ecclesbury 0]

Hachem did a fantastic job. He had been a semi pro before winning, and did unbelievable at this years WSOP with 2 final tables and a cash in the ME. Hachem was great for poker.

Plus a final table of a circuit event from which the Kido Pham quote was taken. He was very unlucky to go out of that as well, and I think he had a good chance of winning it had his Kings held up.

[timwakefield 68]

I heard Gold won his seat on a Bodog satalite.I heard Gold won his seat on a Bodog satalite.

You heard wrong.You heard wrong.Bodog bought Gold his seat, he didn't win it.

[fatman 1]

Hardly even noticed Hachem. He seems to be a class act, though.

I didn't notice him either. I bet he was huge in Australia though.

[HappyG 0]

Wait, they crowned a new world champion this year?I thought Joe Hachem was still the champion.

[dreilly 0]

He was a Great Embassador for Poker on and off the Felt, Hope He's around for a Long Time to Come. He Should get his 2nd Bracelet Next Year..

[byaaatch 0]

i think it is hard to judge what a good ambassador really is. Hachem carried himself well. Wasnt a punk and seemed very respectful of other players and the table. Yes both him and raymer did prove themselves with strong showing after the ME wins I would think moneymaker would have to be the best ambassador for poker over the three of them. Moneymaker is basically the guy who I think truely brought poker to the forefront. Not because of his talent but just for the idea of a regular guy winning it all. I know the flaming is coming so I will brace myself. side note i did really like hachem and raymer. was actually jealous of raymer just because he won nearly all the coinflips he was involved in. I wish I could do that in a week of play.

[ohen 0]

Classy guy. But not playing in most of the WPT events and eventually suing the WPT, not playing in the Heads Up Championship (which BTW is the biggest stage for poker because it's on a major network) were mistakes, imo.

[budfox427 0]

PASS THE SUGAH!!!

[HappyG 0]

Classy guy. But not playing in most of the WPT events and eventually suing the WPT, not playing in the Heads Up Championship (which BTW is the biggest stage for poker because it's on a major network) were mistakes, imo.

he had a prior committment to play in new zealand at the same time as the heads up championship. i say class act for sticking to his word.

[AZWildcat 0]

I thought it was interesting that Kido Pham said to him that he (Hachem) was "no Moneymaker"...basically giving him respect for not being a perceived fluke.

The pot calling the kettle black?? The way Kido donked and luckboxed his way to his circuit title, he should be giving Moneymaker a lifetime supply of BJ's. Oh, and how funny is it that 'Stars is trying to rejuvenate Moneymaker's status with their Moneymaker Millions tourney thingy............ haha. It's probably his last hurrah until his 'Stars contract runs out.

[ohen 0]

he had a prior committment to play in new zealand at the same time as the heads up championship. i say class act for sticking to his word.

I read his prior commitment was playing an EPT event and doing appearances in Europe for Stars and then taking a vacation. I realize his schedule is his business and no one has the right to impose on him. That being said, if you do accept the role of "ambassador" of poker, which Hachem seemed to welcome, I think it behooved him to make an appearance at what was possibly the widest audience poker enjoyed on a major network.

[pokergeekinaz 0]

I read his prior commitment was playing an EPT event and doing appearances in Europe for Stars and then taking a vacation. I realize his schedule is his business and no one has the right to impose on him. That being said, if you do accept the role of "ambassador" of poker, which Hachem seemed to welcome, I think it behooved him to make an appearance at what was possibly the widest audience poker enjoyed on a major network.

If he was American, I'd say you're right. But I think his focus might have been more on the international side of things, starting with his home country. It would've been cool to see him in the Heads Up event, since he really didn't do much heads up play in the ME (heads up lasted 5 hands, I believe). Hopefully, he'll have it on his calendar for next year.