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[El Guapo]

DanielNegreanu, on Thursday, December 24th, 2009, 1:39 PM, said:

Hmmm... I think if I had to pick one game to play him heads up I would choose Omaha HL first and limit hold'em second. He is great at both, but I think Omaha HL might be his worst game.

That is a pretty amazing statement considering he was the one to go in a take over for the Corporation and make Andy Beal quit.

[DanielNegreanu]

Sick Boy, on Thursday, December 24th, 2009, 1:38 PM, said:

What would you say Ivey's biggest strengths/weaknesses are as a person?

He's kind of has a killer mentality when it comes to gambling. He loves it, and wants to crush people. He has intense focus and drive that's hard to practice, you either got it or you don't. His weakness, I think, would be his constant need for action ALL THE TIME.

[DanielNegreanu]

kingcon31, on Thursday, December 24th, 2009, 1:39 PM, said:

You have regarded Phil as the best player in the world, and most people say that Chip Reese was the best of all time. How far do you think Phil is away from catching Chip of that title? In what games and areas of poker is Phil better and what games and areas does he have to improve to become the best of all time in your opinion?

With all due respect to Chip, I think Ivey already did pass him along time ago as the greatest all around poker player in the world.

[DanielNegreanu]

delved, on Thursday, December 24th, 2009, 1:41 PM, said:

Where would you rank Ivey as one of the greatest poker players of all time?

#1 with Chip Reese being #2.

[kepper]

What quality would you say is the single most reason why Ivey is so good at poker. Is it his total disregard for money? His ability to stop playing when tilting? Is it his work ethic/studying the game? Ability to adapt to opponents? His "aura" at the tables? Or something else?

[king_tanner]

Do you have any fun stories or experiences with him that haven't been told already? Could be a poker story or something unrelated to poker or gambling.

[kepper]

When did you first meet Phil and did you realize right away that he was gonna be one of the best if not the greatest poker player ever?

[kingcon31]

What are some of the longest sessions you have ever heard/saw Ivey play and were they good ideas?

[Shark527]

DanielNegreanu, on Thursday, December 24th, 2009, 1:34 PM, said:

He is probably the biggest regular gambler in the world and almost certainly the biggest gambler in Vegas. I won't touch on amounts, but it's A LOT.

DanielNegreanu, on Thursday, December 24th, 2009, 1:42 PM, said:

He's kind of has a killer mentality when it comes to gambling. He loves it, and wants to crush people. He has intense focus and drive that's hard to practice, you either got it or you don't. His weakness, I think, would be his constant need for action ALL THE TIME.

He seems to be pretty well off financially now considering his contract with Full Tilt.Do you think without the poker boom and promotional endorsements he received, he would have went broke with all his betting?

[Shark527]

Outside of poker, does Ivey have one "thing" he most frequently bets on?

[grocery_mony]

When and where did you first meet Phil? What stakes and game was he playing when you met?

[CrookedLink]

Rough guesstimate on his net worth, taking into account his huge stake on FTP?

[silverstrone]

net account worth?

[gibler321]

There is something about Phil Ivey's eyes. It just seems like with every glance he is picking up tons of info. Is his stare down as intimidating live as it is shown on tv? I think I've wet myself once or twice just watching.

[Vtlaxer09]

The 2 Ivey stories (can be about anything) that Immediately pop into your head.

[drewlovesomaha]

How much are you willing to lay on a bracelet bet with Phil as to who wins the Player's Championship 1st between the two of you? (P.S. will you please add Sammy Farha to the poll 4 next week - ty)

[wildspoke]

Does Phill have any interests outside of poker/gambling? I.E. Bad example: collects Tiffany lamps.If Phill wasn't a gambler, what do you think he would do?How bad do you think Phil wanted to win the Main Event? Does Phil care about the bracelet at all or is all about the cabbage?Is Phil a math guy at all? (or purely a feel player ie takes math into considerstion but not the end all be all in his decisons)How good is Phil at picking up tells? Is the fact that he can read other players one of his strenghts?Does Phil still talk about hands with you or anyone for that matter?Is Phil greatest strength his ability adjust to the people he plays against? If not, what is?Have you guys ever had a fight about something and your friendship cooled for awhile?ThanksJoe

[Naismith]

What made Ivey focus so much on internet poker and did you ever discuss with him his motivation to do so?

[silkyjonson]

Who does Phil Ivey dislike the most in the poker world and why.

[Lord_anarchy]

gibler321, on Thursday, December 24th, 2009, 6:39 PM, said:

There is something about Phil Ivey's eyes. It just seems like with every glance he is picking up tons of info. Is his stare down as intimidating live as it is shown on tv? I think I've wet myself once or twice just watching.

He reads your mind and can see the reflection of your cards in your pupils. this is why everyone should be wearing tin foil hats and diapers