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Sunday's live show - with James & Ryan (***OFFICIAL THREAD***)

J-HartiganJ-Hartigan
edited June 2013 in Poker Chat
On Sunday, from 7pm, enjoy five hours of Hold'em, analysed by a man whose teeth are even more impressive than the "Hampsteads" of Mr Conrad Poohs...



We'll kick off the show on 861 with the final table of Thursday's £12k Sky Sports Bounty Hunter. And then, expect four hours of live MTT and Master Cash hands, with the primary focus being the £10k Primo.

There WILL be a caption contest (see below). And we'll certainly be discussing this guy...

Yes, 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of Chris Moneymaker's historic win in the World Series of Poker Main Event. A decade has passed since the poker boom was ignited. But ask yourself this question:

What would have happened if Sammy Farha had won?

Do you think you'd be playing poker? Would we have pub leagues, and card rooms in almost every UK casino? Would Sky Poker exist?!?

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  • JananaJanana
    edited June 2013
    Hmmm interesting question James, i wasnt paying attention at the time so this all passed way over my head but id guess that the medias fascination with it was more to do with his quirky surname than the fact he satellited in for very little, he would have still made alot of cash for 2nd so think it will have probably gone the  same way. What if he was called Chris Molemaker? Maybe the boom may not have occured.

    Similarly id like to know, what effect do ppl think Ryans dental work will have on his tv career? CUE CLOSEUP ;)
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  • J-HartiganJ-Hartigan
    edited June 2013
    In Response to Re: Sunday's live show - with James & Ryan (***OFFICIAL THREAD***):
    Hmmm interesting question James, i wasnt paying attention at the time so this all passed way over my head but id guess that the medias fascination with it was more to do with his quirky surname than the fact he satellited in for very little, he would have still made alot of cash for 2nd so think it will have probably gone the  same way. What if he was called Chris Molemaker? Maybe the boom may not have occured. Similarly id like to know, what effect do ppl think Ryans dental work will have on his tv career? CUE CLOSEUP ;)
    Posted by Janana
    Great point, Janana. How much of the poker boom can be attributed to Chris's ridiculously appropriate last name?
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited June 2013
    In answer to your question.

    It wouldn't have mattered whether Moneymaker won or not!
    At that moment in time, Poker was a sleeping giant waiting for technology to arrive.

    Technology, excellent TV promotion and evolving from taboo to accessible is responsible for the surge in popularity

    Certainly in the UK Channel 4 and channels 865 then 861 have played a major part getting us involved!

    The poker suits now have to ensure the game continues to evolve! 

    I'm old, and can remember when darts was a must watch on TV and was played in everyone's local!
    How often do you see it played in your local pub now?

    We can't let that happen to poker!
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  • MP33MP33
    edited June 2013
    "What would have happened if Sammy Farha had won?

    Do you think you'd be playing poker? Would we have pub leagues"

    I guess we,ll never really know but talking of pub leaugues. I,d say about 80% off pubs in Preston now have at least 1 game a week and theres more popping up all the time. If you bust out of one game you can go round the corner and join in another game. Its gr8

    Good to see you both and everyone at the SPT. Sore head, but gr8 time as always
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  • J-HartiganJ-Hartigan
    edited June 2013
    Fancy creating an amusing caption for this photograph taken at SPT Birmingham...?





    If someone comes up with something REALLY good, we may be able to award a spot prize :-)
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  • LARSON7LARSON7
    edited June 2013
    Multi-tabling with Sky
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY
    edited June 2013
    Caption

    While Tikay is busying trying to chop the FT of the side event 5 ways using his on screen calculator.....EX side event supremo Richard says 'lets just do one hand of 3 card brag to decide it'!

    PS....was TRIP5 really on that table???
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  • oynutteroynutter
    edited June 2013
    I was greatly affected by chris's win, I only grow ' moneymaker' tomatos now!
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  • oynutteroynutter
    edited June 2013
    Caption-- Hartigan thinking--- God-- if I could just grab Tikay's ipad and hit Orford on the side of the head with it
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  • paige55paige55
    edited June 2013

    while tikay is ordering a taxi home,james and richard continue there epic battle of snap

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  • JananaJanana
    edited June 2013
    CAPTION - Elderly man fleeced at poker table by sharply dressed dealer via concrete website distraction
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  • percival09percival09
    edited June 2013
    James, I was so glad for your sake that you eventually got a deal done in the sidey last night. I was somehow still awake railing until 5am (sigh) and I found it quite funny the first time you tried but Solly refused! I bet you must have been devastated. WP on the cash

    Oh, and by the way, how well do you want to run winning £60 in the 6 way all in at the end. Luckbox. #skillgame
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  • Giant811Giant811
    edited June 2013
    I started playing poker long after Moneymaker, so I missed the initial boom. I'd assume that history wouldn't be much different if he had lost the heads-up with Sammy. It would still have been a great story.

    James, It was great playing with you for a few hours last night and I'm glad to hear your rungood in the side event kept you up all night. You're still no Orford, but who is?

    PS: On a scale of 1-10, how enjoyable was it to share a table with Irene and Paula, especially after playing for hours?

    PPS: Will you support my movement to do SPTs without poker? It only gets in the way of the fun. Ryan and the Bromleys are already on board!
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  • UnknownUnknown
    edited June 2013
    If Sammy Farha had won, there would have been a large increase in the liquidity of high stakes PLO games in the Las Vegas area for several years.

    Caption: As Tikay googles yet another interesting concrete fact, James and Rich play 'high card wins' for whoever is allowed to feign a medical emergency to escape
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  • BorinLonerBorinLoner
    edited June 2013
    Caption:

    TIKAY - "Listen boys, we've been doing this Poker TV lark for 6/7 years now. I don't think we can blag it much longer. Orford, you get the cards out and I'll look on the internet to find out the rules."
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  • BorinLonerBorinLoner
    edited June 2013
    Good evening chaps.

    James, I know you're not a fan of bad beat stories or moaning about elimination hands but can you quickly run through your bustout hand from the main event yesterday? It sounds interesting and I'd like to hear your thoughts on it. Perhaps, to avoid embarrassing them, you could refer to your opponents as Player A and Player B.. ill Maynard.

    I'm with Giant, by the way. I hadn't heard of Chris Moneymaker until I'd been playing poker for several years. I wouldn't like to speculate what would have happened without him.

    Have a great show. Hope you're both well.
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  • Red_KingRed_King
    edited June 2013
    In Response to Re: Sunday's live show - with James & Ryan (***OFFICIAL THREAD***):
    Fancy creating an amusing caption for this photograph taken at SPT Birmingham...? If someone comes up with something REALLY good, we may be able to award a spot prize :-)
    Posted by J-Hartigan
    Tikay is trying out the new Skypoker, handscanner login, down with the kidz init,
    James (Hamish) meditating, is contemplating nothingness, well he's got no chips,
    and Richard is practicing dealing himself an Orford str8
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  • wynne1938wynne1938
    edited June 2013
    Boys playing with their toys!
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited June 2013
    Caption Comp

    The Producer set the team the task of selecting the best hand of the night to put on their Ipods

    Tikay, slightly confused chose his right hand but doesn't understand why its not working

    Orford, hasn't grasped the fact they have to be face up

    While James is thinking how can I choose just one? All my hands were the best of the night!

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  • bugaloobugaloo
    edited June 2013
    "How often do you see it played in your local pub now?

    We can't let that happen to poker!"


    very strange post

    i have played darts at county level and now league level for 20 years

    never have there been more players especially good ones now infact the same league standard compared to 20 years ago is miles ahead and there are more leagues than ever
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  • jordz16jordz16
    edited June 2013
    If he says All-in before he moves his cards then i think they would give him the benefit of the doubt, if he moves his chips and cards in before saying All-in then i guess his hand would be dead.
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  • BorinLonerBorinLoner
    edited June 2013
    In the situation with the hand being pushed over the line with the chips, I'd suggest that the hand isn't dead until it touches the muck.

    Under other circumstances, I'd say the player could take no further aggressive action in the hand to prevent some sort of angle-shoot. Of course with this player being all-in already, that wouldn't be an issue.

    I'd say there's not a problem with the player taking their cards back and having their all-in stand. They clearly indicated their intentions to the table.

    I'm no Tournament Director but the rules should be all about what is indicated by a player. He clearly indicated his intentions.
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  • TommyDTommyD
    edited June 2013
    Re Ruling question.

    The line is completely nominal, it doesn't matter if the cards are in front of the line, behind the line or balanced on the player's head.  They are live until the moment they touch the muck pile.  The cards should stay live and in play and if it was up to me the Reg who is angle shooting to kill the hand against the spirit of the game should either be given a penalty or forced to watch an entire series of Heartbeat.
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  • BorinLonerBorinLoner
    edited June 2013
    In Response to Re: Sunday's live show - with James & Ryan (***OFFICIAL THREAD***):
    Re Ruling question. The line is completely nominal, it doesn't matter if the cards are in front of the line, behind the line or balanced on the player's head.  They are live until the moment they touch the muck pile.  The cards should stay live and in play and if it was up to me the Reg who is angle shooting to kill the hand against the spirit of the game should either be given a penalty or forced to watch an entire series of Heartbeat.
    Posted by TommyD
    You're a tough man, Tommy. I don't want to get on the wrong side of you.
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  • Ice_TigerIce_Tiger
    edited June 2013
    Caption Comp:

    Love this game. Have you got Mrs Sausages, the butcher's wife?

    No, have you got Mr Kendall, the concrete maker?


    Really enjoyed the SPT apart from getting sucked out on by Fanchaztic. Well done to all concerned!!!!
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  • AceAssasinAceAssasin
    edited June 2013
     "Sky retirement home for bewildered presenters holds primo night"
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  • BorinLonerBorinLoner
    edited June 2013
    Solack should have a strong word with the dealer. ;)

    Sadly, I think he's all-in with no hand. Once the cards hit the muck...
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  • GELDYGELDY
    edited June 2013
    great to see you all at the SPT - had a great first visit and profitable too

    caption - "OK - who said the production wasn't the hard part of the show - the producer has just offered to jobswap for one night with any one of us - who is it to be?" followed by nervous fidgeting

    mucked hand - he is all in but can only play the board (been on a final table where it happened - this time to the #10 seat)

    PS nice hand selection on the show tonight
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  • Lambert180Lambert180
    edited June 2013
    Evening guys,

    On the subject of Solack's cards being accidently mucked... I've seen this done at a casino previously, I believe it was DTD where the dealer accidently mucked the hand of a guy who announced all in. In this case, the TD asked for the player to name exactly what his 2 cards were (privately obv), he then took the muck pile, searched through them, he found the two cards he had and so removed them from the muck and gave them back to the player.

    The only half decent solution I can think of too really.
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  • andrew1947andrew1947
    edited June 2013
    The "federation internationale de poker association" is trying to make poker rules standerd world wide,like golf rules
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