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LIVE ON 865 RIGHT NOW! The UKOPS High Roller with Rich, Tikay and McLean Karr!

RICHORFORDRICHORFORD
edited November 2011 in Poker Chat
Two awesome guests on the same night! Good work folks!

OK, questions for Mclean...

Since Black Friday it's been impossible for US pros to play online from home. How does he view the evolution of poker players in the US? Wil they relocate to play online still, or will there be a move towards online pros taking on the live cash games and tournaments? What does he think is the biggest challenge if the latter is the case?


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  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD
    edited November 2011
    Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines.

    Tonight on Sky Poker TV, Channel 865 we're all over UKOPS LIVE!

    Yes, it's UKOPS 4- the £530 buy-in High Roller with a guaranteed prize pool of £25,000.

    Our greatest names are lining up to contest it, so if you weren't lucky enough to satellite in then grab a can and some popcorn, put your feet up tonight and simply marvel at the play.

    Amongst the contenders at the time of going to press...

    Lolufold aka Redmond Lee
    LJamesL aka James Williams
    Yoyo aka Julian Thew
    Ted Giddzo aka Ed Giddens
    Nutter5932 aka Ben Nuttall
    Gliterbabe aka Wayne Rideout
    DanTB10 aka Dan Brown

    Yep, it's a proper premier A-Class field tonight with one of Sky Poker's biggest ever online first prizes.

    In the studio following the action will be...




    Richard Orford (foreground, looking miserable because I'm sat next to him) and Tikay (background, where he belongs).

    And charged with the double task of keeping the peace and interpreting the action is another top quality guest, and no stranger to high roller events himself, having taken down this year's WPT Vienna High Roller Event...

    McLean Karr




    Here's a quick clipping which gives you a flavour of the player...


    Mclean Karr Destroys The Competition And Wins the €10k WPT Vienna High Roller

    Mclean Karr and poker glory know each other fairly well. The American amassed just under $1.5 million in live tournament earnings in 2010 alone. Included in that gargantuan haul were two first place finishes. He defeated 333 players in the WPT Bay 1010 Shooting Stars Event and later that year won the EPT London High Roller. So the man had a track record when it came to closing out events, but he didn’t just close out this tournament he owned it from start to finish.

    As well as questions to McLean, here's a subject for you to get your teeth into...

    What's wrong with your game?

    What's the one thing that you just can't master in poker? Is it bankroll management? Playing on tilt? Playing big Aces out of position? Value betting? See if you can identify the weakness in your game and let us know for some sympathy and, more importantly, some honest and constructive advice from Tikay and McLean.

    Post away and we'll read it out live on air from 8!

    Everyone who posts/emails something we read out tonight will go into a hat, from which a randomly picked name will win free entry into this Saturday's Bounty Hunter worth £22 and possibly a lot more!

    So, it's got it all tonight. Get your questions in for McLean and your thoughts on tonight's topic on this thread and all your usual banter.

    We'll be waiting! See you at 8!
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  • YOUNG_GUNYOUNG_GUN
    edited November 2011
    Is tattytats in the studio aswell?? if so i gurantee you have record viewers lol

    Looking forward to this railing the High Roller and watching the show, im soo excited i could almost weee a little ;)

    Have a good one tonight Ricardo and Gramps
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  • Sky_ClaireSky_Claire
    edited November 2011
    In Response to Re: UKOPS High Roller Live on 865 tonight at 8 with Rich, Tikay, McLean!:
    Is tattytats in the studio aswell?? if so i gurantee you have record viewers lol Looking forward to this railing the High Roller and watching the show, im soo excited i could almost weee a little ;) Have a good one tonight Ricardo and Gramps
    Posted by YOUNG_GUN
    Just spoken to Tatjana and think she is sending McLean down on his own. Great shame but no doubt we will get her on screen soon
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  • YOUNG_GUNYOUNG_GUN
    edited November 2011
    :'( wahhhhhhhhhhhhhh im going to sulk now, i was gettin all excited too ;)

    Should still watch the show so have a good one all and cheers Sky Claire x
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  • salad24salad24
    edited November 2011
    Sounds like it's going to be a good show, very much looking forward to it! 
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  • Sky_DaveSky_Dave
    edited November 2011
    Oooops, either

    1) My bad
    2) Tatjana disappointed a nation.

    Either way, oops.

    Still going to the an awesome show. McLean has an awesome game on him and should be good to see what Richard learns from him. :)
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  • Sky_ClaireSky_Claire
    edited November 2011
    In Response to Re: UKOPS High Roller Live on 865 tonight at 8 with Rich, Tikay and McLean!:
    Oooops, either 1) My bad 2) Tatjana disappointed a nation. Either way, oops. Still going to the an awesome show. McLean has an awesome game on him and should be good to see what Richard learns from him. :)
    Posted by Sky_Dave
    and Tikay might learn something:)
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  • Sky_DaveSky_Dave
    edited November 2011
    Old dog? New tricks? Kendall will always fold J-J on the button. ;)
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  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD
    edited November 2011
    A few hours till showtime and the excitement mounts for the High Roller- one of the biggest buy-in events in the history of Sky Poker.

    We need your input for tonight's show so, as well as questions to our guest McLean, here's something for you to get your teeth into...

    What's wrong with your game?

    What's the one thing that you just can't master in poker? Is it bankroll management? Playing on tilt? Playing big Aces out of position? Value betting? See if you can identify the weakness in your game and let us know for some sympathy and, more importantly, some honest and constructive advice from Tikay and McLean.

    Post away and we'll read it out live on air from 8!

    Everyone who posts/emails something we read out tonight will go into a hat, from which a randomly picked name will win free entry into this Saturday's Bounty Hunter worth £22 and possibly a lot more!
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  • YOUNG_GUNYOUNG_GUN
    edited November 2011
    What's wrong with your game?

    Probably my biggest flaw is i'll put someone on a hand eg. Set or flush but i will call to find out im correct, i know im right most the time but curiousity always gets the best of me :( any tips?
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  • splashiessplashies
    edited November 2011
    In Response to Re: UKOPS High Roller Live on 865 tonight at 8 with Rich, Tikay and McLean!:
    A few hours till showtime and the excitement mounts for the High Roller- one of the biggest buy-in events in the history of Sky Poker. We need your input for tonight's show so, as well as questions to our guest McLean , here's something for you to get your teeth into... What's wrong with your game? What's the one thing that you just can't master in poker? Is it bankroll management? Playing on tilt? Playing big Aces out of position? Value betting? See if you can identify the weakness in your game and let us know for some sympathy and, more importantly, some honest and constructive advice from Tikay and McLean. Post away and we'll read it out live on air from 8!
    Posted by RICHORFORD
    Rich we could probably fill the 4 hour slot if this question was aimed at you. :P
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  • TRIP5TRIP5
    edited November 2011
    In Response to Re: UKOPS High Roller Live on 865 tonight at 8 with Rich, Tikay and McLean!:
    What's wrong with your game? Probably my biggest flaw is i'll put someone on a hand eg. Set or flush but i will call to find out im correct, i know im right most the time but curiousity always gets the best of me :( any tips?
    Posted by YOUNG_GUN
    Dont call??

    xx
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  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD
    edited November 2011
    In Response to Re: UKOPS High Roller Live on 865 tonight at 8 with Rich, Tikay and McLean!:
    In Response to Re: UKOPS High Roller Live on 865 tonight at 8 with Rich, Tikay and McLean! : Rich we could probably fill the 4 hour slot if this question was aimed at you. :P
    Posted by splashies
    Lol! Fair point. In fact, they could turn it into a nightly soap opera which runs for as long as Corrie...
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  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD
    edited November 2011
    Keep the posts coming!

    Everyone who posts/emails something we read out tonight will go into a hat, from which a randomly picked name will win free entry into this Saturday's Bounty Hunter worth £22 and possibly a lot more!

    Look out for the draw towards the end of the show!
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  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD
    edited November 2011
    NEWS JUST IN!

    Tonight sees the premiere of all the footage from last week's Sky Poker Tour 2011/12 Leg 1 at DTD.

    It's on every ad break in the first two hours of the show- don't miss it!
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  • GlenelgGlenelg
    edited November 2011
    Hi Guys,
    Really looking forward to the show tonite. Viewing figures should be through the roof with UKOPS.  Great guest as usual so have a good show.
    Anyways, what's wrong with my game?

    As you know Rich I'm fairly knew and although I'm learning relatively quickly on a small BR the ONE thing that I struggle with is AGGRESSION.  I play MTT's and like the Deepstacks as I get good value for money but when I'm deciding to raise 3x/4x part of me is thinking "crikey that's a lot of chips to be throwing in the middle" and sometimes still (and say it quietly) LIMP.  I am getting better but would value the teams views. 
    I know there's a lot in this question but how do you learn AGGRESSION.  Does it come naturally or is it just a case of adapting your game?  Or am I destined to be a passive player?

    pad
    p.s. Managed 7th in the Orfy freeroll so thanks again.
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  • samantha25samantha25
    edited November 2011

    Aggression

    Is it overrated??

    Just a question regarding the overall outcome of this style of play? Does it benifit you playing this way or are you best playing like a sleeping log until it comes to crunch time.

    I ask this as I used to play mega tight (and did ok) but wanted to adapt my game to win bigger games rarther than just cashing or scrapping to final table.

    This style has worked to a point, yet I find if I'm running deep in a tourni and am big stacked I can't help calling the aipf with AK, 10 10 ect and its a big downfall.

    Where is the turning point where you think, Im doing nicely I'll sit back for a while?? Or do you carry on gun ho (as most hands I call are fav pre, just ul flops) and hope it comes eventually?

    Ta

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  • samantha25samantha25
    edited November 2011
    In Response to Re: UKOPS High Roller Live on 865 tonight at 8 with Rich, Tikay, McLean!:
    Hi Guys, Really looking forward to the show tonite. Viewing figures should be through the roof with UKOPS.  Great guest as usual so have a good show. Anyways, what's wrong with my game? As you know Rich I'm fairly knew and although I'm learning relatively quickly on a small BR the ONE thing that I struggle with is AGGRESSION.  I play MTT's and like the Deepstacks as I get good value for money but when I'm deciding to raise 3x/4x part of me is thinking "crikey that's a lot of chips to be throwing in the middle" and sometimes still (and say it quietly) LIMP.  I am getting better but would value the teams views.  I know there's a lot in this question but how do you learn AGGRESSION.  Does it come naturally or is it just a case of adapting your game?  Or am I destined to be a passive player? pad p.s. Managed 7th in the Orfy freeroll so thanks again.
    Posted by Glenelg
    Great minds eh ;)
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  • liamboi11liamboi11
    edited November 2011
    hi rich and tikay looking forward to the show

    What's wrong with your game?
    my problem is defo tilt and knowin when just to quit on the night I can play for say 6 days of the week win 2-3 buyins a night playing cash then say the last day of the week a get bad beat early on or I make a bad play that just makes me play reckless and before i start to think just call it a nite and I`ve lost most of my profit for the week my hard work for nothing any tips to resolve this.
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  • acebarry10acebarry10
    edited November 2011
    A leak in my game, making stupid calls, even when I know I shouldnt
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  • scotty77scotty77
    edited November 2011
    Whats wrong with your game....

    Tilt/being rubbish/triple barrell bluffing/not playing enough/not studying enough

    For someone who's main income is from poker I am pretty rubbish, the only thing that I will say is that I am pretty lucky and find it hard to miss when I'm miles behind.
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  • GREGHOGGGREGHOGG
    edited November 2011
    In Response to Re: UKOPS High Roller Live on 865 tonight at 8 with Rich, Tikay and McLean!:
    A leak in my game, making stupid calls, even when I know I shouldnt
    Posted by acebarry10
    just call them "calls for information" Barry and look smart lol

    thats my excuse anyway!
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  • delaney09delaney09
    edited November 2011
    whats wrongs with your game...

    Too Lazy

    I wake up and say i am going to play today but instead just sit here all day staring at a screen or watching a film just to stop me from having to play.


    No BRM

    I have absolutely no BRM i will play what i want if i have the money even if it means its my whole bankroll, this is probably because i have a figure set in my head that i want to reach before i implement proper Bankroll management until then i just keep taking shots to reach that figure
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  • IRISHROVERIRISHROVER
    edited November 2011


    Hi Rich & Tony ,

    i and i am sure the forum regs would agree
    you guys & your skypoker co-workers / team should be
    well and truly commended for the way you guys and gals  have grown  this poker site  .
     
    Tonight's milestone is all credit to you guys & gals /> />>>

    UKOPS 4- the £530 buy-in High Roller with a guaranteed prize pool of £25,000.

    have a great show guys .

    Denis .




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  • Cypriot08Cypriot08
    edited November 2011
    What's wrong with your game?
    Hey guys, looking forward to the show tonight.

    Any tips on how to improve my tournament play? When i play cash my game is generally solid and usually walk away with a bit of profit. However my tournament play leaves alot to be desired. If i get a deep run, its usually because iv been a total luck box.

    Regards
    Andy
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  • salad24salad24
    edited November 2011
    In Response to Re: UKOPS High Roller Live on 865 tonight at 8 with Rich, Tikay and McLean!:
    Hi Rich & Tony , i and i am sure the forum regs would agree you guys & your skypoker co-workers / team should be well and truly commended for the way you guys and gals  have grown  this poker site  .   Tonight's milestone is all credit to you guys & gals /> /> />> UKOPS 4- the £530 buy-in High Roller with a guaranteed prize pool of £25,000. have a great show guys . Denis .
    Posted by IRISHROVER
    Totally agree. It is also having its guarantee SMASHED as we speak. 
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  • Giant811Giant811
    edited November 2011
    +1 to aggression, I have a hard time overcoming my passive personality.

    Another issue I have is paying attention to what others do and picking up on what they do, taking notes etc.

    I also think I'm missing value by not value-betting enough. If I have medium strength hands in position I often tell myself that no worse hand would call anyway and just check back, even if I'm 80% sure I have the best hand. Playing only MTTs, and almost exclusively Omaha, what is the right approach to value betting 2 pair/trips/small straights/flushes?
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  • HITMAN_RVHITMAN_RV
    edited November 2011

    Q. What's wrong with your game?

    A. EVERYTHING!!

    There ya go that's me won the HIGH ROLLER tonight!!

    lol!!

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  • karllukekarlluke
    edited November 2011
    whats wrong with my game, not being aggressive enough.  Especially when the cards are not in my favour. How can i get past this?????????????
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  • cenachavcenachav
    edited November 2011
    My biggest leak, probably letting myself get pushed off pots by someone going all in on a draw/bluff when I have a better hand then them. 

    Good luck to everyone playing in the high roller tonight.  Just one word of advice.  Be afraid of the man with nothing to lose ;)
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