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I'll go wherever I am asked to, (assuming I am asked, you never know!), be it Glasgow or Brighton, it is not for me to make life difficult for the suits, whatever they ask, I'll go along with.
In practical terms, however, it is more likely that I will be tasked to do the Brighton event. Ideally, Rich Milner & I need to do one each, as do Blandy & Tighty. The geography of that suggests that Mr Milner will be in Glasgow (he lives in York) & as I am currently residing in London, I will do Brighton. I am not sure at this stage how Tighty & Blandy will divvi up their day.
It has not been confirmed, but it is likely to be - I hope - March. If that is the case, there will be three monthly Finals, being March, April, & May.
The original "Viva Las Vegas" is the likely format, but they MIGHT do a "Viva Las Vegas Lite", too, it is still to be decided.
Truly, I am a poker geek by any standards. My life has revolved around poker for well over a decade, on both sides of the Table, as a player, and as a Commentator, TV Analyst, Event Host, part owner & very active Member of a very prominent Poker Forum, APAT chairman, SPT "Host", & general dogs body, & poker is my living, it's how I earn my wages.
I am fascinated by the absolute beauty of the game, the people in it, the characters, how people handle the swings, the stories, the incredible people I have met through poker, & the Countries it has taken me to, & I think I have cashed in Festival Events in 9 or 10 different countries. If I ever had the time, I'd love to write a book - in fact I have enough material to write several - about poker, & the people & adventures I have encountered along the way.
I have almost certainly commentated on more Live Poker Finals than anyone, I have definitely analysed more hands on TV than anyone I can think of, and I've played in plenty of Finals, maybe 400 or more "Live" Finals, & thousands of Online Finals. All of which I have loved.
So, it's fair to say, I love almost everything about poker. Except those Hand Histories. Unless I am specifically asked to comment upon one, I swear to God I have never willingly read a Hand History in my life, & I never will. I really don't see the point in all those lines after lines of irrelevant info they contain, 95% of which is not relevant to the hand. A poker hand can - imo - be better explained in normal writing.
In fact, I have never even looked at one of my own Hand Histories - ever, not once.
If Sky Poker - who have been absolutely wonderful to me, & to whom I am eternally grateful for putting up with me, ever said "OK, your job is now to read Hand Histories", I would snap quit. Just like that.
Each to their own, eh?
So, we gonna get married, kids & all that? Yeah?
Thank you for those kind words.
You were, iirc, Seat 2, yes? Toughest seat on the Table, with Thewy lurking behind you, with position, & Skippy to your right (Seat 10), nicking the "spots".
And yes, Anna is just lovely, what you see is what you get with Anna, she has no "edge" or attitude, one of THE nicest people you could ever wish to meet.
Thewy? What can I day? He is a hero of mine, for his demeanour & attitude, & one of my closest friends in life, & has been since the day we both began playing Live Poker. I am so proud of him, & pleased that we have ended up together at Sky Poker. What a lovely way to end my career, whenever that may be, working alongside Thewy.
You are a teacher - in what subject, if I may ask?
Do enjoy Thailand, & have a safe journey, & hopefully, I'll see you on another SPT Final Table when you return.
Bit of a cruel river, that! Odd thing is, if he misses his house, the lot probably still goes in, & you get the lot, instead of him. He had a set of Tens, I believe.
Such is poker - be careful what you wish for, eh?
I was trying to represent the straight, if i remember there was three cards to broadway on the board aswell as hoping to hit my diamond.....
Just one point - you have included your e-Mail address in your latest Post - NEVER ever allow your e-addy to appear on an open Forum, all sorts of mischievious no-gooders & naughty sorts may well take advantage of it, & mis-use it. I am going to ask the Mods to delete it, hope you understand. (I have removed it from my "quote" of your Post).
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I love everything about poker INCLUDING the HH. Well maybe excepting cash! I know everyone has their own views on here (which is one reason I like it) but as a newbie I've found the clinic and the HH's posted there extremely helpful in my learning process. I also try and review hands I may have played badly and to do that I need to look at my HH. NOT disagreeing with your view BTW just pointing out that I (and probably others) find them useful.
pad - run good.
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in your opinion in the modern game is there still a place for the solid abc player who multitables, plays tight and bets for value with premium hands.
this is the style iv been playing lately combinde with carefull able selection (only picking tables with at least 2 or 3 players who are shorting) i seem to be doing ok.
do you think this strategy can be sustained over a distance.
i look forward to your views
cheers
stuart
So tonight i had a go at the satellite for up in Glasgow & i was one of the four who got through.
I must admit down south would have suited me better, but hey if its a good a atmosphere as Luton last week i be in for another good fun day...
Only thing that worries me is the Scotch are renowned for being tight & i may well have a right job on my hands trying to get them to part with their chips......lol......only joking!
Not sure what you mean, can you elaborate?
For different games - I assume you mean Omaha - the same sort of cards appear, but they are used, & valued, differently. A-K in Hold Em is a big hand, in Omaha it's not much use. Same cards, different meaning.
could you throw any light onto the HiLo starting stack changes situation. This change has not gone down well with regular players. The previous format worked perfectly well, so if it aint broke, why fix it?
Thanks
Craig
I was not aware of it, but most things are done with good reason, & I'm sure this was, too.
Personally, I thought 2,000 chips was a bit much for a split pot gasme, as they tend to go on too long to to all the "splits pots".
We were having some mess about fun at a Live Event once, & it was £100 for a SNG, but the game got a bit silly, with everyone shoving, & it was costing £100 every 10 minutes. So I changed the game to Omaha Hi-Lo, & it lasted for three hours!
Not often I disagree with you Tikay, but I do here !
We are in a completely different situation, and are trying to attract people to the game. Lowering the starting stack will prevent new players from learning the game. It reduces the skill factor and discourages proper play.
The £100 gtd tournament at 8.25 usually attracts 20/25 runners and lasts for just over 2 hours. Personally I think this is about right, but I have had feedback from a few players requesting a SLOWER structure.
Yes, it may seem odd to those upstairs that the daytime £1.10 tournys can also last a couple of hours, but if this change remains we will lose the majority of the players, mostly people who just really enjoy the game.
As for hilo DYMs, in my experience they are not taking any longer to complete than their holdem equivalents.
EDIT: Seems it was an admin error and is now sorted. Be good to see you at 8.25 one night when you are free !
Apologies, of course, for the glitch.
I may try & join you tonight, my hands have been full with other stuff lately, & I've been a little tired in the evenings, but if I get home in time, yes, I'll play.
sky Jordan has cleared up the issue of the disappearing 500 chips. I like Tony would like to see more players playing the Hi Lo, and this is building gradually. Is there any plans for lower level buy ins for DYMs, as this I believe would help encourage more players.
Craig
And very well played too.
Flattered as I am by your kind offer I am afraid I have tried that route in life and 2 maintainance bills and several children later I have finally decided its not the route for me.
Having said that it was a fun ride. I will therefore politely refuse, perhaps it is better we stay kindred spirits and not tarnish a beautiful start to our relationship by becoming a couple and in several years look longingly across the breakfast table wondering how we could kill one another and get away with it, ahhh such fond memories
Dave
Obviously, I ran outrageously good, & yes, I really enjoyed it.
When we got heads up, the other chap said "you don't pass many hands, you surprised me there, I had you down wrong".
I passed very few hands when we got H-U, why would I?
But early doors, I mostly sat out, & if I did enter a pot, usually when I was on the button, with 3 limpers already, I just potted it, & everyone would fold. I doubt I played 10 hands before we made the Final. I did run rather good, though.
Guess I owe you a drink, now!
If I am around, & not too tired, I'll try & join it again this evening.