I shove it 100% of the time whether short or not. I'm not going to sit around waiting for the bubble, passing great hands. Folding AA would be a terrible error!!! I am there to win not to play scared! XXX Posted by Sparce
Shove every single time unless were not that short we have to play it to get maximum value. If you pass AA pre-flop in an event like this your playing exceptionally scared money or your simply playing wrong. The only circumstance I fold AA is on a satellite bubble where you just don't need to get involved as 99% of the time you will make the money just by folding !
Shove every single time unless were not that short we have to play it to get maximum value. If you pass AA pre-flop in an event like this your playing exceptionally scared money or your simply playing wrong. The only circumstance I fold AA is on a satellite bubble where you just don't need to get involved as 99% of the time you will make the money just by folding ! Posted by TP_Nutter
Cheers for your answer Ben. I think you have all answered wisely. I personally would consider the fold (60/40) with the bubble being imminent. I just would hate to be the bubble in a tourney like that. Lets just hope one of you are not in this situation and the only dilemma you get is - do you finish 1st or 2nd in the main event!!
Incidentally, the player who exits on the Cash Bubble in the WSOP Main Event, by tradition, gets a free entry for the following year's WSOP Main Event, worth $10,300.
Shove every single time unless were not that short we have to play it to get maximum value. If you pass AA pre-flop in an event like this your playing exceptionally scared money or your simply playing wrong. The only circumstance I fold AA is on a satellite bubble where you just don't need to get involved as 99% of the time you will make the money just by folding ! Posted by TP_Nutter
Good answer - isn't amazing the number of people who go out on the bubble in a sat with aa v kk cl v cl and the guy/girl sat with .5bb left gets through. Seen this so many times so funny.
playing in the cheltenham freeroll and only got a total player on my table, great to see, ben aka nutter was just playing some poker. so nice to see a big roller playing a freeroll, just shows his feet are firmly on the ground!!!
Incidentally, the player who exits on the Cash Bubble in the WSOP Main Event, by tradition, gets a free entry for the following year's WSOP Main Event, worth $10,300. Posted by Tikay10
They do this at Leo`s casino in liverpool. I bubbled in a £50 freezeout, and got free entry into the next weeks tourney, which I went deep in and did a final table deal for £550, nice little bonus.
GOOD LUCK to all three TOTAL PLAYER finalists. I've been following the Comp's progress nearly all the way and its seems to have been pretty tough. To all those that did'nt make it to the final a big CONGRATULATIONS for gettin selected in the first place .I'm sure you all took plenty from the experience and no doubt plugged a few holes in ya game and learnt a few new moves. And to the final 3, my advece is try not to do anything too out of the ordinary in a attempt to catch the EYE of the voters and the SKY POKER TEAM. REMEMBER it was YOUR game that got ya this far in the first place, Again GOOD LUCK to all of ya.......!!!!!
P.S. I think DAN id gonna be gettin my vote.. not that i'm 100% decided yet. From what i've seem so far i think he's the best reader of his situation of the three, and therefore appears to make the right decision/move at the right time the highest percentage of the time...!!!
Ive voted, Ive really enjoyed the total player shows, and watching/playing the guys since I left, I think towards the end, I stopped enjoying it, and started to feel it, in fact one night, I was actually dreading it. This resulted in abit of a down-swing on my personal account, not results wise, but I lost the love and passion for the game. It didnt take too long to come back though Maybe a year too soon for me. In fact definitely a year too soon for me, Im nowhere near as complete as the top 3, which in a way makes me happy, as I believe I have so much further to go, and will get there, eventually. But I've realllyyyyy enjoyed the shows and all the TP talk - you really get to know the guys, and will be looking forward to the result next week DOHH Posted by DOHHHHHHH
I can totally understand where ya comin from wen ya say ya were dreadin it at times, i imagine ya were over thinkin decisions knowing that your every move was there to be scrutinized and picked apart. I bet it was hard to play ya own game, its hard to remember it was exactly that ( your game) that got ya there in the first place. Anyway, fair play for gettin as far as ya did, im sure ya learnt from it all. GOOD lUCK at the tables mate.!!!
Sunday night results Tournies: Played a few tournies tonight. Think I came 70th ish primo where I busted out my AK vs AQ. I also played some real tournaments. The stars $215 750k guaranteed - 4594 runners. I finished 163rd. And the Ipoker Sunday mil $535 1498 runners - I came 63rd. These have tough fields, have a large starting stacks and a slow clock - just like the wsop. I am very happy with my results and this shows the strength of my tourney game atm, running deep in these two tough tournies its only going to get better in the next couple of months. XXX ps. thanks ling for railing! Posted by Sparce
WELL DONE mate, those tourny's have some HUGE fields and to go that deep are great results. your obviously well on top of ya game at the moment.. Keep it up... GOOD LUCK at the tables, though it dont seem like ya need it....LOL.!
Yeah its been such a tough competition. I personally have put in over 60 odd hours with playing and writing blogs and updates ect... and there is still 2 days to go!
I have loved every single minute of it though and it has taught me a great deal about my game and how to adapt to being a 'target' as everyone is trying to bluff you and outplay you every hand. It has been great to work with ed and the other tpers as you cant help but learn from their advice and by just watching them play and discussing hands.
I can honestly say that i could not have give any more than i have in this competition, and for that reason i have no regrets whatever the result this coming saturday as i have tried my upmost and have left everything at the table.
Good luck to ben and sparce for saturday, you are both great players and its a privilegde to be mentioned in the same breath.
Another thanks for Txspats words In Response to Re: OFFICIAL TOTAL PLAYER THREAD : What you said! ditto! I am reminded of the last scene in the 300 when Leonidas and one of his soldiers are whispering their last breath: "Sir, Its an Honour to die with you" - Leonidis: "and its been a honour to live with you". Gerrard Buttler's the MAN!!! The pleasure has been all mine dan! Good luck to you and ben on sat. XXX Posted by Sparce
I'm not crying honest, just bit my cheek. You 3 guys are all abviously extremely skilled players and have given your all and made personal sacrifices along the way to get this far.From what i've seen and read over the past few weeks you're all luverly fellas as well. I've made my vote for what it's worth, however i'll be proud to support whoever goes through as you've all proven to be worthy winners. The very best of luck to you all and give them **** you Spartans !
Just to let you know some special messages for the TOTAL PLAYER's in tonight's Primo Final. Find out who Jesse May, Nik Persaud and Ian Frazer are voting for!
Hi guys, Just to let you know some special messages for the TOTAL PLAYER's in tonight's Primo Final. Find out who Jesse May, Nik Persaud and Ian Frazer are voting for! Posted by Sky_Ling
Probably one vote for each player IMHO. That will keep everything 'level' for the time being. But I carnt be sure so will watch and find out later......
19. The winner will be selected following an online vote where each Sky Poker player will be eligible to cast one vote.
the above is from total player T&C, does a SKY POKER PLAYER mean any who joins sky poker via FB with the only intention of casting a vote for somone they have never heard of or does it mean what it says???
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Incidentally, the player who exits on the Cash Bubble in the WSOP Main Event, by tradition, gets a free entry for the following year's WSOP Main Event, worth $10,300.
Poker is not always about the profit, its good to just let your hair down and have a laugh sometimes!
Think i came 81st in the end, good luck to everyone still in!
Where are you, you TP-ers? - FREE ENTRY Fun Comp tonight, with £11 worth of Tourney entries on offer, sponsored by Shanny.
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GOOD LUCK to all three TOTAL PLAYER finalists. I've been following the Comp's progress nearly all the way and its seems to have been pretty tough. To all those that did'nt make it to the final a big CONGRATULATIONS for gettin selected in the first place .I'm sure you all took plenty from the experience and no doubt plugged a few holes in ya game and learnt a few new moves. And to the final 3, my advece is try not to do anything too out of the ordinary in a attempt to catch the EYE of the voters and the SKY POKER TEAM. REMEMBER it was YOUR game that got ya this far in the first place, Again GOOD LUCK to all of ya.......!!!!!
P.S. I think DAN id gonna be gettin my vote.. not that i'm 100% decided yet. From what i've seem so far i think he's the best reader of his situation of the three, and therefore appears to make the right decision/move at the right time the highest percentage of the time...!!!
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Yeah its been such a tough competition. I personally have put in over 60 odd hours with playing and writing blogs and updates ect... and there is still 2 days to go!
I have loved every single minute of it though and it has taught me a great deal about my game and how to adapt to being a 'target' as everyone is trying to bluff you and outplay you every hand. It has been great to work with ed and the other tpers as you cant help but learn from their advice and by just watching them play and discussing hands.
I can honestly say that i could not have give any more than i have in this competition, and for that reason i have no regrets whatever the result this coming saturday as i have tried my upmost and have left everything at the table.
Good luck to ben and sparce for saturday, you are both great players and its a privilegde to be mentioned in the same breath.
Dan
The very best of luck to you all and give them **** you Spartans !
Just to let you know some special messages for the TOTAL PLAYER's in tonight's Primo Final. Find out who Jesse May, Nik Persaud and Ian Frazer are voting for!
the above is from total player T&C, does a SKY POKER PLAYER mean any who joins sky poker via FB with the only intention of casting a vote for somone they have never heard of or does it mean what it says???