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Victoria Coren

dragon1964dragon1964 Member Posts: 3,054
edited November 2014 in Poker Chat
No excuse not to get her on Ch 861 now

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  • TeddyBloatTeddyBloat Member Posts: 1,419
    edited November 2014
    get her on a sports betting night.

    oh wait...
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  • DOHHHHHHHDOHHHHHHH Member Posts: 17,929
    edited November 2014
    Like! :)
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  • poppy765poppy765 Member Posts: 1,521
    edited November 2014
    She would be an amazing ambassador!
    she's the reason i got into poker and she's an exceptionally intelligent and articulate person...
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  • FlyingDaggFlyingDagg Member Posts: 4,146
    edited November 2014
    Much respect to her for this stance. Even more respect if Tikay can get her on 861 :)
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  • bbMikebbMike Member Posts: 3,722
    edited November 2014
    In Response to Re: Victoria Coren:
    She would be an amazing ambassador! she's the reason i got into poker and she's an exceptionally intelligent and articulate person...
    Posted by poppy765
    Sorry Neil

    The King is dead, long live the Queen!
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  • MaggiesdadMaggiesdad Member Posts: 439
    edited November 2014
    In Response to Victoria Coren:
    No excuse not to get her on Ch 861 now http://www.victoriacoren.com/main/blog/archive/goodbye_team_pro
    Posted by dragon1964
    Sky Casino.....
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  • CraigSG1CraigSG1 Member Posts: 1,832
    edited November 2014
    Need to get her on!!!!! 
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  • dragon1964dragon1964 Member Posts: 3,054
    edited November 2014
    In Response to Re: Victoria Coren:
    In Response to Victoria Coren : Sky Casino.....
    Posted by Maggiesdad
    I don't recall ever hearing that promoted on the channel, though I may have missed it.


    Ch 861
    A poker channel showing poker games to poker players, with professional poker guests and poker analysts

    .....presented by Richard Orf............oh well, nothing's perfect
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  • JockBMWJockBMW Member Posts: 2,653
    edited November 2014
    Didn't think it was possible for my admiration for this lady to be any higher.  It's amazing how often people's principles go out the window when money is involved.  Not this individual. As usual she has made her decision with grace and style. What a wonderful lady 
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  • bartonironbartoniron Member Posts: 53
    edited November 2014
    Please read the article again and then explain why such a principled person would sign up to Sky, who already have casino,vegas ,bingo etc.

    Someone who resigns because her employer is going to do something with which she fundamentally disagrees is hardly likely to join another organisation that already does  the same. 

    May I also add my admiration for her stance.
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  • a00rocka00rock Member Posts: 832
    edited November 2014
    It would be nice but as others have said very unlikely (unless Tikay can work is magic) as it would be hypocritical.
    In this world of dog eat dog and in it for the dosh... how refreshing it is to see someone standing up for what they think is right despite the financial hit.

    I love this Lady.
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  • aussie09aussie09 Member Posts: 8,033
    edited November 2014


    simply forget any ambo thoughts, however there is now an opportunity to invite victoria onto the programme one evening and therafter the UKPC.

    that would be excellent for everyone.



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  • MrStarch1MrStarch1 Member Posts: 63
    edited November 2014
    +1 to all
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  • rancidrancid Member Posts: 5,947
    edited November 2014
    Really easy to have high principles when you don't need the money.

    Stick Vicky in a council flat with 3 kids and see if she can give that gig up.


    I think it totaly smells of hyporcrite to me, she can't endorse a casino but she can endorse a poker site - wow gambling is gambing don't matter how good or bad you are at the games you decide to play.






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  • dragon1964dragon1964 Member Posts: 3,054
    edited November 2014
    I didn't say she should be a Sky ambassador.
    That would be ridiculous.

    I just said she should be on the poker channel, talking poker.

    I am not convinced that would compromise her admirable principles
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  • aussie09aussie09 Member Posts: 8,033
    edited November 2014
    In Response to Re: Victoria Coren:
    Really easy to have high principles when you don't need the money. Stick Vicky in a council flat with 3 kids and see if she can give that gig up. I think it totaly smells of hyporcrite to me, she can't endorse a casino but she can endorse a poker site - wow gambling is gambing don't matter how good or bad you are at the games you decide to play.
    Posted by rancid

    minus 1


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  • aussie09aussie09 Member Posts: 8,033
    edited November 2014
    In Response to Re: Victoria Coren:
    I didn't say she should be a Sky ambassador. That would be ridiculous. I just said she should be on the poker channel, talking poker. I am not convinced that would compromise her admirable principles
    Posted by dragon1964

    +1


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  • Phantom66Phantom66 Member Posts: 5,542
    edited November 2014
    I think she would make an amazing guest on 861.

    I read her autobio - fascinating read.

    The only thing I have against her is that "only connect" programme - As if I didn't feel stupid enough watching University Challenge on a Monday evening. For crying out loud I cant even name the symbols used to pick the questions let alone come up with any actual answers.

    Bring back shooting stars!
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  • TeddyBloatTeddyBloat Member Posts: 1,419
    edited November 2014
    In Response to Re: Victoria Coren:
    Really easy to have high principles when you don't need the money. Stick Vicky in a council flat with 3 kids and see if she can give that gig up. I think it totaly smells of hyporcrite to me, she can't endorse a casino but she can endorse a poker site - wow gambling is gambing don't matter how good or bad you are at the games you decide to play.
    Posted by rancid
    1. if she lived in a council flat and was skint with 3 kids she wouldnt be a sponsored pro or vice-versa.

    2. by that standard no-one of means can make principled sacrifices / stands.

    3. it implies people who are not well-off are incapable of principled sacrifice.

    there is a whiff of hypocricsy as there are no doubt problem gamblers in the 'net depositor' player pool, and promoting it as a game of skill may make it more enticing to people trying to chase losses.

    but she obviously doesnt see it that way. she was happy to promote the game she loves, but not happy to promote pit games. i dont think she is looking for plaudits from hoi polloi, or cares.

    boss girl, imo.
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  • ladyalbionladyalbion Member Posts: 72
    edited November 2014
    She is one of my very favourite celebs and the reason I started playing poker.  I go back and read her book over and over.

    Really admire her for sticking to her principles, even though personally I think poker and gambling will always go hand in hand.  The teampro players do have their faces used to promote just about everything so I can see why she was uncomfortable.

    Would be awesome to get her on the show!
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