SPT Richard will be at a Meeting for a good part of today, in London, so he may not be Online until later this afternoon.
In fact, he is Meeting with me & some other dudes, at a Hotel near Heathrow. Afterwards, I plan to show them the British Airways Maintenance Hanger, Concorde (which is parked there), & we can watch the planes taking off & landing.
Don't worry, Richard thinks he's a geek, but I can outgeek him any day. I can.
Just saw the WSOP 2007 ME Final table. Jerry Yang hitting runner runner straight to win it... I am telling you TK poker is fixed add Mr Negreanu's bad beat in this year's WSOPE ME.... Do you know something I think all the people that complain over bad beats should watch they way these guys took their bad luck, for 6 and 7 figure losses.
I predict a massive 'bad beat' at the SPT lol and the verbals that will follow - oh no they won't as we will be in person and the keyboard warriors can't hide behind their screens....
So my question is, as some people think Sky Poker is rigged (and all other sites) what are Sky going to do to make sure the live cards do not provide bad beats? I am thinking perhaps taking an extra card to suit the probability of the favourite actually winning the hand...
Sorry in cheeky mood today. Probably only way I can handle the DYMS I am going to take on later
The truth is, the bad beats we see in Live Poker are identical to those we see Online.
The difference is that those who suffer them cannot blame the software, or in fact anything, so they have to accept defeat like grown-ups. Also, peeps get very brave behind a keyboard & sound off rudely, but when they are face to face, they are as meek as lambs.
The beauty of poker is that it exposes our character, our soul, our backbone. Or lack of them.
As I have done in all sports that I used to play - I have the philosophy of 'well played and good luck'. Then look back, take a look to see if you played the hand (tennis match etc) correctly then on to the next challenge.
The only people at the SPT that could even get out of hand are the drunks so lets hope that doesn't happen.
Tk do you have plans to go to most of/all of the legs?
As I have done in all sports that I used to play - I have the philosophy of 'well played and good luck'. Then look back, take a look to see if you played the hand (tennis match etc) correctly then on to the next challenge. The only people at the SPT that could even get out of hand are the drunks so lets hope that doesn't happen. Tk do you have plans to go to most of/all of the legs? Posted by Grimstar30
We did have a few alcohol-related issues last year. We will not be having them on this Tour though. Read into that what you will!
In Response to Re: SPT 2009/10 - Post your Questions here, please. : We did have a few alcohol-related issues last year. We will not be having them on this Tour though. Read into that what you will! I plan to be at all six legs, God willing. Posted by Tikay10
In Response to Re: SPT 2009/10 - Post your Questions here, please. : We did have a few alcohol-related issues last year. We will not be having them on this Tour though. Read into that what you will! I plan to be at all six legs, God willing. Posted by Tikay10
I consider myself to be a polite drunk lol. Not sure I understand what you mean by read into that as you will. Will booze be banned at the table or something???
In Response to Re: SPT 2009/10 - Post your Questions here, please. : I consider myself to be a polite drunk lol. Not sure I understand what you mean by read into that as you will. Will booze be banned at the table or something??? Posted by OMahonyO
No no, not at all. But some folks can't hold their ale, & become rude & obnoxious to others, & disrupt the enjoyment of others at the table. The idea is for everyone to enjoy themselves, so if anyone wants to spoil it by becoming drunk & abusive, steps will be taken to ensure the day is not spoilt for others.
One player got badly out of line at The Broadwey leg last time, due toi alcohol issues, so he got himself banned from the Grand Final, even though he qualified.
"Polite drunks" (& funny drunks) are fine & dandy! Abusive & obnoxious drunks are not.
In Response to Re: SPT 2009/10 - Post your Questions here, please. : Usually - subject to confirmation by SPT Rich for this Tour - but 2pm is the norm for us. The Final is usually done & dusted by between Midnight & 2am. But the SNG fun & games continue all night! Posted by Tikay10
Nearer the Luton leg Tk, maybe you can advise Alan and myself on any satisfactory hotels to stay for the weekend. We will prob do a Friday night and Sat night stay and leave on the Sunday. Make a weekend of it. (assuming one or other gets through the sats!)
In Response to Re: SPT 2009/10 - Post your Questions here, please. : No no, not at all. But some folks can't hold their ale, & become rude & obnoxious to others, & disrupt the enjoyment of others at the table. The idea is for everyone to enjoy themselves, so if anyone wants to spoil it by becoming drunk & abusive, steps will be taken to ensure the day is not spoilt for others. One player got badly out of line at The Broadwey leg last time, due toi alcohol issues, so he got himself banned from the Grand Final, even though he qualified. "Polite drunks" (& funny drunks) are fine & dandy! Abusive & obnoxious drunks are not. Posted by Tikay10
Havent seen this player on the site since that game, maybe he feels ashamed? But i dont think he will be participating this yr, so hopefully no trouble :-) (My vote for most drunk person at SPT will be Sky_Rich if he is allowed to drink, so many people will be buyin him drinks)
In Response to Re: SPT 2009/10 - Post your Questions here, please. : Nearer the Luton leg Tk, maybe you can advise Alan and myself on any satisfactory hotels to stay for the weekend. We will prob do a Friday night and Sat night stay and leave on the Sunday. Make a weekend of it. (assuming one or other gets through the sats!) Posted by Grimstar30
Yes, before each leg, we will let everyone know a selection of Hotels which are local to the venue.
In Response to Re: SPT 2009/10 - Post your Questions here, please. : Nearer the Luton leg Tk, maybe you can advise Alan and myself on any satisfactory hotels to stay for the weekend. We will prob do a Friday night and Sat night stay and leave on the Sunday. Make a weekend of it. (assuming one or other gets through the sats!) Posted by Grimstar30
The Days Inn is about 200 yards away from Luton Casino. Its ok, and only about £35 if that.
In Response to Re: SPT 2009/10 - Post your Questions here, please. : The Days Inn is about 200 yards away from Luton Casino. Its ok, and only about £35 if that. Posted by GREGHOGG
It's a little dearer than that - like double! - these days, but there is a good selection of Hotels in Luton, to suit all pockets.
Well in advance of each Leg, a selection of Local Hotels will be made known to all those playing.
Hi, well done to Tikay and sky on the news of the SPT. Satellites, an old hobby horse of mine. Last year they were 6 handed and quite a fast structure, not exactly in keeping with the 10 seater 30 minute clock that you are qualifying for. Any chance that they will at least be 10 seater's this year?
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how about St. James Park (Newcastle United)?? - got any good facts?
SPT Richard will be at a Meeting for a good part of today, in London, so he may not be Online until later this afternoon.
In fact, he is Meeting with me & some other dudes, at a Hotel near Heathrow. Afterwards, I plan to show them the British Airways Maintenance Hanger, Concorde (which is parked there), & we can watch the planes taking off & landing.
Don't worry, Richard thinks he's a geek, but I can outgeek him any day. I can.
In the absence of SPT Rich until much later today, I'll take that question for now.
St James Park - yes, it's a great big ugly concrete & steel jobbie jobbie in the middle of Newcastle Town Centre. Newcastle United play there.
Who needs SPT Rich?
Next question please.
Lol Dave.
The truth is, the bad beats we see in Live Poker are identical to those we see Online.
The difference is that those who suffer them cannot blame the software, or in fact anything, so they have to accept defeat like grown-ups. Also, peeps get very brave behind a keyboard & sound off rudely, but when they are face to face, they are as meek as lambs.
The beauty of poker is that it exposes our character, our soul, our backbone. Or lack of them.
I plan to be at all six legs, God willing.
One player got badly out of line at The Broadwey leg last time, due toi alcohol issues, so he got himself banned from the Grand Final, even though he qualified.
"Polite drunks" (& funny drunks) are fine & dandy! Abusive & obnoxious drunks are not.
Dealing with flirty young ladies falls within my remit.
The Final is usually done & dusted by between Midnight & 2am.
But the SNG fun & games continue all night!
Well in advance of each Leg, a selection of Local Hotels will be made known to all those playing.
Satellites, an old hobby horse of mine.
Last year they were 6 handed and quite a fast structure, not exactly in keeping with the 10 seater 30 minute clock that you are qualifying for. Any chance that they will at least be 10 seater's this year?