Ivey- skill- really cmon
Quote: beachbumbabsWell, I think I cursed him by knowing he was doing well. He's now in 80th, still respectable, but down around 60% from last night.
Not gonna look again.
Babs, he really isn't the type of person you should be cheering for. If you are a jinx for him, please keep checking.
Quote: AxiomOfChoiceNo, but noticing imperfections in cards and betting/playing accordingly is absolutely legal.
May I expand on this:
1. If you notice that a roulette wheel favors 29 possibly because the wheel is off balance is it cheating to bet on 29?
2. If you notice that the dice are showing 4-4 more than usual possibly because the dice are not square is it cheating to bet on the hard 8?
The BABS curse continues. Bubble approaching. Good time to steal. Especially if you have the biggest stack at the table.Quote: beachbumbabsWell, I think I cursed him by knowing he was doing well. He's now in 80th, still respectable, but down around 60% from last night.
Not gonna look again.
354 / 1 James Duncan 236,500
354 / 2 Robert Gaudio 177,000
354 / 3 Phil Ivey 522,500
354 / 4 Jing Wang 515,000
354 / 5 Mark Hughes 327,000
354 / 6 Trevor Whiteway 91,500
354 / 7 Kyle Keranen 502,500
354 / 8 Jason Riesenberg 264,500
354 / 9 Martin Verdegaal 265,500
Not one, but 2 stacks just as big.
Reminds me of our honeymoon in the parallel universe.
In that case, he ought to be presented with a BABS trophy when he bubbles out. I'm sure he'd greatly appreciate it, and find a special place of honor to display it.Quote: BuzzardThat's the BABS curse. You can see the prize money, actually thinking it's yours. Then it disappears.
Reminds me of our honeymoon in the parallel universe.
Quote: IbeatyouracesYeah, too many players to cheat in one big tournament.
I think that statement is very naive.
You are damn right !!!!!!!!Quote: AlanMendelsonMay I expand on this:
1. If you notice that a roulette wheel favors 29 possibly because the wheel is off balance is it cheating to bet on 29?
2. If you notice that the dice are showing 4-4 more than usual possibly because the dice are not square is it cheating to bet on the hard 8?
When I number is hot and I bet on it. Does it make me a cheater because I catch a hot number????
Just curious, why don't you like him ?Quote: DRichBabs, he really isn't the type of person you should be cheering for. If you are a jinx for him, please keep checking.
Quote: AxelWolfJust curious, why don't you like him ?
Not something I want to post here, but I will tell you the next time I see you.
Well, thats what they get for playing on a site that was a Ponzi scheme. Oh, Phil did get paid half a million or so to recommend it.
And now to have his sterling reputation besmirched like thee. Oh, the injustice
Quote: BuzzardI understand that Phil Ivey wants to use that money to repay the $6,000,000 + he borrowed from Full Tilt. He had been making payments earlier on smaller amounts when he was winning, but in the 2 years before the end, he never paid back a dime.
Well, thats what they get for playing on a site that was a Ponzi scheme. Oh, Phil did get paid half a million or so to recommend it.
And now to have his sterling reputation besmirched like thee. Oh, the injustice
You are changing the subject. None of this has anything to do with whether getting the casino to turn the cards constitutes cheating.
Here is the argument from Borgata
http://blog.northjersey.com/meadowlandsmatters/8898/poker-star-phil-ivey-says-borgata-has-no-right-to-sue-him-for-9-6m-in-baccarat-winnings/
Here is the argument from Ivey
http://www.flushdraw.net/news/phil-ivey-attorneys-file-motion-dismiss-borgata-edge-sorting-lawsuit/
It is interesting to note amongst the other claim by Borgata, they say Ivey requested and used a illegal equipment which is none other than the casino own CSM.
Ivey did admit to card sorting and he says he win due to pure skill.
1. Are you allowed to wear sunglasses, listen to music via earphones, and use your smart phone while at the table and in a game?
I went to the site and see such things in the photos. It seems unfair but I'm asking since I don't know the rules.
Quote: IbeatyouracesIts official, he's cashed.
There is no God. Fyi, two of my internet friends busted out before him, and I would put money up on them vs. Ivey.
Quote: NokTangGeneral question about the WSOP and "poker" in general.
1. Are you allowed to wear sunglasses, listen to music via earphones, and use your smart phone while at the table and in a game?
I went to the site and see such things in the photos. It seems unfair but I'm asking since I don't know the rules.
Yes, yes, and yes unless you're actively in the hand, I hope. The last part may be a full yes.
Quote: Deck007Here is the argument from Borgata
http://blog.northjersey.com/meadowlandsmatters/8898/poker-star-phil-ivey-says-borgata-has-no-right-to-sue-him-for-9-6m-in-baccarat-winnings/
An interesting quote from this article:
"The judge also recommended mediation, which is the state’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Each side would pay the mediator $150 an hour."
That would give poker a small boost.Quote: mickeycrimmWith 131 players left, Maria Ho of the Heartland Poker Tour is in 33rd chip position. I'm pulling for the chick.
Quote: mickeycrimmDown to 39. I don't recognize any names but I like vowels and consonants so I'm pulling for William Poppaconstantinou.
Any? Dang. Reminds you how much of a crapshoot these things can be.
I've been avoiding following so I don't know "results".
Quote: IbeatyouracesMark Newhouse is still in of the final 27. Although not a household name, he made the final table last year. He's currently in 11th with 6.8 million.
If that's the biggest name though, the tourney will likely be a snooze fest.
