Forum: Books and Publications
12-21-2005, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Caro\'s Tells - DVD vs. Book
they cover the same material. you will get more from watching the dvd. however, it the dvd is very difficult to sit thought - almost painful. the book is much easier to go through. you should...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
12-17-2005, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 529
Re: A very weird spot 10 20 party
he raises that big, you are too often beat. i fold. plus you have the mini raiser. while a bad player, could have a real hand. i hate AQ here.
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Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
12-11-2005, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 488
Re: Poker pro w/ most business savvy
i don't dislike phil, but i agree with some of what you wrote. the reason he is on celebrity poker is because many people in the tv business (and his agents) feel phil comes off as a very likeable...
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Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
12-10-2005, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 488
Re: Poker pro w/ most business savvy
Danny H and Bill B both posses tremendous business acumen. then there are the people who created other business prior to becoming pros, but i assume they don't count? examples of these are, lyle b,...
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Forum: Books and Publications
12-08-2005, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 187
Re: Book has value
after reading the other posters responses, it is nice to see that others agree with my thoughts on this book.
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Forum: Books and Publications
12-08-2005, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 187
Book has value
i think this book has value. yes, it is weak tight, and the reader must have enough knowledge to understand in many of today's aggressive games, you must sometimes play differently from what the...
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Forum: Books and Publications
12-07-2005, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 166
Re: Very incomplete
the section is not well written, therefore often unclear. it also is very incomplete compared to what you really need to know. while it is written for nl cash games, i think you must read other...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
12-03-2005, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 85
Re: Coldcalling QQ preflop
you need to reraise here. there are several reasons.
you want to see if he reraises.
you don't want to let others in behind you, you already have 2 opponents, you don't want others to join, and if...
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Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
12-03-2005, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 109
Views: 473
It takes 10 yrs
if you choose to give up your US citizenship, the lovely fellows at the IRS still expect you to pay taxes for 10 years, regardless of where you live. and they enforce it. sorry. just pay them, it...
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Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
11-18-2005, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 140
reps not interested.
for about a year the major agencies, managers, and entertainment.lawyers, have not really been interested in signing poker players. several new television shows centered on poker have not made it on...
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Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
11-18-2005, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 140
Re: fact check
i think you need to check your facts. the william morris agency (wma) used to be the most powerful. however, for the past 20 plus year creative artist agency (caa) has been by far the most...
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Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
11-18-2005, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 140
Many have reps.
many of the big players have representation. phil h was 1st (and has gone throgh a few agencies). phil gordon has an agency (CAA) that reps him for TV, speaking, etc. many others also have major...
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Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
11-17-2005, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 139
Re: Tax lawyer
there is a tax lawyer in los angeles who represents several big time players, and used to or still represents the bike. i use him often, and always report my poker income. sidney machtinger,...
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Forum: Books and Publications
11-17-2005, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 98
Re: Middle Limit Holdem reviews/thoughts?
yes the book is somewhat weak tight. however, it stresses "flop texture" more then any other book. combine the "flop texture" stuff with some good additional information, makes it a book i think...
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Forum: Books and Publications
11-14-2005, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 287
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Forum: Books and Publications
11-14-2005, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 287
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Forum: Books and Publications
11-14-2005, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 148
Books to buy
Books you should buy:
The Theory of Poker
Hold'em Poker for Advanced Players
Small Stakes Hold 'em
Harrington on Hold 'em Volume I
Harrington on Hold'em Volume II
Seven Card Stud for...
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Forum: Books and Publications
11-07-2005, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 93
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Forum: Books and Publications
11-07-2005, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 93
Re: What\'s a good book for pot limit omaha?
the omaha 8 or better section in ss2 is good for a short section (better then the pot limit section). winning omaha/8 poker is good. both are on limit and high/low. however, once you learn the...
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Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
11-03-2005, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 124
played vs A-Rod
i was on my way to a different game and saw A-Rod at the bellagio with an an open seat at the table. i decided it would be fun to sit in the game. he was pretty good. seems to have a sound...
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Forum: Books and Publications
11-02-2005, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 196
Re: Earlier thread
you might want to look at an earlier thread;
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=0&Number=3496112&page=
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Forum: Books and Publications
11-01-2005, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 196
Backgammon resources
bill robertie (a 2 time world champion) has written many terrific books on backgammon. he also has a web site which sells, backgammon books (other authors books too, including magriel), boards,...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
10-08-2005, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 404
Re: 50/100 Boat??
dcifrths,
i only have a minute, but i wanted to respond.
1. i advise tighter play then most here, and i believe the advice is often correct. especially at the limits played in the posts. in...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
10-08-2005, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 404
Re: 50/100 Boat??
lol, is money ever meanless.
i have almost no time now, but i will pm you and discuss that too, i do that for a specific reason.
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
10-08-2005, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 404
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