Educating other players and HOH II

[2planka]

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Early on, I discussed poker with these guys that I had just met, and made it known that I am an "educated" player

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First, a minor flame. No disrespect intended.
I understand you think of these blokes are your friends, but you may not want to make a habit of "making it known that you're and educated player." Just telling them this will make them play better.... against you.

Second, here's how some poker playing friends and I handle this stuff: We don't discuss strategy while we're playing (see my first point). If an interesting hand comes up, we'll kick it around after we're done playing, via email, etc. It's one way we prevent ourselves from tapping the glass, so to speak.

[joeboe2001]

A friend of one of our local players helped him out by paying half of his entry fee to WSOP 2005.

He (Donnenman) is 5th in chips going into tonight's final table--he says he is giving half his prize money back to his friend!!!