Hasan Habib : Good 4 Poker

[TomHimself]

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Ok, so let me get this straight. It is 3 handed. People think Hasan was soft playing Le when he moved all in and Hasan folded KJ?

Ask yourself this. Why would Hasan rather have Le win and not have a shot to win it himself? Do you think he'd rather have a percentage of Le's first place, or (presumably) 100% of his own first place?

The only situation where this would even make sense is if Hasan gave up a piece of himself that was greater than the percentage Hasan had of Le. And if Hasan is backing other players, there's a lesser chance of him needing to be backed himself.

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[m bozeman]

I actually think Hassan is a great player, it's a shame these "allegations" have come up. To finish 2nd and 3rd in back to back years in the biggest buy-in tournament we have, and against the best players in the world, that is a great accomplishment.

[Quicksilvre]

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I actually think Hassan is a great player, it's a shame these "allegations" have come up. To finish 2nd and 3rd in back to back years in the biggest buy-in tournament we have, and against the best players in the world, that is a great accomplishment.

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Given the circumstances, I think that you have to at least ask questions. It's probably impossible to be conclusive about collusion, but I think taking a good hard look at this situation can make it less likely that it happens again.

And yes, second and third in consecuative years is a big achievment.

I had the pleasure to play with Hasan for many years.. Although his style of play can raise some eyebrows and seems a bit un-orthodox and his personality can seem quite a bit eccentric , there are a few things about Hasan Habib that i know i can bet the farm on. For 1 I know 100% he will never do anything to tarnish the integrity of the game , he has a resume that alot of us poker players would sell our souls for ..... So when this issue came up i was really surprised anyone who knows Hasan will know that he would of gave up all the money for the 1st place finish. I mean can you imgaine if he would of finished 1st /???? How big he would be ???

SOOOOOOOO , after watching the episode on t.v and on tivo about 4 times ... Hasan Habib played a real strategical final table ... Hasan played a great final . I finaly figured out how Hasan does it , this guy really trust himself and plays instictive poker , If you can see he this wasn't the first time he layed down KJ suited at the final table .. earlier in the show Rob opened and without hesitation Hasan mucked the Kj suited oh wait.. that means he was colluding with Rob as well... furthermore .. when Rob and Phil ivey were short he had a really good price to call and bust the both of them .. oh wait he must of been colluding with the both of them too.. I am sure i can speak for 90 % of the poker players we would of called in all of those situations i guess what's why he's won millions and were here just in envy and jealousy..

Now on the matter with Tuan Le , it is really hard to raise speculation on collusions with the controversial hand prior to this Hasan checked raised Tuan with 4 high, Called Tuan's all in with 77's .. For true poker players out there you cannot possible script something like this.... I think it's time to put this to rest guys... Lets just give credit to where credit is due .. These allegations are far fetched of course we will probably never know the truth but i can for one say I have spoken to Hasan Habib and this guy is simply the nuts.He is the most down to earth poker player out there he is extremely charasmatic. He has a real mystique to him , He will shake your hand and take the time to talk to you no matter how busy he is. I am not saying this just to say it , So if the question is " Is Hasan Habib good for Poker? " no doubt!!!!