PHIL HELMUTHs PLAY POKER LIKE A PRO

[mindflayer]

I read this book early on as well, because a friend owned a copy. The only think i still use NOW from that book is his classification of players (as animals), in my own twisted version.

Instead of eagles, mice and elephants, when my friends make a play and show down some nonsense hand we call him a JaMonkey, a cross between a Jakal and Monkey.

Maybe we should make up some new animal names involving Donkeys like Ele-Donk. Whadaya think??

[iraise50]

I liked his animal types for awhile, but I like to record HOW they're elephants or mice and especially jackals or whatever. I think Phil's a good guy, but when he ranks his hands, he really makes me wonder. Point is I still own his book and even though my wife is interested in beginning to play, I haven't taken the book out of its primary use...it's my coffee coaster when I'm playing poker in the den.

Thanks to the poster who told me about how quickly Phil dropped his WSOP ME winnings in cash games...I always wondered if he didn't end up donating somewhere. I think one of his biggest problems will always be that people will paly crap against him and tilt him when they win, and he'll rack off everything. He's easily exploitable, as witnessed by Annie Duke humiliating him. I still like him...entertainment factor and all. I've also heard he's a really nice guy.

[SoftcoreRevolt]

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I would equate myself to a style more like Phils (agressive and player reader, vs mathmatics kinda guy.


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