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Article: APPT Sydney: To Go or Not To Go?

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  1. Dan Dan is online now Administrator

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    Nov 30th, 2009 (11/30/2009 6:13pm)

     
  2. MrMojo728 MrMojo728 is offline

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    Dec 2nd, 2009 (12/2/2009 12:26am) in reply to Dan

    <p>As the Father of 2 college aged young men myself I applaud you for looking at the big picture Matt. You seem like a bright young man and I for one, wish you the best in whatever you choose to do.</p>
  3. Jennifear Jennifear is online now

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    Dec 2nd, 2009 (12/2/2009 2:07am) in reply to Dan

    <p>I really hope pokerstars steps up and doesn't enter Matt into the APPT Sydney, and instead gives him W$ or a package next year or to a different event.  Maybe offer Matt a package where he has to wear pokerstars logo gear.</p>
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    Dec 2nd, 2009 (12/2/2009 2:14am) in reply to Dan

    <p>As a 20 year old college student, I would probably say screw what my parents think and go, but then again, my parents probably wouldn't say no.</p>
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    Dec 2nd, 2009 (12/2/2009 2:35am) in reply to Dan

    <p>I have to say, get your work done and miss the classes!</p>
    <p>I'm in my last year of law school and in my opinion, you can miss a week of classes and still learn the material on your own.  </p>
    <p>Go speak with your professors and tell them you have to leave town and ask what material will be covered, get handouts, etc., THEN get your work done ahead of time and get your butt to Australia!</p>
    <p>Poker or not, this is a traveling opportunity that some NEVER get!  Life is about experiences, your degree will not be affected.</p>
    <p>And for the parents, do you really think they'll pull your plug if your still getting good grades?</p>
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    Dec 2nd, 2009 (12/2/2009 3:16am) in reply to Dan

    <p>it's no good playing a tourney if u got stuff on your mind...</p>
    <p> mind you if you won, you wouldn't be worrying about tuition fees...</p>
  7. sweetlady57 sweetlady57 is offline

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    Dec 2nd, 2009 (12/2/2009 7:58am) in reply to Dan

    <p>This really depends on what kind of student you are. If you have a GPA of 3.5+ and can teach yourself material you will miss from six straight classes then enjoy.</p>
    <p>If you are a mediocre or below average student, six classes may be too hard to make up especially in a math/statistic major.</p>
  8. ship_it_cfb ship_it_cfb is offline

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    Dec 2nd, 2009 (12/2/2009 9:01am) in reply to Dan

    <p>I've been seeing these cool "Live in Cebu" tournaments on stars, you might want to consider regging for some.  </p>
     
  9. lordxixor101 lordxixor101 is offline

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    Dec 2nd, 2009 (12/2/2009 10:24am) in reply to Dan

    <p>Jeffifear,</p>
    <p>Though, in this particular situation, the right thing would be to give an alternative prize, you are really putting pokerstars in an ugly spot.  If they make an exception here, they will be forced to consider every hard luck story.  They were clear, you play in this tournament, you get this prize.  There very well may not have been the overlay if an alternative prize was offered.</p>
    <p>Changing the prize now really allowed one player one set of rules, and everyone else a second set.  </p>
    <p>Though I feel horrible for the situation, there really doesn't seem to be a dispute about the story.  His dad said no before the tournament, and said no after.  He gambled on 2 fronts, 1 that he could win, 2 that his family would have a change of hearts.  He only one 1, which wasn't good enough here.</p>
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    Dec 3rd, 2009 (12/3/2009 8:49am) in reply to Dan

    <p>If stars said xyz, perhaps we can believe they meant what they said.  If the family said xyz, perhaps we can believe they meant what they said.</p>
    <p>I have been a college student, I have been a grandfather... until one is independent - and willing to pay the price for his decisions - probably wise to obey the rules. - JDW</p>
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