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Re(3): why u do not play poker drunk.... Here is what I've been known to do when I know I'm going to go out and get smashed: Step 1: I change my passwords to something really arbitrary before I go out. Step 2: I write them down on a piece of paper and give it to my wife or I don't write them down at all. Step 3: When I get home (if I get home), I can't remember my passwords and I know better than to wake my wife up to get them. Step 4: If I didn't write them down, I spend most of the next day hungover contacting various support from different sites in order to get my passwords. Step 5: Rinse and repeat! Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 24th, 2007
Re(1): Suggestions for trip to Vegas While I"m still thinking about this topic, and I'm doing my last browse of the night after studying...checkout . Do a search for vegas hotels, and see if they they have what you are looking for. Try to find a top 20 hotel in your price range. There is nothing like reading actual visitors of these hotels accounts of their stay. Ignore the really bad reviews, they usually were just disgruntled big losers on the floor. Good luck on your plans and your gaming while in vegas! Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 21st, 2007
Re(4):Long response, but I wish someone had written one for me Yeah for sure! I was lucky enough to marry someone that let me take her on a belated honeymoon to Vegas for the WSOP. The aged sirloin is one of the most fantastic meals I've ever eaten. It rivaled some of the kobe beef I've had in more expensive restaurants. Make a reservation ahead of time (you don't need one) and tell them it is a special occasion. I will go back. Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 21st, 2007
Re(5): Back to school In my experience of higher education a tenured professor can get away with damn near anything short of whipping out a dildo and shoving it in a student's ass to demonstrate the importance of the columns of Morgagni. I would definitely wait until after the semester, and complain anonymously. You would be amazed at the shitstorm that can follow when you get a reputation for causing teachers trouble. Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 21st, 2007
Re(3):Long response, but I wish someone had written one for me Spamalot is done totally Vegas style. I'm neither into Monty Python nor Broadway type productions. It was some of the funniest shit I've ever seen. I would pay to see it again. If your wife doesn't mind flesh, MGM's la femme was tasteful and entertaining. There is a lot free and entertaining things to see on the strip. If you both like thrill rides, try the Stratosphere. I can't remember which place has the dolphin experience, but being from New Zealand that may not interest you. MGM is full of fish, but on most days you need to tip the cocktail staff $10 on the first round if you want to be ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 20th, 2007
Re(1):Long response, but I wish someone had written one for me General Info People don't often answer these questions, but I'm sick of studying and think I have something to offer. I found it best to book everything separately. If you are going to be doing some touristy (did I coin that word') stuff, I would definitately rent a car. Vegas is pretty easy to get around, and cab fares will eat you alive if you want to move around and see different things / play different rooms. Search a local travel agency for the cheapest flights. I would also check out for flights (not sure if they do international. Buy tickets to any shows in advance directly from the ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 20th, 2007
Re(3): Back to school If you are in college, and the teacher is tenured; do nothing. If she is not tenured, and you do not have this teacher in the future; wait until the class is over and bring the issue of her publicly ridiculing you in front of your classmates to her superiors. This is unprofessional and unacceptable in an educational environment. I wouldn't try to rationalize what you do to those that are ignorant on the matter. It is a waste of time 9/10 times. Your original point of being in class instead of playing more does suck. School sucks. I'm in grad school, and only about 30% of my class time is ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 20th, 2007
Re(2): Apestylin' appreciated... Serioiusly congrats ape. I've been learning a lot watching you play lately. The fact that you still contribute positively to the forum, and respond to us low limit grinders speaks volumes for both the player and person that you are. Thanks! Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 20th, 2007
Re(2): To apestyles regarding the "scumbag" comment Yeah, man I had 6 tables going and a wife bitching about dishes and laundry. I slapped her, told her to do the dishes, and hastily typed a reply. I was more concerned that my poor writing skills made me come across in a bad light. The thread wouldn't permit a reply within the thread itself, otherwise it would have been there. I'm pretty well done with the topic as well. Thanks for the clarification. Take care ape, and good luck. PS: No I did not slap my wife. I kindly requested a BJ and a nice meal (standard protocol in my house). Oh well, at l got to eat some steak! Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 19th, 2007
To apestyles regarding the "scumbag" comment Ape, first of all let say that I do not envy your position in this situation at all. Secondly, allow me to quote my post and your reply (the thread did not let me respond, so I started I new post). " I think this is an excellent point you make Geek. I would like for everyone ease back to page 1 of this topic and at least glance at a lengthy post (a response to Waco) that examines how this practice of buying accounts might affect the players that are not doing it. I know I would play differently against players which I knew I could buy their seat from vs. players I couldn't if in ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 19th, 2007
Re(5): i'm drunk and would like to know if any good players actually learned poker by themselves and not w/ the help of someone like jj, etc. Well said jester. I'm not half the player that many of the young guns in poker are. However, I'd love to share some life lessons with them regarding character, integrity, etc (and have them listen) so that the future of poker doesn't relagate itself back to the dark ages of poker. Poker is about more than knowing what move to make and when. That said, I'm a winning cash player. I pay most of my bills with poker winnings, along with the occassional toy. I play mostly live in Florida now. I multitable smaller stake NLHE online. I'm a full time grad student that is preparing for board exams so ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 19th, 2007
Re(4): Attempted Cheat Unsuccessful (Aaron Been) I think this is an excellent point you make Geek. I would like for everyone ease back to page 1 of this topic and at least glance at a lengthy post (a response to Waco) that examines how this practice of buying accounts might affect the players that are not doing it. I know I would play differently against players which I knew I could buy their seat from vs. players I couldn't if in fact I was good enough or corrupt enough to do it. Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 19th, 2007
Re(8): Attempted Cheat Unsuccessful (Aaron Been) Waco, first of all much respect to all of your recent accomplishments. However, just because you are in the know, or more in the know than the average player, does not make it right. I quit (almost entirely) playing tourneys long ago once I noticed drastic changes in player tendencies deep into tourneys that went beyond simply "switching gears". It would only be fair for EVERYONE to know what is going on. Most of us lower limit grinders that occasionally get a shot at a big score would very much like to not be playing against a top pro that appears to be the same guy that donked his way into ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 19th, 2007
Re(2): Write offs and poker I would like to caution anyone that plays online poker and files as a pro to think twice about deducting a room in their house for "business". Even if you keep 2 laptops, a desktop, and a 61" 1080p Samsung DLP (brag) that you use as a monitor. Writing off part of your mortgage/rent as a business expense is a red flag for an audit. Your wife/gf better not keep clothes in the closet in that room. You better not have any exercise or entertainment equipment in there that is unrelated to your business. Many honest, law abiding citizens get fined every year for a few relatively minor infractions ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 18th, 2007
Re(2): An open offer to write the jj story Seal I'm all for this as long as the article doesn't make it look rampant, thus detering the fish from playing online at all. You are an excellent writer. Most online players do not cheat, but need to know that cheating occurs and how it is being done. You are a smart enough guy to put the facts out there without making online poker look like a bunch of scumbags. Let us know when and where it will be published. I'll buy a subscription. I'm sure you could increase sales substantially, but not at the expense of casting a dark shadow over online poker. I've always enjoyed reading anything you ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 18th, 2007
Re(1): Idiot runs his mouth in local newspaper - How should I respond? I can't believe I'm giving advice to a USC guy after you guys pwned my HOGS in both pigskin and roundball for 2 years. That said, with your winnings over just the past month, you could find a professional writter in your area to write a rebuttal for you. As poker players, most of our talent lies in math, odds, logic, game strategy, bankroll management, etc. Most of us are not the best writers, and can come across arrogant, compulsive, or some other negative character trait when we write. There are some excellent writers that contribute here from time to time. Also, I'm sure you could find ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 17th, 2007
Re(2): Forum Drama, Community, etc. I agree with you br with one caveat; the recent saga's "story" is a bit more believable than the granny story (I'm not in any way saying I buy it). My concern is this; What happens 30 years from now when the Barry Greenstein's are likely gone from the game' Poker players (live) at the highest level have an unwritten code of ethics that they follow. They would not be able to get any action if they didn't abide by it. Many of the younger gen players just want to get the money by any means possible. This code is lost upon many players. I'm not singling out the younger players (I'm only 31), but ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 17th, 2007
Re(1): Would Getting Rid of Tranfers end Multiaccounting? No it wouldn't stop multiaccounting. It would stop transfers on the site between the accounts, and limit the sites' ability to track relationships between possible multi-accounters and/or colluders by investigating their transfer history. There are other ways to move money from person to person. Cheaters are notorious for finding ways around nearly any countermeasure. I personally think preventing transfers would hurt the honest players more than it would deter the cheaters. However, I do wish it was that simple cmac. Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Aug 17th, 2007
Re(3): College Home Game - With Rake! Do it on an event night (UFC, Football game, Boxing, Wresting, etc). Charge $100 (buyin) plus whatever you want to make per player (200 for 200 max, 300 - 500 for 500 max, etc). Charge for food and entertainment like many college "parties" do. Provide poker chips for entertainment / cash game poker. Payout accordingly for "door prizes" of cash once your guest have been entertained. As long as you are charging for something other than the poker service, you should be fine. Rebuys could be purchased at the door for extra chances at the "door prizes". Disclaimer: I'm no lawyer, but I attempted ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Jul 26th, 2007
Re(5): Hard Rock Hollywood, FL Point taken. I wasn't trying to one up you, I was just adding to the discussion. Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Jul 26th, 2007
Re(3): Is Playing Online Poker Legal in the U.S. ? Kind of like medicinal marijuana is determined by state law. How many times have the Feds kicked in doors of medicinal marijuana users doing something that is legal in their own states' I'm not going to site an aritcle, but it happens more than you'd think. I don't think they are going to be kicking in poker players doors, but they don't really have a law that prohibits us from doing what we are doing. They are fucking us in other ways (Neteller, bank transfers, checks, etc.) State law vs. Federal law issues have been and will continue to be F-ED up (Find any US history text to research this ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Jul 26th, 2007
Re(3): Hard Rock Hollywood, FL Bluffing is a part of the games down there against the nitty older gentleman living on pensions and social security. Show them a bluff once and they are your's for life. The younger guys are your typical calling stations. The 1/2 NLHE $100 are CRAZY good in Florida right now! If your son has good emotional stability (little tilt factor), and knows the game give him $300 for his bday, and he will have a ball. I do agree with the tight play, but showing one bluff to a nit is a must in order to continue to get action. There is VERY little 2nd and 3rd level thinking happening at these tables. ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Jul 26th, 2007
Re(6): Cheating on FTP Gimme a couple of days and I'll get the screen names under the guise of being a partner in the scam. These guys apparently do this on 5/10 NLHE cash as well. There was some mention on 1/2 and 2/4 NLHE too. Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Jul 23rd, 2007
Re(4): Cheating on FTP I'd like to do it on the DL due to the fact that he lives in the same county as I do (and he strikes me as a total thug). We also frequent the same card room. He had the floor called on him 3 times for unethical / drunken behavior. I gave him my number, and he thinks we are buds. I'll probably just do this on the DL. I will post screen names et al once I've contacted FTP. I've noticed some funky things going on on FTP lately via PTracker. This coupled with accounts being hacked have moved me away from playing the site except for MTT occassionally. I'll keep you guys updated. I have a home, ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Jul 23rd, 2007
Cheating on FTP Ok, so I figured this headline would get some reads. Here goes: I'm sitting at one of the new legal NLHE games available in FL the other day. I'm sitting next to this guy (to remain nameless for now). He openly admits to colluding on FTP in 50+ SNG's. I don't let on that I find this highly offensive, and unethical. I can get his handle because he likes me (everyone likes me at the poker table ;-). My question is this: Should I try and get his FTP name and report it' He admitted that he and a buddy buy in to these SNG's and talk on the phone with intent to collude. He claimed a 9/10 1st or ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Jul 23rd, 2007
Re(2): Seeking good responses from CASH game players. $50 games maybe one 3rd level thinker, one 2nd level, all the rest are just thinking about their own hand. You can find 1000 buyin games that are similiar, but since the new laws these games are more easily found live. Most people playing online now WANT to play, and are willing to jump through several hoops to both deposit and withdraw. Live players only have to have a checking account, ATM card, and of course watched some ESPN poker to sit down live. I could go into more detail, but this has been covered in depth in previous posts. Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Jul 23rd, 2007
Re(4): Why play the 10k heads up? Maybe if FTP's support and security were as good as Gamble's logic and math we wouldn't see all the posts about accounts getting hacked, system failures, support's failures to respond, etc. Sorry for the hijack, but I couldn't resist. Very good point AB! Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Jul 15th, 2007
Re(1): anybody else always get stuck at the beginning of a cash game session? I know exactly what you are talking about. Pick one of the following each time to sit down at a table; if you play with good players don't pick the same one each time: 1) Play like a nit until you get a read on the table and pray the bad ones rebuy and/or don't leave. Say a second prayer that you don't get sucked out on when the donkey that didn't notice you hadn't played a hand in a week calls your all in w/ TPWK and hits. Play from here comes fairly simple. 2) Raise the first few pots and flops and show down trash (fold trash face up live) for as cheaply as possible. Of course sometimes ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Jul 15th, 2007
Re(4): FTP Doug... Help us all, hacking question How about if you aren't logging in from the machine you usually log in from, how about asking a security question. My bank does this everytime I change IP's, locations, machines, smartphones, etc. Like you though xFORRESTx, I believe it's no sweat off the gaming industry's back. Unfortunately they are not liable for fraud like other financial institutions. As a side note, I have a very nice laptop that now runs about 1/2 as fast due to all the firewalling and multiple security measures I use to protect my 520,000 cent bankroll I keep online. Thank God I can play SOME decent poker legally in ... Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Jul 15th, 2007
Re(2): OMG: Justice Department Letter Lick it, stick it, and in big RED SHARPIE write: "RETURN TO SENDER, RECIPIENT NOT AT THIS ADDRESS". Have a friend write it, drive a few zipcodes away and drop in a mailbox. They are looking for easy catches. These guys don't like doing hard work any more than any one else. I'm no lawyer, but shit like this finds it's place in the same pile of mail as jury summons. Of course if you have any unreported income, you might want to handle that. Chances are they are hunting the payment processors so they can hang onto some more US dollars interest free. Posted in: Poker Discussion	confused30s Jul 14th, 2007

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