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Re:Stu Ungar
The only person that could beat Stuey at any game was the man in the mirror. He was a true genious and more self destructive than anyone you will ever meet. He was also an action junkie. He would bet on the way a rain drop would land. He was never happy because the action was never enough.......very sad. We can all learn a little bit from his addictions.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Apr 26th, 2008
Borgata Deep stack
I am headed from Maine to Atlantic City on Friday afternoon, and was wondering the best place along the way to stay reasonable and safe Friday nite' I am thinking somewhere around the Border of NJ so I can only have a short ride Sat AM. Does anyone have any suggestions' I do not want to spend more than $140 or so for Fri nite. I already have my Borgata room for Sun-wed but am looking at Fri-Sat nite. Thx
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Apr 26th, 2008
Borgata 2K May4-6
Hey all, Anyone going to play in this tourney' I am coming into town Sat AM to play in the Satellite and I am entering the event Sunday. I am looking for a room to crash in Sat nite as Borgate charges like 500 a nite on weekends. I have my room lined up for Sun-Tues already. Any ideas on cheaper hotels in a safe area, or does anyone have a room for Sat nite we could split' John "Mainemonster"Parvin
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Apr 20th, 2008
help with pokerstars contact?
Whats the secret phone number for gods sake
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 26th, 2007
Re(1): HELP PLEASE
Make it $750 to go, hoping to isolate if one called, or take it down now with your trash hand. If you get re-popped, you have a decision to make. At least this gives you info, and if you just flat call, you are now unsure of where you stand, and you let the 3rd player have odds to flop a set or 2 pair.....and the A or K on flop may be dead. Raisey Daisy my friend. Mainemonster
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 17th, 2007
Re(1): What am I supposed to do here?
I dont mind the fold at all. When you have chips, why do people insist on playing those JJ like the nutz' So what if you are ahead right now' How much further ahead' Is the risk of losing your tourney against A-Q worth it' What if he has QQ or better, or feels like racing with that stack' Do you need those chips to win the tourney, or is worth ending your chances by losing 70% of your stack' Whenver I am walking out of the tourney area, I always ask myself, "so, what hand did I go to war with'" I hope JJ is not the answer. I like to go to war with sets, huge pairs, or AK suited, or even ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 17th, 2007
Foxwoods weekend tourney
Anyone play the Sunday $340 tourney at Foxwoods' Curious how many players show up, and how you play the 25 min structure' Any help appreciated. Mainemonster
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 17th, 2007
Re(1): tues 1K sat, am I an idiot?
you ust figure you are beat by one of them, or only in a race. I would fold. And, you woulda lost, so you are smart dude!
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Sep 11th, 2007
Re(2): seabrook poker room
I live in Maine, and an hour away is Seabrook. Nice place, cool set up, decent dealers, etc. The issue is the starting stacks and blinds are real fast on anything under the $100 tourney, and even that is fast. Once a month they have A $250 that is worth it....other than that, between the 20% to charity, the value is not there. Side games are weak too...big rake.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Aug 27th, 2007
Re(1): A-T UTG
I know nothing compared to Ape and others, but in my few years of donking off chips, every time I shove UTG with A-10 or KQ, someone wakes up with a calling hand and does call. Very few times do I get the blinds, which even when I do they dont improve me much. In this spot I want to double up and have a chance to win the tourney. So, I wait for power like 8-9 sooted. Then when I get called I have live cards. But as I said, I am an UberDonk
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Aug 27th, 2007
Re(1): Best Poker Advice You've Ever Received???
Play within your bankroll, and AK is not a made hand.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Feb 18th, 2007
Re(1): Daniel Negreanu
Nobody can deny Daniels talent on the felt, his humility in this note, or the fact that he has been a good ambassador for the game. Many are annoyed by him, but that is by preference. He is overall a class act. I wish more of the Pro's would take a page from his book. And yes people judge on P5's....that's just what they do..... Mainemonster
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Jan 18th, 2007
Re(2): Why is it so hard?
The "something" that keeps making you come back" is YOU. Get control my friend, before your life (that part that really matters) is ruined. We are not your parents or your conscious.....and a lecture is not what you need....but dude, get a frigen grip now. Maybe you are a decent player if you built up to a nice bankroll, but you are a bad gambler becausae you have no management skills. What would be enough for you to stop' a million' 2 million' Ask yourself why you do this, write it down, then read it every day. We cannot help you. Only the man in the mirror can. Best wishes my ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Dec 22nd, 2006
Re(1): Congrats to Rizen and his wife!!!!
I have a little girl and it sure is "the nutz!". Congrats to a great represenative of the game, and his lovely wife. Mainemonster
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Dec 21st, 2006
Re(2): WTF Annette.. LOL
Fink..you tight ass. Folding with that action. You missed a good chance to give away all your chips. :) I didnt think Anette played in small stakes....woulda been cool to play beside her. Mainemonster
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Dec 3rd, 2006
Re(1): IRS Audit - Here come the Feds
Hey E-2, Make sure one of your budddies isnt laughing his ass off right now. This sounds like the perfect little gag to play on a fellow poker buddy. "not even sure how they got my address'". Good luck if it is real letter.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 28th, 2006
Re(1): Finally, BeL0W videos coming to pokerXfactor.com
Below, I thought flopping a set was the nutz till I heard you are doing a video on Xfactor! Umm...very cool.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 27th, 2006
Re(1): Replay of my 2nd place in the stars 35K
Id like to see it if you can post it again. Thx!
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 18th, 2006
Re(1): Foxwoods 1-2NL Shenanigans with PrtyPSux, Looshle, and yours truly
Adam, I'm quite familiar with the 1-2 NL at foxwoods and the staf down there (usually very stiff and not fun!!). And the many donks. The only think wrong with this story is that I was not there to laugh my ass off and go shove crazy with the rest of you. What an awesome time......thanks for sharing what must have been a whole lotta fun! "I'm all in in the dark"...so pwans. Mainemonster. PS..The next time you drunks head to the 1-2 at the woods, post on here before you walk over so I can come watch the fireworks.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 17th, 2006
Re(1): best poker room in vegas?
If you come back and can say the Venetian isnt the best, I will buy your plane ticket. OK, maybe not, but almost that confident.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 16th, 2006
Re(4): Question for Shawn Rice
Don't forget to consider Shawns comments, "And I thought if I win it gives me a great chance to take down the tourney.....". I'd rather have one first place then 4 4th places..... Marginal call but it was an implied risk along with it....and it worked out. He's pretty live unless you have AA, KK or QQ. Better luck tho, you played it correctly and got unlucky!
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 16th, 2006
Re(1): Cooler or bad play?
total cooler...you gotta feel your set is good, and if he has a bigger set.....re-load. Well-played, next hand please.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 15th, 2006
Re(1): Im Done
welcome to Pokerstars.
Posted in: Bad Beats 		mainemonster
Nov 15th, 2006
Re(1): Inissint and Bax final 2 Tables at Foxwoods 5k
gl Bax!!! Give them the Fwatchaaaaaa when your second pair trips up on em!!! Mainemonster
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 11th, 2006
Re(2): Foxwoods 5K Coverage
Any idea where 55 lucky55 shook out in the 3K'
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 11th, 2006
Re(1): Playing at Foxwoods?
55lucky55 is playing. He's gonna go deep! He was 7th last year, one off the TV table!
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 11th, 2006
Re(1): Foxwoods 5K Rail Bax???
Hey Fink, I didnt know you dealt at the woods. Cool. I get down 4-5 times a year, so hope to hook up and chat sometime. Maybe you have even dealt to me !!! I played the 1200 last week, lots of fun. Always meeting someone on P-5's. John Parvin Mainemonster. PS..We run tourneys in Portland, Maine monthly if you ever wanna play in one cause I know you cannot play at the woods. We have $105 buy-ins, $150, and $200. Solid paydays. Mainemonster
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 11th, 2006
Re(1): 2nd Vblog
I enjoyed the BLOG. when you gonna do an Xfactor vid''
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 7th, 2006
Re(1): most pathetic poker article ever on ESPN/Bluff?
You are right, I do not care for others who complain when they lose. I recently started refusing to tell any more bad beat stories. I will tell you tho, he has a point about Jeff's play with A-10' What is that all about' I guess some of us are luckier than others. GL at the tables..... Mainemonster
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 7th, 2006
Re(1): Foxwoods, whos there, any big names yet?
Scotty was there Sundayw alking around with his gold chains and beer saying hey baby to everyone in the poker room...... People were lovin in...he was like the Pope.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		mainemonster
Nov 6th, 2006