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Re:how much money are you gonna leave in your accounts come december?
The OP is referring to what was issued as Reg. GG by the Department of the Treasury. The deadline for federally insured Bank's compliance with Reg. GG, which is the regulation enforcing the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is December 1, 2009. You can google regulation GG to read more about it or see a quick summary here: I am a Bank auditor and am currently finishing my Masters of Accounting and CPA. I can tell you from my work experience that this regulation deadline is not something that a lot of Bank's are preparing for, as they already have policies in place ...
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MattieG
Aug 27th, 2009
Becker CPA review
Hey guys...quick question for anyone who has taken the Becker CPA review. I'm looking to split the cost of the program with a friend, and we'll both be studying for different parts at the same time. Is there anything within the Becker CPA software that prevents us from doing this (ie - can you only use the software on one computer at a time)' I know you can download the program to three computers, but I'm not sure if all computers with the software can be used at the same time. Any help is appreciated...
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MattieG
Aug 13th, 2009
Pokerstars Instant Cash Offer using FPPs
Not sure if I'm missing something here... $50 VIP Reward Bonus (not cash) for 5,000 FPPs vs. $16 Instant Cash Credit for 1,000 FPPs Why would anyone choose the $50 VIP Reward Bonus' Can you redeem more than one of each over the $8 level (Cashier says you can only redeem a single $8 instant cash credit but nothing about the higher levels)' Also...the instant cash comes to .0016/FPP. This is a good deal right' Thanks...
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MattieG
May 28th, 2009
Re:List of players that fell off the map?
Double lucky' Jsup' BBKings' AngryClec'
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MattieG
Oct 17th, 2008
Re:ALERT: Let's ALL fight Kentucky's attempt to stop online poker!!
sent
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MattieG
Sep 29th, 2008
Re:~ anyone interested in a week long $6 45man challenge? ~
I would be down for a contest also that could run something like this. Buy-In: $20 Time: Sept. 22-29 Game: $6 45-man SNGs Contest: Most profit from your top 25 scores. Rules: Play as many $6 45-man SNGs as you want, but only the top 25 scores count. Most profit over those 25 scores wins. Save all tourny #'s of the top 25 cashes for verification. I don't play crazy volume either so I'd rather it be top 25 scores than anything more. Someone reputable needs to hold $$. Small contest, but should be fun.
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MattieG
Sep 20th, 2008
Re:PLO Cash Game Question
instacall obv.
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MattieG
Sep 18th, 2008
Bodog closing?
Any truth to this e-mail that I got from the CPA who posts in the Tax Q&A section' Guys, Heard recently from a very good source that BoDog may be shutting down soon. Please consider moving any substantial funds out of there that you may have. Ann-Margaret Johnston, CPA Author of "How To Turn Your Poker Playing Into a Business"
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MattieG
Sep 8th, 2008
Re:45 man strategy same as STT ?
ROI may be better but if you multi-table...the $/hr should be better in the turbos imo. Strategy wise - for the 18 mans - average chip stack going into the FT is only 3k chips. However, in the turbos the blinds go up so fast you need to have a decent stack to work with at the FT. Going in w about 5k is ideal and then you can take advantage of people getting desperate w their stack. If you don't have a decent stack...once 100/200 comes around... it's time to gamble cause next blind level is 200/400 and then the blinds start hurting.
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MattieG
Aug 14th, 2008
Re:Home game structure needed
With 15 min blinds still' Also, anyone know a good blackjack tourney structure or how to run it'
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MattieG
Aug 14th, 2008
Home game structure needed
Will have about 10 people...want the game to last between 1-2 hours. I was thinking: Starting chips: 2000 Blind Levels: 15 mins Structure: 25/50 50/100 75/150 100/200 150/300 200/400 250/500 300/600 350/700 400/800 500/1000 Thoughts' Also looking for a good tournament blackjack structure and any other good party games. Def. need help on this one. Thx...
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MattieG
Aug 14th, 2008
Re:AK w/ chip lead at final table of a 180 man facing 2nd chip leader. What's your play?
Based on how he was playing, he was playing solid, only really raising in position. I put him on AJ+, 99+ as I don't think he would make that play with absolute air or a suited connector. I thought a huge overshove would look way too much like either AK or a mid pocket pair, so I decided to put in a decent raise instead, hoping to get the bottom of the range (99, 1010, JJ, AJ, AQ) to fold. I was intending on calling a shove as now about half of my chips are already in the middle, however, I really was not expecting him to just flat call, but now after I think about it, I prob. should ...
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MattieG
May 28th, 2008
Re:How many other people are just like me?
Without a couple of low buy-in MTT wins, I can't see how this is possible. Proper BR mgmt. would not even allow you to play .05/.10 NL w/ $100.00, or $5.50 SNGs (assuming 20 buy ins). Sure it's possible to run $100 to $1,000 in a night, but NOT by following BR mgmt. It's taking shots like these that ultimately cause you to go bust. You may want to consider two things: 1. Why are you playing the game' If it's for the thrill of the gamble and the action, then fine...take your shots (as long as you have the $$). If it's to stay in the game and reap the long term benefits, ...
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MattieG
May 28th, 2008
Re:TranquilChaos' dad Fundraisiing ideas needed NSFW
Good luck to you & your family TC. Hello MattieG1, We have transferred $5.00 from your account to 'tobias fuke' as per your request. Good luck to you both. Regards, PokerStars Cashier
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MattieG
May 27th, 2008
AK w/ chip lead at final table of a 180 man facing 2nd chip leader. What's your play?
In lieu of all the AK talk...I'd like some opinions on this hand please. Final table of a 180 man, 6 people left. The button has been staying out of my way, and I was pretty much staying out of his way. What's the optimal play here' PokerStars Game #17742992506: Tournament #89948309, $10+$1 Hold'em No Limit - Level XII (500/1000) - 2008/05/28 - 00:24:13 (ET) Table '89948309 7' 9-max Seat #2 is the button Seat 2: blitzk02 (57979 in chips) Seat 3: MattieG1 (61215 in chips) Seat 4: vinzz13 (40508 in chips) Seat 6: sam2play (45378 in chips) Seat 7: pandajurk (36690 in ...
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MattieG
May 27th, 2008
Rock N' Roll Wedding Songs
Hey OT...getting married next month and am trying to pick out cool songs to play at the wedding. We already have our 'key' songs picked out (first dance, father/bride, etc.) but I need some cool songs for the request list. I love heavy metal but I need 'appropriate' songs for the wedding. I also like classic rock (beatles, doors, sabbath, zepplin). Help me out here... Tks
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MattieG
May 22nd, 2008
Re:Autism Speaks Update
Count me in for any/all winnings
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MattieG
Apr 1st, 2008
Re(4): Whatever happened to _________?
BB Kings''''
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MattieG
Mar 26th, 2008
Re(5): PokerStars making players pay for their mistake
I agree with the OP. Seems very unfair.
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MattieG
Feb 18th, 2008
Re(2): FYI - ePassporte to raise fees
Does anyone know if signing up for epassporte or echecks goes on your credit report' Thanks...
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MattieG
Dec 19th, 2007
Help settle an arguement please
Here's the situation... Home game...5 out of 5 people left...started w/ 2500 chips. Blinds 30-60. You're on the short stack w/ 800 chips UTG. You get A7 off suit and decide NOT to fold. Can you raise to say 150 and get away from it to a PF re-raise or if the flop doesn't hit you...or is the move all in pre flop'
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MattieG
Aug 10th, 2007
Re(1): Cracked by a set
AA either wins a small pot or loses a big one. Of course you want to try to build a pot PREFLOP with AA...and most of the time it's hard to get away from a non threatening board like the one you proposed. But I would wait for opportunities where your hand is better than just 1 pair to get all your chips in the middle. Again...I would probably go broke with AA on that flop also...but... making tough laydowns like that may make you a better player...
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MattieG
May 14th, 2007
Re(1): 10 Billionth Contest - PokerStars
10s 8h May 17th 2:18pm
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MattieG
May 13th, 2007
FullTilt Deposit Bonus for Pocket Fives Open...
I think this would be a great idea since a lot of us need to make a deposit there to play. Any chance of making this happen' Thanks...
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MattieG
Apr 30th, 2007
Re(1): Back to Back : Overrated
Amazing accomplishment obviously. But I tend to agree somewhat with THAY3R. Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't this done within the last year by Paperboy or whatever her name was'
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MattieG
Apr 26th, 2007
Re(1): PLEASE HELP WITH Poker Tracker!!!!
Make sure your hand histories on PokerStars are being saved to your harddrive. Go to Lobby>Options>Instant Hand History Options and make sure they are being saved to C:\Program Files\PokerStars\HandHistory or whatever other folder you want to save it to. Then make sure your PokerTracker is retrieving the hand histories from the same folder.
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MattieG
Apr 20th, 2007
Re(2): SNG bubble situation...what's your play???
Alba, while I also share your same thoughts, I do believe that applying proper ICM strategy in certain situations, including this one, will be profitable in the longrun. However, as I am an ICM donktard and don't claim to know the calculations, I opted to call with what I thought was the best hand... Here are the results. PokerStars Game #9478968331: Tournament #48119414, $23+$2 Hold'em No Limit - Level V (75/150) - 2007/04/17 - 23:44:26 (ET) Table '48119414 1' 6-max Seat #5 is the button Seat 4: MattieG1 (3442 in chips) Seat 5: Mr.Wapman (3420 in chips) Seat 6: Smitty1581 (2138 in ...
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MattieG
Apr 18th, 2007
Neteller update?
Thought their next hearing was supposed to be today, the day after tax day, but couldn't find anything in the news about it. Anyone have any recent updates' Thx
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MattieG
Apr 18th, 2007
SNG bubble situation...what's your play???
This is from a 6-handed SNG so we're on the $$ bubble. Mr. Wapman has gone AIPF only about 2 or 3 times the entire bubble and Smitty just regained some chips as he was down to about 1400. We have a slight slight chip lead here. What's your play' PokerStars Game #9478968331: Tournament #48119414, $23+$2 Hold'em No Limit - Level V (75/150) - 2007/04/17 - 23:44:26 (ET) Table '48119414 1' 6-max Seat #5 is the button Seat 4: MattieG1 (3442 in chips) Seat 5: Mr.Wapman (3420 in chips) Seat 6: Smitty1581 (2138 in chips) Smitty1581: posts small blind 75 MattieG1: posts big blind 150 *** HOLE CARDS ...
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MattieG
Apr 17th, 2007
Re(3): It's play money but wanted you to see...
Looks like you played it fine...just got unlucky.
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MattieG
Apr 15th, 2007