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  1. Interesting concept but what do you do when someone breaks the rules? For example, if I am in the Screen Actors Guild and accept work on a non-union production I can (and will) get blacklisted. If I adhere to the rules of this organization but at some point make a decision to play in a tournament that doesn't abide by the association's rules, what is the retribution? Other players calling me a 'scab?' Financially it doesn't hurt me at all and I've been called worse than 'scab.' I understand the motivation but don't agree with associations that try to impose rules on the masses based on what a
  2. Thanks for the info. I suspected as much but there seems to be a loophole for just about everything so thought I'd check. Regards.
  3. The criteria is such that you can't play in a bunch of low-end tournaments to pick up cheap points. This is off of Cardplayer.com:- Tournaments that have at least a $500,000 overall prize pool, 2003 land-based Player of the Year events, or tournaments in which the average prize pool per event is at least $200,000. For example, a one-event tournament (like Bellagio's Friday night tournament) will count if it has a prize pool of at least $200,000. Note: For a tournament to be grandfathered in for 2005, it must meet these new criteria. - Open events — seniors, dealers, and ladies-only events do n
  4. Monte Carlo has a $4/8 game. Bally's has a low end game (I think maybe even $2/4). I'm not sure about Alladin but I would guess they do as well. You could really slum on the strip and go to Imperial Palace where they have low limit games.
  5. I feel for the guy. I hate to bring this up but I think he is suffering from Tiger Woods syndrome. Marriage/enagement = loss of focus.
  6. Two things.I saw Daniel the other day when he was in the high stakes game he mentioned in his blog. He definitely wasn't carrying that much on his person. I'm sure he keeps money at Bellagio. Interesting you mentioned Farha. I was playing at Bellagio a couple months back and Sammy left a table to go get some more money. I assumed he got it from a safe deposit box in the hotel but sure enough he did come back with more cash. Question for you tax people out there. If Daniel (or anyone else) wins say, $200K and they tell Bellagio to keep $100K on account and give them $100K, do they only pay tax
  7. By now you've seen the general concensus that you shouldn't 'loan' someone the money for gambling. My two cents is that I totally agree with everyone here. You may have a soft spot but you're actually hurting the person by being a crutch.Or, the person is a shameless con who does this to many people. These cyber-bums have no shame and prey on people with soft spots. Your thinking is noble but if this person has legit financial problems, you would be hurting him more than helping.
  8. I like this post. Good topic and funny!Here in Vegas (as I'm sure is the case everywhere else these days) it's easy to see those trying to act like pros. They wear the 'poker uniform' of shades, hat, a shirt they bought online from allin.com, and have an ipod handy. They also stare you down on every hand even though they really don't know why they are staring. I love these people since they play like they see people play on TV.If you really want to 'act' like a pro, be detached. Act like you've been in the room before and it's just another day at the office.
  9. Good topic.I don't believe most pros play their hands based on the camera. Sometimes it may seem this way when it is a pro that enjoys hamming it up for the camera (Phil Laak for example) but I doubt they are actually deciding to play crap because the cameras are on.
  10. Agree completely. I know more than one vegetarian who is out of shape and on an unhealth diet. One of the WSOP "The Nuts" features has Lederer speak about being a vegetarian yet accepting a prop bet to eat a burger (which he did).
  11. Go to ultimatepokerchallenge.com. It has a list of times and stations. It's a fun show to watch. Some name pros but a lot of second and third tier players.
  12. I was watching the $2000 NL tourney at Bellagio the other day and noticed heart patient T.J. Cloutier woofing down this huge burger (OK, maybe it was a veggie but I doubt it). It made me wonder how many of these pros on the circuit really take care of themselves and their diet. Or are their arteries just waiting to go "all-in" Since the average tonage at a poker table sometimes rivals the Exxon Valdez I would think most of them probably don't watch their diet much.My pre-game ritual is a smoothie with fresh fruit, soy milk, yogurt, and honey. My problem is when I get hungry in the middle
  13. It's interesting to read the range of replies here.This entitlement mentality of some is so misguided. You are required to report all gambling winnings. Tournament winnings are reported to the IRS over a certain amount. This does not mean you don't have to report lesser amounts. Granted, I would imagine most people don't but that is the requirement. You may not but if you ever get audited and have that money in the bank you're going to have some 'splainin' to do.It is worth your while to keep a log to track winnings and losses. If you want to get around taxes, invest some of your winnings in
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