Several new players this season, some that seem to be possible donators to me. Wonder why no Ivey?

the uspc is also on tonight on espn. lots of channel flipping for me tonight.

My incredibly uninformed guess would be that Ivey prefers the big game because it spreads more games he has an edge at. NL hold em is the main staple of most of these players, and althought Ivey definitely has an edge at it, from what I understand he has a bigger edge at other games, particularly stud. Additionally he seems to have a reputation for outlasting opponents, I have no idea how long high stakes poker goes on, but I'm betting it doesn't play for 24 hours straight.

Again, that's all just random guesses and assumptions, so take it for what you will.

I'm pretty sure he doesn't want anyone to see how he plays in cash games, he is a big game player after all. No info on ivey in cash games = +EV for him, bwhahaha

From what i have heard, it is a very reasonable explanation as to why he isn't playing. He would rather play a bunch of rich businessmen than a table of the best seasoned pros. Why play in a hard game when he can find a much softer one?

that is correct, sir

I read that Ivey refuses to play in the High Stakes Poker game on GSN as he doesnt want to reveal how he plays to the other players.

He doesnt want them picking up anyting on him when they watch it.

Thanks for the reminder... I would have forgot. just set it to season pass on TiVo.

Maybe he just wasnt in town during the 2 days of taping.

Wait, has anyone mentioned that maybe he doesn't want to reveal too much about how he plays?

Tivo is EV+

no, no one mentioned it, well done

I just wish I got GSN I am counting on Etapio

If you look back I mentioned that he doesnt want people to know how or what he is playing.

As did two people before you. Congratulations sir, you have won the bronze medal in today's "Why isn't Ivey playing in HSP?" Olympics.

Nope.... he's said it himself many times before, he doesn't want his hands revealed in cash game situations. Its basically his way of saying "I'm better than you all and you'll just have to pay to figure me out on your own."

I don't blame him... you shouldn't reveal your edge in this business... Besides, anyone who can pay cash for a McLaren Mercedes must be doing something right...

he might lose it if hits the water on one of those holes.

I can respect that from a poker aspect. I guess that tells you something about how good he really is and how much he really makes at the tables considering he must value his poker edge higher than any earning opportunities gained by the TV exposure.
Looking at this seasons lineup, I figure some of these guys are sitting with more than they should and giving up maybe significant edge to the comptetion, probably b/c they value the TV exposure so highly.

thanks, i forgot about it

How do u know he has a McClaren and paid cash for it?