Funking For The Good Guys
I must admit an involuntary smile passed my lips when this was reported on Gutshot :
"1:58 am. Annie Duke and Phil Hellmuth become the latest pros to fall".
The very worst thing that could happen to poker is if this event is won by an angle-shooter. Very few of the top players shoot angles, for the simple reason that they don't need to. That's what makes them top. Duke on the other hand has a long history of it and was at it again last night according to reports. Make what you like of this but IMO if Annie Duke was a man she would be another faceless, unpopular mid-ranking grinding pro. All you have to do is ask yourself what kind of person still pulls these stunts after they have won a $2 million freeroll.
As for Phil, by comparison I almost feel sorry for him. The guy clearly needs psychiatric help. Like any small child, the more attention, the worse he gets.
I hope a good guy wins it this year - it's probably too much to hope that someone I know wins it, and perhaps too much to hope that a champion as worthy of the name as Greg comes to the fore.
"1:58 am. Annie Duke and Phil Hellmuth become the latest pros to fall".
The very worst thing that could happen to poker is if this event is won by an angle-shooter. Very few of the top players shoot angles, for the simple reason that they don't need to. That's what makes them top. Duke on the other hand has a long history of it and was at it again last night according to reports. Make what you like of this but IMO if Annie Duke was a man she would be another faceless, unpopular mid-ranking grinding pro. All you have to do is ask yourself what kind of person still pulls these stunts after they have won a $2 million freeroll.
As for Phil, by comparison I almost feel sorry for him. The guy clearly needs psychiatric help. Like any small child, the more attention, the worse he gets.
I hope a good guy wins it this year - it's probably too much to hope that someone I know wins it, and perhaps too much to hope that a champion as worthy of the name as Greg comes to the fore.
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As Annie departed she was heard to mutter "Andy who?".
Still playing the $20 sit and go's big spender?
Luke Duke
Fair enough.
On the other hand I don't believe I spend much time reading your diary.
Andy.
Any examples of AD shooting angles? I know she tries to run tables and (over)enforce every rule. Is this what you're talking about?
This is what I was referring to on Gutshot from day 1b :
"UTG riffles his chips and restacks them. Annie asks if he checked and then calls for a ruling, insisting it was a check. The dealer, other players and the rail missed it but a check was enforced."
UTG "checked" with the nuts. Duke won a free showdown.
Have a look through RGP for more if you like.
Andy.
Thanks. I always thought that she was a b. Now it seems that she is able to trade on her name and pull more crap.
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