Adam Richardson and Ante Up for Africa: The Truth
07-03-2009
, 10:03 AM
http://pokerati.com/2009/07/03/ante-...lace-finisher/
Adam Richardson is 2+2's very own Admo, no?
The 'email' seems pretty unreliable and vague, and as such I'll wait till i hear the whole story.
Since there still appears to be confusion about what happened, here's a couple of posts from Adam in the thread -KM:
Adam Richardson is 2+2's very own Admo, no?
The 'email' seems pretty unreliable and vague, and as such I'll wait till i hear the whole story.
Since there still appears to be confusion about what happened, here's a couple of posts from Adam in the thread -KM:
Quote:
Nolan didn't mention that 17 out of 18 people donated to Ante Up because only 17 out of 18 got paid.
My email to Ante Up For Africa last night just after the tournament ended:
Original email sent to poker media sites from Ante Up For Africa staffer, forwarded by a friend of mine earlier today:
My reply in Pokerati comments:
I just got back from the cage where I was going to leave 10k as a good faith deposit until I can speak with Annie.
Email I just sent to the Ante Up For Africa staff:
Ante Up folks,
Me again, 2nd place finisher in the tournament last night.
I just went down to the payout cage to discuss my donation. Joanne and Jayne said that there wasn't anybody from Ante Up in the building right now.
I'm sure you guys are busy or still sleeping from the after-party at PURE, I'm at phone number removed)whenever you come up for air. I haven't been paid yet, and won't pick up the winnings until we speak.
Also, I'd like to meet in person with "Hunter", the gentleman that sent this email to the poker media sites.
Not sure if you got this news. But the prick who won second place in the World Series of Poker charity event which is Ante Up For Africa, completely stiffed the charity.
Players do not have to give any money, according to the rules. But all the players know this is an important event set up to help a very good cause.
Many witnesses said the player was approached afterward by some of the organizers. He was asked politely if he cared to leave a donation, and replied that no one could do anything to stop him and that he was leaving with all the prize money. He walked out the door with like over $100,000.
The player was rude during the tournament and obviously had his own agenda, which was not in the spirit of helping the Ante Up for Africa cause. He likely saw a softer than usual field and took advantage. He had every intention of enriching himself at the expense of the charity.
The player’s name is Adam Richardson, from Poway, California.
He is bad for poker and needs to be called out for taking an angle shot in this event. I hope you will agree this is despicable behavior. The guy is a total prick. Roast his ****ing ass.
Hunter
Thanks,
Adam
It seems odd, I know, that I'd like to speak with Annie Duke before donating but I have some specific questions to ask her before deciding on an amount.
My email to Ante Up For Africa last night just after the tournament ended:
Quote:
Ante up for Africa folks,
Hey gang, I just finished 2nd in your event in Vegas.
After the tournament ended I immediately told the payout folks that I needed to call my wife right away because she's having difficulty with her pregnancy. During that phone call, I was interrupted three separate times by the Ante up people hounding me for a donation even though I told them to hang on a minute. (I'm sympathetic to striking while the iron is hot, but i was cmore than courteous when I asked them for time)
One Ante up for Africa gentlemen was waiting for me outside the bathroom and interrupted me (again!) while I was speaking with my wife, telling me that he wanted to know how much I was giving because he "wanted to go home". I was probably a little rude while asking him to please let me finish my phone call. After I found out that all was well at home, I was completely annoyed that this guy actually followed me to the bathroom that I decided to cool off and take a walk. I'm back in my room now, and wanted to write this email to you before going to bed.
If possible, I'd like to speak with Annie Duke first before pledging my donation.
I'm playing the Main Event tomorrow so I can connect with her on a break, or we can speak via phone.
My cell is (xxx) xxx-xxxx and though I don't answer it often I do return phone calls.
I'll leave my Ante up for Africa cash at the cage until we speak.
Be well,
Adam
Hey gang, I just finished 2nd in your event in Vegas.
After the tournament ended I immediately told the payout folks that I needed to call my wife right away because she's having difficulty with her pregnancy. During that phone call, I was interrupted three separate times by the Ante up people hounding me for a donation even though I told them to hang on a minute. (I'm sympathetic to striking while the iron is hot, but i was cmore than courteous when I asked them for time)
One Ante up for Africa gentlemen was waiting for me outside the bathroom and interrupted me (again!) while I was speaking with my wife, telling me that he wanted to know how much I was giving because he "wanted to go home". I was probably a little rude while asking him to please let me finish my phone call. After I found out that all was well at home, I was completely annoyed that this guy actually followed me to the bathroom that I decided to cool off and take a walk. I'm back in my room now, and wanted to write this email to you before going to bed.
If possible, I'd like to speak with Annie Duke first before pledging my donation.
I'm playing the Main Event tomorrow so I can connect with her on a break, or we can speak via phone.
My cell is (xxx) xxx-xxxx and though I don't answer it often I do return phone calls.
I'll leave my Ante up for Africa cash at the cage until we speak.
Be well,
Adam
Original email sent to poker media sites from Ante Up For Africa staffer, forwarded by a friend of mine earlier today:
Quote:
Not sure if you got this news. But the prick who won second place in the World Series of Poker charity event which is Ante Up For Africa, completely stiffed the charity.
Players do not have to give any money, according to the rules. But all the players know this is an important event set up to help a very good cause.
Many witnesses said the player was approached afterward by some of the organizers. He was asked politely if he cared to leave a donation, and replied that no one could do anything to stop him and that he was leaving with all the prize money. He walked out the door with like over $100,000.
The player was rude during the tournament and obviously had his own agenda, which was not in the spirit of helping the Ante Up for Africa cause. He likely saw a softer than usual field and took advantage. He had every intention of enriching himself at the expense of the charity.
The player’s name is Adam Richardson, from Poway, California.
He is bad for poker and needs to be called out for taking an angle shot in this event. I hope you will agree this is despicable behavior. The guy is a total prick. Roast his ****ing ass.
Hunter
Players do not have to give any money, according to the rules. But all the players know this is an important event set up to help a very good cause.
Many witnesses said the player was approached afterward by some of the organizers. He was asked politely if he cared to leave a donation, and replied that no one could do anything to stop him and that he was leaving with all the prize money. He walked out the door with like over $100,000.
The player was rude during the tournament and obviously had his own agenda, which was not in the spirit of helping the Ante Up for Africa cause. He likely saw a softer than usual field and took advantage. He had every intention of enriching himself at the expense of the charity.
The player’s name is Adam Richardson, from Poway, California.
He is bad for poker and needs to be called out for taking an angle shot in this event. I hope you will agree this is despicable behavior. The guy is a total prick. Roast his ****ing ass.
Hunter
Quote:
“He walked out the door with like over $100,000.”
This is false, I haven’t been paid a dime.
“and replied that no one could do anything to stop him and that he was leaving with all the prize money”
Also false. I’ll meet anyone in person today who claims otherwise and we’ll find out who is lying. (One of us should prepare an apology.)
“The player was rude during the tournament”
I will make an additional donation to Ante Up For Africa if *any* player, dealer, floorman, or ESPN production staffer can describe a single incident where I was “rude during the tournament.” ($1,000 donation for each person that steps forward) This is a pretty weird claim; the atmosphere was very friendly and non-confrontational, much more like a party than a tournament. You know the whole thing was filmed, right Hunter?
Pretty disappointed,
Adam Richardson
This is false, I haven’t been paid a dime.
“and replied that no one could do anything to stop him and that he was leaving with all the prize money”
Also false. I’ll meet anyone in person today who claims otherwise and we’ll find out who is lying. (One of us should prepare an apology.)
“The player was rude during the tournament”
I will make an additional donation to Ante Up For Africa if *any* player, dealer, floorman, or ESPN production staffer can describe a single incident where I was “rude during the tournament.” ($1,000 donation for each person that steps forward) This is a pretty weird claim; the atmosphere was very friendly and non-confrontational, much more like a party than a tournament. You know the whole thing was filmed, right Hunter?
Pretty disappointed,
Adam Richardson
Quote:
pss. In my ESPN interview before the final table began, I told Norman Chad exactly how I planned to handle my donation. (again, this was also filmed) More to come I’m sure, but going to focus on the Main Event today.
Adam “Admo” Richardson
Adam “Admo” Richardson
Email I just sent to the Ante Up For Africa staff:
Ante Up folks,
Me again, 2nd place finisher in the tournament last night.
I just went down to the payout cage to discuss my donation. Joanne and Jayne said that there wasn't anybody from Ante Up in the building right now.
I'm sure you guys are busy or still sleeping from the after-party at PURE, I'm at phone number removed)whenever you come up for air. I haven't been paid yet, and won't pick up the winnings until we speak.
Also, I'd like to meet in person with "Hunter", the gentleman that sent this email to the poker media sites.
Not sure if you got this news. But the prick who won second place in the World Series of Poker charity event which is Ante Up For Africa, completely stiffed the charity.
Players do not have to give any money, according to the rules. But all the players know this is an important event set up to help a very good cause.
Many witnesses said the player was approached afterward by some of the organizers. He was asked politely if he cared to leave a donation, and replied that no one could do anything to stop him and that he was leaving with all the prize money. He walked out the door with like over $100,000.
The player was rude during the tournament and obviously had his own agenda, which was not in the spirit of helping the Ante Up for Africa cause. He likely saw a softer than usual field and took advantage. He had every intention of enriching himself at the expense of the charity.
The player’s name is Adam Richardson, from Poway, California.
He is bad for poker and needs to be called out for taking an angle shot in this event. I hope you will agree this is despicable behavior. The guy is a total prick. Roast his ****ing ass.
Hunter
Thanks,
Adam
It seems odd, I know, that I'd like to speak with Annie Duke before donating but I have some specific questions to ask her before deciding on an amount.
Quote:
Someone just text'd me that Annie Duke recently told people at a Bicycle Club tourney that I cashed out all the money and completely stiffed her charity. Was anyone at the Bike during this event?
Below is a copy of the check I sent to Ante Up For Africa the day I got back home from Vegas:
I tried making this donation the morning after the tournament ended but there were no Ante Up For Africa personnel onsite at the cage.
The entire $109k from the tournament is still in the cage at the Rio. Once I pick it up, we will donate at least $50k more to Darfur relief charities not named Ante Up For Africa.
Below is a copy of the check I sent to Ante Up For Africa the day I got back home from Vegas:
I tried making this donation the morning after the tournament ended but there were no Ante Up For Africa personnel onsite at the cage.
The entire $109k from the tournament is still in the cage at the Rio. Once I pick it up, we will donate at least $50k more to Darfur relief charities not named Ante Up For Africa.
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