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07-16-2009 , 02:42 AM

#101

Thrahl

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07-16-2009 , 02:43 AM

#102

bic

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I didn't know who this guy was before yesterday but I saw an interesting hand between him and Antonio Esfandiari go down at the featured table. I was watching from the Jack Links viewing platform so I don't know the values of what they were betting. It went like this, though:

-Table folds around to the blinds.
-SB (Moon) raises.
-BB (Antonio) calls.
-Flop comes Q33 rainbow.
-Moon checks.
-Antonio bets.
-Moon raises.
-Antonio raises a million more.
-Moon moves all-in.
-Antonio quickly folds.

Nobody showed their cards and I'm really curious as to what Moon held. I'm hoping they'll show it on ESPN.

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07-16-2009 , 02:44 AM

#103

Frylock

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I saw some hands on pokernews updates and I got the impression (by the way it was played) of him being fairly donkish but there could be reasons for him calling with junk hands OOP in the sb to 3 bets. Anyway his interview he gave talking about folding KK etc. seemed either like a genius level or another Jamie Gold/Jerry Yang disaster about to happen.

I know he is running at least if not hotter then gold did going into the FT. Anyway he did something right to get that far regardless. GL to them all.

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07-16-2009 , 02:45 AM

#104

nintendere

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Originally Posted by bic

QQ+/AQ? I'd say AQ but we'll probably see.

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07-16-2009 , 02:48 AM

#105

lehman18

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07-16-2009 , 02:48 AM

#106

jro23

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Originally Posted by bic

hes done that move quite a few times... i've played with him alot. and more often than not hes holding qj or better... hes to tight to bluff... but he can pull a rabbit out of his hat a time or two.

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07-16-2009 , 02:51 AM

#107

StraddleBet

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November 08: Obama vs McCain
November 09: Ivey vs Moon

COINCIDENCE?

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07-16-2009 , 02:54 AM

#108

isuckcallme

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lol, QJ or better

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07-16-2009 , 02:57 AM

#109

jro23

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Originally Posted by isuckcallme

lol, QJ or better

meaning a better QQ... def. not QQ.. hes smooth call that.. watch some of his interviews. he leaves alot of info out there.........

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07-16-2009 , 03:05 AM

#110

nonsimplesimon

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Originally Posted by zaxx19

You ever heard any of the Mizrachi brothers in an interview?

lol - talk about 'tards ...

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Originally Posted by hobiejuan1

Please God let this guy win.

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Originally Posted by GobboFan

more hate from the ******s at 2+2. just because none of your jerk off 'gods' like deeb, thayer, bond or bakes is in this position.

good luck to this guy i say. screw the haters.

+1 - 2p2 trolls Ivey cum suckers can stick it up their

Ivey winning will be terrible for poker ...

this guy winning is going to be AWESOME for poker - this plus the PPA loosening things up for us online - Man it will be so great for poker it would be like a donk tsunami hitting online tables all over again ... let's go MOON! bring it ON ! LOL

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07-16-2009 , 03:06 AM

#111

the_nightfox

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Originally Posted by centerright

Moon is not going to do anything to promote the game. He's just gonna retreat into his country hamlet in Maryland.

But more importantly, Moon's victory severely undercuts the argument that poker is primarily a game of skill. And that is bad right now because congress will soon debate Barney Frank's legislation.

Thus far, Moon has been the biggest luckbox of this WSOP and perhaps in main event history, next to Hal Fowler in 1979.

I seriously hope you were high when you wrote this, because if you were of sound mind upon writing something so asinine, you're clearly in need of special education classes/life coaching...

disclaimer: i've played a bunch live with Jordan Smith, the N9 bubble-boy thanks to Moon cracking his aces, so I'm a little perturbed with Mr. Moon, but you're just an idiot...

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07-16-2009 , 03:07 AM

#112

alwaysdegen

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Originally Posted by FuriousWorld

His father was an astronaut. When he was growing up he constantly moved around and had nothing to do but play poker with his pet lizard (Colby). His mother taught him astrology. His favorite food is pickled eggs.

fascinating

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07-16-2009 , 03:11 AM

#113

george24

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I am rooting for Darvin Moon because he seems like a nice guy. Go Darvin!

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07-16-2009 , 03:38 AM

#114

ImsaKidd

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I heard he hides a pancake and side of bacon under his hat.

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07-16-2009 , 03:43 AM

#115

betman7

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LOLdonkament

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07-16-2009 , 05:15 AM

#116

No.18

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Originally Posted by StraddleBet

November 08: Obama vs McCain
November 09: Ivey vs Moon

COINCIDENCE?

haha, love it.

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07-16-2009 , 05:23 AM

#117

ArcadianSky

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Originally Posted by Moshiach

oh god, that interview... I mean he seems like a really nice guy, but I mean... he's disappearing faster than Yang if he wins this...

As someone who works for a PR company, I disagree.
He's a likeable, every day working man, and that's extremely marketable in the eyes of ANY company. The approach would be: "Anyone can come to Pokerstars and win $8 million by 'getting lucky' like Darvin Moon"...although they obviously wouldn't directly say that, packaging him that way is SUCH an easy sell.

Also, he's a heavy-set, white, middle aged man. From an appearance perspective, he's extremely easy to relate to by the general public.

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Originally Posted by george24

I am rooting for Darvin Moon because he seems like a nice guy. Go Darvin!

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Originally Posted by where da ho go

seriously, how do u not like this guy? hope he finishes second to ivey

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Originally Posted by ElEasily

Very nice guy, would like to see him at the final table.

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Originally Posted by iggy

there is nothing to hate about this guy he owns

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Originally Posted by spaceman Bryce

I think this guy is awesome

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Originally Posted by rayuki

he seems like a champion of a guy. good on him hope he does actually make the november 9 and has a good run.

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Originally Posted by Troy Gamble

seems like a great guy

Case in point (and this forum hates EVERYONE). When targeting 18+ predominantly male audiences, likeable & average looking dudes = $$$

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07-16-2009 , 05:27 AM

#118

ALKiii

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Why aren't people comparing him to Dennis Phillips last year? I have my opinion, but not read to share yet.

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07-16-2009 , 06:16 AM

#119

jtomon

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"momma ma ma my momma my momma said alligators are angry because they have all them teeth and no tooth brush"

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07-16-2009 , 06:25 AM

#120

quadaces9999

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I'm really surprised full tilt or stars has not asked Darvin to wear there logo yet.

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07-16-2009 , 06:25 AM

#121

hh66

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Originally Posted by ALKiii

Why aren't people comparing him to Dennis Phillips last year?

+1

everyday working, homegame playing middle-aged man runs super hot to hold monsta chiplead heading to the final table.

Would be scary if he gets AK against some1 aggro holding AQ, and misplay it.
deja vu

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07-16-2009 , 07:15 AM

#122

shinja

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Reminds me a lot of Bill Blanda

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07-16-2009 , 07:18 AM

#123

Raygun Gothic

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The interview with him is staggeringly bland. Possibly the dullest person in history. And I lolled at his commentary on his play, particularly the way he said "Quad QUEEEEEENS" like that was the most astounding thing ever.

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07-16-2009 , 07:48 AM

#124

MaverickUSC

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i like him.

watching his rail form is entertaining.

how many horses will he have in the $30 donkaments next week?

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07-16-2009 , 08:51 AM

#125

Kevmath

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For those that love to ask the "what happens if someone in the November Nine dies" question: if he returns to his job, his profession (logging) is the most dangerous job in the US.

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