It was actually enjoyable to read through everything. Happy to help others. Matt and I talked about doing something in terms of publishing but he seems content to let it be. I did get his permission to compile everything though.

From 1/27/2010:

"I, as with all people, must be careful with what I do as opposed to what I say. Talk is cheap. I take this quote from my favorite song writer Stephan Jenkins, “Time it passes and it tells us what were left with, we become the things we do.” A drunk can say he doesn’t have a problem, but if he spends his nights double fisting and closing out the bar, he’s a drunk. I don’t want to be a gambler. And in order to fulfill that prophecy, my actions must follow my words.

I have no problem with people who choose to play poker as a profession. In fact, in many aspects I admire them. The ability to spend days/weeks/months on end focusing one’s attention on a seemingly never ending puzzle is truly impressive. It’s just not for me. Poker is a hobby, and forever will be. Miami Matt"

Would be interesting to hear from Matt how he feels now about what his younger self wrote eight years ago.

By far the best thread on 2p2. I would put the chances of him busto playing 1/2 at less than 1%. Always found it funny the people who would rip on him or tell
him what he should do. You could tell by his writing style/thoughts he was way too smart. My guess is poker is not as big a part of life as he's invested his money elsewhere. Wouldn't be surprised if he tried something else for a bit but is back playing part time. Wasn't he on BellagPots 5/10 just 5-6 months ago?

On a side note..I once stacked him years ago 5/10 at bellag. had no idea it was him. It was one of my first times ever playing that game. Heard the whispers..."That kid took MMs $$". He had went up to play 10/20 and still remember introducing myself to him after I found out. Nice guy. Even remember telling him, If I knew it was you would have told I had it aa courtesy for the blog.

Prolly read his first 50-75% of posts at least once a year.

Just curious as to why; for motivation? I am not being a smartass either; just thought you may play for a living and that is why you read his posts for motivation.

I don't play for a living. Just think it's a great story and in the Winter Months work can be boring. I usually take a few trips out to Vegas as well so motivation part of it. While it might sound weird, Ive thought of trying to "take that shot in Vegas", somehow just reading that thread is enough. Ive personally know a few people who have tried and Vegas ruined them.

Cool; yeah I think going pro is immensely more difficult than people realize; in terms of lifestyle, but also in terms of ability to actually play well enough to earn a living.

Sorel Mizzi gave a shoutout to OP @ 59 minutes of the Card Player podcast on the question "who is the best poker player that nobody knows of?". Anyhow, OP apparently still going strong in the Bellagio games.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/...193725606?mt=2

You can watch Moore play on Bellagio POTS $25/50nl game. I think it was one of the last episodes.

Do they still do the Bellagio POTS broadcasts? The last youtube video was from 8 months ago

Can you post a link to the video youre referring to?

based on his description, and your comment (and my browsing of their channel earlier today), i would guess it is the next to the last episode.. but cant confirm

Here it is

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx8F9y76HnI

Anytime this thread gets bumped I get my hopes up briefly and then realize there is no way there is any new content here. Still the #1 thread all time on 2+2.

-BD

The OP was interviewed on DGAF's Sessions podcast in late November. For folks who enjoyed the thread, the interview was a solid update.

http://dgaf-sessions.libsyn.com/bonu...-another-dream

Thank you. I've listened to the one Sean Snyder episode and downloaded the other.

Edit: Oh, that is a different podcast of his.

Very cool to get an update, props to DGAF for getting him on the podcast

I wonder how the Vegas player lineup would do in a comparable LA game. DGAF might lose his mind I’m guessing lol

Thanks for the link; I am listening now; really cool!

Enjoyed that. Would love if he follows through on his plan to post in this thread again.

Does this DGAF guy have a thread on here? Would be interested to read more of his stories too.

https://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/1...highlight=dgaf

Wow thanks for this just reading his intro and I’m hooked.

Thanks for podcast heads-up, that was interesting. I was glued to this thread back in the day


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prolly the ONLY TR(besides dynatys) that I remember years back, worthy of a close 10yr bump imo

Cliffs?

the sickest

Just want to throw a plug for DGAF's poker podcast. He did a great update with Matt but also in general it's just an awesome podcast ya'll should def be checking out!