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There is $30k HUSNG lobbies for WCG and MrGr33n anyone know when this going to go down? It's password protected, I'm interested to see how this turns out...

I can't find them anymore and couldn't find more info. Anyone?

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11-17-2014 , 10:53 PM

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ChicagoRy

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,589

They're gone. Weren't played.

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11-18-2014 , 10:53 AM

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ImLostOnRiver

centurion

Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 128

To the ps regs that managed to change Ipokers structure from 800 to 500 chips!

Could you at least make sure we get a disconnection timebank as well? I mean, it's just genius to play 25bb chip games on a network that's really ****ty and has no disconnection timebank.. They seem to listen more to you guys than existing Ipoker players anyway. So please get us a timebank!

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11-18-2014 , 11:43 AM

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Roxy's Gift

stranger

Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 9

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Originally Posted by ImLostOnRiver

Not sure where this whole "PS players instigating change on iPoker" comes from but will take your word for it. Whatever, now they have 25bb games and a few percentage points cheaper rake than PS when factoring in rakebake, I for one am not complaining. Must admit I have not played there enough to notice connection issue's, so again will take your word, and hope they solve this soon. Will be promoting this from my third to first choice room, at least for now.

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11-18-2014 , 12:15 PM

#122405

Roxy's Gift

stranger

Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 9

^^
Not sure how I will get on with manually changing position to right sided seat every game, lack of keyboard shortcut for calling all in (could be overlooking something here) and inconspicuous display of current blinds level amongst other issues. Not a massive problem with my current volume, but over 60-100 games per day as first choice room, I'm feeling a little cautious.

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11-18-2014 , 12:32 PM

#122406

ImLostOnRiver

centurion

Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 128

Just wait for the random software crashes Roxy, that's where the real fun begins

Software is slower than ps so gonna get even heavier variance too.

Last edited by ImLostOnRiver; 11-18-2014 at 12:40 PM.

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11-18-2014 , 07:29 PM

#122407

iL1keTurtles

adept

Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,070

godammit it's fydor? i'll give it a go

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11-18-2014 , 07:38 PM

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ibavly

2010 PSOP Champion

Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 24,513

He's come out with 5 podcasts all on the same day? And he's selling coaching despite being almost entirely out of the game for years?

All I know about this guy is that when I first posted on this forum he PMed me trying to sell me coaching. Not going to 100% judge him but this site really seems like an attempt to grab cash from people who don't know better.

Edit: And by found out about a new podcast you mean he's been your coach for the past few months

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11-18-2014 , 08:28 PM

#122409

iL1keTurtles

adept

Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,070

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Originally Posted by ibavly

Edit: And by found out about a new podcast you mean he's been your coach for the past few months

lol, didn't look into that myself.

what's the probability fydor asked him to post that?

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11-18-2014 , 08:42 PM

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qihu00

journeyman

Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 268

Hahaha, it's a nice site with solid content right away and glad to see it posted. It was worth my time reading and almost a bookmark, but...busted

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11-18-2014 , 08:46 PM

#122411

Ope

grinder

Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 437

lol he barely played any games this year. what a cheeky bastard

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11-19-2014 , 04:15 AM

#122412

Ope

grinder

Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 437

what is the greek mafia in every MTT ever all about? do they angle the taxes somehow with this or what?

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11-19-2014 , 05:09 AM

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Cog Dissonance

old hand

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,362

Yes that's exactly what they do by registering and unregistering tournaments.

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11-20-2014 , 02:30 AM

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chinagambler

veteran

Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,572

The tournament buy in counts as a loss so they use the loophole by registering for tourneys on winning days. Stars even used to have Greek only tourneys that never started to help them dodge taxes.

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11-20-2014 , 10:02 AM

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callme

veteran

Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,676

Wow... it is one thing to point out loopholes, its a completly different one when they actually actively offer you opportunities to do tax evasion..

The tax regulation might not be optimal for players in greece but if you as pokersite openly laugh about their idioticy and rub it in their face they shouldnt be suprised if bad things come their way eg in form of more an stricter regulation/seggregation....

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11-20-2014 , 11:29 AM

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Yasawa

adept

Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,166

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Originally Posted by ibavly

A few years back I had 1 hour of coaching with fydor. That 1 hour was more or less him trying to sell me his 10hour coaching package. Heard the same from 2 others.

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11-20-2014 , 01:45 PM

#122417

watergun7

veteran

Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,796

Jesus christ. It shouldn't come as a surprise, but man the japanese PS sponsored pro is so terrible at HU.

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11-20-2014 , 01:48 PM

#122418

watergun7

veteran

Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,796

Tbh I've said for a long time that coaching is always somewhat shady.

Especially these days, any coaching done for players other than those at 7$ or below would very likely be overpriced or outdated.

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11-20-2014 , 02:08 PM

#122419

ibavly

2010 PSOP Champion

Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 24,513

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Originally Posted by callme

I believe the Greek govt approves of the loophole

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11-20-2014 , 09:02 PM

#122420

jeffreyPL1

old hand

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,712

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Originally Posted by Yasawa

A few years back I had 1 hour of coaching with fydor. That 1 hour was more or less him trying to sell me his 10hour coaching package. Heard the same from 2 others.

Isn`t he that guy analysing line with four of kind @ husng film? lol

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11-21-2014 , 01:38 AM

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medo4life

newbie

Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 32

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Originally Posted by jeffreyPL1

Isn`t he that guy analysing line with four of kind @ husng film? lol

and creator of this thread

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11-21-2014 , 03:47 AM

#122422

Tocalasam

adept

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 807

Not sure if I'm allowed to post this linkm but look interesting for HU hyp players.

[snip]affiliate links for "ipoker to get 25bb husng hypers like stars"[/snip]

What do you think guys?

Last edited by _dave_; 11-21-2014 at 04:22 AM. Reason: Other mods can edit back if if deemed acceptable.

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11-21-2014 , 07:46 AM

#122423

iL1keTurtles

adept

Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,070

ipoker has the 25bbers now. while it has decent rb, it's got higher rake and slower software + worse action.

it's ridiculous that ipoker changed just so stars regs would come and battle lowstakes and settle up later.

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11-21-2014 , 08:01 AM

#122424

palinca

veteran

Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,880

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Originally Posted by qihu00

Hahaha, it's a nice site with solid content right away and glad to see it posted. It was worth my time reading and almost a bookmark, but...busted

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Originally Posted by Yasawa

A few years back I had 1 hour of coaching with fydor. That 1 hour was more or less him trying to sell me his 10hour coaching package. Heard the same from 2 others.

I was initially going to post to make fun of some of the rhetoric used on the site :

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This is the most unique coaching service I offer!

The mastermind is basically a very personal, tight-knit group of hyper turbo players referred to as Fydor’s Grinders.

What is the mastermind all about? If you apply to become one of Fydor’s Grinders, here’s what you should expect from the group:

A new 1-hour video every Monday morning made by me (fydor_8) – you will not find these videos anywhere else online!
Never before seen access to me! In this group you’ll have direct access to me on demand. Besides being active in the group and leading conversation on a daily basis, I’ll be providing amazing resources, tools, strategy tips, and directly answering any questions you may have regarding tough situations you’ve come across in games you’ve played

But I have to say I gave the PrimordialAA podcast a chance, and it was solid. The project is very professional on some levels, and I feel Fydor has some very marketable skills. Imo he should drop the gimmicks (and maybe the coaching), put his ego aside and partner up with people with skills that complement his, instead of trying to make his name a brand.