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Jamie goes out of his way to encourage haters and trolls. Half his conversation is dedicated to them.

He sells himself at a mark-up, punts stack after stack, and for whatever reason spends more time focused on people who dislike him, than anyone else.

Today he insta-called a river check-raise on a board that had TT9 on it, with 97 and ran into someone who raised T8s in early position.

Then a few minutes later he punted off a stack, overshoving a turn, with a gutshot, with all mid-cards claiming that a late position raiser wouldn't hit a flop with mid cards on it.

The whole time he spends arguing with chat and looking miserable, and showing close-ups of himself pouting.

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Originally Posted by au4all

Right now, Jamie just has AA on all his tables simultaneously. He won all the hands except the biggest buy-in (215) where he get all-in on the flop against top two pair, and lost most of his stack.

Then he decided to focus on trolls in chat, and did this crazy zoom-in into his red face. It's just weird.

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Today, in the Sunday million at Stars, Jamie shoved QJo UTG and ran into AQo. People berated him in chat, even though it was a perfectly good shove with only 5 big blinds.

But I don't think most people that were upset with the outcome were being mean. They just didn't want him to bust, because they were enjoying the stream.

Earlier in chat, people were telling him to stop doing the creepy close-ups. They were telling him to stop with the badmouthing of other poker players.

I don't think Jamie can tell the different between the trolls, people who are hoping he keeps streaming, and those giving him genuine helpful advice.

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You might be right.

Today Jamie is playing 50NL zoom. He called a 3bet and then a 4-bet and then got his nines in against aces. After the Villain shoved the flop, and Jamie called, they ran it twice and Jamie hit a straight and rivered a set on the two boards to crack the guys aces and double his stack up to 100 dollars. Then Jamie got busy insulting his audience who claimed he doesn't play well.

Then he raised AK, got an ace high flop, bet and was called. Then Jamie checked the turn, and folded the river on a safe run-out.

He ran like God in his 45 minutes one-tabling session, getting aces over and over again, flopping straights, hitting sets, and only lost 25 dollars.

Then he spent some more time whining about his audience, and the chat.

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As I said I'm sure Jamie agrees with you.

Everyone who wants him to win at poker, run a professional stream, and act like an adult is a hater.

Everyone who wants him to stay in his mediocrity is a good person.

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Originally Posted by au4all

He was running like god today.

Today Jamie, at a final table doubled up with, AsQd against AdQs (a 135-1 shot).

Then he folded AQo to an overshove. AQo is ahead of a top 10% range. Then he shoved A4o over a raise against someone who'd repeatedly given him a walk in the blinds. A4o is behind a top 50% range. His A4o hand was his last hand in the tournie where he came in 3rd.

He's still doing the creepy zoom-ins where you can only see one of his eyes.

People are still trolling his chat: Pokerstaples so if i river a draw i shudnt semi bluff????

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3 crucial hands made all the difference.

After a river jack the board read JJTxx, Jamie had 10/9. Jamie announced he had the nuts, the other guy made a large bet, without putting him all in, Jamie installed with second pair and lost to a full house.

A couple hands later Jamie tripled up with QQ.

A few hands later Jamie had the boat on a JJxxx board after a river jack, and the Villain from the first hand triple barreled (but shoved the river this time) with 42 (no hand no draw) and gave Jamie an overwhelming chip lead.

A few hands later Jamie took down first place.

Oddly enough Jamie's brother is able to stream without doing weird close-ups of one eye, or endlessly whining about chat. Matt is a natural friendly easygoing person -- everything Jamie refuses to be.

Let's assume that a one-second look at Jamie is accurate and that self-control is not his strength. Why doesn't he just mute the people he doesn't like, and let his moderators worry about the rest?

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Originally Posted by au4all

Jamie just got knocked out in the Bounty Builder 22.

He was all-in pre-flop with KK, against 99 and AK, ace on the flop and that's all she wrote.

Then he just froze on the screen for a long time, and then zoomed in for a super-creepy close-up.

What message is he trying to send? Is he trying to get sympathy for all the hard work he went through to be dealt kings? You're going to lose 46% of the time with kings in that spot. I'm not thrilled to lose with kings when an ace flops but it's hardly unusual.

Earlier in the game he made an extremely small bluff with queen high and got called down by bottom pair and then went on and on insulting the player for his call.

The board read KJ7K8 (or something like that) and Jamie had QT.

Jamie wasn't doing anything to engage with his audience who were busy fighting about politics in the chat.

The people who spread negativity bark the loudest and hurt the most. You should use your own advice and not watch the stream, then he wouldn't have to read your "constructive" analysis afterwards...

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Originally Posted by au4all

Earlier I suggested that Jamie use the ignore button in Twitch.

But he's obsessed with engaging and giving attention to those who don't like him.

In other words he's similar to those here.

OTOH I use the ignore button frequently.

>> Why doesn't he just mute the people he doesn't like, and let his moderators worry about the rest?

But people are obsessed with those who disagree.

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02-27-2017 , 11:59 PM

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au4all

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I agree my posts are superlative, outstanding, etc., but I don't know that they need to be in the thread more than once.

But it's nice to know you disagree. Thanks!

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02-28-2017 , 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by au4all

I agree my posts are superlative, outstanding, etc., but I don't know that they need to be in the thread more than once.

But it's nice to know you disagree. Thanks!

ayo, I'm missing my daily Staples update from you bruh. You finally done with the schtick? Or are you gonna have a clever comeback at my pointing out of it.

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03-01-2017 , 08:13 AM

#829

MultiTabling

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Why do people get offended when there is criticism? So we should all just heap praise on Staples, despite all his obvious flaws and shortcomings?

The only argument I hear from Staples supporters is 'lol you must be a hater/jealous/angry'. Nothing of substance, just ad hom attacks.

I say give Staples credit if he deserves it, but no one should be immune to criticism.

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03-01-2017 , 10:46 AM

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ayo, I'm missing my daily Staples update from you bruh. You finally done with the schtick? Or are you gonna have a clever comeback at my pointing out of it.

Today he busted the Big 109. He called a 15bb shove with KQ and lost to JJ. The jack flopped a set, so there wasn't even a sweat.

A couple hands later he shoved 15bb KTo from the cutoff and ran into AK.

A couple minutes later even though he was still in two tournaments, he said he wasn't finishing his daily tournament schedule, and was ending his stream. He's actually still live in the Big 27. He just lost a big pot on a 626 flop to pocket twos. No idea what Jamie had.

Maybe when he comes back to streaming in a few days or weeks he'll be more into it.

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03-01-2017 , 12:02 PM

#831

magking1

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Originally Posted by au4all

Maybe when he comes back to streaming in a few days or weeks he'll be more into it.

Ain't gonna be nothing left of Jamie after the bang boat , errr stream boat that is.

The STAPLES BROS got no idea what they are in for, 2 virgins in that den of iniquity is not even fair.

Let there be no mistake, I am more Jelly than a Barrel of grape Smuckers!!!!

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03-01-2017 , 06:21 PM

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-He routinely streams to an audience of up to 4k viewers
-Was invited to and played in a high stakes game with Hellmuth, Antonio, Phil Laak and others
-Sponsored by the world's biggest pokersite, PokerStars
-Most recently was invited to chill with Bill Perkins and others in the Virgin Islands on a boat

This is all from a no name poker player who made a name for himself. Most of the criticisms in this thread are from lowlife trolls.

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03-01-2017 , 07:18 PM

#833

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So he knows a few famous people and got sponsored because he's a losing fish who brings in fun players. Big deal. None of your points relate to his poker skill.

The bottom line is he is awful at poker and you can see that from watching his streams for a few minutes + his long term results. Not to mention his weight, smoking etc.

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03-01-2017 , 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MultiTabling

Some of the delusional trolls seem to think he's an unsuccessful streamer in Twitch. This is the twitch subforum btw. I'm not going to debate his skill level. Do you do the same in Jcarver's thread? I've never seen Jaime claim to be a crusher.

Not interested in his weight or smoking.

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03-01-2017 , 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MultiTabling

Some of the delusional trolls seem to think he's an unsuccessful streamer on Twitch. This is the twitch subforum btw. I'm not going to debate his skill level. Do you do the same in Jcarver's thread? I've never seen Jaime claim to be a crusher.

Not interested in his weight or smoking.

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03-02-2017 , 02:26 AM

#836

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AI'd guess those pros are looking for new fresh fish to keep the games running. They see how bad Staples is at poker and want to see how much of a pokerstars war chest he has to donate. Perkins is a business man. I'd guess the free ride on the stream boat will pay for itself sooner or later

watching Staples play he can play in my home game anytime.

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03-02-2017 , 08:05 AM

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i`m really wondering why there should be one twitcher that`s best / has the best content / entertains best etc

i myself am stealing pieces of information / advices that i consider valuable from all over the streams, regardless of host.

and on top of that, why should i try to convince other persons that my favorite streamer is actually the best one there but their favorite choices are borderline pieces of ****e.

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03-03-2017 , 12:20 PM

#838

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Originally Posted by MultiTabling

The only argument I hear from Staples supporters is 'lol you must be a hater/jealous/angry'. Nothing of substance, just ad hom attacks.

Just had a skim of this thread and you've spent hours of your time attacking some rando twitch streamer. I don't know about jealousy, anger etc, but I wouldn't say it's ad hom for people to call you a bit of a loser. Just don't watch bro.

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03-04-2017 , 02:23 AM

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Most recently was invited to chill with Bill Perkins and others in the Virgin Islands on a boat

If there's one ultimate goal in life, its obviously this.

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03-04-2017 , 03:58 AM

#840

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Originally Posted by MultiTabling

he's a losing fish who brings in fun players. Big deal.

This is a big deal. I don't know what world you live in, but mine involves making money off of "losing fish/fun players." A larger quantity of them making a larger amount of losing plays is great!

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03-09-2017 , 02:48 AM

#841

coach999

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too bad he does not post in here anymore. Hi jaime, hugs for you.

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03-11-2017 , 05:32 PM

#842

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Originally Posted by MultiTabling

Funny you say none of reliable's points relate to his poker skill, and then you hypocritically point out his weight, smoking, etc., at the end of your post, like that does relate. Obv troll.

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03-14-2017 , 01:52 PM

#843

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Now hear this! All of you calling out a dude who plays poker on the internet all day long for being overweight.

Please turn in your man papers to the proper authorities immediately.

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03-15-2017 , 09:18 AM

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a23k08i03s11

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i think you can play poker for a living and still be in shape.

but i agree the most part, there`s a lot of hypocrisy roaming freely on the internetz. poker wise and not only, standing behind a PC with an internet connection brings out the worst in some ppl.

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03-15-2017 , 11:59 AM

#845

Esa_Perse

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Imo you need to be atleast in some sort of shape to be a winning player. Being healthy makes it so much easier to put the hours you need to grind.

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03-16-2017 , 09:19 PM

#846

JSchmiz

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jamie when is your next stream?

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03-16-2017 , 09:47 PM

#847

whosnext

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He mentioned on today's PokerStars live stream from Panama that he would stream tomorrow morning before the PokerStars live stream goes live.

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03-23-2017 , 10:06 PM

#848

YaBoyINthe604

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Jaime has been beasting life lately, quit smoking, vlogging again, on the streamboat, heck maybe he'll get laid sometime soon...Kmart who? he was holding Jaime back with the women being gay and all lol