Alec Torelli Caught Angleshooting - Page 72 - Poker News

Quick question: which casinos are you allowed to hide your big chips at?

I guess since there is no rule at the casino, then Alec didn't do anything wrong, right guys?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_Torelli

That was quoted from the Wikipedia article? If so, then someone has removed it since the version I'm looking at right now. Whoever wrote that probably didn't source it correctly.

Edit: also, I enjoy that an article referencing SuperSoak's video is now part of the Wikipedia annotations.

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09-07-2018 , 10:19 PM

#1777

DooDooPoker

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Originally Posted by LSD

Wasn't convinced that Torelli is a douche until seeing this. What an ass ...

I agree Torelli is a douche but don't see it in this video.

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09-07-2018 , 10:19 PM

#1778

Tuma

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you can defend the big chips being in the wrong place, but not how they got there.

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09-08-2018 , 08:40 PM

#1779

ponyneck

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Obviously an angle. Chips were clearly hidden. Then he lied & tried to act like they were out front the whole time. Plus if you watch that complete episode of PNIA you'd see that he waited until almost no one was at the table to pull those chips out & put them on the table. Absolute scum.

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09-08-2018 , 08:47 PM

#1780

Gzesh

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Originally Posted by Sir Huntington

How is it that PHil doesn't get a "**** off" from most people at the tables? The way he acts on tv, if he said anything dickish that would be a go to for me. Dude is just unlikable as anyone ever at the poker tables.

It's not about being tough or anything, it's about keeping dickheads away from you as a lifestyle.

Yet you post with regularity in NVG.

Last edited by Gzesh; 09-08-2018 at 08:52 PM.

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09-08-2018 , 10:28 PM

#1781

jjb511

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Originally Posted by Poker Clif

One thing that hasn't been mentioned is that if you're angle shooting or just generally being a jerk you can make yourself a target. You should not do anything at that table that draws unwanted attention.

EXAMPLE: You are in level 1 of a tournament and twice you have tried to talk to the guy next to you while he was in a hand. What do you think is going to happen? The guy is going to get mad, the dealer might say something, or maybe everyone at the table is going to dislike you.

Don't draw attention to yourself. Players might start watching you more closely, which means getting better reads on your play. Or villain might talk to you nonstop when you're in a hand, just to get even.

If your name is Phil Hellmuth you might get away with a lot. If your name is Joe Smith, probably not.

Very good advice on both counts: (1) I need to keep a lower profile. (2) A wise ass at the table made some unwelcome comments so I berated him constantly any time he was in a hand. I need to avoid both situations as being -EV.

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09-09-2018 , 03:46 AM

#1782

SimpleRick

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Originally Posted by Wilbury Twist

Yeah someone corrected it. Alec likes to change his wikipedia every couple of months to some new lie or spin on his cheating controversy. Breaking the rules to gain an advantage is cheating. I'll keep checking his wiki every couple months to report the lies and bump this thread.

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09-10-2018 , 08:27 PM

#1783

YouAreAwesome

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Crazy story. I was looking for my kid who got lost at the casino yesterday. Spent hours searching. Finally found her on a poker table behind a stack of chips. "I swear, I didn't even see her there" said sleezy italian dude. He then goes all in and pushes my kid into the middle of the table. Wtf???

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09-10-2018 , 09:19 PM

#1784

TwitchySeal

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Originally Posted by SimpleRick

Yeah someone corrected it. Alec likes to change his wikipedia every couple of months to some new lie or spin on his cheating controversy.

I feel like this should be noted as an interesting hobby or something on his wiki.

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10-23-2018 , 05:03 AM

#1785

ssSuperSoak

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Hilarious, really good roast

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11-09-2018 , 05:56 AM

#1786

Sellout

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I'll just leave this here...

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11-12-2018 , 06:04 PM

#1787

Zajebisty

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Torelli is scum right down to his core. The fact he was on the ethics committee of anything is laughable. Negreanu is petty and childish. Cant stand the both of them to be honest but still would prefer Alec at my table. Daniel is just so cringey.

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11-13-2018 , 10:47 AM

#1788

SB12

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Complete scumbag, hopefully they never let him back into those games again.

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01-13-2019 , 02:20 AM

#1789

synth_floyd

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I noticed the famous Doug Lee thread got closed. We have a new toolbox and Alec Torelli is his name. His wikipedia article even says so and uses this thread as a reference.

Last edited by synth_floyd; 01-13-2019 at 02:26 AM.

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02-09-2019 , 12:29 PM

#1790

bombonca

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in his video "getting schooled by pocket kings" he says how he had a great day after losing 160k pot but you can tell he is devastated, he is trying so hard to make it look like this is his regular game/lifestyle when clearly its not and that's obviously fine, but you get the feeling th whole point of the video was for him to show off. Also, loved that hand, those chinese VIPs are not easy to play against i am sure.

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02-09-2019 , 03:01 PM

#1791

Fodersneso

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is there any way to watch the infamous "interview" with joey, for those who missed it?

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02-10-2019 , 04:09 PM

#1792

CRUDEFINDER

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Jealous haters, Torelli is daman....get a life.

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02-10-2019 , 07:08 PM

#1793

YouAreAwesome

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Originally Posted by CRUDEFINDER

Jealous haters, Torelli is daman....get a life.

I wish I was sleazy and cheated people on tv... one day if I'm lucky I guess

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02-10-2019 , 08:31 PM

#1794

CRUDEFINDER

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Originally Posted by YouAreAwesome

I wish I was sleazy and cheated people on tv... one day if I'm lucky I guess

Maybe you'll grow up someday

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02-10-2019 , 08:56 PM

#1795

Primedirective@

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Originally Posted by CRUDEFINDER

Maybe you'll grow up someday

One of the leaders of the game... Complete angle shoot with bull**** nice guy image with his excuses.. then the balls to lie and justify it.... Ok , the other dude should have asked what was "behind" now we know... But Common courtesy should dictate big chips on the front or top.... From now on I'm asking " WHATS YOUR TORRELLI" meaning . . What have you got behind... And hidden.

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02-10-2019 , 09:03 PM

#1796

CRUDEFINDER

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Originally Posted by Primedirective@

Other than THIS incident what has AT done to justify this label? You guys are like Hanging Judge Roy Bean....

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02-10-2019 , 09:28 PM

#1797

SrslySirius

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Originally Posted by CRUDEFINDER

Other than THIS incident what has AT done to justify this label? You guys are like Hanging Judge Roy Bean....

This thread might be of interest to you: https://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/2...tions-1141815/

Legend has it that Alec Torelli is still out there searching for a stable internet connection, to finally put these allegations to rest.

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02-10-2019 , 09:54 PM

#1798

+EVillain

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imo AT didnt deserve to be tar and feathered for this alleged angleshooting

does anyone remember ultimate bet? or remember that some of the old famous live pros used to actually cheat? or the fact that stars yanked SNE w/o warning and raked everyones souls out

far worse things have/are happening in poker, and i think the actual 'angle' is fairly ambiguous. Torelli had AQ off. i actually really wish doug polk hadnt released this video