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I saw you a lot in the Bellagio during WSOP 2018. I really wanted to ask for a photo but was too scared in case you laughed in my face and said no. Would you have said yes, and if I see you during WSOP 2019 can I ask you for a for a photo??

01-18-2019 , 01:36 AM

#53

auralex14

veteran

Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,914

lol dork.

Anyway, did you enjoy filming Rampart?

01-18-2019 , 02:01 AM

#54

vinivici9586

Breakfast?

Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,608

what's the sickest hand you've played that wasn't televised?

01-18-2019 , 02:29 AM

#55

Wackamole

temp-banned

Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 42

Is it true that cannibals don’t eat clowns because they taste funny?

01-18-2019 , 02:30 AM

#56

fuxxnuts

adept

Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,116

Eli,

Where do you normally play in LA now? (e.g. where can I come and donk some money off to you :-P)

01-18-2019 , 03:04 AM

#57

Bawookles

adept

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 767

Hi Eli.

Do you ever play with Sammy Farha anymore? Watching you guys fool around and play each other on High Stakes Poker was always fun.

01-18-2019 , 03:31 AM

#58

bombonca

old hand

Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,423

What are top 3 traits of long-term successfull live cash game grinder?

01-18-2019 , 03:34 AM

#59

fishfood69er

old hand

Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,702

eli , how did you get your start in poker ? what games did you build your bankroll on?

01-18-2019 , 03:43 AM

#60

Lemon93PCTSure

adept

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,097

How'd poker influence your relationships with women, dating marriage etc.

01-18-2019 , 03:47 AM

#61

Lemon93PCTSure

adept

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,097

Also what 3 main tips would you give to people that want to make poker their mid-long term career

01-18-2019 , 04:03 AM

#62

eli elezra

confirmed

Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 89

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howard Treesong

What is the worst angle shot you’ve ever seen?

The funniest thing you’ve ever seen at a poker table?

Worst angle: Many times I've seen people say "I call" but then not put the money in the pot

Funniest thing: What happened to Celine Dion's husband, Rene in Bobby's Room... I tell the whole story in the book, pages 175 and 176

01-18-2019 , 04:05 AM

#63

eli elezra

confirmed

Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 89

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swann99

What are some insights or revelations you had along the way that made you become a better or more profitable NLHE player?

Is there one particularly important key or secret to the game that you think other players miss?

I have watched re-runs of Poker After Dark and High Stakes Poker many, many times to see how my opponents play.

There's no "secret"... you just have to put in the time, study, and play a lot. And don't move up in stakes too quickly.

01-18-2019 , 04:06 AM

#64

eli elezra

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Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 89

Quote:

Originally Posted by roddy

Did you play/meet Stu Ungar? What was he like and was he bad at cash if you did?

I played with Stu about 5 times. Only him and Phil Ivey are the opponents I've ever felt intimidated by in No Limit Holdem

01-18-2019 , 04:08 AM

#65

eli elezra

confirmed

Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 89

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Donkington III

Woot woot! Thanks for doing this Mr. Elezra!

Do you like Stud Hi / Stud8 better than Hold Em or Omaha?

It seems alot of pros like Stud, how come recs haven't picked up on it yet?

Do you think we will ever see a resurgence of Stud?

Thanks again!

I prefer Stud and Stud 8 to Holdem and Omaha. Stud is an Old Skool game and we havent seen a lot of it on TV like Holdem.

01-18-2019 , 04:09 AM

#66

eli elezra

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Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 89

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1tripz1

Were you happy or sad when Daniel Negreanu played in the Big Game? Please elaborate on your answer!

I am always very happy to play with Daniel. He's the best ambassador for poker.

01-18-2019 , 04:09 AM

#67

eli elezra

confirmed

Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 89

Quote:

Originally Posted by reimbrs

Would you rather have seven fingers on each hand or have seven toes on each foot?

on each hand

01-18-2019 , 04:11 AM

#68

eli elezra

confirmed

Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 89

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinque

Where did you originally get the money to play high stakes?

Did you grind your way up or did you have money from a previous occupation?

sub question: What percent of yourself do you typically have when you play in the big game?

I had a number of businesses operating in the Las Vegas Strip. I started at $10/$20 and moved up in stakes more quickly than I should have.

I always have 100% of myself

01-18-2019 , 04:12 AM

#69

eli elezra

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Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 89

Quote:

Originally Posted by fityfmi

Regarding Hellmuth's chances in those tv cashgames (high stakes poker, poker after dark, the big game, etc), how did you rate him at the time, and what about now, looking back?

He used to be a lot worse as a cash game player and nowadays he is a lot better.

01-18-2019 , 04:13 AM

#70

eli elezra

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Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 89

Quote:

Originally Posted by lol_at_you

Would you rather punch Daniel Negreanu or Phil Hellmuth?

Neither, but if I did, I'd knock 'em out

01-18-2019 , 04:16 AM

#71

eli elezra

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Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 89

Quote:

Originally Posted by herbalerv

We supposed to believe this is real ?

Only I could know the answers to all these questions, buddy... it's as real as it gets

01-18-2019 , 04:18 AM

#72

eli elezra

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Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 89

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sect7G

In hindsight what should have been done to make poker/online poker more of a mainstream activity over the past 15-20 years. Or was that possible in your opinion?

In hindsight, if it could all have been done legally, with approval of government, Black Friday would never have happened and things would be very different today for all of us

01-18-2019 , 04:19 AM

#73

eli elezra

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Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 89

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morphismus

What's your favorite movie?

The Green Mile.

01-18-2019 , 04:19 AM

#74

eli elezra

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Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 89

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastCoastBalla

Is Phil Ivey pretty much gone these days from those Vegas high stakes games? I would assume the ruling regarding the repayment of millions to Borgata would affect his wealth. Do you know if Ivey is playing anywhere or has he taken a break from poker? Thank you.

I don't really know to be honest