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Thank you Mr. Elezra for doing this. Two questions:
1. You were special forces in Israel. What lessons did you learn from that experience that you can apply to life? To poker playing?
2. Do you feel your preflop selections are a tad bit loose?

I learned very well how to stay cool under pressure, in life and in poker.

Yes

Im a gambler

01-19-2019 , 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fairplayJAY

Is David Benyamine still playing / doing well?

Yes. In my opinion, David is one of the top players in the world.

01-19-2019 , 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HammondHammond

You mentioned bankroll management as one of the keys to success. What kind of bankroll management strategy did you use coming up through stakes? (i.e. How many buyins for a particular level?)

In my book, I was very honest about this. I have made a lot of mistakes in my career...

01-19-2019 , 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by golfbum983

My last question was deleted so I’ll try again.

Is this an ask me anything or just ask me some stuff I’ll answer?

There are So many rumors that you owe a bunch of people money, can you please just clear the air and say if the rumors are true or false?

false

01-19-2019 , 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBax

Better poker player, you or Shiko?

Shiko is better and more patient in tournaments. I'm pretty sure I'm better in mixed games.

Nice seeing you in the Bahamas, Cliff. See you soon at the Commerce?

01-19-2019 , 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Agnoostic

Do you know who Todd Witteles is? If so what do you think of his forum ? If you owed money or cheated or scammed the poker community would you want him posting your personal information on his site?

Thanks

never heard of him

01-19-2019 , 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by peking

Golden Knights or Raiders?

Raiders. Im a football guy - a lot more than hockey

01-19-2019 , 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheep86

What's your favorite animal?

Fish

Seriously though, I really do like tropical fish!

01-19-2019 , 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 29offutgshove

What is the worst thing anyone has ever done at a poker table you were sitting at?

What is the nicest or most generous thing you have ever seen someone do at a poker table?

Someone was so drunk he threw up all over the table...

A player told the dealer "if you hit my card (it was a king) Ill give you $2000"... the king hit and the player gave the dealer $2k. She was so happy she started crying. It was beautiful

01-19-2019 , 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 29offutgshove

What is the largest table game bet and/or sports bet you have ever seen or heard about of in Vegas?

several times I have seen people place $250k sports bets... I dont spend much time in the pit to know whats going on there

01-19-2019 , 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PTLou

how great do you think a poker themed hotel/casino in Vegas would be ?

great or greatest ?

I would love this - I dont think itll ever happen though

01-19-2019 , 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ukbilly

Hi eli have you ever played in the macau/manilla games ?
Thanks billy.

I once played in Macau, never in Manila

01-19-2019 , 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by iamreallycrap

Thanks a lot for doing this Eli. I don't have a question for you but I do want to say thank you for the entertainment you've provided over the years and for always being a stand up guy on televised poker.

01-19-2019 , 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by VincentVega

Eli,

How did you go from Israeli soldier to owning successful businesses on the strip in short order?

No judgment: after black Friday, did you feel any guilt for being associated with full tilt, knowing that small timers had a decent % of their money stuck in limbo which was not to be paid out for years?

Thank you in advance.

I was in the right place at the right time. I was pretty lucky.

I wrote a lot about my Full Tilt days in the book ... towards the end of part 5.... too long of an answer to give here.

01-19-2019 , 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by IMDABES

Are you actually up money at poker? Or just a rich businessman who has deluded himself into thinking he's some poker hotshot?

I have been keeping track of my results over the last 10 years and I've always been in the black every year.

I would love to play you heads up at the Bellagio anytime

01-19-2019 , 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Toupee Jay

First of all Eli, thanks for your service! I'm a home grown Maccabee.

Secondly, props to you for having the balls to come on here and answer all these questions, some of them which are pretty inflammatory.

Todah!

I was in a real war and had to dodge lots of REAL bullets.... this is no big deal

01-19-2019 , 09:19 PM

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SenorBendito

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Hey Eli, thanks for answering these questions.

If you'd be willing to share I'd love a good Phil Hellmuth story

01-19-2019 , 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hussainsajwani

Who is the funniest poker player?

What are some of your hobbies outside of poker?

Any player that you dislike and why?

Nick Schulman and David Grey are the best - I love being around those guys.

I love to travel and I love to eat

I get along with pretty much every poker player.

01-19-2019 , 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by eli elezra

I have been keeping track of my results over the last 10 years and I've always been in the black every year.

I would love to play you heads up at the Bellagio anytime

I love this answer! Kind of like "put up or shut up!"

01-19-2019 , 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by johnzimbo

You get to pick the four funnest players to play a cash game with, who are they?

You have to pick four players you hate playing with for whatever reason, who are they?

Doyle Brunson, Billy Baxter, Daniel Negreanu and Nick Schulman

I just dont like to play with people who play slow... otherwise I get along with everybody at the table

01-19-2019 , 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFabulous

Please bring back HSP!

Do you see any chance it will happen?

Why dont you play in the HS games in Macao?

Big fan of you! Wish you all the best

PokerGO is doing an amazing job... Mori Eskandani and Cary Katz are doing a fantastic job for our community. I think within a couple years they will sell a lot of the content they are producing for PokerGO to a major TV network.

Re: Macao - too high, no bankroll, and also I don't like playing one game, Id rather play mixed games

01-19-2019 , 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick408

Eli, I met you a couple years ago and lost heads up against you round 1 in the WSOP $1500 shootout. Being a Marine It was a pleasure to meet you and talk about your early days in the Israeli Army SF. I wish you continued success on the felt and hopefully meet again.

Thank you very much. I always love people who serve their country, and I salute you, too!

01-19-2019 , 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by In4apenny

Hi Eli...

Does Doyle still beat the big game..?

Yes he does. I consider him - especially as he is 85 years old - a gifted player, and the years only do good to him

01-19-2019 , 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SenorBendito

Hey Eli, thanks for answering these questions.

If you'd be willing to share I'd love a good Phil Hellmuth story

I have spent a lot of time with Phil and cant think of any special story. We are fellow competitors and friends and will stay friends for many more years.

01-19-2019 , 09:37 PM

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Thank you everybody for your questions. I am enjoying answering them.

I apologize if I don't answer all your questions immediately. As you all know, I love playing poker and its difficult for me to answer while I am at the tables, so I will give my answers when I am at home sitting in front of my computer.

Whoever wants to buy the book, here is a quick link for you: https://amzn.to/2DF3CDS

Also, whoever has already bought my book, thank you very much! I would appreciate it and I know that Mason would too if you could please leave a good review on Amazon.

Thank you again very much, and if you see me at the Bellagio come say hi and I am happy to sign a book for you in person.

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