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06-25-2015 , 10:57 AM

#351

Kirbynator

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Originally Posted by danfiu

Dunno if it was mentioned but Brian got banned from 888 network for VPN-ing like 2-3 years ago after Black Friday along with some other pros.

interesting i played a lot of PLO on 888 during that timeframe, what was his account name?

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06-25-2015 , 10:58 AM

#352

tykuun

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Atonement! Make him walk naked and barefoot down the strip, from the Riviera to Excalibur!

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06-25-2015 , 11:00 AM

#353

LOLNHDONKWP

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Originally Posted by ironandwine

The one time Hastings finally starts getting some respect, starts winning everything he plays, gets good publicity, obtains a loving gf.. And it lasts for about a week before he gets exposed for MAing and the shltstorm begins. Come on guys. Can't we just give him a little bit more time to bask in the glory? Life was finally starting to to go uphill.

Yeah it almost seems too perfect the timing of all this

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06-25-2015 , 11:01 AM

#354

DaycareInferno

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Not that it was relevant at all anyway, but that's a lot of nerve lecturing people about promoting the game while doing things that are horrible for the image of the game.

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06-25-2015 , 11:02 AM

#355

LOLNHDONKWP

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Originally Posted by tykuun

Atonement! Make him walk naked and barefoot down the strip, from the Riviera to Excalibur!

Shame!

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06-25-2015 , 11:03 AM

#356

geoffoakley

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Originally Posted by MikeyBu

*Sits thinking of something to PM about other than sending link to thread*

I want to PM him to ask what exactly the financial arrangement was between him, mark davis and noel hayes for the account and pick his brain on the business of renting and buying accounts for high stakes but I don't think they're the kind of PMs he's looking for.

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06-25-2015 , 11:04 AM

#357

djle2

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SHAME!

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06-25-2015 , 11:07 AM

#358

LOLNHDONKWP

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I reckon Hastings would definitely go a Cersei Lannister up the strip if it meant all this going away

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06-25-2015 , 11:08 AM

#359

scroosko

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Originally Posted by LOLNHDONKWP

On my phone now so can't find the post but who said it's minus life ev to leave America to play poker?

What travelling the world while making big money (legally) playing the game you love?

How is that minus life ev?

kids, girlfriends, wife's, mortgages, family, friends etc etc. some albeit very few poker players have a real life and friends outside of poker and black Friday hit them hard. not everyone's ambition as a poker player is to pay to **** thai girls that all their mates have had a shot of or be forced to only associate with other poker players in mexico, costa rica etc.

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06-25-2015 , 11:09 AM

#360

COG

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Originally Posted by geoffoakley

Can't hurt to ask. He responded to me instantly.

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06-25-2015 , 11:12 AM

#361

COG

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I'm going to get bashed here and DGAF.

What is the purpose of this thread at this point? No new info is coming out. Just a bunch of NVGers piling on. He said he wasn't posting in this thread anymore but he would answer PMs and he has been.

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06-25-2015 , 11:24 AM

#362

scroosko

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Originally Posted by COG

he has also posted a few posts since posting that he would not post again

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06-25-2015 , 11:25 AM

#363

reino

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Originally Posted by northkorea666

Don't mind the jealous haters Brian. Thanks for everything you have done for the poker community. All the best to you and your girlfriend's boobs.

Hy stinger (you *** cheather )

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06-25-2015 , 11:36 AM

#364

DougLee

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Originally Posted by KingOfSwings

Cliffs on Stinger88

played underage
cheated isildur for 4millions
VPN on 888
multi-account on Stars
...
profits

missing anything?

He has a girlfriend

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06-25-2015 , 11:44 AM

#365

ToDeepToFold

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It was an especially genius move using an account that was actually someones name, a recognised name in the gambling industry as well!!

Trust Noel or whoever owned the account to begin with is loving all this attention!!

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06-25-2015 , 11:48 AM

#366

youngfella91

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Originally Posted by geoffoakley

Its been pretty common knowledge round circles in dublin for about a month now it was hastings on the account. People that know noel knew he was too smart to just jump into those high stakes games so it was only a matter of who it was and people close to noel revealed it was hastings pretty quickly. It was surprising how relaxed people were in keeping the whole situation secret. Not sure how much accounts like this sell for but don't imagine noel doing it for the money. He's fairly well off by all accounts. He's had some high profile jobs with gambling firms like boylesports, paddy power and tote in Ireland. He also had a large share of the horse our conor who won the grand national in the UK swell as shares in many other horses. He has always been known as ,how do i put this, a slimy individual though and a huge fanboy of high stakes players so who knows... Its also been said that mark davis acted as sort of a middleman for the transaction. Not sure if thats true though but would be surprised if it wasn't. Makes you wonder how big of a business buying and selling accounts is.

our conor didnt win the grand national, he won a novice hurdle at cheltenham but unfortunately has passed away

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06-25-2015 , 11:49 AM

#367

Deurdy

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Brian,

A simple question:
Did you play on the "NoelHayes" account?

Feel free to answer the question with 'yes' or 'no'.

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06-25-2015 , 11:59 AM

#368

NerdSuperfly

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Originally Posted by Stinger88

i'm not saying that NVG isn't a hate filled forum, but the only "ironic" thing so far is, that you are the one, who is "unwilling to have a real conversation about the topic".

and i'm totally ignoring the stupid 'cheated isildur' allegations or the arguments about the prop bets ... just the MA accusation.

sure, if you made a mistake, i can understand, that you regret it and hope, that you can keep your account ... but posting itt and giving some vague answer didn't help you at all.

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06-25-2015 , 12:02 PM

#369

SIThomer

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Originally Posted by Nobel1

Look at the last podcast beginning from around the 27:00 mark, when Brian says he was "working on his game" a lot lately and then watch Joe´s reaction ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A-Jxo3lE5Y

Draw your own conclusions...

Edit: Joe I really like your podcasts and I hope I am totally wrong here fwiw.

Ok so not only is he a cheater but him and Joey shared a nice laugh about it

I used to enjoy watching your podcast too goodbye to you both

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06-25-2015 , 12:03 PM

#370

5=2+2

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Originally Posted by ToDeepToFold

Seriously seriously dumb, but tbph I agree and doubt very much Hayes actually gives a crap. The sl0whand & Getupdayard accounts obviously opened by Hayes (or an associate) to post itt where likely more to take the heat off Stinger than himself. Hayes himself is probably secretly loving the notoriety of it all. A lot of the old Irish gambling brigade still think it's cool to be above the system and "doing what you can to get ahead." It's almost seen as a badge of honor.

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06-25-2015 , 12:03 PM

#371

kaytor

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Originally Posted by Stinger88

I find it ironic that so many of you have such a strong opinion of me yet not a single one of you have shot me a PM yet. We can debate morality all you want, but there's a real sociopathic element of posting nasty things to the world while at the same time being unwilling to have a real conversation about the topic. I get the mob mentality to pile on and hate on one who is more successful than the mobsters, but just realize that in an adult world more problems are solved through real conversation than by blind hatred.

I've tried to give back to the 2+2 community and the poker community for many years, I've never turned someone down when they've asked for advice about poker strategy or whatever. It's unfortunate that many of you don't really understand or care about that. I've been on 2+2 for many years now, and I've learned a lot from this site, but I can't imagine myself continuing to try to give back publicly to a group of people who just don't get it (not talking about all of you, but seemingly the majority). Those who have made a real effort to get to know me are aware of who I am, and that's what matters. So from my perspective, it makes more sense to give back by helping these people than to post strategy advice on a forum. And like I said, I'm very good at replying to PMs.

WTF kind of response is this.

I respect your game, involvement in the community etc but it doesn't change the fact that you knowingly cheated me out of some amount of money/EV. You are not above the rules. You should be punished for this, starting by a stars/ftp ban. And the fact that your public image is taking a shot is well deserved too.

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06-25-2015 , 12:04 PM

#372

Joe Knott

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Originally Posted by evildeadalive

You guys what LuckyGump did at that final table was way worse, and much more of a story.

Brian's just trying to promote the game.

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06-25-2015 , 12:05 PM

#373

LektorAJ

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Thread needs photoshops with this guy.

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06-25-2015 , 12:05 PM

#374

ArtyMcFly

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Originally Posted by Stinger88

With enough hard work, I truly believe that just about anyone (at least anyone smart enough to be browsing 2+2) can make a living playing poker in 2015.

Is working is more profitable than cheating?