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01-11-2021 , 09:38 PM

#7126

Dick Tracy

old hand

Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,796

Remember that time Daniel said more rake was better 4 years ago when he was contractually obligated to do so? What a dick!!!

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01-11-2021 , 10:03 PM

#7127

Howard Treesong

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 13,738

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Originally Posted by PokerPlayingGamble

well you can bet either side of it. you can get polk at 1:11?

(1.08 odds) so $100 returns $108 think?

I was unnecessarily snarky, but the poster said 9:1 was equivalent to 5 per cent ... probably a typo and he likely meant 19 to 1.

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01-11-2021 , 10:17 PM

#7128

alberthofmann

grinder

Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 674

+120k today and sess soon will be over. Gap slow and steady closing. The 2021 hot run is real. I still think chances of dnegs winning this are really low, prob < 20%,but still. Just imagine if he somehow upswing luckboxes this challenge. The amount of bs how he is the best, he beat gto dp etc. we would have to hear from him, forever of eternity.

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01-11-2021 , 10:40 PM

#7129

ChicagoJoey

Papi

Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 15,583

Doug isn't having the big pots go his way these last few sessions and DN is closing the lead fast.

Very interesting to watch the match develop and watch DN develop his strategy.

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01-11-2021 , 10:43 PM

#7130

OMGMileyCyrus

adept

Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 749

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Originally Posted by alberthofmann

He would earn every right to say that stuff if he wins.

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01-11-2021 , 10:44 PM

#7131

deuceblocker

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 4,833

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Originally Posted by alberthofmann

What if DN wins by outplaying DP?

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01-11-2021 , 11:14 PM

#7132

parisron

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Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,826

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01-11-2021 , 11:29 PM

#7133

SootedPowa

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 3,942

Are all these dorks who assumed Doug was a lock and smugly bet loads on him nervous yet?

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01-11-2021 , 11:41 PM

#7134

persianpunisher

veteran

Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,913

Will they end up playing more than 25k hands?

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01-12-2021 , 12:25 AM

#7135

alberthofmann

grinder

Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 674

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Originally Posted by SootedPowa

Are all these dorks who assumed Doug was a lock and smugly bet loads on him nervous yet?

Yes caus 12bi loss immediately means that dp is the underdog, I mean there is no variance in HU nl as we all know kappa.

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01-12-2021 , 12:36 AM

#7136

ThrowingRocks

adept

Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 807

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Originally Posted by alberthofmann

It would be epic. I'm not rooting for anyone but I am hoping this gets a little closer, feel like the pressure will be immense on Doug.

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01-12-2021 , 12:51 AM

#7137

OnMyBike

adept

Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 815

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Originally Posted by Threeflight

It is just too easy to learn the solver algorithm and play xyz poker like a robot.

This is kinda like saying because someone knows what a hammer is they can easily go build a house.

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01-12-2021 , 01:03 AM

#7138

deuceblocker

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 4,833

This should be pretty big for DN's value as a sponsored pro, even what he has done so far. It shows he is still a top player and creates huge amounts of publicity for him and GG.

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01-12-2021 , 04:02 AM

#7139

browni3141

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 5,678

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Originally Posted by SootedPowa

Are all these dorks who assumed Doug was a lock and smugly bet loads on him nervous yet?

Uhhh, why would they be? Not sure if you noticed that he's up $500k. If I had money on Doug I'd be feeling great right now.

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01-12-2021 , 05:08 AM

#7140

Almedin

newbie

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 40

I got my money on Doug and I’m feeling a bit nervous. It would be nice for him to crush Daniel one session

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01-12-2021 , 05:32 AM

#7141

mrno1324

veteran

Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 3,055

Can we now finally get some worthwhile odds on Doug to win on pokershares or wherever else?

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01-12-2021 , 08:00 AM

#7142

RecreationalPlayer

journeyman

Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 389

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Originally Posted by mrno1324

Can we now finally get some worthwhile odds on Doug to win on pokershares or wherever else?

It appears you are unfamiliar with supply and demand...
It is in the books best interest to offer fair odds.

I like the comeback by Daniel, it's making the battle more interesting. I would really like to see DP sweat a little bit.

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01-12-2021 , 08:03 AM

#7143

blankoblanco

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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,395

As much variance as there is in the coming 10k ish hands of poker, it almost feels too obvious how this is gonna go. After several sessions of chipping away by DNegs and all the false hope that comes with it, Doug is gonna have one session where set ups go in his favor and he puts +500k or something on the board, challenge never gets close again

Somebody quote this later when it happens please, thanks in advance

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01-12-2021 , 08:46 AM

#7144

james nz

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 146

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Originally Posted by alberthofmann

Yes caus 12bi loss immediately means that dp is the underdog, I mean there is no variance in HU nl as we all know kappa.

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Originally Posted by SootedPowa

Are all these dorks who assumed Doug was a lock and smugly bet loads on him nervous yet?

yes, i think they are

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01-12-2021 , 09:03 AM

#7145

GreatBigRedOne

grinder

Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 679

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Originally Posted by blankoblanco

That already happed.

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01-12-2021 , 10:03 AM

#7146

PeteBlow

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Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 15,036

Remember folks, it’s only variance when Daniel wins.

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01-12-2021 , 10:23 AM

#7147

wilson1560

adept

Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 709

Unlikely Dnegs wins the match, but I think he is probably at least even money at this point to win the second half given his current lead. And, if he pulls that off, I still think he gets to take home some major bragging rights. Everyone knew Doug would have a huge edge when the match started. The big question was how much and how fast DNnegs would improve.

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01-12-2021 , 10:58 AM

#7148

Bounty Bob

centurion

Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 118

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Originally Posted by alberthofmann

Yes caus 12bi loss immediately means that dp is the underdog, I mean there is no variance in HU nl as we all know kappa.

People weren't talking about variance when Doug was getting hit by the deck.

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01-12-2021 , 11:16 AM

#7149

harkin

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4,858

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01-12-2021 , 11:18 AM

#7150

ScotchOnDaRocks

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 7,352

I'm rooting for this to get really close but I think Doug will have a big day one of these outings and he wins a lot when that happens as he gets max value and DNegs tilts

That will be demoralizing as that would instantly reverse this current run of sessions where DNegs is chipping away.

If Doug wins 200K in next session, who will win is no longer in doubt and it's only a matter if DNegs can keep it under a million.

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