I'm sure at this point I'm just pointing out the obvious but I highly doubt this match will ever go down, Gabe is full of it and obviously has no intentions on seeing this through.

Wonder what the odds are of Gabe actually going ahead with the match? 3-1 against?

This thread is entertaining to say the least. It's just too bad this match will never happen. The odds are far worse than 3-1 against.

Niman, I was actually expecting you to call at somepoint since I give you contact info. I never said I would respond within a day, only that I would give some thought over the next few days. I had kind of decided maybe on the casino suite thing, however Dolan & Tylers place maybe ok.

To be honest I've been more concerned about the market the past few days. We are getting 2008 level volatility so ive been concentrating on this until it subsides some. My swings have been much bigger than 40k. I may talk to john or Tyler about this, but right now my heads in the market. I will let you know, if you want to talk about then call me.

boo hoo

Once again, we should all refer to him from now on as Gabe "All Talk" Costner. This match won't happen because Gabe "All Talk" Costner is scared, as he should be, because he can't even beat .25-.50 online and he thinks he can take samo. I'm embarrassed to have ever even given Gabe "All Talk" Costner the benefit of the doubt of being a good player pressing too much. He's obv just another live donk who overrated his game because he may or may not have crushed home games where people don't know a flush beats a straight, and lucksacked tourneys for a year. Can a mod PLEASE change his title to "All Talk" until and unless he arranges this challenge?

EDDtown,

or anyone for that matter, can you please explain why you have money tied up in the market when you have > 80% edge against any of the top online players in the world when they play you live?

I don't know much about the market, but can a smart trader/investor be a > 80% favorite to profit? Seems pretty shocking if that's the case. Wouldn't it be the most profitable move for you to just set up shop and take on all comers at heads up pokers instead of swinging around in the market?

He clearly has millions in his poker bankroll and throws the extra he doesn't need into trading. If he can find other players willing to play as high stakes as he is, he will gladly end his positions in trading to take on the best in the world.

Please post more OP. I haven't laughed this hard in a long time flipping through this thread.

:backpedal:

Yes, and then in a few days the London riots will prevent you from playing amiright ?

Just stop pretending like you're going to play, it's pathetic.

gtfo, everyone here was asking every day if there were any updates on the match. you ignored every single one of them besides to quote one of my posts and say that there are no updates. this was a couple of days ago i believe.

gtfo. if your swings are much bigger than 40k, it won't hurt if/when samo crushes you. also since you are 80% to win and a swing of 40k is common right now, wtf? i just don't understand the logic of your post?

how does 'i'm 80% to beat you and running bad for huge swings >40k in the market' lead to 'i can't focus on/afford to play you for 40k, even though my ev is +32k'



like others have said, stop pretending you are going to play him Gabe 'All Talk' Costner

Gabe 'All Talk' Costner. I don't even know the guy but it's a catchy nickname

EDDtown, I sincerely hope that what all of the other posters are saying in this thread is not true and that you are not just full of hot air - and trying to back out of the match now that I have accepted it (I know you expected me to decline the match when you wanted to play for only 40K).

You did indeed say that you would get back to me "in a day or so" (your exact words) with the venue and logistics. That was over a week ago.

Regarding calling you, I told you very clearly when I responded to your pm that I would like to arrange the details of the match publicly on 2p2, so that neither of us can back out and say that we did not agree to this or that parameter.

Unlike most of the posters in this thread, I want to give you the benefit of the doubt and want to believe that you are a man of at least basic integrity. I want to believe that once you propose a match and have it accepted, that you will not back out. But as the days go by, your behaviour and your vapid excuses for delaying the match are starting to indicate to me that they might be right.

You and I have agreed to all of the parameters of the match. If you are too busy with watching the market to arrange a venue, then I can select one myself. Otherwise, please respond - sooner rather than later - with the venue and logistics of this match.

Thanks in advance!

True, about the flamed part

what a gentleman! EDD, quote and respond to samo's post please!

Quote:
Originally Posted by EDDtown View Post
I've had around 60 accounts over the years & most of my online play was between 2003 -2006, however Ive played plenty afterward but most was sporatic & at different sites so would be tough to put much in the way of proof together. There were no online winnings, I've probably lost 200 deposits without cashing out anything. Live i win close to 90% of my sessions over 10 years.


^^ Bro, live tells ARE hugh and reliable, when interpreted correctly, but nowadays players (Solid Players) send alot of reverse tells (especially if they think u picked up a tell on them), but KING KONG does'nt win 90% (And for 10 years,? C'mon, lol) of the time, and you ain't a 4/1 (80%) favorite over online players, or over ANY solid poker player, unless they have NO intelligent aggressiveness in their whole body, and just keep folding 2 your bets. If your a 2/1 fav heads-up, that makes u a solid fav.
GL, but at a 90% win rate, I guess u don't need much luck.

I've been one of the few people in this thread who has at some point given Gabe some credit for this and that.

It seems I was mistaken. I now think the chances of Gabe actually playing this match are slim and none.

Gabe ALL TALK Costner indeed. Pathetic.

i have a 100% winrate against anyone

GABE "ALL TALK" COSTNER
GABE "ALL TALK" COSTNER
GABE "ALL TALK" COSTNER
GABE "ALL TALK" COSTNER
GABE "ALL TALK" COSTNER
GABE "ALL TALK" COSTNER

^^ more worthless than the post i'm making now imo

i'd put up 1k against anyone's 300 that this match will not happen

I don't have to respond to any of you immature disrespectful morons. I never challenged anyone, I was ask to play & only after being persistently harassed by Samoleus & NVG did I say I would play, not because I really wanted to, but for the fact that sometimes when someone ask for something, well they get what they ask for & I'm prepared to give it. I've been disrespected by pretty much everyone on the thread for telling the truth & now you want to tell me how I should run my life, trading & poker business.


When someone persistently begs me to play & I do agree, well I'm agreeing on my terms & I'll play whenever I decide to play, not because a bunch of whining crybabies from NVG want me to play. I wasn't in any hurry, however my word is good as gold. So if I say I'll play, Then I'm going to play. If anyone backs out, it will be Niman.


I could really give a ****, because I play most everyday anyway, playing Niman is just another player to me. It's all the same.


And SAMO, you are border line falling into the same idiotic talk as the others on this forum. Accusing me of being All talk or full of it isn't cool. You ask for this match, remember that. The whole idea of me backing out is just ludicrous. I'm at the poker room here most everynight. Your just another game.

[x] confirmed backing out

And by the way, NONE of you that have run your mouth here will play. Your welcome to Biloxi anytime with your lil backpack full of money.

That's some pretty cowardly backing out right there.