Phil Galfond blog post about Viktor Blom. - Page 2 - Poker News

Personally, I believe that Viktor has the capability to be the best in whatever form of poker he focuses on (certainly any big bet game), but he needs to work on his discipline if he wants to have sustained and major success.

So that’s the question. Can he plug some of the leaks standing in his way to rising to the top and staying there? Can he avoid games he’s not familiar with until he’s practiced at lower stakes? Can he tighten up his 6-max PLO game? Can he exercise some bankroll management and not put his whole roll on the line consistently?

The answer: Sure, he can… but it doesn’t sound very fun.

That last bit, I think more than anything that has been written about him over the year, sums up Isildur the best.

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08-27-2012 , 01:45 AM

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Odd that he openly discusses his opponents weaknesses allowing them to improve and become more difficult to play against.

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08-27-2012 , 01:46 AM

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Cliffs: I wish he would stop donating at Omaha 8 and 2-7 and play more PLO w/ me

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08-27-2012 , 01:47 AM

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Odd that he openly discusses his opponents weaknesses allowing them to improve and become more difficult to play against.

Well, Galfond said something like this to answer your statement.

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If you’re wondering why I’m posting this publicly, potentially helping one of my most frequent opponents improve, I’ve told Viktor personally all this before, and they were things that he already knew. I’ve told him that I’m happy to be honest with him about what I think he does right and wrong. In fact, we both talked very openly about the ways we’ve adjusted to each other over the series of HU matches we’ve played.

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08-27-2012 , 01:50 AM

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Now he’s one of three opponents that I play with but genuinely have no clue whether I have an edge or not. I’m going to keep the other two to myself, sorry.

Robert Williamson III is one of them, any guesses as to who is the second?

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08-27-2012 , 01:56 AM

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I dont believe that Galfond plays Isi without believing he has no edge. Why would he play him then...?

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08-27-2012 , 01:57 AM

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Robert Williamson III is one of them, any guesses as to who is the second?

durrrr

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08-27-2012 , 01:59 AM

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Wish I could afford a go at O8 with Viktor.

Also, I love that he doesn't use HUDs. Well done, Phil. (Being a nit, I have to tell you there was one minor typo, but I can't remember where it was: "he's his.")

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08-27-2012 , 02:03 AM

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In before galfond gets 50% of Isildurs next sponsorship deal.

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08-27-2012 , 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BarrySanders

Robert Williamson III is one of them, any guesses as to who is the second?

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08-27-2012 , 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Koon93

I dont believe that Galfond plays Isi without believing he has no edge. Why would he play him then...?

Based on the blog post answer is obvious...

Spoiler:

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08-27-2012 , 02:26 AM

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Awesome read. Thanks Phil.

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08-27-2012 , 02:32 AM

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I enjoyed this blog post more than the in-depth blog exposé on Full Tilt Poker by Tom Dwan.

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08-27-2012 , 02:35 AM

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Galfond is the best in the poker world at expressing and articulating his thoughts. Phenomenal read

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08-27-2012 , 02:38 AM

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That's the best thing I've ever read regarding online poker. I don't even know where to start.

I have a feeling galfond and blom are going to be headlining team FTP online (with Tom ldo)

You heard it here first mofos

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08-27-2012 , 03:15 AM

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Not sure I've ever seen a piece of media by Phil that's not top-notch. Others have already stated the reasons this was an enjoyable read. Thank you for the link.

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08-27-2012 , 03:22 AM

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I actually am pretty curious about the other two players. Phil's publically said he doesn't play Ivey HU anymore and he doesn't play durrr HU either. I'd assume Sauce is one of them since he seems to boss around pretty much everyone, maybe Patrik is the other?

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08-27-2012 , 03:25 AM

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I think the other two are Sauce and Jens. Hard to have an edge over these two.

The other two are Phil Ivey and RaiseOnce.

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08-27-2012 , 03:29 AM

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smart guy. complimenting his fish.

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08-27-2012 , 03:30 AM

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The other two are Phil Ivey and RaiseOnce.

Who is RaiseOnce? Many people think this is Ivey.

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08-27-2012 , 03:30 AM

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Viktor explained to me over dinner one night that he likes to make his decisions instantly so that he doesn’t question his first instinct.

OMG. I think I'm in love

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08-27-2012 , 03:30 AM

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Who is Phil Ivey?

fyp

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08-27-2012 , 04:00 AM

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Robert Williamson III is one of them, any guesses as to who is the second?

Phil Gordon imo.

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08-27-2012 , 04:06 AM

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smart guy. complimenting his fish.

Was wondering how long until an idiot came in with this

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