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08-29-2010 , 05:26 PM

#76

Da33le

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Originally Posted by Shackleford, Rusty

Yeah, and that's the way it should be IMO. Not that guys like Cada don't deserve accolades, but making it look like it's a smart decision to jump into a "career" playing online poker at that age just isn't very responsible journalism. Then again, "responsible journalism" is an oxymoron, so I think we all know what we can expect...

The problem with that is the general idiot public then start to think that maybe, just maybe, online poker should be banned.

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08-31-2010 , 06:07 PM

#77

NOSUP4U

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This is airing tonight.

Mark

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08-31-2010 , 10:17 PM

#78

wetleg

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Time to set my Tivo.

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09-01-2010 , 12:14 AM

#79

wiggum

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Airred on ABC after the commercial.

Kind of neutral imo. Young guys need to come up with a better (or a more confident/comprehensible answer) answer to the "what are you contributing to society?" question.

The obvious answer is to ask what's the difference between what you're doing and some hedge fund manager, but the average joe won't understand that.

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09-01-2010 , 12:24 AM

#80

icracknuts

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about as uniformative as i thought...really lacked any good content.

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09-01-2010 , 12:24 AM

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shogun88

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i stayed up for that...

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09-01-2010 , 12:26 AM

#82

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just saw it and the kids ptr they featured is:

http://www.pokertableratings.com/ful...rch/fizzbinpro

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09-01-2010 , 12:29 AM

#83

3mdk5

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Interesting that Barney Frank is on Leno right now on another network, while Nightline had that story...

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09-01-2010 , 12:56 AM

#84

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Originally Posted by wiggum

Young guys need to come up with a better (or a more confident/comprehensible answer) answer to the "what are you contributing to society?" question.

The obvious answer is to ask what's the difference between what you're doing and some hedge fund manager, but the average joe won't understand that.

A good answer for the masses is that we're providing entertainment in return for a money. Just like going to the movies.

The real answer wouldn't be understood by many. Justifying your work based on it's "contribution to society" is an irrational (more importantly, counterproductive) way to assuage one's guilt. That's a mental process strongly associated with liberalism.

And the hedge fund manager creates wealth (increases the size of the pie). Most people don't understand how that happens or find it intuitive however.

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09-01-2010 , 01:31 AM

#85

YummyYumChicken

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is this classic up yet?

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09-01-2010 , 08:16 AM

#86

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http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/vide...vegas-11530477

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09-01-2010 , 09:55 AM

#87

Go Get It

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How old does one need to bet to play at either FTP or Stars? I assume its 18.

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09-01-2010 , 11:13 AM

#88

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The comments on this video made me want to cry

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09-01-2010 , 11:14 AM

#89

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Originally Posted by Go Get It

How old does one need to bet to play at either FTP or Stars? I assume its 18.

Yep. According to ABC, it's because of an "internet loophole" with "offshore sites" to skirt the "US legal gambling age" of 21. In reality, PS/FTP are respecting the US legal gambling age of 18. Casinos are 21+ because they serve alcohol.

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09-01-2010 , 11:24 AM

#90

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I thought it was a nice piece. Expecting big networks to give a 2+2 like, in depth interview is a reach. The kid they interviewed did a great job, especially for a 19 year old, incredibly well spoken. And yeah it would have been better if he came back with the hedge fund comparison but he handled the question fine and the truth is, it is a zero sum "job".

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09-01-2010 , 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by martine

The kid they interviewed did a great job, especially for a 19 year old, incredibly well spoken.

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09-01-2010 , 11:44 AM

#92

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Originally Posted by martine

The kid they interviewed did a great job, especially for a 19 year old, incredibly well spoken.

agreed 1000% and kudos to ABC for at least having the slightest bit of a clue in doing this piece. They could have easily set this kid up but I think they gave him a good opportunity to get his point across.

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09-01-2010 , 01:44 PM

#93

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Originally Posted by wiggum

Yeah, he stammered on that one a bit. I just think pure honesty works there. This is the best response to that question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5lYrE5F1Pk#t=2m6s

Obviously stop after the American dream part, but the responses I get to this are always entertaining. Not yet has anyone spotted the reference; they are usually too pissed or laughing with envy to spot it.

I would love to see an 18-22 kid say this verbatim, with conviction during a TV interview.

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09-01-2010 , 02:29 PM

#94

oomalikoo

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is it online yet?

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09-01-2010 , 02:34 PM

#95

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So um has this broadcast yet?

From what I get in this thread, it's already online but won't be on ABC-TV until tonight?

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09-01-2010 , 02:51 PM

#96

novahunterpa

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Originally Posted by shaniac

So um has this broadcast yet?

From what I get in this thread, it's already online but won't be on ABC-TV until tonight?

It aired last night

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09-01-2010 , 11:35 PM

#97

Almighty 1ne

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Originally Posted by shaniac

So um has this broadcast yet?

From what I get in this thread, it's already online but won't be on ABC-TV until tonight?

Post #87 has the link to the piece

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09-02-2010 , 12:09 AM

#98

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they cut the part where they asked joe cada what he did with all his money and he proudly said he didnt put all his eggs in one basket. he invested half with mike matasuw investments and half with bernie madoff llc. this kid is one double sharp cookie. tk

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09-02-2010 , 12:42 AM

#99

garrettgd

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Were they trying to attract underaged gambling by making that article? =S

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09-02-2010 , 02:23 AM

#100

fishlolface

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Isnt a casino analogy better than comparing it to a hedge fund. A good player "gambles" just as a casino does, with a true mathematical edge. They also provide entertainment to people who want to take their shot at wining some money, just like a casino.

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