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09-28-2010 , 06:03 AM

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Chrizza

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He turned down a hottie, true legend.

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09-28-2010 , 06:09 AM

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blizzind

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aren't europeans in general not the type to want to be famous? from what i've read, that seems to be the case. you'll have your exceptions everywhere but it seems to be mostly us arrogant americans who desire the spotlight.

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09-28-2010 , 06:17 AM

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sheeprustler

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Luke Schwartz fits that category perfectly.

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09-28-2010 , 06:20 AM

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luckyjimm

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Originally Posted by blizzind

If only that were true! Sadly, Katie Price aka Jordan does exist.

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09-28-2010 , 06:23 AM

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ImportTax

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Such a ball just doesn't care about the fame.

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09-28-2010 , 06:23 AM

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pokernutssss

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thx for the videos jimm epic stalking =)

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09-28-2010 , 06:24 AM

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Knight of Cydonia

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Nice video Jimm, thanks for posting.

I think it would be boring if it ever came out officially that Viktor was Isildur, I just love the mystery surrounding it all.

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09-28-2010 , 06:27 AM

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n00ki5

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of course he is isildur

who else is sweden and would overbet every ****ing river?

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09-28-2010 , 06:37 AM

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luckyjimm

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Not sure where else I can post this nice hand from Day 2 since the earlier WSOPE threads have been locked:
Viktor Blom (aka Isildur1) knocks out Jason Gray

Some funny chat from Blom's tablemates on this one -

"That's how he beat Durrr"
"Kinda disappointed to see he actually had a hand..."

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09-28-2010 , 06:39 AM

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rdmr

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Blom is the Banksy of poker.

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09-28-2010 , 06:54 AM

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stretford

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Originally Posted by luckyjimm

Not sure where else I can post this nice hand from Day 2 since the earlier WSOPE threads have been locked:
Viktor Blom (aka Isildur1) knocks out Jason Gray

What were the hands and the board? A little hard to see.

Oh nevermind.

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09-28-2010 , 06:57 AM

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pokernutssss

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read the video description^
set vs set, lol at the two guys!

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09-28-2010 , 07:02 AM

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Lovemonk

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Aye, nothing wrong with wanting to steer clear of the lime light. I'm sure it's probably different for some seasoned live tournament players, but I know that I wouldn't want to talk to some interviewers seconds after busting... so I certainly can't argue with Blom for skipping a chat.

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09-28-2010 , 07:30 AM

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vega66

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Originally Posted by blizzind

I think Americans are just more used to having such a blatant corporate culture, where advertising and sponsorship is so in your face and accepted.

A lot of the British/European players seem to be a lot more reserved, and maybe more realistic in the poker world.

Big respect for Viktor Blom not selling out and becoming a media whore. Its why I also have a lot of respect for Prahlad Friedman too.

Look how rare it has become for a high stakes player not to have a big sponsorship deal, and be all over the tv seeking the limelight, its very sad.

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09-28-2010 , 07:39 AM

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MexiKen

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Originally Posted by vega66

Look how rare it has become for a high stakes player not to want more money

FYP

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09-28-2010 , 07:39 AM

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pokernutssss

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Originally Posted by WTFISTHIS?

maybe you should stop stalking him already, getting kinda fuked up

coming from the moron who made stupid videos taking luckyjimms footage^?

get the f out

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09-28-2010 , 07:54 AM

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DiggertheDog

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I am a fan of Prahlad to but = him with isildur shunning the spotlight is a bit of a stretch.

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09-28-2010 , 08:14 AM

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Magis

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Originally Posted by luckyjimm

Dunno, I was sobbing in the bathroom

hilarious!

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09-28-2010 , 08:56 AM

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coolnout

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pretty sick. he's fun to rail. hope he shows up in more tourneys and makes some more deep runs. the coverage yesterday was pretty boring. only made it to the feature table after ivey busted. the action at the table was all raise, 3 bet - fold. which i can understand that late in the tourney just boring to rail.

also speaking of prahlad i made fun of his bad stuff gotta give him props when he makes a good track: http://moby.to/1p8ctr

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09-28-2010 , 09:04 AM

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arichmond64

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Haha, Jim, Katie price, I hate this Bi*ch

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09-28-2010 , 09:14 AM

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babar86

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interesting guy. Thanks luckyjimm for the "coverage" and videos.

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09-28-2010 , 09:23 AM

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Flappie

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The guy is a hero. It's funny that he gets a ****load attention while he doesn't really care.
10 times a better human being than a Phil Helmuth who is craving with attention with his ridiculous WSOP entrances, but is a terrible player nowadays.

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09-28-2010 , 09:32 AM

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d7o1d1s0

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awesome stuff, thanks for posting this. what a legend.

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09-28-2010 , 09:43 AM

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jumboAL

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Originally Posted by luckyjimm

But he just has no interest in becoming a celebrity. His interest in poker is quite pure. He wants to play the game, and he wants money too, but he doesn't want to become a public figure.

"Because he's the hero Poker deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll hunt him, because he can take it. Because he's not the hero. He's a silent guardian, watchful protector. The Degenerate Knight."

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09-28-2010 , 09:43 AM

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zuk1

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Wants to keep up the mystery obv.

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