Why I don't tell people I play poker. - Page 101 - Poker Beats Brags and Variance

Devin, listen here son. I'm the classiest heads-up player on the iPoker network and the next big name to emerge on the world poker scene so show the big 'wood some respect.

I'm an Australian no-limit champion and I will be more famous than all the big names in 12 months time.

You want to throw douche lines at me? Go ahead son but be able to back them up, I'll stack you solid and walk away with your woman to boot.

It's not the big 'woods fault that he happens to be extremely attractive as well as a dominant poker force and an all-around great guy. It's not easy son.

If you want some tips I do coaching for AU$150/hour...inbox me or feel free to rail me on the iPoker network, you might learn a thing or two, son.

ELWOOD
PREMIER HU SPECIALIST - IPOKER NETWORK

ya but how much do you lose?

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07-06-2010 , 04:39 AM

#2502

TNCS

old hand

Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,651

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Originally Posted by Elwood

Level ?

Right ?

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07-06-2010 , 04:59 AM

#2503

aleksilia

banned

Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 157

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Originally Posted by nuggetz87

to mother, after she kept asking:

me: "i dunno, i think i won $450 today or something."

her: "but how much did you lose??"

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07-06-2010 , 05:02 AM

#2504

aleksilia

banned

Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 157

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Originally Posted by Elwood

Some of my colleagues found out that I crush heads-up recently and all the girls in the office want me to coach them.

I'm unsure as to whether they are genuine or just enjoy spending time with the big 'wood in the office after hours.

It's not a good idea to let others know in my opinion, especially if you crush as I do.

bro story cool

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07-06-2010 , 05:12 AM

#2505

cbeaks

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Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,188

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Originally Posted by TNCS

Level ?

Right ?

Yes.

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/54...-money-698275/

Last edited by cbeaks; 07-06-2010 at 05:13 AM. Reason: And not a very good one imo

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07-06-2010 , 05:26 AM

#2506

Amedor

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Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 746

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Originally Posted by Elwood

If you want some tips I do coaching for AU$150/hour

But how much in REAL MONIES?

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07-06-2010 , 10:25 AM

#2507

sheeprustler

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Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,292

Me - 'I'm tired'
Friends - 'How the **** could you be tired? you don't work.'
Me -'Played a nice bit of poker this week and did a good bit of study'
Friends - rofl

(not claiming to be a pro btw, unemployed)

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07-06-2010 , 11:12 AM

#2508

Elwood

journeyman

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 372

Just has a massive heads up session on a new network where I absolutely dominated whilst listening to a little Ronan Keating and Bieber...it might sound gay (I'm an extremely good looking straight guy) but listening to those boys really puts me in a good mood whereby I don't tilt. Geez I'm good.

ELWOOD
PREMIER HU SPECIALIST

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07-06-2010 , 11:56 AM

#2509

DRybes

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Originally Posted by Elwood

Hi. Thanks for vandalizing one of the best threads in this forum. Carry on.

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07-06-2010 , 12:09 PM

#2510

MindOnMind

grinder

Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 660

Friend: how much did you make today?
Me: $1200
Friend: Yes but how much did you lose?
Me: *think to myself, what is this guy*.. and just go along with it and say $2500 while making a sad face and walk away.

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07-06-2010 , 01:15 PM

#2511

limpshove!

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07-06-2010 , 01:40 PM

#2512

DevinTheLegend

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Originally Posted by Elwood

0/10

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07-06-2010 , 03:09 PM

#2513

rakemeplz

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 12,648

They never feel the need to ask, but how much did you win?

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07-06-2010 , 03:13 PM

#2514

Fayth

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Originally Posted by Elwood

are you trying to brag, if you were crushing any form of poker you wouldn't have to work... sickest fail o_o

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07-06-2010 , 03:18 PM

#2515

PokerPlayer80

grinder

Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 499

A few days ago I somehow got involved in a conversation with a woman at work about poker.

After a few minutes, I immediately wanted to die.

She asked me if people “actually played for real money online.”

I responded, “Yes.”

She said, “Wow. Imagine how many lives are ruined because of that?”

Why the heck is it immediately assumed that nobody actually wins money playing poker?

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07-06-2010 , 03:21 PM

#2516

Fayth

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Originally Posted by PokerPlayer80

she's not completely wrong though haha, It's only a minority that wins at poker

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07-06-2010 , 03:27 PM

#2517

rakemeplz

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Originally Posted by PokerPlayer80

I would've said: "probably a lot". Wonder what she would've said then.

Though actually gambling addicts will find other ways to ruin their lives I'd imagine. Most of 'em at least. Lots of **** you can waste money on in the hopes of hitting big.

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07-06-2010 , 03:29 PM

#2518

PokerPlayer80

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Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 499

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Originally Posted by Fayth

she's not completely wrong though haha, It's only a minority that wins at poker

I think it is probably fair to say that only a minority win huge amounts of money.

Having said that, what about all of the online players grinding out 50-100K a year?

True, a lot of players are also losing players. But I doubt very few of them are actually ruining their life over poker like she thinks.

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07-06-2010 , 03:30 PM

#2519

noobsickle

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Originally Posted by Elwood

If I give you $300 can you double it for me?

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07-06-2010 , 03:50 PM

#2520

sheeprustler

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Originally Posted by PokerPlayer80

Exactly. Every hobby costs money. An avid fisherman probably spends more on gear in a year than a losing micro player.

Even if you're a losing player it's enjoyable to sit down for and play for the evening

(In before that's what a losing player would say.)

Also, Elwood what an everyday hero. I hear you can't even get a game hu these days?

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07-06-2010 , 04:52 PM

#2521

bacats32

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Originally Posted by rakemeplz

Though actually gambling addicts will find other ways to ruin their lives I'd imagine. Most of 'em at least. Lots of **** you can waste money on in the hopes of hitting big.

Yes I have a buddy that plays poker when he isn't dumping in the slot machine. Him being a complete fish in poker actually saves him money. It doesn't go as fast.

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07-06-2010 , 07:08 PM

#2522

BradGonz

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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 82

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Originally Posted by GMan42

I get mixed reactions about playing, but the one thing I've found is that my nephews and my son's friends all think it's the coolest thing ever...whenever they're at my house while I'm playing, they always stop to watch me for a while. They ask me how much I'm up/down that day, ask about how I keep up with all the tables, how it all works, etc. I have a feeling I'm inspiring a whole new generation of degens.

this makes me smile

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07-06-2010 , 10:14 PM

#2523

pohlr96

old hand

Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,414

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Originally Posted by noobsickle

If I give you $300 can you double it for me?

My girlfriends dad just can not understand why she doesn't give me all of her money to double up. Lol, awesome logic.

He's tried numerous times to stake me for a quick double up.

Apperently doubling up is what poker players do.

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07-06-2010 , 10:41 PM

#2524

the_snail03

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You guys are clearly not familiar with the legend that is "the big wood".

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07-06-2010 , 11:17 PM

#2525

Watermelons8

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Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 453

I am. I once invited a bunch of girls over to watch the BIG WOOD crush HU on Ipoker and they all had a spontaneous orgasm after watching the BIG WOOD checkraise for the first time. Unbelievable.

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