I know live is always a bit slow to adapt, but it should be no secret that 3 blind/straddle games are absolute aids.
Ante (bigger the better) are the most forgiving to loose play while punishing nits.
I don't necessarily think straddles should be banned, but they certainly shouldn't be encouraged as an action starter.
Order food at the Bike brewery on a break, ask if the robot can deliver to my table in the tourney room. Cashier says (not trolling) "robot doesn't start until 7pm. "Say what?!"
@EITMonline finally froze my credit across all three reporting bureaus a few months ago. It’s marketed very similar to a freemium service.
I got it done without falling prey to any of the upselling; completely fee free.
To unfreeze it only takes a few clicks within bureau apps
In the last few years I’ve done a ton of traveling. Ive played against the Triton crushers, the guys who dominate the Pokergo studio, the ones who show up in all the circuit events.
@ArnwineJustin has become the best. He just wins, time and time again. 18+ years ago his nickname was Short Buy Justin for buying into the .50/$1 game for $20 and running it up.
Today’s he’s about to be known as the #1 Mid stakes player of the year. Really amazing. You don’t have to like him, but you better respect him.
Let me get some things straight here.
I don't represent nor have affiliation with any poker, sportsbetting, or casino company. I don't care which ones succeed or fail. I have no dog in any of these fights.
I am 54 years old, and don't give a crap about "clout". I'm not looking to be any sort of influencer. My site and podcast do not make money, by design. I have turned down many site sponsorship opportunities, so I can remain fully unbiased.
I'm a poker player, sportsbettor, and casino gambler like you. I have a lot of knowledge and experience in those areas, and I've been around a long time. It helps me to see through a lot of the bullshit pushed by bad actors.
I've been scammed and ripped off several times, most famously by AP/UB in the 2000s. I was the very first one to call it out.
It pisses me off to see people in the gambling community get a raw deal, especially by companies or individuals we were told to trust.
If you are avoiding paying out withdrawals, I am going to call you out.
If you are cheating your customers, I am going to call you out.
If you are hiding bullshit/sneaky restrictions in your TOS, and attempt to point to them in order to gaslight your victims, I am going to call you out.
If you are intentionally hiding things so your customers fall into a trap, I'm going to call you out.
If you think you can stiff people because they aren't well known and don't have a big social media following, I'm going to call you out.
Why? Because someone should, and I'm volunteering to do it.
It's not personal. Treat your customers fairly, transparently, and with respect. Keep your word. Disclose anything they wouldn't otherwise expect.
And if you're an individual, don't scam or rip people off.
I also always look at both sides of things. Sometimes in these disputes, the customer is the one actually in the wrong. Sometimes they've been caught being shady themselves, and are falsely crying foul. I won't help those people. I value fairness and accuracy. If I'm taking up for someone's cause, it means I truly believe they've been wronged.
I'm not a saint, and I'm far from perfect. Some of you don't like me, and that's fine.
I've recovered a lot of money for people over the years. Some of it happens behind the scenes, and you never hear about it. Other times it's very public.
I'm not looking for plaudits here. I just want you to know that when I call out a company for alleged wrongdoing, it's not because I'm trying to get views, clicks, clout, or followers. And it's not because I'm trying to help their competition. I just want to see everyone treated fairly.
And if you've made it this far into my late night rant, thank you for reading.
@EITMonline Ronnie Dove played at @LivePokerRoom all the time. Ask the framers, staff, and players loved him.
Generous, always smiling, and actually a pretty good poker player.
We love him add will miss him!
I'm sorry we never got a chance to meet, but getting this note from Dolly really had a an impact on me. She definitely didn't have to take the time to do it. Even for a kid who mostly listened to rap music, she was an icon. A superstar in every sense. Rest easy Dolly. And thank you for the kind words.
I do just want to be crystal clear about one thing now that the dust has settled and state the obvious, but Lauri Saaskilahti is truly the man. Pulls up to the main with his lovely wife and rail all dressed to the nines, plays great for weeks, and leaves town with six million dollars lol. Right after the match shakes Lucas' dad hand. To the kid what can you say, just perfect.
@RealKidPoker It's only for a few hours
They plan to implement shot clocks again when down to 7 players
Then remove them at 5 players
Then implement again for Final 3
Seems OK imo
@Drizztdj@LivePokerRoom Pre-Covid there was a group that played $10/$10/$25 and sometimes $25/$25 Big O / PLO mix. 4 card hi, 5 card H/L, game change on the push.
Many a Tesla was won and lost