[Rianna]

Than you for All of your posts and varied opinions,much appreciated.

I wish Jamie the best. I wish poker the best. He WILL be representing the poker world, stage for the next year as the 'World Champion' of poker. I also feel that the 'Champion', as this event rightly or wrongly strongly represents the poker world FOR folks like us and DOES have some degree of influence (responsibility?) as to the future of poker.

I became livid when I heard Jamie state that 'he would like the money but essentially _couldn't care less_ to be it's 'World Champion'. How many of us, players around the globe would kill for that title? IMHO it's something VERY Special. After playing, living the game for many years, perhaps I'm wrong or HAVE lost perspective.

Yes, table talk, deceit if you will IS part of the game. Jamie fully admits that he prides himself into 'talking' his opponents into or out of a call etc., 'that's the best part of his game'. Of course this is not against the rules, but I for one got disgusted by it. I am used to seeing players 'play' and not continually act like car salesmen (no disrespect to car salesmen, just trying to make a point).

Anyone with THAT kind of chip lead (well earned no doubt) I would like to have seen them simply keep their mouth shut and _play_. Out-play opponents, not out TALK them. I felt it went over the line.

If it's Ok for Jamie to constantly get Chan's advice DURING the tourney, then is it not Ok for the final table to get advice from a pro of their choice as he did? I think this sets a bad precident. Split the bracelet with Johnny.

I took offense to his priding himself into "Tricking his opponents". I would like to see a World Champion simply outplay his opponents. (get rid of the BUlSheet, constant salesmanship and play good poker, no "tricks" please).

I'm sorry if I was too hard on him, I'm sure he's a decent guy and obviously plays the game well. After watching Chan do a lot of coaching and then see Jamie 'hoot it up' by taking out esp. Allen, I lost it. How about some humility when you continue to hold the deck against these guys that WOULD love to be World Champion.

And yes of course I'm jealous, but that wasn't the essence of this thread.

The past three 'World Champions (at least) truely
_coveted_ that title. they wanted the Title and not 'just the money'

All the best to Jamie. Yes, he obviously deserved the win. I only hope he, somehow, does bring in more players and keeps the standards high for this game many of us live and love.

Being crowned "World Champion" should mean something IMHO. It's not just about the money.

Thank you again for your opinions.