NORM: It's spitsville for Negreanu, Wynn

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Does this mean the challenge matches are over?

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I'm sure Negreanu will have one with you at his home if you call him up. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[AceHigh]

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Hopefully this will mean the Wynn and FTP do another live Invitational to cross promote since they've lost their big poker draw.

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The problem is they didn't have a big poker draw. Hopefully traditional promotions will bring more action to the Wynn. It's was just a bad idea for both parties and it makes sense to end it.

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I'm sure Barry Greenstein is quite psyched to have Danny in the big game again.

[zipo]

I think taking out 3% makes sense.

Honestly, if I win 7.5 million in the WSOP (yeah, right) am I gonna 'tip' 3%? 225K?

Absolutely not. And then I'm in a bind, because if I flip the final table dealer a couple hundred bucks, hoi polloi will grumble about what a 'cheapskate' I am (cough...).

Better to take the discretion out of it.

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It was inevitable. DN was never really enthused about his "ambassadorship".

[BabyHuey]

I've heard a lot about dealer griping in regards to lack of tipping at the WSOP this year. What I don't understand is why dealers expect to be tipped twice. Harrah's made a decision to force the players to give 2-3 percent right off the top. I don't agree with that, but if I was forced to tip up front, why would I then give a big chunk of additional money after cashing, especially if I wasn't given a decision to offer the tip in the first place?

The situation with Mike Matusow comes to mind, where the dealer accused him of throwing cards at her. Every player at his table said Matusow did no such thing, then she flagged him for an f-bomb that he whispered to his neighbor. Why would he want to tip the dealers?

I understand the human nature of the dealers, they see people raking in unreal amounts of money and want a piece of it. Fine, but you don't get it both ways, either take your cut off the top or take your chances with winners providing tokes. I value the skills of an excellent dealer, but not enough to double-tip.

[Mason Malmuth]

Hi Everyone:

I'm just curious, but has Negreanu commented on his leaving Wynn? and if he has, could someone provide a link.

Thanks,
Mason

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The situation with Mike Matusow comes to mind, where the dealer accused him of throwing cards at her. Every player at his table said Matusow did no such thing, then she flagged him for an f-bomb that he whispered to his neighbor. Why would he want to tip the dealers?

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First off, this isn't a tipping thread. Stop hijacking.

Second, the dealer was a guy. Asian to be exact.

[MeanGreenTT]

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It was inevitable. DN was never really enthused about his "ambassadorship".

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Really, wow!

[Jedster]

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Hi Everyone:

I'm just curious, but has Negreanu commented on his leaving Wynn? and if he has, could someone provide a link.

Thanks,
Mason

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http://fullcontactpoker.com/poker-fo...7&start=40

"I honored my contract and decided to part ways with Wynn Las Vegas because I wanted to have the opportunity to play in the big game. It was important to them that I played exclusively at Wynn Las Vegas, so we amicably parted ways."

Seems that he took your advice to heart and decided it would be better to employ a non-self-weighting strategy than a self-weighting one...

http://www.twoplustwo.com/gambling.html