What's the REAL reason(s) so many "top" players are busto?

[jeffnc]

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how about; poker is nearly impossible to beat long term? its gambling, brosephs. stu unger was a savant, he could beat the game. phil ivey, chip reese, etc, im awed by their ability and their stamina and their discipline but i guarantee you that they go broke just as fast as anyone else if the rivers dont go there way enough times.

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Huh?

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Yeah, one of the more clueless posts I've read in quite awhile.