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Forum: MTT Strategy 11-29-2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 65
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: a 10 on the river!!!

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Umm,I think your preflop call is bad,I think your flopcall is bad....

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Is the preflop call really that bad? Getting 3.66:1 ?

I'd fold flop like my cards were on fire,...
Forum: Internet Gambling 11-17-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 76
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Bodog Xbox giveaway?

Took mine 5 days via FedEx 2day.
Forum: Full Ring 11-01-2007, 12:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 56
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: 50NL: AKs missed flop; facing a RR

How does one check-raise from the button?

This guy raised from UTG, happily called your pre-flop re-raise, and check-raised you out of your socks on the flop. He has AA-QQ. You have ace high.
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Forum: Computer Technical Help 10-31-2007, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 65
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Connecting my laptop to my TV

VGA to HDMI could get pricey, if you can even find an adapter. I use a DVI to HDMI cable with nice results - 25 bucks well spent. Or you could buy a new vidoe card - the NVidias usually come with a...
Forum: Internet Gambling 10-30-2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 154
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Are Bodog checks coming any faster now days?

I think Bodog pays the courier fee for one check per month - after that, you're on your own.
Forum: Internet Gambling 10-30-2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 542
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Would major sites like PokerStars ever stop using the dollar?

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the idea that "fiat currencies" have "not worked out so well" seems to be a denial of economic growth in the 20th and 21st centuries. that is self-evidently false.



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Forum: Internet Gambling 10-30-2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 542
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Would major sites like PokerStars ever stop using the dollar?

About that 15% market gain - bearing in mind that the Dow is priced in dollars, go to the link Phill posted: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7069087.stm

and whip out a calculator.

Versus...
Forum: Internet Gambling 10-30-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 542
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Would major sites like PokerStars ever stop using the dollar?

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However, riddle me this: What was the base currency before the dollar?

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UK pound sterling.

Source: the article I linked above.

More info on this issue at...
Forum: Internet Gambling 10-30-2007, 03:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 542
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Would major sites like PokerStars ever stop using the dollar?

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peaks and troughs. Happens all the time with currecies and has since currency was invented.

What you expect poker sites to do? change to euros then Sterling then Aussie Dollars...
Forum: Internet Gambling 10-30-2007, 03:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 542
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Would major sites like PokerStars ever stop using the dollar?

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[x] OP doesn't understand why $US is used as the base of foreign currency transactions

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OK, I'll bite. What is the underlying reason, and are you saying that it will...
Forum: Sports Betting 09-09-2007, 12:34 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 685
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Week 2 NCAA thread

Surely they wont put that kicker back in?
Forum: Sports Betting 09-09-2007, 12:25 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 685
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Week 2 NCAA thread

Auburn looks awful. 5 TO's.
Forum: Sports Betting 09-09-2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 685
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Week 2 NCAA thread

Yeah, he's 1 of 5 now, I think.

It's a long walk home.
Forum: MTT Strategy 08-02-2007, 04:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 238
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: guess i\'ll never get this game

Not sure if you're already doing this or not, but here goes:

I think the single greatest frustration-remover for MTT's is multi-tabling.

The thing I hate about MTT's is getting close to the...
Forum: MTT Strategy 08-02-2007, 04:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 42
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Wild,wooly, (and awkward) AQo hand from UTG+1 20BB deep

What makes this tough is with my 3xBB preflop raise and the ensuing action, the pot is now t3785 and it costs t1360 to call. That's pretty juicy.
Forum: MTT Strategy 08-02-2007, 03:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 42
Posted By Sam Stone
Wild,wooly, (and awkward) AQo hand from UTG+1 20BB deep

First hand post. Be gentle

$4/180 Stars

Relatively new at table. No reads, other than BB has somehow worked his way into a massive stack.

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em Tourney, Big Blind is...
Forum: Internet Gambling 07-25-2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 90,757
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Person to person transfers.

Just completed a transfer with Backspin20. 5 minutes start to finish. Honest guy. Thanks.
Forum: Internet Gambling 07-25-2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 1,294
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Official Bodog payout thread for US players

Requested check by courier 6/26. Received 7/25.
Forum: Internet Gambling 07-25-2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 90,757
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Person to person transfers. *DELETED*

Latest email update from Full Tilt on the DonovanMD situation:

Hello Steven,

Thank you for contacting Full Tilt Poker Support.

I understand your concerns over your recent player to player ...
Forum: Internet Gambling 07-25-2007, 02:53 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 90,757
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Person to person transfers. *DELETED*

Teddy,

There have been a few PMs between Donovan and myself.

I tend to subscribe to the "When you hear hoofprints, don't look for zebras" philosophy. I shipped. Full Tilt confirms he received...
Forum: Internet Gambling 07-25-2007, 02:20 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 90,757
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Person to person transfers. *DELETED*

Just received Email from Full Tilt confirming my fears. I was scammed by DonovanMD. Please add him to the list.

Here are screenshots of the email.
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Forum: Internet Gambling 07-24-2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 90,757
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Person to person transfers. *DELETED*

Yes you did PM me backspin, but I had already done the deal.

Teddy, I understand the "newboy" issue, that's why I posted the screenshot. He sent me a screen of his cashier, which showed no recent...
Forum: Internet Gambling 07-24-2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 90,757
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Person to person transfers. *DELETED*

In that case, looks like I was scammed by DonovanMD, from this thread. That is his screenname on FullTilt and possibly Stars.

If I get my money, I'll edit this post.

EDIT: Here's a screenie...
Forum: Internet Gambling 07-24-2007, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 90,757
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Person to person transfers. *DELETED*

Anyone ever had an issue with transfers not going through correctly? I shipped FT$ to someone, the transaction shows in my "Past Transactions" window. This guy claims he got a "Pending" email from...
Forum: Internet Gambling 07-23-2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 90,757
Posted By Sam Stone
Re: Person to person transfers.

I need $200 on Stars for $200 on FT. I'm new here and will send first to reputable posters.
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