Re: Daniel Negreanu is WRONG!
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Two minor points:
I agree that there should not be a rule regarding showing both cards vs. one after the hand is over if you are so inclined. This demonstrates the need to get all poker rooms on a standard set of rules so we don't have to deal with nuances every time we play in a new room.
The Jamie Gold situation has been mentioned several times in this thread and has been beaten to death on these boards. It was a travesty that it was allowed to go on as it did. I am not saying he is the poster child for those who want poker tightened up or more restrictive in what can and cannot be done. But, his being able to repeatedly act as he did shows how subjective behavior by tournament officials may affect the outcome of a tournament. It needs to be more concrete and whittling away at existing rules to allow for better TV is not the way to do it.
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Jamie Gold's biggest strength as a poker player is manipulating weaker-minded players to do exactly what he wants them too.
By eliminating too much of the psychological warfare, it creates a poker environment that is much more suitable for the more "math/book smart" player to reach a higher level of play than the fast-talking slickster who knows how to break you mentally.
The game will become more like blackjack/chess, and less like poker. Poker is a people game and should stay that way.
PS: I hate how Poker Tournaments are gradually(or not so gradually) shifting towards crapshoots. These rule changes are creating an advantage for a specific group of players ...the players who suck are getting a more level playing field. We need tournaments to keep the integrity of the game and keep poker a game of skill, not just another casino gamble.
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