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07-14-2007, 01:27 AM
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How do I handle this???
I recently played at my favorite casino and was involved in a horrible incident.
I'm known as a very solid player and know almost all the regulars. I got into a tangle today with a guy who got pissed when I flopped the nut club flush. It was a HUGE hand and then after the guy who had the king high flush and a guy who got caught bluffing gunned after me until I was basically in tears. Whever I would bet they would raise BIG. Unfortunately they drew out on me a few times and took most of my chips which of course convinced them they were genius'. LOL It got to a point where I laid down the best hands a couple of times and they made sure to rub it in my face as well as call me a number of nasty names. I didn't take it laying down but now I'm ashamed of myself. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I backed down from them but I stooped to their level and engaged in thier stupidity. I have a really good reputation at this casino. The worst part I suppose is I did this in front of one of my poker mentors who was at my table. I sent him a note apologizing for getting sucked into their stupidity and he of course, was gracious and said not to worry about it. I was so upset at myself for letting them get to me at "MY" casino and in front of a dear friend. I know I should have gotten up and taken a walk, clear my head, and either get back in the game or just leave but now that I've done this silliness I'm a little embarrassed to go back. Any words of support or ways of dealing with this stuff? Btw, I'm generally a VERY level headed player and have only let this happen one time before in my poker career. The other time was justifiable as a guy spit in my face because I beat him 3 hands in a row 3 years ago. xoxo blinky girl 
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#3
07-14-2007, 09:22 AM
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Re: How do I handle this???
Poker is somewhat confrontational in nature. Some people, especially after losing, can become more aggressive and 'seek revenge'. It looks like the case here.
You said you were strongly affected when they started berating you. You should have quit playing with them when you realized that, in my opinion. Why? First, you should not let yourself be burdened by any kind of emotion on the poker table. Emotions cloud your judgment and have a negative effect on your decision making process. STRONG emotions will destroy your game, pure and simple. Second, when you join a live poker game you usually don't come only to win money but also to socialize and have a good time. If someone is destroying your experience then why should you continue playing? Third, you said that you ‘didn’t take it laying down’. This was probably a mistake on your part (you recognize it). It’s obvious that the people involved were highly confrontational and probably *enjoyed* you getting back at them. You shouldn’t give them the satisfaction and you shouldn’t give yourself the dissatisfaction. Break these types of situations early, ignore those persons or move to another table completely. Those are my two cents. Cheers.
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#5
07-15-2007, 07:19 PM
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Re: How do I handle this???
I wouldn't even bother staying at the table. I've left the table before I intended to many times when I sense that my emotions have been riled. I too am very level headed but if I find that I can't ignore the distraction or that a player or players are playing me differently, I will simply leave and make no excuses, even if I'm way up.
I am actually a better pool player than poker player and even though I am better than most, I stopped playing pool for money for the same reasons.
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#7
07-16-2007, 04:43 PM
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Re: How do I handle this???
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Just call the house next time they attack you. It's their job to protect there customers. [/ QUOTE ] winner
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#8
07-16-2007, 06:50 PM
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Re: How do I handle this???
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[ QUOTE ] Just call the house next time they attack you. It's their job to protect there customers. [/ QUOTE ] winner [/ QUOTE ] i agree, winner.....OR.....you could just put a boot right in the "nuts" of one of the guys, then knee him in the nose when he doubles over, and say "i got your nuts right here baby!!!...it works in the movies, don't it?... (of course, just a joke).
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