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07-04-2006, 04:23 AM
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WSOP Drug Testing
Major tournament circuits are trying to "clean-up" poker's image. They have enforced penalties for foul/abusive language, prohibited deal-making and anything else that would make poker as reputable as possible. With all of these new rules and regulations would it be that unreasonable to drug test final table players?
I mean, how can you justify enforcing a foul language penalty if other players at the table are high on cocaine or methamphetamine? I'm not saying that I'm in favor of drug testing the FT, but it isn't as outragous as many may believe. Obviously the drug test would only need to indicate if the player were high at that moment. I have identified several "name pros" and other recognizable players as being under the influence of drugs during televised events. And am wondering if the efforts to clean up poker are all for not if players are allowed to be high during tournaments. What do you guys think? Is this a bad idea, a good one or a really bad idea? Any suggestions on the best way to enforce this rule or any stipulations that should be included(eg exclude marijuana as a banned substance). 
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07-04-2006, 04:33 AM
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Re: WSOP Drug Testing
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What do you guys think? Is this a bad idea, a good one or a really bad idea? [/ QUOTE ] They don't drug test the floorpersons or dealers hired on a temp basis. It's the players' money involved. The "House" or ESPN has nothing to do with that. Besides, the players would object, either on drugs or not. So far, barring Tony G., I've seen no reason for a drug test. Heh. RazzO
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07-04-2006, 04:34 AM
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Re: WSOP Drug Testing
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I have identified several "name pros" and other recognizable players as being under the influence of drugs during televised events. [/ QUOTE ] Name names and cite methodology for how you determined this please.
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07-04-2006, 04:46 AM
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Re: WSOP Drug Testing
I believe if the drugs are play inhibitors they should not only be allowed but highly encouraged.
Only if they're taking some kind of drug that has insane concentration for a ridiculous long period of time would I even consider drug testing. It's really rather silly. If the cleaning up poker's image helped the players more than it does then maybe it could even be in an initial phase. But until advertisers are actually putting up $ for tournaments (The TOC isn't a tournament in my view) I don't think they have a say in anything. The biggest reason is that there's no sanctioning body. What are they going to do if you test positive--ummm throw you out of that tournament at best? Please.
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07-04-2006, 09:20 AM
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Re: WSOP Drug Testing
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I got a better idea. Let people do what they want with their own bodies. [/ QUOTE ] . . [ QUOTE ] what a stupid idea. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, let's ban smoking and drinking too, just THINK of the medical bills alone!
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#8
07-04-2006, 09:28 AM
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Re: WSOP Drug Testing
Stupid Idea.. Alcohol is a drug (I enjoy too much) too ya know and the WSOP is sponsored by Milwaukee's Best. As long as people ar eputting up their own money to compete against other players, F the drug tests.
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07-04-2006, 12:21 PM
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Re: WSOP Drug Testing
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I have identified several "name pros" and other recognizable players as being under the influence of drugs during televised events. What do you guys think? Is this a bad idea, a good one or a really bad idea? [/ QUOTE ] I'm curious about the methodology that you used to identify the intoxicated players. Was it the same one that my mother used to use when watching Top of the Pops during the late sixties and early seventies? "See him there? He's on drugs, him." "Yeah, right. How do you know?" "He's wearing a pink shirt. Only someone who's been injecting glue or sniffing marihuana would wear a pink shirt on TV."
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