I don't have a problem with player's putting a "lucky token" on their hole cards. I do it myself. I use an old 50 cent piece. Do you think a player should be allowed to put his hands over the flop or other player's cards or aim it at the deck...or the dealer? Example.....Humberto Brenes (with his sharks).. I for one don't think so. Dressing weird and wearing sunglasses is one thing. Sticking your hands and or toys over and around the table is another. Gimme' your thoughts and opinions.
2007-09-18 14:08:24 · 6 answers · asked by chilicooker_mkb 5 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
I dont like that shark routine either......
2007-09-18 15:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's very annoy but I don't think much can be down for that. I follow ADAM S, they're acting on the edge, but basically don't do anything "against the rules" even if it's sucks. Now keep in mind that a lot of players will do that because of the camera. When you play some big tournaments like the WSOP, WPT, there is a lot of pressure and some players need to act "weird, and crazy" to control their emotions. That's just the way it is, all we can do is deal with it. That's why I love having my IPOD during those events.
I really can't stand H.BRENES, I played with M. MATUSOW at my table, and HELLMUTH who was two tables away from us, they were picking an each other, but event that doesn't compare to BRENES! I generally don't really care about my opponents attitude....But him, I can't stand it ( he is a great tourney player, no doubt about that, but that's not the point here)
2007-09-19 08:20:34 · answer #2 · answered by pokercoach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe technically that as long as you don't touch the cards, make physical contact with the other players or the dealer, discuss the hand or other players' cards (although they're doing that more and more too) or swear (at least in televised tourneys) then pretty much anything goes.
There was a guy on a WPT event a few years ago who got right into players' faces and berated them viciously. I mean REALLY letting them have it and just going bonkers every hand he was in. Phil Laak likes to run around the table and hang over the other players and the dealer.
There have been more and more antics in poker as its become televised more frequently and grows in popularity. But until they take a serious stab at changing the rules, the players are still acting within the accepted guidelines no matter how much it may suck.
2007-09-19 03:02:25 · answer #3 · answered by Adam S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a poker player for more than thirty years and I think all of that stuff is just plain silly!!! I don't want a bunch of junk on the table and I want to see the cards. The game is interesting not the paraphernalia. Sunglasses are ridiculous. If you can't control your poker face you have no business playing the game. These guys on TV just do it for effect.
2007-09-22 14:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by curious connie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he's just acting for the camera. He's always dressed weird, and if you've watched previous episodes with Humberto, he wasn't so extravagant. So, I think he's just drawing attention to the camera, which is really lame.
2007-09-19 00:49:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-19 14:35:29 · answer #6 · answered by T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋