Posts Tagged ‘Phil Ivey’
The Pros Speak: Max Pescatori
Posted by The All-In-Uit | Filed under The Pros Speak
Max “The Italian Pirate” Pescatori may be known to most poker fans because of his famous red, white and green bandana, but this accomplished tournament player is also a WSOP bracelet winner and feared high-stakes cash game professional.
At the recent Irish Poker Open, even in the midst of the tournament director asking players to take their seats, Max was more than happy to answer some of our famous pressing Poker From the Rail questions.
Tags: Max Pescatori, Phil Ivey
The Pros Speak: Andy Black
Posted by The Captain | Filed under The Pros Speak
Andy Black is unlike any other poker player you’re ever likely to meet. He is, in fact, unlike any other human you’re likely to meet. And that’s what makes spending some time with him so fascinating.
Raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Black took a path less travelled and headed south to Dublin where he eventually earned a law degree at Trinity College. Again, however, he veered “off course”, choosing to pursue his passion for poker rather than his love of law. Following two heart-breaking appearances at the WSOP Main Event in the late 1990s, Black turned his back on the game he loved and disappeared from site for five years. He disappeared to England, nursed his wounds, and took up Buddhism. It was a break that served him well.
Bright, gregarious, and maybe just a little nuts, Black is, if nothing else, an original thinker. We were lucky enough to corner him for a brief conversation and, well, we’ll let Andy speak for himself. Enjoy a look at poker and philosophy from one of the game’s brightest minds:
Tags: Andy Black, Phil Ivey
The Week at FTP: WPT Action
Posted by Big Donkey | Filed under The Week at FTP
It’s that time of year again – the days are longer, the weather is warmer (or really friggin’ hot, depending on where you are), and poker is again the name of the game in Sin City.
With just over a month until the first event of the 2008 WSOP, the game’s biggest names are already gathering in Vegas. For some, it’s a chance to return home and rest up before the six-week poker orgy that is the 54-event series. For others, it’s a chance to sharpen up their games and build their bankrolls in preparation for the upcoming madness. And, for just about everyone, it’s a chance to play the World Poker Tour’s $25K World Championship at the Bellagio.
The Pros Speak: Roland de Wolfe
Posted by The Captain | Filed under The Pros Speak
We have a very special The Pros Speak for you today, as Roland de Wolfe is letting us in on his simple three-step strategy to winning this year’s Main Event. We’ll let Roland take it from here:
1. Play as good as Phil Ivey
If you’re going to win the main event, you might want to think about bringing your “A” game. You have to be able to maintain your focus for not only hours on end but days on end. I’m the first to admit that staring at a bunch of other men day after day isn’t always fun, but paying attention to your opponent’s tendencies will pay off. Noticing that your opponent always continuation bets means you can often take pots away from them with a raise. Watching what they do with their hands after a bet may tip you off to the strength of their cards.
Tags: Phil Ivey, Roland de Wolfe
Reader Mail: On Poker And Root Canals
Posted by One Angry Monkey | Filed under Reader Mail
Alright folks, no big intro this week – we’ll save the fancy word play for another time. In the words of Al Green, “Let’s get it on.” No, it’s not an invitation for unbridled sexual ecstasy; it’s just a little bit of Reader Mail. Contact us at pokerfromtherail@fulltiltpoker.com with any questions, comments, or recipes for making whoopee (or, as the kids call it, “bumping uglies”). Let the sexual healing begin:
Tags: Gavin Smith, Phil Ivey
Reader Mail: Why I Suck at Poker
Posted by One Angry Monkey | Filed under Reader Mail
Its official people – we have just passed the five reader mark. So big props to us, ship it holla balla! In honor of this remarkable news, we have a very special Reader Mail for you this week. Just kidding – it’s the same old crap. But what spectacular crap it is! It’s craptacular, if you will. Wow, that might have been the lamest joke ever. I apologize. Hit us up with any thoughts, comments, questions, or prayers for our survival at pokerfromtherail@fulltiltpoker.com – on to the crapitulation:
Tags: Chris Ferguson, Phil Ivey
Reader Mail: Poker Rivalry
Posted by One Angry Monkey | Filed under Reader Mail
So we meet again, my friends. Hence forth, we shall sail down the river that is Reader Mail. Hopefully we won’t drown this time, but everyone should wear their life vests nonetheless. Email us at pokerfromtherail@fulltiltpoker.com if you’d like to comment, ask a question, or threaten us with bodily harm. Without further ado, it’s time to float the boat:
Tags: Gavin Smith, Phil Ivey
The Week at FTP: FTP Rules!
Posted by Big Donkey | Filed under The Week at FTP
It’s been a big, big week for the pros and we think that’s great. Really, we do. Except that it gives us more work to do and makes it harder for us to be funny when we’re putting together this little recap. So – and I can’t believe I’m really saying this – screw the funny. Here’s the news….
Tags: Chris Ferguson, Phil Ivey
Dreams of Glory
Posted by One Angry Monkey | Filed under Bloggers Corner
Welcome to a special weekend post on Poker From The Rail. We don’t usually do this sort of thing because, well, we’re all pretty lazy and almost always drunk throughout the entire weekend. But that’s a completely different post.
I’m writing this post because there’s so much going on in the poker world right now – Phil Ivey winning his first WPT title, the National Heads-Up Championship – that it got me to thinking. Be afraid, be very afraid.
Yang-tastic!
Posted by Big Donkey | Filed under Bloggers Corner
Poker’s royalty turned out in force at Pure in Caesars Palace last night for the annual tradition that is the National Heads-Up Poker Championship draw party. For the uninitiated, this is Poker’s version of the Ocsars – well maybe, the People’s Choice Awards – but whatever. The thing is, this is the night where the game’s top players gather together to find out who they’ll be facing in the first round of what has become one the game’s most prestigious events.
Tags: Jerry Yang, Phil Ivey
