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    The Giant
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    Whatever happened to Tom Dwan?

    This guy was the best I've ever seen.

    Fearless would be an understatement.

    Does anyone know his whereabouts?

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    He lost a big 20MIL pot in Macau which set him back probably source:
    https://www.pokervip.com/forum/gener...-thread?page=1

    Guy ran away from Jungleman and is essentially scamming him. Probably in heavy makeup and will likely only get staked because of his name. Was probably the most entertaining to watch other than listening to Laak and Antonio on Poker After Dark. They use to have great shows with Ivey, Hellmuth, Laak, Esfandiari, Dwan and then mix in Galfond/Brunson/Farha/Gold and it was must see poker tv.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CanuckG View Post
    He lost a big 20MIL pot in Macau which set him back probably source:
    https://www.pokervip.com/forum/gener...-thread?page=1

    Guy ran away from Jungleman and is essentially scamming him. Probably in heavy makeup and will likely only get staked because of his name. Was probably the most entertaining to watch other than listening to Laak and Antonio on Poker After Dark. They use to have great shows with Ivey, Hellmuth, Laak, Esfandiari, Dwan and then mix in Galfond/Brunson/Farha/Gold and it was must see poker tv.

    Excellent find!

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    i was thinking about this the other day...this is his most recent inetview...man he needs sleep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPzA7CLuDVE

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    Miss those poker shows. Was watching some old episodes on Youtube the other day and almost drove down to AC

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    all poker players go bust

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    Quote Originally Posted by rockmvp1209 View Post
    i was thinking about this the other day...this is his most recent inetview...man he needs sleep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPzA7CLuDVE

    Wow! He looks pretty haggard.

    Hopefully he isn't going down Stu Ungar's path.

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    He used to go by the name DORRRRRRRR

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    i miss poker after dark and high stakes poker. i miss the golden age of poker. fukk the doj.
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    It is crazy how many of these players have gone broke or are scammers like Chris Ferguson and Howard Lederer. Guys like Erick Lindgren and Mike Matusow are complete degens...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronald View Post
    He used to go by the name DORRRRRRRR
    umm no

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ghenghis Kahn View Post
    i miss poker after dark and high stakes poker. i miss the golden age of poker. fukk the doj.
    Land of the free.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ghenghis Kahn View Post
    i miss poker after dark and high stakes poker. i miss the golden age of poker. fukk the doj.
    Right before black friday, I was beating 25 & 50nl on Tilt and 50/100nl on bodog at a decent clip...probably the equivalent of 200nl on bovada now with the anonymous tables.

    I was playing about 20-30 hours a week on top of a decent job. I was considering an exit plan from my job to play poker full time. My cousin (who use to post under lowlyoaftard) was playing pro live and supplementing that with online play. After black friday, the climate was too rough...we tried to keep afloat playing poker but life occurrences and the tough poker climate made us have to reevaluate. Now, I'm at a great job getting paid more than I ever would be grinding poker and he's on up the ladder at a tech company in Atlanta...and both us of are much happier. Even though i Still hate it and it's ramifications with a passion... Turned out black friday was One of the best things that ever happened to us...
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    Quote Originally Posted by daneblazer View Post
    Right before black friday, I was beating 25 & 50nl on Tilt and 50/100nl on bodog at a decent clip...probably the equivalent of 200nl on bovada now with the anonymous tables.

    I was playing about 20-30 hours a week on top of a decent job. I was considering an exit plan from my job to play poker full time. My cousin (who use to post under lowlyoaftard) was playing pro live and supplementing that with online play. After black friday, the climate was too rough...we tried to keep afloat playing poker but life occurrences and the tough poker climate made us have to reevaluate. Now, I'm at a great job getting paid more than I ever would be grinding poker and he's on up the ladder at a tech company in Atlanta...and both us of are much happier. Even though i Still hate it and it's ramifications with a passion... Turned out black friday was One of the best things that ever happened to us...

    Why doesn't your cousin post here anymore? He was hilarious.

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    High stakes cash game and Poker after dark sponsored by Full Tilt were the NUTS.

    Shows like Shark tank and these gimmicky productions by Stars don't have the same feel to it. While I think Stars does a great job live streaming tournaments and they have the best tournament selection. Only problem I have with stars is their choice to up the rake way too much and drive the fish out. The SCOOP just started so i'm going to play a few tournies and then a few satties for some wsop events (god bless canada)

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    Quote Originally Posted by THE_LOCKSMITH View Post
    It is crazy how many of these players have gone broke or are scammers like Chris Ferguson and Howard Lederer. Guys like Erick Lindgren and Mike Matusow are complete degens...
    yes most

    losers

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    Quote Originally Posted by THE_LOCKSMITH View Post
    It is crazy how many of these players have gone broke or are scammers like Chris Ferguson and Howard Lederer. Guys like Erick Lindgren and Mike Matusow are complete degens...
    You're surprised that guys who try and gamble for a living are scammers?

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    Isn't there some poker channel that's on all day and night now? Poker Central or something?

    It seemed like it was debuting a couple of months ago, but no one had access to it.

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    Timmy had a real bad run in poker and life the past couple years. Jungleman isn't saying Dwan is ripping him off so nobody else should imo.

    There were no surprises that on a recent ask me anything (AMA) thread on Poker VIP, Daniel 'Jungleman’ Cates got questioned over the status of the Durrr Challenge. What may surprise many though was the confrimation that Tom “durrr” Dwan once lost an eyewatering $20M pot in Macau.
    Cates was asked what was the biggest pot he had ever witnessed—his response: “I saw Tom get set over set on a dry board vs another player for something like $20M usd total pot.”
    And as for the Durrr Challenge, it looks like we all may have to wait a bit longer as Cate’s said: “Tom’s dad is sick and he is in New Jersey with him, later we will discuss how to proceed…”
    Read the full AMA here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SharpAngles View Post
    Timmy had a real bad run in poker and life the past couple years. Jungleman isn't saying Dwan is ripping him off so nobody else should imo.

    There were no surprises that on a recent ask me anything (AMA) thread on Poker VIP, Daniel 'Jungleman’ Cates got questioned over the status of the Durrr Challenge. What may surprise many though was the confrimation that Tom “durrr” Dwan once lost an eyewatering $20M pot in Macau.
    Cates was asked what was the biggest pot he had ever witnessed—his response: “I saw Tom get set over set on a dry board vs another player for something like $20M usd total pot.”
    And as for the Durrr Challenge, it looks like we all may have to wait a bit longer as Cate’s said: “Tom’s dad is sick and he is in New Jersey with him, later we will discuss how to proceed…”
    Read the full AMA here.
    Go to 2+2 and read the thread. Dwan is scummy. This thing has been going on for years.

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    I'd rather scoop my eyeballs out with a spoon than read that shithole 4

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    Quote Originally Posted by CanuckG View Post
    Go to 2+2 and read the thread. Dwan is scummy. This thing has been going on for years.
    Is it doesn't seem to bother Cates, what's the problem?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CanuckG View Post
    Go to 2+2 and read the thread. Dwan is scummy. This thing has been going on for years.
    You're right, lets go off an NVG thread instead of Junglemans own words.

    Quote Originally Posted by gauchojake View Post
    I'd rather scoop my eyeballs out with a spoon than read that shithole 4
    Does the brown trout sleep in the closet??

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    Used to watch religiously.

    Dwan was fearless, but usually 4th-6th best at table.

    Still never understood fukking Ferguson at those tables.

    Loved Matusow and Laak

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    everyone goes broke because Poker is gambling

    Lol never knew why nobody understood that

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigDeem5 View Post

    Dwan was fearless, but usually 4th-6th best at table.


    Do you think you're better than him, Deem?

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    pokers poker play your best and you can win to ...

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    Anyone know what happened to GUS HANSEN. Dude had the world by the balls in 06-09 . Had the swag cash and chicks. Probably broke too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Giant View Post
    Isn't there some poker channel that's on all day and night now? Poker Central or something?

    It seemed like it was debuting a couple of months ago, but no one had access to it.
    The Giant, you can watch at goatdee dot net.
    Make sure you have a pop-up blocker installed before viewing.
    Good luck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by b1slickguy View Post
    The Giant, you can watch at goatdee dot net.
    Make sure you have a pop-up blocker installed before viewing.
    Good luck.
    That site about blew up my computer, pal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SharpAngles View Post
    You're right, lets go off an NVG thread instead of Junglemans own words.



    Does the brown trout sleep in the closet??
    Angler, when I was into poker I was all NWP. No pokah, no 4, no FCP.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gauchojake View Post
    Angler, when I was into poker I was all NWP. No pokah, no 4, no FCP.
    What do those abbreviations mean?

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Giant View Post
    What do those abbreviations mean?
    poker forums that have been sent to the bottom of the sea much like poker

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    Quote Originally Posted by gauchojake View Post
    poker forums that have been sent to the bottom of the sea much like poker
    Do you miss your buddy Hels?

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    i heard jamie gold was seen playing 1/2 no limit absolutely drunk a few yrs back....fukkkkkkkkkkkk!!!

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