I have a great time when I play poker. And I’m known as a ‘trash talker’ by many, that is part of my game. I use my mouth as well as my poker skills to win when I’m in a competition. I’m really a soft spoken, warm hearted individual and never hold any malice or spite for anyone. Even though I’m happy to bust you out of a tournament, I’m genuinely sorry that you went broke and had to leave. Perhaps that doesn’t make sense to you but that’s how I feel about the play of the game. Because once you are out, you have to leave and wait for the next tournament. I hate waiting for the next tournament and I believe that you do too.
Archive for November, 2006
The online journal of Tony G. Professional poker player
Nov 18, 2006
The Table Captain Reigns Supreme!
The title in the Singapore Betfair Asian Poker Tournament had my name written all over it. When I came in today, I knew I was going to win. I said so in my blog before it all began, and again during the tournament, and, even though it’s hard to describe or explain, sometimes I just know I will win a tournament. I knew I was going to win this one, and this is how it all panned out. (more…)
Nov 16, 2006
Who is the Captain in Singapore?
I went in as the favorite, with the odd makers for this event placing me ahead of Gus Hansen so I wanted to prove it. The first day was cool. I just cruised though it. Today was the day where I had to make the stand and here is how it went. (more…)
Nov 15, 2006
Good news from Singapore
I started out really badly. After two levels I was down to 5k from the 10k start with just no chance at all. I was at a table with three complete donkeys. What a table! I could not hit anything but fortunately I found patience, I played, I waited, and I plugged away. (more…)
Nov 14, 2006
Amazing Asia
Poker is HUGE here! An amazing field came for this event. There are 500 players - with 500 being turned away. There are a lot of local Asian players in this mix. It’s hard to describe the excitement and charisma that starts to build when an event is getting ready to kick off. I’m ready to play! (more…)
Nov 11, 2006
Asian Poker Tour
I arrived on a rainy evening in Singapore. It is a 12 hour flight from Amsterdam to Singapore. It took a bit out of all of us but it was important not to sleep right away. We waited for evening before turning in to get some rest and now, the morning after, I feel OK. (more…)
Nov 8, 2006
Amsterdam Update
I arrived in Amsterdam on the morning of the tournament; a two hour flight from Vilnius. I had a big break, away from the noise and stress of life, and was ready for the action that was going to start at 3pm. The Amsterdam tournament managed another record prize purse - it just keeps growing - this is the 10th year in a row for this event and the field just gets bigger each year. That says a lot for the growth of poker throughout the world. A field of 350 turned out and paid about $6,300 USD to play for a first place prize paying out close to 1 million. (more…)
Nov 7, 2006
Back in Lithuania
I am in Lithuania but not for long. I am getting ready to go to Amsterdam for the $5,000 buy-in event and then I jump a flight to Singapore where I will play another $5,000 buy-in event which will be the biggest - ever - poker tournament in Asia. (more…)
