World Series of Poker

[djluis2k6]

I like the WSOP. Unlike World Poker Tour, WSOP doesn't always have to have stars at the final table.

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by djluis2k6

I like the WSOP. Unlike World Poker Tour, WSOP doesn't always have to have stars at the final table.

The WPT has poker stars at the final tables because these are the guys traveling all over putting money up for the tourneys. There are alot that try to get in cheap through satellites though.

The Main Event at the WSOP hasn't had a professional because the field is so big and anything can happen. Which has been proven for the last few years ever since Moneymaker won and blew poker up.

[mikejet]

Did anyone see that ruling they made? That's just wrong.

A player pushed 3 million in chips out and then brought it back and only bet 1.5 million. The floor managers ruled that that is a legal act as long as you never let go of the chips.

Thoughts?

[jono_0101]

Originally Posted by mikejet

Did anyone see that ruling they made? That's just wrong.

A player pushed 3 million in chips out and then brought it back and only bet 1.5 million. The floor managers ruled that that is a legal act as long as you never let go of the chips.

Thoughts?

i didnt see that, but as far as i remember, thats the correct ruling, if you havent taken your hands off the chips, they are not yet in play, just like in chess, the move is not complete until you take your hand off the piece

[bageleaterkkjji]

is it really that awesome to watch people play cards?

[m_tyson]

it depends on the people, the cards, and what they are playing...

Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

is it really that awesome to watch people play cards?

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by jono_0101

i didnt see that, but as far as i remember, thats the correct ruling, if you havent taken your hands off the chips, they are not yet in play, just like in chess, the move is not complete until you take your hand off the piece

I don't agree with the ruling though because it's bordering on a String Bet.

[m_tyson]

Check out: http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/learn/rules.asp and look at Better & Raising, sections 8, 13, and 14. I haven't seen the play in question.

Originally Posted by mikejet

I don't agree with the ruling though because it's bordering on a String Bet.

I found the video http://pokertube.com/Movies.aspx?movie=7857 Starts at 6:10

I think the ruling was correct. Keeping the hand on the stack was equivalent to saying "What IF i bet $3 million", and in both cases will allow for a read of the opponent.

[SellmeyourDVD]

Originally Posted by mikejet

Did anyone see that ruling they made? That's just wrong.

A player pushed 3 million in chips out and then brought it back and only bet 1.5 million. The floor managers ruled that that is a legal act as long as you never let go of the chips.

Thoughts?

As far as i knew the rule was if you moved chips forward it was considered a bet. I've played at the casino before and someone did that exact same move and the dealer made him put in the chips.

From other WSOP tournys i've seen on TV i swear i've seen the same exact thing happen and the person had to put the chips in. I think that guy blew that call big time.

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by SellmeyourDVD

As far as i knew the rule was if you moved chips forward it was considered a bet. I've played at the casino before and someone did that exact same move and the dealer made him put in the chips.

From other WSOP tournys i've seen on TV i swear i've seen the same exact thing happen and the person had to put the chips in. I think that guy blew that call big time.

I'm going to put that episode of the Main Event on my iPod touch and do this with my friends. If anyone complains then I can show it's an official ruling by the wsop.

The other problem I have with it is that in the card clubs here in Los Angeles, Commerce, Hollywood Park, and The Bike, the simple motion of pushing chips forward is interpreted as a bet. Floor managers will say so themselves.