From Busto to Robusto part II is almost here

March 8th, 2010

After a long wait, it finally seems that the next installment of Ryan Firpos documentary “From Busto to Robusto” is about to land.

As all of you loyal fans readers know, Firpo has his lens on Andrew Robl aka. Good2CU.

Here’s the final trailer. You can watch an additional trailer here

Part One is right here


FBTR Episode Two: Coming 3/14/10 from Ryan Firpo on Vimeo.

joxum Andrew Robl, Good2CU, Ryan Firpo

Earthlings

March 7th, 2010

This is a film about animals. Or to be precise, how we treat animals around us.

Word of caution: This is a very thought provoking film, and extremely graphic. I needed a break after the first three parts.

I’m text linking this time, as I’m not sure what previews Youtube will show. Earthlings

Oh, and yes – this IS a poker related post: I got the link from via Daniel Negreanu.

/j.

joxum Daniel Negreanu, off topic, outrage

This year so far

February 28th, 2010

My heads up stats. If I’m reading this correct, even with my cards holding up every time, I still suck, more than ever. But at least I won’t be losing more money, as I’m not offically broke(n), save for $10 and a SCOOP ticket on Stars.

Not happy.

Time to regroup.

/j.

joxum WTF, analysis, cash games, downswing, heads up, running bad

I got the invite too…

February 25th, 2010

…and as much as I love you PokerStars, but Flushdance is not selling today. I do agree  – poker IS a skill game, but that’s a different story.

Oh, and to all the rest of you linkfarmers out there, trying to buy your way into this blog: Thanks but no thanks to you also.

/j.

PS: I’m thinking that this is not really a Pokerstars thing, but some Search Engine “Experts” who’ve come up with the idea on behalf of Pokerstars.

Good nite.

joxum Pokerstars, WTF

Don’t suck unless you suck out

February 22nd, 2010

Villains first action at this table was to openshove for T$1495. NOT the time to call with pocket Jacks. Really. Don’t do it. Unless you’re me, of course:

And in a few days I promise, I’ll have something of actual interest to talk about.

joxum nice hands

Jazari

February 20th, 2010

Famous Last Words 23

February 15th, 2010

Managed to pull a beautiful suckout on an even smaller stack.

He was none too pleased.

Next hand I’m all in with KT against Ace rag, flop a King and get sucked out on the river.

fkin bs

/j.

joxum famous last words

Andrew Robl says

February 7th, 2010

Having a strong poker network is key to becoming a great poker player. It will allow you to get into the best games and allow you to make friends with the strongest players who can help you further improve.

Andrew Robl (Good2CU): Six Characteristics of a Great Poker Player

Good2CU is being portrayed in the second episode of From Busto to Robusto. You can watch the trailer here:

From Busto to Robusto: Episode Two teaser from Ryan Firpo on Vimeo.

Andrew Robl’s blog can be found at www.andrewrobl.com/blog/

And I’m writing all this, because “Andrew Robl”, “Good2CU” and “From Busto to Robusto” has been the three phrases that provides me the most traffic from Google for quite a while now. Fourth is: “poker player strangles competitor in  fit of rage”. No kidding!

But anyway: How is your own poker network? Mine is shit all – present online-company not included, of course.

joxum Andrew Robl, Good2CU, Poker on tv, poker websites

Poker players are good people after all

February 4th, 2010

PokerStars, Full Tilt, and Cake all specifically announced they would match all player donations made on their sites. According to the Poker Players Alliance, more than 50,000 players donated to the cause, raising over $760,000. With the sites’ matching donations, that means more than $1.5 million will be given to Haiti relief efforts from the poker community.

CardPlayer.com: Poker Players Donate $1,5 Million to Haiti Relief Efforts

The actual figure has to be much bigger, though. Compare it to this quote from Pokerstars:

The official relief effort ended 12 hours ago. When all was said and done, PokerStars players had donated $746,390.26, a figure that PokerStars will match for a total donation of $1,492,780.52 to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Pokerstars.com: PokerStars Haiti appeal tops out near $1.5 million

joxum Full Tilt Poker, Pokerstars, poker

Pokerstars says, aka. Unexpected Profit

February 1st, 2010

This is just a quick email to inform you that you have been credited $1.58 from the player ‘MI_Turtle’. He kindly offered to share $1000 amongst all the players that outlasted him in the WBCOOP Main Event. His final finishing position of 635th place meant the $1000 was divided between the top 634 players.

If you have any questions regarding this unusual prize, please let us know.

MI_Turtle, if you’re out there: Thanks for busting out so early, so I’d get a chance to share the wealth!

/j.

joxum Pokerstars, Upswing, WBCOOP

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