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Title: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: DaveShoelace on August 01, 2010, 11:40:05 AM http://www.thebritishpokerawards.com/
All nominated for gongs Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: The Camel on August 01, 2010, 11:54:31 AM Poker Awards are pointless.
Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: thetank on August 01, 2010, 04:57:25 PM Coren's been all over the box this year, saw her on stuff like Question Time, Have I Got News for You and of course Only Connect. In this and in articles in national newspapers she gets poker references in. Clear winner in that category for exposure in regular media and coz she's pleasant to look at and not too crazy, serves as a positive ambassador.
Obv I voted for tikay though ::) Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: outragous76 on August 01, 2010, 05:02:35 PM Poker Awards are pointless. Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Indestructable on August 01, 2010, 06:02:29 PM Not sure why the negativity to poker awards, unless it just means any awards are pointless? Just like Football awards or the Oscars it is a celebration of success and for any winner of an award its normally something to be proud of. (Obv there are some stupid awards such as best bum of the year)
I have just voted for Flushy and hope he wins. GL Flushy. :)up Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: outragous76 on August 01, 2010, 06:20:24 PM Not sure why the negativity to poker awards, unless it just means any awards are pointless? Just like Football awards or the Oscars it is a celebration of success and for any winner of an award its normally something to be proud of. (Obv there are some stupid awards such as best bum of the year) I have just voted for Flushy and hope he wins. GL Flushy. :)up well they are comparing online cash players to online MTT players for a kick off most people wont know why they are voting in each category etc etc Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: DaveShoelace on August 01, 2010, 06:36:17 PM Not sure why the negativity to poker awards, unless it just means any awards are pointless? Just like Football awards or the Oscars it is a celebration of success and for any winner of an award its normally something to be proud of. (Obv there are some stupid awards such as best bum of the year) I have just voted for Flushy and hope he wins. GL Flushy. :)up well they are comparing online cash players to online MTT players for a kick off most people wont know why they are voting in each category etc etc There are separate categories for cash and tournament players Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: outragous76 on August 01, 2010, 06:48:56 PM best ONLINE category
Nominees: Chris “Moorman1” Moorman Richard “Chufty” Ashby Lawrence “Rivermanl” Houghton Luke “__FullFlush1__” Schwartz Ben “milkybarkid” Grundy Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: DaveShoelace on August 01, 2010, 06:55:30 PM best ONLINE category Nominees: Chris “Moorman1” Moorman Richard “Chufty” Ashby Lawrence “Rivermanl” Houghton Luke “__FullFlush1__” Schwartz Ben “milkybarkid” Grundy In fairness the best cash and best tourney player categories have both online and live players in them. I see your point about the online category and it isnt a perfect set of awards, but where does one draw the line? Should there be a best online SNG category or even a best double or nothing award? Awards like this are never meant to be serious, I doubt any player nominated will be shitting themselves with nerves the night before or bragging about winning for years to come. These things are supposed to be a bit of fun and giving a pat on the back to players/staff/forums who have done well for the Brits this last 12 months. Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: outragous76 on August 01, 2010, 07:05:38 PM best ONLINE category Nominees: Chris “Moorman1” Moorman Richard “Chufty” Ashby Lawrence “Rivermanl” Houghton Luke “__FullFlush1__” Schwartz Ben “milkybarkid” Grundy In fairness the best cash and best tourney player categories have both online and live players in them. I see your point about the online category and it isnt a perfect set of awards, but where does one draw the line? Should there be a best online SNG category or even a best double or nothing award? Awards like this are never meant to be serious, I doubt any player nominated will be shitting themselves with nerves the night before or bragging about winning for years to come. These things are supposed to be a bit of fun and giving a pat on the back to players/staff/forums who have done well for the Brits this last 12 months. see camels post and my quote Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Rod on August 01, 2010, 07:13:56 PM Blonde used to win these things automatically. Hopefully wins this one, I voted for all of the above, and APAT.
Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: TightEnd on August 01, 2010, 07:15:03 PM been a rough year for blonde. Depends whether the likes of Sky Poker get mobilised to vote for their forum. THM in with a shout too
Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: The Camel on August 01, 2010, 07:37:31 PM Even if poker awards weren't pointless., How exactly can you choose between, say, Grundy and Ashby for cash player of the year?
Amount won? Amount won/perhand? Most hands played? Whose haircut you like best? It is so ridiculously subjective you might as well just ask "Which cash game player do you like the most?" And as for Forum of the Year, that is so ridiculous I'm not even going to waste my time on it. Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Dubai on August 01, 2010, 07:52:29 PM Not naming names but in the cash category at least half for certain and probably the majority have had a losing year in cash :)
Which is the equivalent of nominating me for live tournament success And poker awards are definitely a waste of time. If someone has won 2m online in cash why the hell would they want a trophy Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Royal Flush on August 01, 2010, 07:55:15 PM Not naming names but in the cash category at least half for certain and probably the majority have had a losing year in cash :) Which is the equivalent of nominating me for live tournament success And poker awards are definitely a waste of time. If someone has won 2m online in cash why the hell would they want a trophy Do i have your vote then? Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: mondatoo on August 01, 2010, 11:52:39 PM Not naming names but in the cash category at least half for certain and probably the majority have had a losing year in cash :) Which is the equivalent of nominating me for live tournament success And poker awards are definitely a waste of time. If someone has won 2m online in cash why the hell would they want a trophy But then why does an actor give a shit about winning an oscar when he/she's getting paid 20 million a film ? BTW I agree it's bollocks just wonder why ? Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Moskvich on August 02, 2010, 12:51:56 AM Because actors or sportsmen or whatever give some sort of pleasure/entertainment to others by doing what they do, and awards to them recognise that? Whereas poker is essentially a selfish occupation - no-one plays to entertain or enlighten others; they just play to make themselves money. Why on earth should other people want to give them an award for that? (On top of which, even if they do want to give them an award, how can they possibly make any sort of judgment as to whom it should go to?)
(I've no interest in awards for other stuff either, but poker awards are clearly even more ridiculous). Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: GreekStein on August 02, 2010, 01:22:35 AM Because actors or sportsmen or whatever give some sort of pleasure/entertainment to others by doing what they do, and awards to them recognise that? Whereas poker is essentially a selfish occupation - no-one plays to entertain or enlighten others; they just play to make themselves money. Why on earth should other people want to give them an award for that? (On top of which, even if they do want to give them an award, how can they possibly make any sort of judgment as to whom it should go to?) (I've no interest in awards for other stuff either, but poker awards are clearly even more ridiculous). good post Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Indestructable on August 02, 2010, 06:58:33 AM Because actors or sportsmen or whatever give some sort of pleasure/entertainment to others by doing what they do, and awards to them recognise that? Whereas poker is essentially a selfish occupation - no-one plays to entertain or enlighten others; they just play to make themselves money. Why on earth should other people want to give them an award for that? (On top of which, even if they do want to give them an award, how can they possibly make any sort of judgment as to whom it should go to?) (I've no interest in awards for other stuff either, but poker awards are clearly even more ridiculous). good post Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Jon MW on August 02, 2010, 09:19:45 AM Because actors or sportsmen or whatever give some sort of pleasure/entertainment to others by doing what they do, and awards to them recognise that? Whereas poker is essentially a selfish occupation - no-one plays to entertain or enlighten others; they just play to make themselves money. Why on earth should other people want to give them an award for that? (On top of which, even if they do want to give them an award, how can they possibly make any sort of judgment as to whom it should go to?) (I've no interest in awards for other stuff either, but poker awards are clearly even more ridiculous). good post No it isn't. There are hundreds of different acting awards, your argument would mean that all of them are worthwhile. But some awards are wanted and others nobody cares about - it's all down to whether they're respected or not. Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: GreekStein on August 02, 2010, 10:23:52 AM Because actors or sportsmen or whatever give some sort of pleasure/entertainment to others by doing what they do, and awards to them recognise that? Whereas poker is essentially a selfish occupation - no-one plays to entertain or enlighten others; they just play to make themselves money. Why on earth should other people want to give them an award for that? (On top of which, even if they do want to give them an award, how can they possibly make any sort of judgment as to whom it should go to?) (I've no interest in awards for other stuff either, but poker awards are clearly even more ridiculous). good post No it isn't. There are hundreds of different acting awards, your argument would mean that all of them are worthwhile. But some awards are wanted and others nobody cares about - it's all down to whether they're respected or not. Yes it is. I'm not sure you read Moskvich's post Mr Cowboy sir but please re-read. Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Jon MW on August 02, 2010, 12:27:27 PM ... But then why does an actor give a shit about winning an oscar when he/she's getting paid 20 million a film ? ... Because actors or sportsmen or whatever give some sort of pleasure/entertainment to others by doing what they do, and awards to them recognise that? ... Moskvich's supposition is that actors 'give a shit' about winning an oscar because they provide entertainment and are getting awards to recognise that. But if that was the reason why actors cared about oscars then they would care just as much about every type of award. The TV Quick Awards are to recognise that the actors have given some sort of pleasure/entertainment to others - but it would be hard to argue that actors care as much about that as they would about an oscar. The gist of Moskvichs post is true, but his reason is only a relatively unimportant part of the whole picture - it's a long way from being the defining reason why actors care about awards (and care about some more than others). QED Therefore, it's an ok post, not a good one ;D Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: redarmi on August 02, 2010, 04:29:50 PM Judging by the fact you can buy tickets to this "prestigious" event for a hundred quid a go they are clearly not pointless. For the organisers at least. You do seem to get entry into fifty quid freezout though so that should persuade Ivey and Durrr to attend.
Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: remf on August 02, 2010, 04:35:32 PM ... But then why does an actor give a shit about winning an oscar when he/she's getting paid 20 million a film ? ... Because actors or sportsmen or whatever give some sort of pleasure/entertainment to others by doing what they do, and awards to them recognise that? ... Moskvich's supposition is that actors 'give a shit' about winning an oscar because they provide entertainment and are getting awards to recognise that. But if that was the reason why actors cared about oscars then they would care just as much about every type of award. The TV Quick Awards are to recognise that the actors have given some sort of pleasure/entertainment to others - but it would be hard to argue that actors care as much about that as they would about an oscar. The gist of Moskvichs post is true, but his reason is only a relatively unimportant part of the whole picture - it's a long way from being the defining reason why actors care about awards (and care about some more than others). QED Therefore, it's an ok post, not a good one ;D This post made me smile very much,good answer :D Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: The Camel on August 02, 2010, 04:41:58 PM Judging by the fact you can buy tickets to this "prestigious" event for a hundred quid a go they are clearly not pointless. For the organisers at least. You do seem to get entry into fifty quid freezout though so that should persuade Ivey and Durrr to attend. It would be really really funny if those nominated had to pay for their tickets to the event. I wonder which nominated players would still go? Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Indestructable on August 02, 2010, 05:54:53 PM Its not that unusual to be honest.
I have attend awards events where I have been nominated and have booked tables at a cost. Obviously this is the same position for winners and losers. A lot depends on how much sponsorship they have for the event as to whether they need to charge or not. I am not trying to defend each individual award as there are some ommisions, but this is down to opinions on individuals and the Cash player is a difficult one to judge. But if you think of everything that Tikay has done for poker, or the year Flushy has had surely they deserve to win awards? Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: DaveShoelace on August 02, 2010, 05:59:09 PM My understanding is that those nominated are invited along for free.
Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: nirvana on August 02, 2010, 07:19:08 PM Most awards events are money spinners for the organisers, which is the sole reason they exist.
Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Chompy on August 02, 2010, 07:25:41 PM Dean Morris cruelly overlooked again
Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: nirvana on August 02, 2010, 07:32:02 PM Dean Morris cruelly overlooked again And that's why these lists are such nonsense Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Royal Flush on August 02, 2010, 07:41:01 PM My understanding is that those nominated are invited along for free. Eagerly awaiting my invite... Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Indestructable on August 02, 2010, 07:44:44 PM My understanding is that those nominated are invited along for free. Eagerly awaiting my award FYP GL ;) Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: tikay on August 02, 2010, 08:39:02 PM Its not that unusual to be honest. I have attend awards events where I have been nominated and have booked tables at a cost. Obviously this is the same position for winners and losers. A lot depends on how much sponsorship they have for the event as to whether they need to charge or not. I am not trying to defend each individual award as there are some ommisions, but this is down to opinions on individuals and the Cash player is a difficult one to judge. But if you think of everything that Tikay has done for poker, or the year Flushy has had surely they deserve to win awards? I tried to resist, but I have to say it, Ed, though it seems almost the corniest line imaginable. The cheque's in the post. For £92.70, as it happens. I posted it today. Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: tikay on August 02, 2010, 08:41:10 PM Coren's been all over the box this year, saw her on stuff like Question Time, Have I Got News for You and of course Only Connect. In this and in articles in national newspapers she gets poker references in. Clear winner in that category for exposure in regular media and coz she's pleasant to look at and not too crazy, serves as a positive ambassador. Obv I voted for tikay though ::) You really should top job hunting, & become a writer, Mr T. You have THE most beautiful way of saying things. That Post has had me chuckling all day. Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Indestructable on August 02, 2010, 09:13:55 PM Its not that unusual to be honest. I have attend awards events where I have been nominated and have booked tables at a cost. Obviously this is the same position for winners and losers. A lot depends on how much sponsorship they have for the event as to whether they need to charge or not. I am not trying to defend each individual award as there are some ommisions, but this is down to opinions on individuals and the Cash player is a difficult one to judge. But if you think of everything that Tikay has done for poker, or the year Flushy has had surely they deserve to win awards? I tried to resist, but I have to say it, Ed, though it seems almost the corniest line imaginable. The cheque's in the post. For £92.70, as it happens. I posted it today. LOL thanks. 8) Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Mango99 on August 04, 2010, 06:35:30 PM I'm loving the fact that a league I used to sponsor "Live Poker League" has been nominated for "Best Poker League" despite shutting down in early 2009 (it was taken over by Redtooth Poker league, but a lot of the venues ended up defecting to Bristol Poker League).
Still, hopefully as a nominee I can attend the party and enjoy the free hospitality :) Would be hugely funny if a non-existent league actually won the award. Maybe I should start rallying for votes?... Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: easypickings on August 04, 2010, 08:42:36 PM I'm loving the fact that a league I used to sponsor "Live Poker League" has been nominated for "Best Poker League" despite shutting down in early 2009 (it was taken over by Redtooth Poker league, but a lot of the venues ended up defecting to Bristol Poker League). Still, hopefully as a nominee I can attend the party and enjoy the free hospitality :) Would be hugely funny if a non-existent league actually won the award. Maybe I should start rallying for votes?... Live Poker League for the win! I love Live Poker League and Matt Dale, they can count on my vote and my canvassing the local area. Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: SuuPRlim on August 05, 2010, 11:18:56 AM Id be interested to know who actually compiled the lists?
It feels to me like it wasn't anyone from actually INSIDE the poker world. i.e Best ONLINE player Chris “Moorman1” Moorman Richard “Chufty” Ashby Lawrence “Rivermanl” Houghton Luke “__FullFlush1__” Schwartz Ben “milkybarkid” Grundy How was this list compiled? seems the same way as every other list and by profile, in which case seems pointless to have an award. in the interests of joining in i voted flushy/blonde why the hell not! Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: tikay on August 05, 2010, 11:34:05 AM Id be interested to know who actually compiled the lists? It feels to me like it wasn't anyone from actually INSIDE the poker world. i.e Best ONLINE player Chris “Moorman1” Moorman Richard “Chufty” Ashby Lawrence “Rivermanl” Houghton Luke “__FullFlush1__” Schwartz Ben “milkybarkid” Grundy How was this list compiled? seems the same way as every other list and by profile, in which case seems pointless to have an award. in the interests of joining in i voted flushy/blonde why the hell not! I think the idea - well it is a fact - is that the whole idea is to raise awareness of the Sponsors, who are opening a new Poker Venue. The "Awards" are simply something to use as a hook, I would imagine. And the more that people discuss the Awards, whether the idea be good or bad, the happier the Sponsors will be. So more controversial = more noise = suits them just fine. Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: MrDickie on August 06, 2010, 11:43:05 AM Ok,,,,i have done my bit for Blonds and the old man of course.
Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: AlrightJack on August 06, 2010, 12:54:55 PM Shoelace IMO
;) Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: MPOWER on September 14, 2010, 08:31:03 PM C&P from HMF
Best Cash Player – Neil Channing Best Tournament Player – James Akenhead Best Online Player – Chris from the HM Moorman Best International Player – Phil Ivey Best Poker League – The Nuts Poker League Best UK Card Room – Dusk till Dawn Best Contribution to Poker – Vicky Coren Best UK Poker Forum – Hendon Mob Player’s choice: Best newcomer: Sam Trickett Player’s choice: Best all round player: Richard Ashby Editor’s choice: Player of the Year: Praz Bansi Regards M Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Chompy on September 14, 2010, 08:37:44 PM Sam Trickett best newcomer? Joe Grech or Albert Sappiano to take this one down next year please.
Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Skgv on September 15, 2010, 12:50:37 PM Sam Trickett best newcomer? Joe Grech or Albert Sappiano to take this one down next year please. Speaking to Sam last night an was bemused with his sympathy award considering he won the gukpt at Luton 2 years ago !Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: Royal Flush on September 16, 2010, 03:20:17 AM I dunno who Sam didn't win best tournament player of the year!!
Title: Re: Vote for DTD, Blondepoker, Flushy and Grandad in the British Poker Awards Post by: AlexMartin on September 16, 2010, 05:04:38 AM wp sam, not a bad year for a newbie.
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