Apparently if you are not a US citizen your money maybe withheld if you draw in a tourny unless you have a tax treaty.

From The Bellagio website- "Residents of foreign countries without a U.S. tax treaty will be subject to withholding. "

Can anyone confirm this and if so how do I go about filling in the neccesary forms/documents.

Thanks

I got to agree about the person who said Trace was being a drama queen when she said "Im trying to protect blondepoker"

I mean lets not blow this over the top. Keith is a strong minded person who can look after himself and im sure he'l be chuckling at Tonys comments.

A bit of rivalry is what poker is all about, you cant like everyone you play poker with. At least Tony G is upfront and forthright with his views and a quality player who has EARNT the right to criticise other players to an extent because he has played with them enough to judge, although his choice of words probably leave a lot to be desired.

To be honest it looks a great opportunity for up and coming players to get "free" shots at big tournys but why oh why are people who have big enough rolls signing up? As u and Brucey say "The price isnt right!!" And i agree Flushy. Why on earth is Connor Tate (Sealey) givgin away a % of himself? He drew $600k in the WSOP, and i know he done loads of % swap and had to pay people out but surely he rates his EV in these tournys higher than the current deal would suggest!

Come on Russ! The person is blowing money. I know it and you know it! Now i have nothing against blowing money, in fact i quite encourage it but surely he can have more fun with it It could be a good business venture but it appears rushed. My own views are that a) he wasnt selective enough because he has literally picked anyone that has won the ladbrokes $30 freezeout. and b) allowing u to apply online to be a member isnt exclusive enough. According to the site there is a number of criteria to be met, but basically it entails to having 2 profitable months online.

He is the Roman Abram of the poker world. But will team Bad Beat be the Chelsea?

You can win the Aussie Millions and keep 100% of ur winnings (well 90%). No need for backer then

I agree with most of your points Russ. Just think the fact that u can apply to be part of the venture makes it even more ridiculous though.

Surely having an application link online is just absurd?

What are peoples thoughts on this inovative venture?

Is this the biggest god send ever to the top tourny professionals? Personally I would say yes.

This cannot be a profitable venture imo, purely because why would GOOD players sign up to this and give a %s of themselves. Im suprised the top class players of the team such as Iwan Jones and Paul Jackson signed up to this because most of the "sponsored pros" are simply average internet "pros" imvho. Surely these players bankrolls are big enough to cover the cost of buyin into these tournys and if not surely they are good enough to win the entry fee in the weeks leading up to these tournys.

Obviosuly the Monte Carlo Millions is the exception here with a $25k entry fee being 4 times the size of the Epts and 8 times the size of the main events in UK festivals.

The problem is the only players applying to be part iof the team are going to be basically losing players who cant afford these big tourny buyins cause i cant see any reason why i big winnings player would give %s away. And seriosuly what rational businessman would take anyone seriously who basically is admitting to being a losing player by applying.

But in fairness if the "backer" has the money and the balls to start such a venture then Good Luck to him and all concerned because you have to admire his courage to invest such a large sum.


It should be an interesting discussion in the next few months after we see how these players get on.

(it must be odds on one of the players i called an average internet pro wins the MCM now )

 

Well done Russ. Obviously i was cheering Hawk on! But if he didnt win i was glad it was u. Good news is we wil probably be oining you in Australia so dont be expecting many quiet nights.

I agree with not betting the turn. You have the whole deck in your hand and i would be checking to induce a bluff on the river.

I would be willing to go broke with the hand so i would smooth call, no need to raise as you are either miles ahead or simply on a flush draw. If he is bluffing the long dwell and call might induce an all in from him on the river if he reads you as weak.

So smooth call and be willing to call rest if chips on river.

Come on Tikay, i clicked refresh a hundred times already!

Especially looking at the payout structure. Massively top heavy as per norm. And can you imagine if Julian doubles through there! A great player with a big stack.

Did he really have AK?

Surely a player as aggressive as Julian cant pass Ak here cause the likelyhood the raiser can re-re-raise with AQ Aj or even NOTHING is too high imo.

Maybe it wil turn out to be the greatest pass ever.

Good Luck Julian!

Tikay is Martin Green still in?

Martin Green news?