Tony G wins the Betfair Asian Tour Event

[thetank]

I don't think the charity cares if the cash came from a classical gentleman or not.

[RobS]

Mixed feelings about this one. Obviously he is an excellent player but he didn't half run well on the second day. I was on his table for two hours, and he had a lot of nice situations, and won nine out of nine hands at showdown, as he said so himself at the time (including two races against me, the second of which knocked me out  ). I guess though that even the best players have to run exceptionally well at some stages of the tournament to win a 300 runner multi. I think with regards to some of his table antics, basically he gets a bit over-excited and emotionally involved, and that's all there is to it.

I watched the final table live and he was on his best behaviour. At the end he was very keen to publically announce in front of the cameras that he was giving half his winnings to charity. Yes it is a fantastic gesture but there is without doubt an element of self-promotion within this. After all there is nothing to stop him donating it anonymously. We all know he is a businessman aswell as a poker player and good luck to him.

[boldie]

Well played Toni....and a nice gesture giving half your dosh to charity...that's all there is to it....I quite like his table talk...although he has gone a tad too far sometimes.

[Splash]

I had him one to my left for most of the afternoon on day 2.   He talked to everyone, gave advice to some of the guys who were obviously going deep in their 1st 'big comp' .     If I'd not seen some of the stuff on Utube u would not believe it was the same guy.   

[dan]

great result tonyg, dont understand why everyone is having a pop.

it seems as soon as somebody does something good like give to charity it is only done out of self interest. anyway even if he does get good publicity then its a win win situation.

[doubleup]

it seems as soon as somebody does something good like give to charity it is only done out of self interest. anyway even if he does get good publicity then its a win win situation.

Absolutely agree - if someone gives a big lump to charity, I don't see why they shouldn't get a pat on the back.  Also let's not forget that this is good PR for poker in general which benefits us all.

[RobS]

I had him one to my left for most of the afternoon on day 2.   He talked to everyone, gave advice to some of the guys who were obviously going deep in their 1st 'big comp' .     If I'd not seen some of the stuff on Utube u would not believe it was the same guy.   

Hi Jim,

Have a look at Tony's blog, he basically says what you wrote here, and his conclusion was "I butchered this helpless table to full submission"

The thing is with Tony G nothing is ever black and white. With regards to his conduct on the WPT Paris final table with Surinder Sunar, apparently at the time there was some history between the two which rarely if ever gets mentioned.

[RobS]

Just found a short clip of Tony winning the event if anyone is interested

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a92FNmagKjU&mode=related&search=

[Scottish Dave]

Bloke just showing a bit of class 

The guy doesnt know what class is mate.

With the money he gets from other ventures 225,000 means fekk all to him.

still a nice touch, but he's trying to buy his way out of his poor reputation, and i just aint buying it.

[zelda]

I had the pleasure of his company for a while before I was knocked out.  I found him to be a lovely man and a superb player.  Very well done to him.

[zelda]

Nice to see you again too Rob .

[Scottish Dave]

I love the guy.

Too many folk in this game lack personality and are put off by loudmouths, its a skill.  I love the table talk.

Sure he hands out a few rub downs but I am sure he would take it back if given it.

if being an obnoxious clown is a skill, im George W Bush!

there is no denying he's an idiot who should be banned form the game IMO

You spoke to him or those who know him at great length and depth to ascertain his motivation for this act....
...or you merely impose your preconceived notion of "why Tony G is a selfish bum" on anything he does?

I can understand the controversy surrounding his table actions, but when he makes a charitable act and gets slammed for that too, then it's just transparant victimisation. Not that Tony will give a toss i'm sure but it sure is a bad attitude.

Nice one Tony, congratulations for the great result and your generosity.

its a forum and people are entitled to there opinion, and to debate.

i agree with Pondy on this one, he's trying to buy back some dignity IMO, and he's gone far to far to start that!

Ill stay off this thread now, as its bad blood over charity donation, but ill still not change my mind on him.

it seems as soon as somebody does something good like give to charity it is only done out of self interest. anyway even if he does get good publicity then its a win win situation.

Absolutely agree - if someone gives a big lump to charity, I don't see why they shouldn't get a pat on the back.

ok one last comment (im a chatty bassa lol)

You say this but what if he had murdered someone, then donated to charity, would he deserve a pat on back?

i know they are two totally different situations, but im just trying to illustrate that just cos he did something publically that others do in private doesn't mean we should all forget the disgusting things that he has done in the past in the same game.

[Splash]

I had him one to my left for most of the afternoon on day 2.   He talked to everyone, gave advice to some of the guys who were obviously going deep in their 1st 'big comp' .     If I'd not seen some of the stuff on Utube u would not believe it was the same guy.   

Hi Jim,

Have a look at Tony's blog, he basically says what you wrote here, and his conclusion was "I butchered this helpless table to full submission"

The thing is with Tony G nothing is ever black and white. With regards to his conduct on the WPT Paris final table with Surinder Sunar, apparently at the time there was some history between the two which rarely if ever gets mentioned.

Just had a lookRob.  He's prob spot on there.  There were 2/3 at that table who almost refused to play a pot with him and almost told him as much.  He didn't mention the pot where he donked off half his chips with 67 on a 789 flop into TT though

[Sark79]

I could think of 1,600,674 people I would rather share a beer with.  He is a great player though and I wish I had his skills one day

[dan]

I love the guy.

Too many folk in this game lack personality and are put off by loudmouths, its a skill.  I love the table talk.

Sure he hands out a few rub downs but I am sure he would take it back if given it.

if being an obnoxious clown is a skill, I'm George W Bush!

there is no denying he's an idiot who should be banned form the game IMO

You spoke to him or those who know him at great length and depth to ascertain his motivation for this act....
...or you merely impose your preconceived notion of "why Tony G is a selfish bum" on anything he does?

I can understand the controversy surrounding his table actions, but when he makes a charitable act and gets slammed for that too, then it's just transparant victimisation. Not that Tony will give a toss I'm sure but it sure is a bad attitude.

Nice one Tony, congratulations for the great result and your generosity.

its a forum and people are entitled to there opinion, and to debate.

i agree with Pondy on this one, he's trying to buy back some dignity IMO, and he's gone far to far to start that!

Ill stay off this thread now, as its bad blood over charity donation, but ill still not change my mind on him.

it seems as soon as somebody does something good like give to charity it is only done out of self interest. anyway even if he does get good publicity then its a win win situation.

Absolutely agree - if someone gives a big lump to charity, I don't see why they shouldn't get a pat on the back.

OK one last comment (I'm a chatty bassa lol)

You say this but what if he had murdered someone, then donated to charity, would he deserve a pat on back?
i know they are two totally different situations, but im just trying to illustrate that just cos he did something publically that others do in private doesn't mean we should all forget the disgusting things that he has done in the past in the same game.

Dave, please don't take this the wrong way but its got to be the most ridiculous comparasion i can think of.

the guy gave a few people a rubdown obviously when he had had a drink, have you never done something out of line, said something you probably shouldn't have when you've had a beer or 2.

Dave have you played football and tried to wind somebody up on the pitch to gain an advantage. well thats my comparison to what tonyg has done playing poker, not quite as bad as killing someone