so who is it?

[Royal Flush]

Ariston in shock betfair defence....

flushy makes shock pointless sarcastic post.....standard

The point was to highlight your bias in all things betfair.

At least you got the sarcastic part right.

[CrestOfaWave]

Betfair would do better to just upgrade their software as some of you have mentioned already... i think i've played on over 18 different sites and only play on it for the dream team events as the software is so cruddy.

There are 20+ players who deserve sponsorship ahead of him Moorman, Allinstevie, DC, JayPez, Celtic spring to mind. I'm sure others would have their favourites too. For me would love to see Moorman get a sponsor he is so consistent that I am sure he would do well.

[ariston]

anybody who fits the bill of being young and possibly a world beater please send an application to betfair. As for most names being suggested they aren't in sorel's league as players. Nobody elsenoticed  what they are trying to do- going for the young hotshot talked about players instead of the old guard. If they wanted another old has been I would surely have been asked myself wouldn't I.

If anyone on here can put themselves in the same bracket as Sorel or Annette please come forward.

[ariston]

oh and nobody deserves a sponsorship- they don't grow on trees nowadays and to get one you have to be either very lucky or very good.

[AndrewT]

Betfair would do better to just upgrade their software as some of you have mentioned already... i think i've played on over 18 different sites and only play on it for the dream team events as the software is so cruddy.

They did upgrade it a couple of weeks ago but made such a mess of it they had to rollback to the previous version.

[ariston]

Ariston in shock betfair defence....

flushy makes shock pointless sarcastic post.....standard

The point was to highlight your bias in all things betfair.

At least you got the sarcastic part right.

I get paid to write for betfair and have done for the past few years. I am also lucky enough to have been sponsored for many events by them so of course I am going to be bias. Sorel has got a job I wouldn't have minded myself but should that make me a jelous moaner? I do think its a good signing by them as all the top players rate him very highly and is rated by all the recognised sources (pocket etc) as being in the top 5 in the world as an online player. Maybe they should have sponsored someone who may get lucky and win the odd event instead of someone who will win many over the next few years. Maybe they should have sponsored a fat bald northern bloke who isn't marketable and would definately win nothing for them.

[CrestOfaWave]

Ariston....

Moorman is No 11 in world and rising.. sorel is no 42. and dropping  - the stats dont lie.

moorman1: An incredibly consistent player, moorman1 has quietly become one of the most successful players on the Net. Has won several major events, including the Absolute Poker 1k and a chop of the Sunday 2nd chance on Stars.

He's also won several freeze out tournaments on FTP, Stars, and PartyPoker, including the $500 High Roller $30k Guaranteed in January 2008.

Imper1um: Formerly ranked the #1 online tournament player in the world, Sorel "Imper1um" Mizzi had won over the adoration of many online poker fans around the world through his inspired poker play and pleasant personality.

However, in late 2007, "Imper1um" was involved in an illegal stack-buyout that made online poker news headlines. Sorel made a public apology for the event, and only time will tell if he will win back the hearts of his fans. Regardless, he remains a top poker talent.

[ariston]

fair enough. Being number 1 in the world has got to be worth something. I didnt realise moorman was ranked as high as number 11 and I in no way meant to insult or offend anyone else on the list, I was simply saying mizzi has got the gig because he is a very talented youngster. Also the fact he is young and marketable obviously helps. Maybe they shouldve gone for an ex sportsman or some bimbo with nice norks like most sites do instead of going for someone who has proved himself. Everybody is being very quick to attack sorel so I repeat- who on here never did anything foolish when they were younger? If everybody can honestly say they never did anything rash that could come back to bite them on the arse then fair enough. I aint defending him as a person because I have never met him- he may be a total cock for all I know. I am defending him as a player and also as a marketable sposored pro. I reckon its a good signing for them to play tourneys alongside Annette as they will both get an awful lot of media attention which is what they want for their money obviously.

[kenjude]

You're just repeating the same argument.

Talented player he is. Good ambassador for a gambling site? Arguable.

And the "let he who has never sinned...." argument is completely irrelevant. Lots of people have done rash things in their time but they probably would have been gobsmacked to pick up a well-rewarded, connected position 5 minutes afer dong it!

[Royal Flush]

fair enough. Being number 1 in the world has got to be worth something. I didnt realise moorman was ranked as high as number 11 and I in no way meant to insult or offend anyone else on the list, I was simply saying mizzi has got the gig because he is a very talented youngster. Also the fact he is young and marketable obviously helps. Maybe they shouldve gone for an ex sportsman or some bimbo with nice norks like most sites do instead of going for someone who has proved himself. Everybody is being very quick to attack sorel so I repeat- who on here never did anything foolish when they were younger? If everybody can honestly say they never did anything rash that could come back to bite them on the arse then fair enough. I aint defending him as a person because I have never met him- he may be a total cock for all I know. I am defending him as a player and also as a marketable sposored pro. I reckon its a good signing for them to play tourneys alongside Annette as they will both get an awful lot of media attention which is what they want for their money obviously.

Mizzi's ROI isn't even triple digits online, that's pretty poor for a world class player, even i run at over 150.

It grates me when people bang on about the 'online rankings' they are about as useless as the live rankings, play the most events and you are locked on to be at the top.

I have only played with zangbezan24 a few times as i am not a regular on stars, i have yet to be impressed.

[ariston]

you are obviously far better then with your 150 roi. I am sure players all over the world know your name and it must only be a matter of time before a site offers you a deal. I will tell betfair they should rip his contract up because he has failed to impress you the few times you have played each other. While I am at it I shall petition to try and get the live ranking done away with as well as obviously that roland de wolfe, julian thew etc don't deserve to be classed as the best players in Europe- not unless its ok with you and you rate them.

stick to make your silly lodonkament type posts because when you try and post a proper argument you come across as a spoilt child who is annoyed because the kid across the road got the toy he wanted.

[Colchester Kev]

 

[Bainn]

Ariston for MOD ! ! !

[ariston]

no ty bainn lol

I do suggest a couple of forum name changes though. Can mine be changed to MRBetfair to amuse james. Then could we change royal flush to "me me me look at me everyone"

[boldie]

you are obviously far better then with your 150 roi. I am sure players all over the world know your name and it must only be a matter of time before a site offers you a deal. I will tell betfair they should rip his contract up because he has failed to impress you the few times you have played each other. While I am at it I shall petition to try and get the live ranking done away with as well as obviously that Roland De Wolfe, Julian Thew etc don't deserve to be classed as the best players in Europe- not unless its ok with you and you rate them.

stick to make your silly lodonkament type posts because when you try and post a proper argument you come across as a spoilt child who is annoyed because the kid across the road got the toy he wanted.

lol...now this is a funny post.

The rankings are not reflective of who is the best and everybody knows that. On top of which the guy is a blatant cheat.

Someone like Moorman or indeed Flushy would be a better ambassador for a pokersite than this cheating joker who got the gig because Annette wanted a travel buddy. Is he talented? Yeah sure..but so is Ben Johnsson..and that guy too was a cheat and deserved everything he got.

This is not a case of "The kid across the road getting the toy he wants and people now being jealous" This is a case of Betfair giving a cheat a sponsorship deal. That's the problem people have with it.

only a matter of time untill TheVoid gets his deal at Betfair.