To save Eddie Hearn doing it.....

[George2Loose]

gg Sammy. You had a good run.....

[EddieHearn]

It's been really interesting to see the responses about Sammy's involvement.

I met up with him yesterday and anyone who knows him will tell you he has a heart of gold so it's a little tough to see him slagged off for taking it on. I think for him this is really about the buzz of the occasion. There have been so many people who have stated they would be willing to play Durrrr but when it come to putting their half a mill on the line, it's a different story. From day one Sammy has stated he would LOVE to play Tom, and like he says he has put his money where his mouth is.

To be honest, in some respects I actually find this match up perhaps more fascinating than him playing a more accomplished player. Sammy doesn't think he is one of the best players in the World and he doesn't think he is a favourite but he also doesn't think he is as much of an underdog as the poker community. I almost liken the Durrrr Challenge to a pay per view boxing match. There is a saying in boxing that 'styles make fights' and in that respect this promises to be a classic.

I also think it's a tribute to Tom how hard it is to match him in this Challenge. I find it fascinating to read the Camels post of "why would anyone play him for even money". Is he really that far above the rim? If so then when was the last time in poker that the proclaimed "best players in the World" shirked a challenge of this sort. And why should he offer odds? It's a cash game, man on man. If you are looking for extra value then a players' sponsor will certainly be willing to make a contribution to such a high profile event and in addition if you beat Durrrr what are you worth then?

Whoever else steps up to the plate we will see but its been so interesting offering out this challenge. You can certainly see what people are made of.... in many respects.

[byronkincaid]

It's been really interesting to see the responses about Sammy's involvement.

I met up with him yesterday and anyone who knows him will tell you he has a heart of gold so it's a little tough to see him slagged off for taking it on. I think for him this is really about the buzz of the occasion. There have been so many people who have stated they would be willing to play Durrrr but when it come to putting their half a mill on the line, it's a different story. From day one Sammy has stated he would LOVE to play Tom, and like he says he has put his money where his mouth is.

To be honest, in some respects I actually find this match up perhaps more fascinating than him playing a more accomplished player. Sammy doesn't think he is one of the best players in the World and he doesn't think he is a favourite but he also doesn't think he is as much of an underdog as the poker community. I almost liken the Durrrr Challenge to a pay per view boxing match. There is a saying in boxing that 'styles make fights' and in that respect this promises to be a classic.

I also think it's a tribute to Tom how hard it is to match him in this Challenge. I find it fascinating to read the Camels post of "why would anyone play him for even money". Is he really that far above the rim? If so then when was the last time in poker that the proclaimed "best players in the World" shirked a challenge of this sort. And why should he offer odds? It's a cash game, man on man. If you are looking for extra value then a players' sponsor will certainly be willing to make a contribution to such a high profile event and in addition if you beat Durrrr what are you worth then?

Whoever else steps up to the plate we will see but its been so interesting offering out this challenge. You can certainly see what people are made of.... in many respects.

what does Sammy do for a living? I will be watching for sure

[AlexMartin]

jesus, just when u thought man does this boy run good after ledered plays AK in hsp like a complete tool, he gets this gift. Thats not to be disrespectful to sammy, who has played somemighty fine poker in some televised hands, but this is burning money.

[MANTIS01]

I am looking for staking so I can step up to the plate. I am selling 1% chunks for £5k in return for 50% of the profits. If this happens I would find it very easy to step up to the plate. If this was Sammy's only money it would be stepping up to the plate. This is more like one of those rich oil-tycoons who get Mariah Carey to sing at their daughter's birthday party. An expensive world class experience that ends quickly. gl to him thou.

[bolt pp]

I am looking for staking so I can step up to the plate. I am selling 1% chunks for £5k in return for 50% of the profits. If this happens I would find it very easy to step up to the plate. If this was Sammy's only money it would be stepping up to the plate. This is more like one of those rich oil-tycoons who get Mariah Carey to sing at their daughter's birthday party. An expensive world class experience that ends quickly. gl to him thou.

mantis has sussed it

[byronkincaid]

I am looking for staking so I can step up to the plate. I am selling 1% chunks for £5k in return for 50% of the profits. If this happens I would find it very easy to step up to the plate. If this was Sammy's only money it would be stepping up to the plate. This is more like one of those rich oil-tycoons who get Mariah Carey to sing at their daughter's birthday party. An expensive world class experience that ends quickly. gl to him thou.

mantis has sussed it

sammy's an oil tycoon?

[salfi]

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee gg sammy

[bolt pp]

I am looking for staking so I can step up to the plate. I am selling 1% chunks for £5k in return for 50% of the profits. If this happens I would find it very easy to step up to the plate. If this was Sammy's only money it would be stepping up to the plate. This is more like one of those rich oil-tycoons who get Mariah Carey to sing at their daughter's birthday party. An expensive world class experience that ends quickly. gl to him thou.

mantis has sussed it

sammy's an oil tycoon?

no, that you can use 3 lines to write a paragraph instead 14

[blonde17]

 

I know of the guy and in fact have played against Sammy and, whilst not a big fan of his style of play, I congratulate him for putting his money where his mouth is. I am pretty sure he hasn`t made his money from playing poker but he has brought money into the game so again good on him.
A year or so ago I would have ranted on as to how little chance he would have and that this is just another matchroom publicity stunt but now with a, lets say, " broader" view of the goings on in the world of poker my comments would be "he`s putting his money up and taking his chance , for sure he loves the limelight but he`s paying for that privilege so let him take his shot".
Do you really think that Durr is so much better than him? or anyone over 500 hands? I think not, over 5000 yes but 500 would still give Sammy a fighting chance and more importantly, if the money is not a factor?  then David may again defeat Goliath....don`t you just love what the TV/media have done to our beloved game, it`s not poker as I know it but it is poker for the masses, it`s now  "entertainment" and the more money you have the more opportunities you will have to entertain.  

[George2Loose]

I know of the guy and in fact have played against Sammy and, whilst not a big fan of his style of play, I congratulate him for putting his money where his mouth is. I am pretty sure he hasn`t made his money from playing poker but he has brought money into the game so again good on him.
A year or so ago I would have ranted on as to how little chance he would have and that this is just another matchroom publicity stunt but now with a, lets say, " broader" view of the goings on in the world of poker my comments would be "he`s putting his money up and taking his chance , for sure he loves the limelight but he`s paying for that privilege so let him take his shot".
Do you really think that Durr is so much better than him? or anyone over 500 hands? I think not, over 5000 yes but 500 would still give Sammy a fighting chance and more importantly, if the money is not a factor?  then David may again defeat Goliath....don`t you just love what the TV/media have done to our beloved game, it`s not poker as I know it but it is poker for the masses, it`s now  "entertainment" and the more money you have the more opportunities you will have to entertain.  

If the deck hits him in the face course he has a chance.

However he's probably got a better chance putting the million on red then playing Dwan.

[bolt pp]

I know of the guy and in fact have played against Sammy and, whilst not a big fan of his style of play, I congratulate him for putting his money where his mouth is. I am pretty sure he hasn`t made his money from playing poker but he has brought money into the game so again good on him.
A year or so ago I would have ranted on as to how little chance he would have and that this is just another matchroom publicity stunt but now with a, lets say, " broader" view of the goings on in the world of poker my comments would be "he`s putting his money up and taking his chance , for sure he loves the limelight but he`s paying for that privilege so let him take his shot".
Do you really think that Durr is so much better than him? or anyone over 500 hands? I think not, over 5000 yes but 500 would still give Sammy a fighting chance and more importantly, if the money is not a factor?  then David may again defeat Goliath....don`t you just love what the TV/media have done to our beloved game, it`s not poker as I know it but it is poker for the masses, it`s now  "entertainment" and the more money you have the more opportunities you will have to entertain.  

If the deck hits him in the face course he has a chance.

However he's probably got a better chance putting the million on red then playing Dwan.

erm no probably about it, -3% on the roulette, i would suggest he's a much bigger dog against durrrr

[George2Loose]

I know of the guy and in fact have played against Sammy and, whilst not a big fan of his style of play, I congratulate him for putting his money where his mouth is. I am pretty sure he hasn`t made his money from playing poker but he has brought money into the game so again good on him.
A year or so ago I would have ranted on as to how little chance he would have and that this is just another matchroom publicity stunt but now with a, lets say, " broader" view of the goings on in the world of poker my comments would be "he`s putting his money up and taking his chance , for sure he loves the limelight but he`s paying for that privilege so let him take his shot".
Do you really think that Durr is so much better than him? or anyone over 500 hands? I think not, over 5000 yes but 500 would still give Sammy a fighting chance and more importantly, if the money is not a factor?  then David may again defeat Goliath....don`t you just love what the TV/media have done to our beloved game, it`s not poker as I know it but it is poker for the masses, it`s now  "entertainment" and the more money you have the more opportunities you will have to entertain.  

If the deck hits him in the face course he has a chance.

However he's probably got a better chance putting the million on red then playing Dwan.

erm no probably about it, -3% on the roulette, i would suggest he's a much bigger dog against durrrr

I was trying to be nice! What he Sammy does have going for him however is his superb surname

[GreekStein]

The last time I watched Sammy play was $25/50 on TV - the pokerden cash game I think. I'm pretty sure he was up something like $70,000 and then proceeded to spew like no man has ever spewed before on telly to drop like 2500-3000bbs from peak and be the biggest loser in the game.

He seems like new money who wants everyone to know about him but fair play to the guy, he's made a lot of money in business and if he can afford to lose half a mil in a day (not saying he will) then good luck to him. I'll look forward to watching it.

[MANTIS01]

I know of the guy and in fact have played against Sammy and, whilst not a big fan of his style of play, I congratulate him for putting his money where his mouth is. I am pretty sure he hasn`t made his money from playing poker but he has brought money into the game so again good on him.
A year or so ago I would have ranted on as to how little chance he would have and that this is just another matchroom publicity stunt but now with a, lets say, " broader" view of the goings on in the world of poker my comments would be "he`s putting his money up and taking his chance , for sure he loves the limelight but he`s paying for that privilege so let him take his shot".
Do you really think that Durr is so much better than him? or anyone over 500 hands? I think not, over 5000 yes but 500 would still give Sammy a fighting chance and more importantly, if the money is not a factor?  then David may again defeat Goliath....don`t you just love what the TV/media have done to our beloved game, it`s not poker as I know it but it is poker for the masses, it`s now  "entertainment" and the more money you have the more opportunities you will have to entertain.  

Ok, well if you've already bagsied 'any two' i suppose i'll have to plump for Durr. How much is the bet?