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« on: May 21, 2011, 11:00:20 AM »

I am not a superstitious person, in fact I am quite the opposite. I purposefully walk under ladders, I cross the paths of black cats, I break mirrors for fun, The number of Magpies I see does not bother me. I know a man who will not allow shoes to be put on a table; if new shoes are brought in a room he has a panic attack and if someone (me) puts them on a table he has to visit his psychiatrist. I will say MacBeth if I am ever in a play.
But when it comes to poker I am quite different. I have to wear my lucky shirt, I am happy when I get seat 7 or 8 and if I get 1 or 5 it doesn't feel right. I do not like to win the 1st hand of a tournament but I prefer to be in the hand.  If a Virago appears on my table I develop a cold sweat. Most of these things derive from incidents I have experienced in previous games.

My dilemma is the "Golden Chip" I had one in a previous tournament and didn't display it; I played like Jamie Gold and was eliminated quickly.

So do I display it today?
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« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2011, 11:22:29 AM »

I think you should sit on your golden chip throughout the tourney like a mother-hen.

Then display it on the final table once it has hatched.
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« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2011, 11:28:34 AM »

I think you should sit on your golden chip throughout the tourney like a mother-hen.

Then display it on the final table once it has hatched.

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Displaying is just a target on your back imo.
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« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2011, 11:41:37 AM »

Forrester, what is your real name so I can follow you today please?
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« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2011, 11:46:03 AM »

I am not a superstitious person, in fact I am quite the opposite. I purposefully walk under ladders, I cross the paths of black cats, I break mirrors for fun, The number of Magpies I see does not bother me. I know a man who will not allow shoes to be put on a table; if new shoes are brought in a room he has a panic attack and if someone (me) puts them on a table he has to visit his psychiatrist. I will say MacBeth if I am ever in a play.
But when it comes to poker I am quite different. I have to wear my lucky shirt, I am happy when I get seat 7 or 8 and if I get 1 or 5 it doesn't feel right. I do not like to win the 1st hand of a tournament but I prefer to be in the hand.  If a Virago appears on my table I develop a cold sweat. Most of these things derive from incidents I have experienced in previous games.

My dilemma is the "Golden Chip" I had one in a previous tournament and didn't display it; I played like Jamie Gold and was eliminated quickly.

So do I display it today?

Sounds like your lack of superstitions has become a superstition. What can be gained by having it on display? 
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« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2011, 11:50:18 AM »

and I don't see any benefit from showing it either.

Ignore those superstitions. They can become a right pain to everyday life if you let them.
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« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2011, 11:52:51 AM »

Certainly wouldn't show if I had one. I'm happy that those who have one tend to display it with pride though Smiley
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« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2011, 11:57:04 AM »

Mmmmmm....  Golden chips!   Tongue
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« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2011, 12:00:18 PM »

Forrester, what is your real name so I can follow you today please?

my super investigative skills lead me to the conclusion that it's Richard Sherwood

edit: sigh, i actually did it the hard way then realised i coulda just clicked on his profile  

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« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2011, 12:21:11 PM »

100% don't show. It would be so -EV, especially if you made it to the bubble.
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« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2011, 12:25:37 PM »

I thought you had to display it at all times?

If not then def dont
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« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2011, 12:28:21 PM »

you guys all need to stop thinking logically - this is a much bigger dilemma than how it will affect the table dynamics - we're talking about messing with the poker gods here.

i had a golden chip at the last deepstack.  i kept it in my pocket and busted early doors.  Was deffo coz I didn't have the chip on show imo.
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« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2011, 01:27:37 PM »

100% don't show. It would be so -EV, especially if you made it to the bubble.
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« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2011, 01:38:42 PM »

100% don't show. It would be so -EV, especially if you made it to the bubble.

This is good advice Mike.
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« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2011, 02:29:43 PM »

It could work to your advantage though. Meta-game stylee.
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