The Professor, The Banker and the Suicide King. II

[neeko]

Poker is about many things but mainly it is about money.

From other froums (fora, forumi, ...forumus....... other forums)

The game between Andy Beal (the very rich (Billionaire) banker) and a group of Poker Professionals is ON at the moment.

"Fish" like Jen Harman, Howard Lederer,  Tod Brunson + a others (allegedly) are playing Andy Beal.

The game is Heads Up Texas Holdum, only the limits are not 2-4, but 50 - 100!

That is $50,000 - $100,000, which in the bizarre world that is limit holdem, means that the blinds are 25k, 50k preflop and ultimately 100k per bet.

It appears that Tod Brunson played last night and was down 16.5BB's (which is just variance) and Jennifer Harman is playing at the moment.

"The Corporation" should have an advantage as they get to choose who plays at any time (Plus, not least, they are professionals).

They are rumored to be playing for a few days at the Wynn Las Vegas.

I am not sure if I want to cheer on the underdog, or the “Hero’s” of TV poker – Are just a few days too short to decide a winner?

[Sheriff Fatman]

Latest report from Vegas is that the pros were down $3.5m during Harmon's session (presumably this is cumulative after Todd Brunson played yesterday).

Apparently its a $10m freezeout being played in the corner of the Wynn.  6 people at the table - 2 players, 1 reporter and 3 security guards!

Sheriff

[bundle]

where do you get the info on this game?

[Gryffles]

I saw an initial news post here:
http://www.pokernews.com/news/2006/2/random-poker-notes-8.htm

havn't seen any follow ups yet.

[Sheriff Fatman]

I'm on an email list for a weekly Las Vegas poker discussion group that I attended once.  The locals are sending in eye-witness reports!

He's now playing Ted Forrest - no idea on the state of play money-wise though.

Sheriff

[bundle]

We I find all this fascinating, so any updates would be well appreciated

Cheers Bundle

[bobby1]

Guys,

I read this book about a month ago and if you havent read it you must go and buy it. It is a stunning account of poker at the highest limits. It is great to hear that this game is on again and I hope Mr Beal takes the lot home.

If anyone has any news could they please post some updates.

Thanks

[Win Never]

Im defo gonna buy this book. Heres a few links i found about it.........If anyone has more links please post them on this thread.

http://www.pokernews.com/news/2006/2/random-poker-notes-8.htm

http://info.detnews.com/casino/columns/details.cfm?column=guberman&myrec=114


http://www.billrini.com/index.php/2005/11/05/professor-the-banker-and-the-suicide-king-the-inside-the-richest-poker-game-of-all-time/

[TightEnd]

It is reviewed here and can be bought through Blonde using the Amazon link

http://www.blondepoker.com/books/210007.html

[Rooky9]

Guys,

I read this book about a month ago and if you havent read it you must go and buy it. It is a stunning account of poker at the highest limits. It is great to hear that this game is on again and I hope Mr Beal takes the lot home.

If anyone has any news could they please post some updates.

Thanks

 

[AndrewT]

There's a thread about it running over at Bluff magazine

http://www.bluffmagazine.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2550&PN=1

[bundle]

Here's the latest, Taken from another site...

Ted went on an absolute heater and erased all of the loss. he then proceeded to put the corporation up in the win column for the first time. our unofficial total is: +2.2 million for the 3 days. the mood of the pros was naturally up beat. Jennifer Harman was seen beaming throughout the evening...

[Lancy Howard]

Read the book thoroughly enjoyed it. 

[bundle]

Well it looks like Andy took the corp for their 10 million, And the pro's no longer think they have an edge on Andy so are not likely to re buy...Game Over by the look of things

[thetank]

 

Total fix-up but  anyway.