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ye, but galfond believes in his edge which it looks like he has. But calling him a bumhunter is lol i remember when he was learning mixed games 2y back dropped 1.5 mil plus to best players at nosebleeds and called it 'tuition fees'

Isildur was playing truly horrendously there towards the end. He admits to misreading his hand at least twice, one of which I saw was checking back the nuts on the river in a 40k pot. Also, as if playing probably the #1 player in the world at PLO is not enough, for a while he was playing gaflond at 3 tables while still playing another of 2k/4k O8 vs someone else.

so entertaining though...

On January 14 2013 11:05 Daut wrote: Show nested quote + On January 13 2013 21:52 Highcard wrote: isi is down $500k after the last 48hours, Now, somebody had to profit from isi gains the last weeks and it's pretty standard to believe that man is Galfond, the biggest bumhunter in the world ^^ since when does playing one of the toughest HU players in the world at 300/600 PLO thats on a $5.5m upswing make you a bumhunter?

the ^^ was supposed to imply that Galfond table selects and picks his timing much more thoughtfully then almost any other player. He is not bumhunting per say as there are no fish who would play him at 300/600 plo, however, you will rarely if ever see Galfond grinding all day/night and waiting for action.

Isi has been pumping out action for nearly 2 weeks straight now, going on monster benders 9-17hours over and over again. Now that isi has big bankroll again, on monster benders, you will see galfond online tons.

If isil losses all his 100/200+ money, I guarantee Galfond will go on another one of his hiatus'

I realize he it is harder for USA peeps to grind, visa's, all that shit, but galfond has been doing this the last few years.

And why not? he avoids variance like the plague, and has enough control to not put himself high variance spots. His is most likely the most skilled, best game selector, life balanced poker player

On January 14 2013 15:21 Highcard wrote: Show nested quote + On January 14 2013 11:05 Daut wrote:   On January 13 2013 21:52 Highcard wrote: isi is down $500k after the last 48hours, Now, somebody had to profit from isi gains the last weeks and it's pretty standard to believe that man is Galfond, the biggest bumhunter in the world ^^ since when does playing one of the toughest HU players in the world at 300/600 PLO thats on a $5.5m upswing make you a bumhunter? the ^^ was supposed to imply that Galfond table selects and picks his timing much more thoughtfully then almost any other player. He is not bumhunting per say as there are no fish who would play him at 300/600 plo, however, you will rarely if ever see Galfond grinding all day/night and waiting for action. Isi has been pumping out action for nearly 2 weeks straight now, going on monster benders 9-17hours over and over again. Now that isi has big bankroll again, on monster benders, you will see galfond online tons. If isil losses all his 100/200+ money, I guarantee Galfond will go on another one of his hiatus' I realize he it is harder for USA peeps to grind, visa's, all that shit, but galfond has been doing this the last few years. And why not? he avoids variance like the plague, and has enough control to not put himself high variance spots. His is most likely the most skilled, best game selector, life balanced poker player

since black friday....

stars: MrSweets28 3127 335499 $1,645,831
full tilt: OMGClayAiken 54 7134 $1,369,302

since black friday hes played 342k hands on stars/ftp. in 18 months (he didnt relocate right away). he also lives in the usa. so while hes in canada hes probably playing around 30k hands/month which is a ton for a high stakes guy who probably never plays more than 6 tables. doesnt seem like some guy taking hiatuses and only playing in the best games. he was grinding 25/50+ plo on stars playing in any lineup, verse sauce HU, against some of the best 2-7 players in the world etc.

and im sure hes probably played some 10/20 and things that werent tracked. its possible hes played over 400k hands in that time

1/3/2000 to 1/1/2010, All games
OMGClayAiken 355,765

1/1/2010 to 4/18/2011, All games

OMGClayAiken 1663 126,167
Mrsweets - doesn't find him

4/18/2011 to 1/13/2013, All games

MrSweets28 3125 335,448
OMGClayAiken 51 6,711

That is crazy, I guess I am entirely wrong and he has grinded ridiculous amount the last year

at one point in time he was probably quite a bit of a bumhunter. back when he would just sit and wait for action at 50/100 - 300/600 PLO and NL HU. but when he first came up through the limits he was a shot taking degen who played anyone, and nowadays he plays pretty much anyone.

yes I remember his interviews about his degen ways when noosebleed was new, stuff like taking shots at ivey that would cripple his bankroll, but I then thought since he has been a huge bumhunter, game selector. Proven entirely wrong this last year, since perhaps the only delays are when he is out of Canada/europe, but while in canada/europe he grinds monster session.

I am surprised I have observed so few of his recent 1 year hands, since there are 330k of them. I have no idea where I have been to miss all them

On January 14 2013 16:56 Highcard wrote: yes I remember his interviews about his degen ways when noosebleed was new, stuff like taking shots at ivey that would cripple his bankroll, but I then thought since he has been a huge bumhunter, game selector. Proven entirely wrong this last year, since perhaps the only delays are when he is out of Canada/europe, but while in canada/europe he grinds monster session. I am surprised I have observed so few of his recent 1 year hands, since there are 330k of them. I have no idea where I have been to miss all them

after a long break because of BF he started out at 25/50 PLO grinding like 12+ tables a ton when he first came to canada, also a ton of 50/100 6max action a while on PS. So not that surprising he got a lot of hands in at "kiddystakes" for him.

Galfond surely timed this perfectly. He usually appears when isildur is either on degentilt mode or is about to get there.

Galfond is one of the best player out there. He might usually "appear" only after Isildur1 has had a heater or long sessions but you can't really blame him since Galfond admits himself that he has lots of respect for Isildur1 game and approach to the game. He probably knows that when on heater/running good, Isildur1 is most probabley the toughest opponent to play since his confidence is sky high and that he has lots of money to gamble with.

Galfond plays for a living so I doubt he is willing to risk/gambool millions vs an isildur1 on a rush. He knows that even when "timing" his encounter with Isildur1 might give him an edge, Isildur1 always fall for it because Isildur1 loves action and competing vs the best at poker. So why should Galfond stop?

Put yourselves in Galfond's shoes and imagine what you would do Most of us hate the fact that Isildur1 gets crushed by Galfond all the time because he is playing him only after long sessions or heater but Isildur1 can decline action in these circumstances. Problem is that he never declines :D

That said, I hope Isildur1 keeps his 500k stop loss rule he has been having. He seemed to cashout all winnings after his sessions and kept only 500k to play with.
We need to see him win some vs Galfond since he is the last one that has the BR to play him at the higher stakes

Sauce can't afford to play the stakes Isildur1 sits at (down $2mil to Isildur1 this month) and I doubt Kanu is going to play Isildur1 again soon after his 700k loss to him. They'll try to rebuild before playing him again. Variance is too high when playing the swede lol

Last 48h:

ok. thisis where i would sell all my stock in isildur1.

99% likely he will go bust again..



go galfond tho~~

Those losses arent *all* to galfond are they???

Nah. About 1mil to galfond and 400k to SallyWoo and rest to various opponents at limit games

On January 15 2013 08:26 wobbly_au wrote: ok. thisis where i would sell all my stock in isildur1.

I lol'd

On January 15 2013 03:35 BadGoNe wrote: That said, I hope Isildur1 keeps his 500k stop loss rule he has been having. He seemed to cashout all winnings after his sessions and kept only 500k to play with. We need to see him win some vs Galfond since he is the last one that has the BR to play him at the higher stakes Sauce can't afford to play the stakes Isildur1 sits at (down $2mil to Isildur1 this month) and I doubt Kanu is going to play Isildur1 again soon after his 700k loss to him. They'll try to rebuild before playing him again. Variance is too high when playing the swede lol

Where do you get your info that sauce "can't afford to play these stakes"

Sauce/Galfond have made over $10million AND most likely sell action in some way or another when they are in the super deep 120k games. Isi even sells chunks of action, he isn't 100% of himself 100% of the time.

Variance wise, it's hard to say who can actually afford these stakes.

no one.
you probably need something like 200bi.

On January 15 2013 21:01 Highcard wrote: Show nested quote + On January 15 2013 03:35 BadGoNe wrote: That said, I hope Isildur1 keeps his 500k stop loss rule he has been having. He seemed to cashout all winnings after his sessions and kept only 500k to play with. We need to see him win some vs Galfond since he is the last one that has the BR to play him at the higher stakes Sauce can't afford to play the stakes Isildur1 sits at (down $2mil to Isildur1 this month) and I doubt Kanu is going to play Isildur1 again soon after his 700k loss to him. They'll try to rebuild before playing him again. Variance is too high when playing the swede lol Where do you get your info that sauce "can't afford to play these stakes"

prob from this

Sauce1234: hey Isildur1: hi Sauce1234: 3 tables 150/300 RiT ? Isildur1: to tiered for that Sauce1234: i know smal for you but im v broke Sauce1234: i want chance to play again Isildur1: come 4800 1 table, we can do rit Sauce1234: not so nice to win 2m and then refuse to play below 4/800 Isildur1: lol u dont think im fair Sauce1234: no, never have Isildur1: i can drop down to 255500 for you Sauce1234: no Isildur1: hah Isildur1: then get out of here Sauce1234: if i win cpl sesh we move up Sauce1234: or when i get money on here Isildur1: sure ill wait Isildur1: gl Sauce1234: good sport isil ...