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FishyFlush

04-19-04, 01:12 AM

Mine is by far, Phil Ivey. I am impressed by his ability to make a read on some, or anyone for that matter. I fail to see many mistakes come out of his play. A very talented rising star that you will see around for a long time.

P.S. I meant to say Chris Moneymaker. OPPPPPS!!!
Has anyone heard of how he has lost all of his WSOP winnings? Or is this untrue?

vertigo

04-20-04, 02:20 PM

I have to go with Howard Lederer as my favorite. Just that stare alone must win him some hands. Seems to play at a high level no matter what.

HILSHY

05-10-04, 11:16 AM

Who is your favorite player?

Hilbert Shirey

HILSHY

05-10-04, 11:17 AM

kiddjason

05-25-04, 08:49 AM

Not sure that I have a favorite per se. I have to say I like the conservative-aggressive players who select hands wisely but then bet them aggressively. Playing against guys like Hoyt Corkins and Gus Hanson would twist my guts out. They seems to always put opponents in uncomfortable positions on every bet. I admire analytical players like Barry Greenstein, Howard Lederer and Eric Seidel. Loose cannons turn me off (Hon Le, et al). Moneymaker was out of this year's WSOP within 40 mins, but it's hard not to give him props for last year's win. People write off a WSOP winner as lucky - that's nuts. No one can win in that size tourney without lots of hands that were "lucky".

acidburn

06-02-04, 03:41 PM

My favorite all around player is Johnny Chan but Phil Lederer is right up there with him right now. If I had to learn poker from one person in the world, it would be one of those two.

AATennis

08-08-04, 12:15 AM

Who else, Dutch Boyd :D
The guy is not only a genious, but he is fun to watch and entertaining, and to top it off, he is extremely good.

Icing on the cake: He is young, so get use to him... unless he goes bankrupt again with Rakefree.com.......... *knock on wood*

Goldenchild

08-11-04, 01:30 PM

I am hands down a Daniel Negranu fan. He is a great player and on top of that he seems like a pretty down to earth guy.

Heaton

08-13-04, 02:45 PM

Sammy Farha, if he would've gotten half the hands Moneymaker did he would've taken it home, hell even 10% of the hands.

nutem

09-02-04, 12:13 PM

My favorite is Phil Hellmuth

1. Most Entertaining

2. Most people don't like him.

3. The stuff he says to people is hilarious.

4. Even though he gets pissed and whines alot he still plays consistant

5. One of the best players. He knows it, and isn't afraid to let you know it.

PokerEnterprises

09-02-04, 02:11 PM

I really like the way he thinks and his play is very impressive to me. :)

goldmind

09-25-04, 12:14 PM

Definetley Mike McDermott for picking up KGB's Oreo tell. LOL, j/k.

I don't really have a favorite player since I don't really watch much poker on TV. Besides, if you have a favorite guy, what do you do when you find yourself at the final table with him?

scoopin

09-28-04, 03:59 PM

Phil Ivey, most exciting player to watch. Can really switch gears when he needs to.

Shamrock

09-29-04, 04:37 PM

See above.

Chad

10-15-04, 12:55 PM

Anybody who's descent can play the best hands like he does. But he has made some awesome lay downs. Some that I couldn't think about backing down from.
Anybody see the tournament of champions? He lays down a 2 pair when the flop is 3 clubs and Howard Lederer bets his flush. That takes skill. I wouldn't have been able to let that one go.

pjpocket

10-19-04, 03:45 PM

Daniel Negreanu. No question. World class act.

Gocko1525

10-22-04, 08:41 PM

Gus Hanson, I'm jelous of his amazing play with some not so amazying cards.

Unregistered

10-30-04, 12:59 AM

barry grrenstein(sp) - thr robin hood of poker

Aburame Shino

11-03-04, 10:13 AM

Can't beat Doyle Brunson.

Chad

11-03-04, 11:30 AM

See, I think Doyle's sometimes too aggressive when he shouldn't be. But don't get me wrong, he's one of my favorites. Did you see him in the WSOP? He totally played Fishman. He bluffs him out twice and then burns him with pocket kings the third time. That was some great play. His only real weakness is that he doesn't change his gameplay up enough. He continues to play too aggressive even after he regains chip strength after being low.

Alaskan

12-03-04, 06:32 PM

John Juanda. Good at a lot of games and has an interesting approach. His little facial ticks, gentleman-like attitude, expert play, two year old's voice, and gruesome stare down always makes me love to watch him.

Howard Lederer is up there too. Incredibly tactical and silent to the bone he is the player I want to be.

Begis

12-27-04, 12:05 PM

Sam Farha. He can bluff amazingly with a 7 2 offsuit and make anyone think he has As.

jewcy

01-02-05, 09:17 PM

i cant believe no one has said this mans name

LAYNE FLACK!

this dude is great and one of the best young players out there who has made a name for himself

-numerous wsop bracelts (i think 5)
-2 wpt final tables (1 win)
-final table at all star poker at the plaza

this guy is sick, and hopefully his absence from this years wsop and wpt wont be3 a recurring event because this guy is world class

The Genius

03-27-05, 05:46 PM

Phil Hellmuth, just because he reminds me of myself when I play, because he gets so pissed.

Unregistered

04-13-05, 03:23 AM

e-dog erick lindgren a young upcoming rising star that is a class act.
also was the wpt player of the year.

brian2480

05-27-05, 11:08 PM

Daniel Negranu

Unregistered

05-28-05, 08:31 AM

how does no one say action dan harrington ke will make it to the final table for the fourth year in a row win or lose to make it again which he wil is simply pure talent

Unregistered

05-28-05, 12:37 PM

Daniel Negraneau

TOTAL CLASS ACT

Unregistered

05-28-05, 02:28 PM

i think dennis donnelly is going 2 be the best up and coming poker player he wss in the world series but got knocked out early on a lucky hand but he will be back next year

Unregistered

07-01-05, 02:22 PM

Gus "Great Dane" Hanson

Unregistered

07-02-05, 08:08 AM

Chris "Jesus" Ferguson.

Unregistered

07-02-05, 11:45 AM

Me, no one else : )

collegekid1208

07-03-05, 06:45 AM

the bad boy of poker

FergyFan315

07-12-05, 05:54 PM

i have several but my all over favorite is Chris Ferguson.

Unregistered

08-27-05, 07:53 PM

stu ungar best player that ever lived

Unregistered

08-31-05, 09:43 PM

he has the best handreading skills in the world and he has challeneged any ypoker player to any game. you gotta be good.

Soyuz

09-09-05, 04:28 AM

Eevr it would have to be Ungar as he was just phenomenal. Of today's players I'd say Hansen.

Unregistered

09-09-05, 08:58 AM

Ungar was definitely the man. Hanson is awesome to, but I like Negreneau cuz he's a Toronto boy and he represents my city well

the devilfish

11-25-05, 12:53 PM

i cant believe no1s said dave the devilfish ulliot 1 ov the best alive today

Mustang

05-07-07, 02:22 AM

My favorite players nowadays are Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu.

Ivey because he is very consistent in making correct reads and bets play by play.

Negreanu because he is romanian like me, and he is the most entertaining poker player out there. Maybe Hellmuth is more entertaining, but I like Negreanu more.

HPG ADMIN

05-07-07, 01:43 PM

Negreanu is one of my favorite also but it is weird because even though I think he is one of the best in the world sometimes his success mystifies me because he is not the kind of guy that will make big moves (like the big moneymaker bluff) or play crazy like Hansen. Yet his results are very good.

N8SK8S

05-10-07, 06:37 PM

Daniel Negreanu by far. He has a great personality and he is an amazing player. He is one of the pros that make the game fun to play. Check out this video, it's hillarious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6sv1lwWg7Q

jackdog1963

06-06-07, 05:48 PM

Daniel Negranu

Lasar O

06-08-07, 09:34 AM

Watch the rise of this "brilliant" player. His win in Event 3 of the 2007 WSOP, the $1,500 NLHE tourney was the largest event ever outside the Main Events of 05 and 06. He defeated 2,997 other players to take home the bracelet and prize money of $727,012.

A nicer guy you will never meet, either. The man is genuinely humble to a fault, and in a game filled with inflated egos, his presence is like a breath of fresh air. This gent is so nice, he makes Daniel Negreanu look like an axe-murderer.

His Irish charm is only exceeded by his playing skill, and mark my words; poker just might have its next superstar. One bracelet does not a superstar make, but it isn't a bad foundation to build on, and though he now calls Seattle home, there are whispers about in his homeland that his will be a name that moves Noel Furlong down a notch.:cool:

wail79

06-30-07, 01:02 AM

Howard lederer

Engine 2

07-02-07, 08:10 PM

I am a fan of Nanad Medic. (spelling?) He is a high stakes ring game player who is new to tournaments. I like his smart play.

pg3

02-04-08, 10:07 AM

Gus Hansen/John Juanda/Kristy Gazes

pg3

02-04-08, 10:07 AM

Gus Hansen/John Juanda/Kristy Gazes

simons

03-04-08, 03:25 AM

I have seen that most of the comment carries the same answer. Mine answer too is Daniel Negreanu. I love to watch him play. He really displays some great skills. And he is very down to earth guy that is why i like him the most.

rickyponting

03-05-08, 04:49 AM

NEGREANU is by far the best player. No one can compete with him and he is my favorite?

bigfaker

05-01-08, 10:13 AM

Besides me, Phil Ivey or Daniel Negreanu. Both Amazing players and stats.

Ace Mahoney

05-01-08, 05:52 PM

Kid Poker Daniel Nagreanu(probable typo) what an amazing player he is. He is so great to watch play.

clubJWP

05-23-08, 07:48 AM

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