PRO CHAT TRANSCRIPT - February 10th 2010
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ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: Hi guys. Sorry i was so late. fell asleep + just woke up
QUESTION FROM ubetchaimafish: are you going to take the durrrr challenge?
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: No, I couldnt play 4 games at once. Durrrr is very tough
QUESTION FROM XPulpaX: hey erik do you play craps and roulette?
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: I played a little in the Bahamas, but small for fun
QUESTION FROM Etruria818: if i have $35, what should i play?
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: Don't they have tiny sit n goes?
QUESTION FROM VistaRocks: Do you recommend improving your game by playing heavily online? If so, does it have to be money games or are free games relevant too?
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: I think sit n goes can be a great way to learn
QUESTION FROM TRUSTFUND: Hey Erik, What is your rule for bankroll management? What percent for sit-n-goes and multi's of your total bankroll? Thanks!!
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: I don't hv any rules like that. my theory has always been play higher + if you lose u can always cut back
QUESTION FROM rkalthia: Who, in your opinion, are the top 3 NLHE tourney players in the world?
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: Ivey, Patrick, Durrrr
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: trying my best to play and respond, sry
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: Played w her in Melbourne, I love her game
QUESTION FROM XPulpaX: do you think annette oberstrat could develop into the best player ever?
QUESTION FROM MithrandirNY: Did you dream of being a professional poker player. or did it kind of just happen?
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: It happened pretty slowly, I was lucky cuz there was a game in NY where we were all bad
QUESTION FROM mollyntript: How many hours did you play way back when you started in the 80's?
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: I used to play about 6-8 hours a night, but not every night
QUESTION FROM rkalthia: I think you may have missed the word "tourney" in my original question about top 3 players. Or do you think those three are so good at NLHE that it doesn't matter if it's a tourney or cash game?
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: I did miss "tourney", that makes it tougher. not sure
QUESTION FROM mollyntript: what stakes did you start off playing in the cardrooms of NY?
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: if i remember correctly we were playing 12.5-25 blinds
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: They had money from different places. Lots of non-pros
QUESTION FROM mollyntript: How did half those guys of the mayfair club even come up with the bank roll to sit in those games and not bust?
QUESTION FROM hates gelo: 12.5-25 DOLLARS?
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: I think it was 25-50 and we settled for half
QUESTION FROM doeboy132: Have you Ever Played Poker In Bensenhearst Brkyn, My Uncle Rocco Scafo use to run it?
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: dont think ive ever played in brkln
QUESTION FROM erikthegr8: love your tweets...ur one funny mofo!!
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: Tx E
ANSWER FROM Erik Seidel: I'm out of the tourney. Thanks everyone for chatting, I'm going to grab some food. Good luck!