PRO CHAT TRANSCRIPT - July 25th 2010
QUESTION FROM Aces Amin: Hi, in your opinion, what is the best way to deal with a long period of running bad to protect your bankroll? cheers
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i think you just have to go to play smaller limits when your bankroll gets smaller. Dont keep playing the limits you would put your self to a risk to go broke
QUESTION FROM roddy4: i was just wondering if you can change the time in the lobby to fit my time zone ? and if so how ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sorry i barely know how to turn power on and off in my computer lol
QUESTION FROM Wolfpack43ACC: Patrik, what is your best advice or suggestions on getting over or dealing with a cold streak/slump in poker?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: Its tough for anyone when the bad times hit you. Everyone is different so different things for to other players but I'll try to use a better game selection to put my self to a better spot to book wins
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: and also i do more other things than playing poker to get my mind better/fresher from the poker... also analyzing yours and others games always helps...
QUESTION FROM smeghead0001: Hi Patrik! I am currently bankrolled for $10 sit n gos and I just won a satellite for the Sunday 750k. In my position, is it typically better to just unregister and build my bankroll, or use that opportunity to take a shot at a bigger tournament?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: I would take a shot if you dont really need that buy in money to cover your life expenses.
QUESTION FROM 5FDeathPunch: mitäs patrikille kuuluu? missä päin maailmaa?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: I'm doing good thanx. Going to Monaco soon...
QUESTION FROM dbe32: What is your favorite hand to play?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: I dont have one :(
QUESTION FROM stubbornmul3: patrik play much tennis these days 4 highstakes and how high did u get in the rankings on tour
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: I never had any atp points but i played the highest league in finland. Tennis is tough nowadays...
QUESTION FROM IG-booya: how much of a bank roll is needed to build in order to consider playing professionally?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i started with $100 usd
QUESTION FROM stubbornmul3: and who would u rather play rodger or rafa? ie who would u think ud hav best chance of beatin
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: I think i would win more points against roger but i'd rather still play nadal
QUESTION FROM 5FDeathPunch: It's been the hottest July in Finland in 50 years. Have you had the chance to visit here at all or has it been all about WSOP?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: wsop :(
QUESTION FROM sparky-qq: I do well playing small tourneys...90 player...I struggle with the large tourneys online, any suggestions?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: maybe you dont have as much patience playing the longer ones since they take so long... i cant figure out anything else...
QUESTION FROM timwhite66: Did you start off by playing sng's or ring?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i started to play short handed plo. limits were $1$2...
QUESTION FROM goldenboy881991: whats the best peice of advice you can give to an aspiring pro?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: tough question sorry...
QUESTION FROM IG-booya: $100 bucks? how did you build from there, playing tournies or small stakes cash games?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: small cash games
QUESTION FROM Donnie Folds: hey patrik, when was the last time you talked to phil ivey?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: couple days ago
QUESTION FROM AggieSox2012: I've played online and in a league since I was 17. I'm about to turn 21 in september and really excited about going to the boats. Do you have any advice/pointers for first time casino play ? I feel a bit intimitated, but I am a confident player.
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sorry i cant help you with that im sure you could find better information about where are good games from the poker forums and from other players who play the same games as you
QUESTION FROM GFisher888: Patrik, firstly, I'm a huge fan. Do you prefer live poker or online? And why?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: both are good change for each others. Live games are usually better but also slower. online is very confortable to play 1h there and there.
QUESTION FROM smeghead0001: If you're running bad, is it best to hang in there at your current level as long as you're bankrolled for it, or to move down a level or two to wait it out.
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes as long as you are bankrolled for it
QUESTION FROM goldenboy881991: is there anythign you knwo now, that you wished you'd of know when you started playing poker?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes more analizing other players "skills" to play. Who likes to bluff and who is tight etc.. i would have saved so much $ for just following more how my opponents play at my tables
QUESTION FROM dbe32: Who is more of a challenge in heads up, Ivey or Dwan?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: both are very tough for me but i have to say ivey
QUESTION FROM Donnie Folds: how confident are you to winning in the tournament you're playing now?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: not confidet at all lol
QUESTION FROM O Fortuna PLS: hi patrik, why are our hu sessions always so short? :)
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: they not always short. i've been just so busy with other things in my life lately
QUESTION FROM IG-booya: have you been successful online at all, or is the live game more your style?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: both should fit me well nowadays
QUESTION FROM Hal0zination: hey patrik what do you think about o fortuna pls?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: good limit holdem player
QUESTION FROM dalokione113: so patrick im really good i just dont have a bankroll whatsoever with 3 kids to raise so i was wondering you an me heads up online or live if you choose stake me 100k n I will guarantess 10 percent of all my winnings for life
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: lol
QUESTION FROM West Campus: Patrik, will you be making any more videos for the Full Tilt Poker Academy?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes but i dont know when
QUESTION FROM IG-booya: whats the biggest prop bet you've ever been involved with? and how did it turn out?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont remember which one has been the biggest but there has been some big action in the past years
QUESTION FROM Aces Amin: Hi Patrik, i dont use an odds calculator or anything, just my head, but do you find that you are doing different maths for cash tables and MTT's ? i find MTT's are more if i have a made hand or do and cash is pot odds and implied odds ...
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i am trying to gamble less in the marginal situations in tournaments since there will usually come better spots to get your money in
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: it depends of your poker skills
QUESTION FROM Sir Meowingtons: what is the best way to grind a bankroll from $100 to $1000?
QUESTION FROM ShipTheChips09: If I raise 3x the blinds pre flop and get called by 3 or 4 people and I have rockets, what should I do if the board is draw heavy?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: it depends who are you playing with. every pot is a different situation
QUESTION FROM 5FDeathPunch: Want to reveal which part of Vantaa did you live in? I'd like to know if I have the "geological advantage" when it comes to poker, cause I'd make a hell of a Formula 1 driver, seeing as some former champions hail from a few kilometers radius ;)
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: Im from Hakunila
QUESTION FROM samboy4life: hi, errr what car's do you own? :)
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no comment... but i still have my aston martin...
QUESTION FROM dalokione113: Since i dont think they will let u answer my first question. What is your dream main event final table?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: event or the players?
QUESTION FROM scobes2: Hey Patrik, do u think isildur will be back anytime soon?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i have no idea about his plans
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: FL
QUESTION FROM shano724: which do you think is hardest form of omaha8 nl/pl/fl?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sorry the hardest is NL i think and FL is the easiest
QUESTION FROM IHateJuice: what do u think about me, and wanna play limit later today?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: lol you killed me last time but maybe i could still try you later today
QUESTION FROM sparky-qq: hey patrik, big fan...when playing cash online with the intent of building my bankroll, is it better to sit and grind with only best hands? And how many games do u play at one time?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: for "beginner" is better to play one or two games since you can give yourself more time to make good decisions. also you have more time to watch your opponents plays
QUESTION FROM GoBlueSS: Let's say you have AK preflop and play it agressively preflop only to have one caller. Flop is something nasty like a 9 high rainbow. How would you approach this hand if your opponent has a reputation of wild and crazy?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sorry but i cant tell it all would depend of my feelings at the moment
QUESTION FROM samboy4life: do you watch top gear?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont know what that is...
QUESTION FROM ozdusk: patrick, what would you suggest would be your stopping point when things are going your way? If you dont have one, what would you suggest for someone?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: its all personal preference...
QUESTION FROM MR B U 2 SON: isn't poker getting pretty lame after playing it so many years ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sometimes when you play with boring opponents
QUESTION FROM Wizard_of_Oz_27: Hello P.A, would you like Isildur1 to return to the high stakes game ? and do you believe it is Viktor Blom ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: New faces are always welcome to the highstakes games i would def wanna see isildur coming back
QUESTION FROM UKman1: i wld like to know if u go thru swings were u lose like a week str8
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i did lose 10 days in a row on this year one time :(
QUESTION FROM Wizard_of_Oz_27: Whats the lowest stake you play online ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: for serious poker 25/50 plo
QUESTION FROM Wizard_of_Oz_27: honestly here, what was your opinion on when Jennifer Tilly checked that full house against you ? obviously it was a big let off for you but when you saw her turn over those cards what did you think ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sick play by her...
QUESTION FROM Donnie Folds: at what age did you start taking poker seriously?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: 19
QUESTION FROM BigBirdDaNerd: that call you made against laak on High Stakes Poker with 10 4 is one of my favorite hands ever
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: Thanx :)
QUESTION FROM Dr Pervert: Do you get more or less female attention with a shaved head?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: tough to say. its hard to even remember the days i had some hair its been so long...
QUESTION FROM UKman1: how did u build ur bankroll
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: from short handed plo cash games and from short handed limit holem games for the first couple of years
QUESTION FROM Donnie Folds: do you think phil ivey or tom dwan would ever be kind enough to sit down and answer our questions like this?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: they are kind dudes lol
QUESTION FROM L_Kitos: Patrik, is it true you never read a poker book?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: true
QUESTION FROM samboy4life: why does your avatar look like steve-o out of jackass? :)
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: lol
QUESTION FROM Navekk5: Do you prefer PLO or NLH?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: plo
QUESTION FROM goldenboy881991: did you ever set yourself amounts to win in a day or a week? would you recommend doing that?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i never did that and i would recommend doing that only for limiting the losses
QUESTION FROM vdsy2: what stakes did you start out playing online?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: $1$2 plo
QUESTION FROM RIPDimeCFH: Phil Ivey or Durrrr..Who's better in your oppinion?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: Ivey since he is good in every game
QUESTION FROM Wizard_of_Oz_27: Patrik remember the jennifer tilly full house check vs yourself when she turned those cards over and you saw what she had apart from a big let off what was your honest though ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sometimes its tough to know whats going inside a head of a women
QUESTION FROM magicpie92: What's your best game, NLH or PLO?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: im better at plo i think
QUESTION FROM Navekk5: Do you think that Phil Ivey is the best poker player?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes
QUESTION FROM ozdusk: Patrik, Everytime you log into FTP, and you're ready to play, How do you feel? I mean would you say you're always positive and ready to take on anyone?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: No. Many times im very tired and forced to play if there are some good action going on...
QUESTION FROM All in King14: Hey. What is your faviorate hand to play?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont have one
QUESTION FROM bbb-badbeatboy: hey pat - how many millions is your aim for the year at fFull Tilt?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: I have no aim. I take it day by day
QUESTION FROM Vecticism: So is the Durrrr Challenge between you and Dwan over, or do you two plan on finishing the last 11k or so hands?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: Its not over we will keep playing soon again
QUESTION FROM scottsmin: did u back the grinder for the entire wsop? including the main event?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: No comment
QUESTION FROM UKman1: did u have any set backs or instant success when u started?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: I had a lot of set back but i recovered everytime very fast
QUESTION FROM Dr Pervert: patrik are you playing the ept in tallinn? i caught the ferry to helsinki last time i went but didnt know where to party, whats the best club in finland?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: I dont think i will go there
QUESTION FROM magicpie92: What stakes do you recommend to be the most profitable in holdem?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: Holdem should be the toughest game to do well nowadays. I dont play holdem much anymore so its very hard for me to say
QUESTION FROM All in King14: Honestly what do you think of Phil Helmuth
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: we need clowns in a poker world!
QUESTION FROM Lacerator28: Patrik, were you happy with your perfomance in the WSOP Main Event?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes but not happy with the result
QUESTION FROM Wizard_of_Oz_27: Have you ever been sponsored by anybody else before full tilt ? If so who ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: I did wear Martins poker long time ago when it still existed. Now that company is under a finnish company called Pokerihuone
QUESTION FROM bbb-badbeatboy: what do u think of helmouth's blow up's?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no comment
QUESTION FROM PokerBandiet: Do I have to be good at math for poker? Math is so boring!
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: you only need to know the basic math and have to be able to calculate fast sometimes
QUESTION FROM shazzlick: How many FTP do you have?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: 624k
QUESTION FROM Money Bee20: patrik what is ur favorite game?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: 8game
QUESTION FROM Donnie Folds: what did you think of the hand in the million dollar cash game where ivey had A2 and durr had 7 6 both turning a straight? You looked a little sleeepy at the time lol
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: It was so exciting for me lol. All the money will go naturally in with that turn.
QUESTION FROM ampix: Would you like to go back in time (anonymous) as Luigi6636 or Finddagrind? when no one really knew you.
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: im happy now but those times were gold :)
QUESTION FROM Num1hustler425: what was the absolute worst outcome of a hand that you were in?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no comment
QUESTION FROM ShipTheFlip: Do you think you'll be able to beat Durrrr in the challenge?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: dont think so anymore but i will try my best
QUESTION FROM TheWire19: What's the hardest part about being a professional poker player?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: dealing with the losing perioids
QUESTION FROM ozdusk: patrick, would you say now a days its very possible to take lets say 10 dollars and turn it into 100,000 in a matter of months?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: its possible but very tough. it use to be much easier
QUESTION FROM Money Bee20: patrik what is ur favorite poker game?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: 8game
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: of PLO
QUESTION FROM KuFuTzu: If you played Phil Hellmuth HU at 500/1000 PLO, how much do you think you would win?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no idea but i would like my chances
QUESTION FROM RIPDimeCFH: Patrik..When you started out, was it online or did you do more live playing?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: first two years i played live poker at a casino in Helsinki but when i started to play online my bank roll started to grow much faster
QUESTION FROM sparky-qq: In an earlier answer u said you will play online if the action is good...what guidelines are u using to determine if its good? I mean do you watch the game for a while before getting in? Or are u looking at stats?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i have never used any poker tracers or help so i have no idea about stats etc. If there are lots of players playing highstakes poker thats enought for me to say the games are good
QUESTION FROM Fromzon: How long did you take to reach your first 1000 $ in profit in poker? What was your starting bankroll when you first played?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i started many times with $100 and i also went broke many times. When i finally made it to over 1k I managed to survive and didnt go broke anymore
QUESTION FROM ampix: have you seen the finnish rap video featuring ziigmund?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes
QUESTION FROM Money Bee20: patrik what is your favorite poker game
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: PLO or 8game
QUESTION FROM diesel779: If you dont play holdem much anymore what do you play??
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: the reason i dont play much holdem anymore is that there are no "good" action in that game. Other players wanna play 7game and horse and plo rather that NL holdem. I have played some FL Holdem lately tho
QUESTION FROM piperdowns: I find myself consoling myself on bad beats by telling myself I "got it in good," but I wonder if that discourages me from folding slight favorites when I should. What do you do to fold hands you think are good but not locks in tourneys?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: its tough to lay down hands when you know it would be a right play in a cash game. It takes a lot of disepline...
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: discipline
QUESTION FROM Dr Pervert: whats your favourite song out right now?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: dont have one. I like house music...
QUESTION FROM All in King14: Who are your best pals and worst enimies in the poker world?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no pals and all enemies lol
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: Patrik are you still playing tennis?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sometimes i do
QUESTION FROM shazzlick: Whos more handsome you or gus hansen?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: gus
QUESTION FROM shinerseb: about phil`s blow ups in televised poker , do you think these are just for Show, or is really about how he feels in that moment, does he react the same on a normal table ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: maybe he needs help
QUESTION FROM Lacerator28: If given a chance, would YOU play $10,000/$20,000 limit hold'em against Andy Beal?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sure
QUESTION FROM KuFuTzu: Have you ever been to Estoril casino in Portual?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no :(
QUESTION FROM goldenboy881991: im a big NLH tourny player, and PLO cash player, but im going to a big PLO tourny end of august, is there any advice you could give me?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: you will be suprised how bad people play in plo tournaments
QUESTION FROM scottsmin: u gonna play the £2k 8 game championship at the EPT in London?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i think i will pass
QUESTION FROM Wizard_of_Oz_27: are you not bored with the durr challenge now ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: well im not very excited anymore i would say
QUESTION FROM ampix: do you still drive your black aston martin?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sometimes
QUESTION FROM ShipTheFlip: whats the most you've ever won in a session?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: 3m
QUESTION FROM scoopsbest: how did you start in poker? cash games or just tourneys?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: both at the same time
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: What are you up to right now?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: take a guess
QUESTION FROM PokerBandiet: Did you watch Stu Ungar when you were younger? Would you've loved to play against him?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i never had a chance to meet him or watch him :(
QUESTION FROM Donnie Folds: have u ever got a real job or just went straight to poker right out of highschool?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes i started to work when i was 11
QUESTION FROM hamy88: do ufind internet poker worse for bad beats
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no
QUESTION FROM Wizard_of_Oz_27: what do you think that made isildur so good? was it his no nonsense action and his huge raises putting his opponents in almost impossible situations or do you think it was just stupid betting ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: hi is just a great player. lots of experience and talent
QUESTION FROM Donnie Folds: the times when you went broke for your first $100, was it because you didn't know how to manage your bankroll? and what age were you when this happened?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i was around 19 and it wasn't a big deal since i would get another salary and take another shot
QUESTION FROM Money Bee20: do u consider gus a true friend orjust a poker friend?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: his a good friend
QUESTION FROM KuFuTzu: Have you ever played Big Two before?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no
QUESTION FROM TorreyB: When the pros are playing on tv and really wondered about a hand they played, do they ever watch the televised version to see if they were bluffed?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont know
QUESTION FROM KuFuTzu: Do you like High/Low games more or less than standard games?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: equally
QUESTION FROM magicpie92: Do you get recognised when you walk in the street?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sometimes
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: Your avatar has put on some weight. Are you in need of a diet?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sure
QUESTION FROM krisku: Are good observation and good math skills enough to be promising poker player ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: you need all kind of skills in poker
QUESTION FROM Wizard_of_Oz_27: where is your favourite place to visit in the uk ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: london
QUESTION FROM Lacerator28: You've said that you prefer PLO to NL Hold'em. Since it seems like the swings of PLO can be much larger than those of Hold'em, do you find yourself occasionally having to move down the limits?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sometimes
QUESTION FROM sparky-qq: $3 mil??? online cash?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: that was against isildur in one session last year
QUESTION FROM shazzlick: Will you be inviting norman chad to your wedding?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont think i will get married
QUESTION FROM Fromzon: Are you a fan of Kimi Raikkonen? He's my favourite fin!
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i like Kimi
QUESTION FROM ecnuob: do you mean online or offline with that 3m win?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: online
QUESTION FROM magicpie92: How much $ is currently in your full tilt account?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i have some $
QUESTION FROM DominicStale 2: i think all pros lie about internet poker bc they take all the money
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont lie
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: why are there more very young winners at the WSOP?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: more your players now just in general in a poker world
QUESTION FROM DominicStale 2: wen did you know to turn pro?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: at age of 21
QUESTION FROM L_Kitos: what do you think about low stakes like 5/10 cents cash, or $2 tourneys? I mean I think there are too many crazy guys, and its really difficult to play them, they can call any raise with any cards...
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i would think that the most profitable way to play is very tight starting hands but also follow who else is tight and you can bluff them maybe more
QUESTION FROM samboy4life: have you ever smashed a computer mouse over tilt.
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i've smashed lots of things
QUESTION FROM magicpie92: Have you ever suspected that an online poker game was corrupt?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes when i played at ub back in the days lol
QUESTION FROM PokerBandiet: Is it ok to fold KK prelfop in a cash game once in a while? After 1 or 2 big reraises...
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: it all depends of your opponents how tight they are. I have never folded KK pre flop in my life but i will propably do it one day
QUESTION FROM RussMac11: hello patrik,what is the best thing you can do when you are not getting any cards at poker
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: quit and come back on a day when you will hit them!
QUESTION FROM DominicStale 2: do you think its better to start a career, on the net, or playing live games?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i would recomment doing both
QUESTION FROM Money Bee20: how often are u home opposed to traveling
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: home 60/40 maybe
QUESTION FROM vernon dai: how come none of the pros wanna chat at the table s is that really them we are playin with?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: many of them like to have the obrerver chat turned off it they think it will bother their concentration...
QUESTION FROM DominicStale 2: why are none of my questions good enuff
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i will try to answer as much as i can
QUESTION FROM ozdusk: whats the most effective way for you to take a break from poker when you're running awful?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: I will spend time with my family and friends and work out twice a day. No time to even think about poker then...
QUESTION FROM potsloth: Patrik, i tend to find my self with healthy stacks early in tourneys only to miss out on big payouts still. Any reading suggestions for big stack/late stage tourney poker?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: I use to do the same but i found out i was just running bad later in the tournaments. You also might play too many hand when you have a chip lead in your table which i use to do as well...
QUESTION FROM PokerBandiet: Do you ever fold AA on the bubble when you have a big stack and another big stack puts you all-in preflop?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: DEF NO
QUESTION FROM vernon dai: what is with all the rumors about about bots i been gettin the crapp beat outta me low limits micro ridiculous ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i havent heard any
QUESTION FROM DominicStale 2: so, the rumors about rigged odds, against the fave hand arent true?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i havent heard any rumours
QUESTION FROM KenTramone: Patrik are you and Durrrr finishing the challenge?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes we will finnish
QUESTION FROM jozsan: What advice would you give tp those with red-pro dreams?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: win couple bigger tournaments to built a name i guess. i really dont know
QUESTION FROM DominicStale 2: poker player, not lie....hahahahaaaa i agree to disagree
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: lol
QUESTION FROM ampix: why are the plo cap games so popular suddenly? would you like to see more action at the 6 max deep tables instead?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes but i play what others are playing. I really have no saying what to play...
QUESTION FROM KenTramone: What stakes and games do you play live?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: the biggest i have played is 6k12k limit games and 2k4k plo games with no cap. Normally the live games are 3k6k limit and 500 1k plo or 1k2k plo
QUESTION FROM jozsan: And honestly - how big is the % of those that makes it that far iyo
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no idea. sorry
QUESTION FROM Dr Pervert: what was your bankroll when you were 21?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: 15k
QUESTION FROM DominicStale 2: Dont care if u answer. just read. i have played since i was 10-11. and I knw i am as good if not better than most.... wat steps to take make a solid win happen?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: just start low and take a step by step. dont rush your self for the bigger games
QUESTION FROM Danieldd12: What do you think of rush poker?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: its great! I wish we could have enought players to play that in high stakes!
QUESTION FROM doeboy132: My only income is poker n when I play Live it seems that I am more card dead than Iam Online in ring games.. So i do play tight try to win a big hand n hr usally i do but after say 3hrs Im up then b4 I know it i back to even any advise?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: online you just get delt more hands than live. Its the same game try to approach it same way as you do online if you do well online. Patience
QUESTION FROM ampix: are you the chef when it comes to food, in your family? do you like italian food?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i have my own chef :)
QUESTION FROM Danieldd12: Do you believe that some days the cards just don't come?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes
QUESTION FROM christymapp: how much do u charge for luck patrick? :P
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: ;)
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: DO YOU HAVE ANY SIDE BETS WITH A PRO'S? LIKE NO RED MEAT BET FROM DURR AND IVEY?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: not at the moment
QUESTION FROM Donnie Folds: can you beat your fiance heads up everytime?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: we never play each others
QUESTION FROM vernon dai: patrik i respect you one of the few pros here i like here? who are your favorite pro?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: everyone who plays with me lol
QUESTION FROM DominicStale 2: hahahaha.... sorry patrck.... didnt realize the delay at first,,....lol
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yeah i have 100 guestions to go...
QUESTION FROM Wizard_of_Oz_27: whats the best ever bluff you have seen in poker ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: cant remember
QUESTION FROM vernon dai: thx for chatin me up patrik hope i can play like you one day? how come some jerks always hitiin gut shot rivr runner runner crap on here ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: thats poker
QUESTION FROM teetsmagizzle: when will you and tom continue/finish the durrr challenge?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: hopefully soon
QUESTION FROM Stiklinss: Hey Patrik! when u started to play online poker, what u play first? MTT ? Ring games? And how big was your first deposit?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: small cash games and some live tournaments
QUESTION FROM TheWire19: What kind of edge do you think you have in 6 max cap plo?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no idea
QUESTION FROM SOKRMOM: i won a ticket to the rush week freeroll that is going to expire today,im not sure what tournament im suppose to use it on.can u help me
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i think you are better of emailing support. i am pretty retarted what comes to using computers. I got lucky to find my pro chat!
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: I PLAY IN SOME OF THE PROS CHARITY TOURNEYS, WHEN THEY ARE NEAR ME. DO YOU HAVE ANY CHARITIES OF YOUR OWN? AND IF SO DO GO ON THE ROAD AND PROMOTE?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont have any
QUESTION FROM RussMac11: what is the best strategy in your opinion to online and offline poker
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: best strategy is to play everyhand the best possible way you can
QUESTION FROM crackbackkilla: Patrik when you are making huge bets do you ever think about how much money you are betting, or are they just chips to you?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: just chips
QUESTION FROM vernon dai: com on now patrik clownie made a big stink there s crap all over you tube blogs check it out if ya havent already sumthin else me thinks there pros playn mult account?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: thats sick if there is. i haven't heard anything.
QUESTION FROM Donnie Folds: have u ever gotten a different job after deciding to take poker seriously at the age of 19?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no
QUESTION FROM Alpha Impact: Do you have any prop bets for the Durrrr Challenge
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no i dont
QUESTION FROM crackbackkilla: Patrik do you ever check your online cash game stats?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i wish i would know how to check them or what they would mean lol
QUESTION FROM PokerBandiet: Did your friends and familiy believe you when you told them you were going to be very rich playing poker?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i never told anyone i would be rich
QUESTION FROM Tunston: have you quit the durrrr challenge
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no we will play soon again
QUESTION FROM doeboy132: I am trying to make about $25 n hr playin poker or at least $150 aday, It seems the first 1-2Hr into my Sess, Im up about that. But plyin live it seems more card dead what do u think bout playin hands such as 5-3 or even 7-2 in mid in a limp pot?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: all i can say that dont make goals how much to make and focus for playing good poker and selecting good games. You cant really control how much you will win and lose- sometimes you will win bigger and sometims you will lose bigger but focus on playing pkr
QUESTION FROM shano724: did you play much at bobby's room this summer? who was the big winner? i heard cole south did very well
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i played when the games were good but eventually the action was dead compared to last years action
QUESTION FROM NEHPETS ATSOC: still playing durr challange?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes
QUESTION FROM ozdusk: patrik i work out too occasionally but how do you work out twice a day? you work out one hour on certain things and go back a couple of hours later to work on another?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: its depends. first skill training or weight lifting and cardio in the evening...
QUESTION FROM ampix: which hotel is the best in vegas (besides the bellagio of course)?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: wynn and encore
QUESTION FROM kingchansa: hi patrik ive been plying nlh for a couplr yrs i pay $5 s&gs 10,20,30 seater i cash 75/80% of the time but when i play big tourneys i dont do well im usally out just before cashing any advice would be really appreciated
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: it sounds like you need better luck later in tournaments
QUESTION FROM ted8100: How did you build your bankroll when you started out?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: playing small cash games
QUESTION FROM doeboy132: Seems that hands like 7-2 5-3 hit more than your stronger hands is that why in ring live games your opening range should be more than Online? Scared money makes no money right..
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: my advise is to not raise with bad hands and hope to hit something and to get paid. If you raise with bad hands your intentions should be to buy a pot- not to get lucky with it. sometimes you will get lucky and thats poker
QUESTION FROM Tunston: From the start of 2011 what will be your biggest goal in that year of poker?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i will set no goals- i take it day by day
QUESTION FROM vernon dai: patrik your all right but still feel like thing are getting harder everday evryones a pro or thinks they are ? they will do anything to win it seems ? becomin a game of how lo will i go ruin the game ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont understand your question
QUESTION FROM elnino550: and what is your bankroll now about? over $20m?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no comment
QUESTION FROM TheWire19: What do you think of the cap plo games?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: they attract lots of players who would normally not play those limits
QUESTION FROM samboy4life: whats your biggest online tournament cash?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: cant remember
QUESTION FROM NEHPETS ATSOC: I put in $20 play 10c/25c rush nl, built up to $200 ( big baller I know ) friend says I am playing out of my league at those stakes. He put in $100 almost a year ago and is up $70 but he plays micro. and I have done this in a few days. Is there a
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: please no long questions like this
QUESTION FROM Dr Pervert: who is the best poker player at golf you have played with?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: david benyamine
QUESTION FROM Alpha betz: now that you've made a name for yourself i imagine you earn more from "other income" than from poker, if true how long ago did you turn that corner?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: poker is still 80-90% my income...
QUESTION FROM DominicStale 2: Do you believe that if you stick with the way YOU play, and your cards are good when u showdown, even if u dont win em, that it will turn for you?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: ?
QUESTION FROM SeanHundred: hi patrik, how did you find the main event?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: long and frustrating
QUESTION FROM smeghead0001: Who's the best poker player that no one knows about?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont know
QUESTION FROM fahreneit: You ever considered writing a book?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no
QUESTION FROM piperdowns: Is there any one player who just seem sto have your number, no matter how much you switch gears?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: ivey
QUESTION FROM RussMac11: hope you are getting paid for this LOL
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: lol
QUESTION FROM elnino550: Will you be in London for WSOPE? if so see you there and please can i have an autograph? :)
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i will be there for the main event :)
QUESTION FROM christymapp: lol was kidding last question :D serious one now if i ha ve a roll of say $50 what is a safe buyin on either cash games sng or tournies?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i would just byu in for $50 and if you lose it take another shot when you will get your next salary
QUESTION FROM Money Bee20: do u have crystaal in your fridge right now
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no :(
QUESTION FROM NEHPETS ATSOC: HOw much they pay you to do this? Or is it in your contract
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: this is not too bad in fact
QUESTION FROM CelticShark19: whats your favourite hand? if youve got 1
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: dont have any
QUESTION FROM PokerBandiet: Do you have to have an high IQ to be good at poker? Do you have an high IQ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont know if i have one but i have seen the biggest idiot doing ok in poker
QUESTION FROM KuFuTzu: What's the most you have ever won/lost at Chinese Poker?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i've lost over 1m in one session
QUESTION FROM xRedux: How loose / tight should you be in final 3 as the tall stack?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no idea
QUESTION FROM crackbackkilla: Do you hope Guy Laliberte creates another account and chip dumps another 5 million into the online poker community?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no comment
QUESTION FROM doeboy132: How important is the C-bet out of possition u think? I noticed that When I have to act first n I make can force the pressure first I usually win maybe thats just learning how to take possition away? It seems every sess. I learn a new move
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont know. I always play the player
QUESTION FROM bahotrabaho: do you prefer playing full stack or shallow?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i prefer deep stack
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: DO YOU HAVE ANY HOME GAMES WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no but the game i play in monte-carlo casino is like a home game lol
QUESTION FROM cherokee108: hey patrik, big fan here, my question is do you prefer playing pro's like tom and ivey where you know there game or some fish with lots of $ but dont know there style?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont prefer playing with ivey and durrrr
QUESTION FROM 6XHYSTERIAX9: what's your favorite type of game
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: pot limit omaha
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: DO YOU HAVE A HOME NEAR GUS IN MONACO?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes we are neighbours
QUESTION FROM FilaeX: What's ur fav. alcoholic drink ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: gin & toniq and also vodga & berry
QUESTION FROM doeboy132: Its as after playing so long possition is really not as important, honestly I like bein first to act ( acting ) lol.. Poker is like a never ending story n the better imagination u have there r so many other ways to win. Is that ur mentality?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes. dont limit your self and try to be crative in a smart and careful way
QUESTION FROM vernon dai: i suspect 1 but keep to myself ? makes me think there s more? not sure i care that much ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: ?
QUESTION FROM DanioV: how does it come that i always gets bad beats, so i never can create a big bankroll?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: maybe your risk too big of a part of your bankroll to couple sessions and dont give your self a chance to take more beats without dropping down limits you play
QUESTION FROM ampix: how does it feel to see watch yourself every time you log into full tilt poker? :)
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: weird
QUESTION FROM jaegermeister7: Are you using any Tracking Software, like Pokertracker or Holdem Manager?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i have never used any
QUESTION FROM xDominusx: how supportive were family and friends when you started playing poker proffesionally?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: they were fine i've always done what i've wanted to do in my life
QUESTION FROM crackbackkilla: On me previous question, the website is highstakesdb.com go to player profiles click on you, if you wanted to see your stats, gl in the future
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: ok thanx
QUESTION FROM SeanHundred: personal question. dont have to answer obviously, but how much is your bankroll?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sorry no comment
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: I HAVEN'T CASHED IN ANY TOURNEYS IN ABOUT 20 ATTEMPTS. SHOULD I GET A REAL JOB?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: try small cash games. tournaments are lots of luck and you can run bad there for long time
QUESTION FROM Pimplup: Has Matusow ever won on a? youtube video?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: has he ever won in poker?
QUESTION FROM bahotrabaho: do you think playing stoned affects your game? 4 example , i play better, and so do few of my friends
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont play better :(
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: brb
QUESTION FROM doeboy132: Patrik I'll give you the 7-out in 9-ball for 25k a set or 14-8 in One Pocket for 20k a game wanna set it up?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i suck at 9-ball but you should ask Ziigmund maybe he will take the challenge
QUESTION FROM Bobby Dee210: If your deep tourney and know your on a coin flip, should you fold or call
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: it depends how much you have already in a pot
QUESTION FROM vernon dai: appreciate u takn time chattn up wit me nice strange ? not sure if it you but if it is i appreciate that why was tran playn micro limits practice ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont really enjoy playing micro limits :(
QUESTION FROM PokerBandiet: Will you ever write a pokerbook? Because that would be great!
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: writing a book sounds like a lot of work :(
QUESTION FROM samboy4life: what you benching?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont bench :(
QUESTION FROM xJappyx: hello PA i was wondering if you had any tips going from online to live play?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes take advantage from watching other players so you can make much better lay downs that online and just better decisions in general
QUESTION FROM nuddlegekko: how much money did you made this year so far playing poker?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: not enough!
QUESTION FROM andy1435: yesterday i called someone that pushed all in on the flop at foxwoods for $35 dollers everyone folded i was the button so i called it with only 4 outs for my straight my thought was i should of folded would you have mad this call
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: propably not
QUESTION FROM crackbackkilla: Patrik you are the best NLH cash player online imo, give one "poker" strategy for a kid trying just to get better?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: practice. play more and learn more. theres no easy way out
QUESTION FROM Balfe10: Are you playing in the wsope in london? particularly the £1000 side event?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i think i will only play the main event
QUESTION FROM doeboy132: How long can you go without playin poker or sometype of gamblin action until til you start feeling withdrawl symtoms? For me its 24hrs..
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: long time without gambling but i need some kind of action in my life
QUESTION FROM ampix: what do you think about the players who are just sitting and waiting all days long after bad players? especially at the higher stakes.
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: thats their choise. i hope it works out for them
QUESTION FROM schmarmarco: i think poker is getting stronger day by day do you agree??
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: in general players are getting better but also more players are coming to the game so there will be good games for everyone
QUESTION FROM vernon dai: the game is getting seedier would you agree?people mean to win online they use info as a weapon old hands meters and any other bs they can find from some terd who cant win legita mite gets software to do that for em ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: hat ever works
QUESTION FROM bwxtgad: So why does Full Tilt seem to enjoy paying out the worst players with the worst hands more than the best hands?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont know
QUESTION FROM clinto2011: how longg have you been playin poker
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: since i was 11
QUESTION FROM smeghead0001: Do you use any site approved 3rd party software to measure other players stats?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no. i guess the reason is that i play with the same players all the time and i have a good memory
QUESTION FROM ampix: any favorite brand when it comes to clothing?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: noup
QUESTION FROM doeboy132: Do you think FT will have PLO game with Kills or Half Kills n have 8-mix games?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: what is a kill and half kill? 8game will eventually come
QUESTION FROM cherokee108: do you think full tilt should bring in badugi and 2 to 7 and 5 card draw?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i would like that
QUESTION FROM elnino550: whats your favourite food to order at mc donalds?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: big mac
QUESTION FROM Shaby1981: hey patrik. i would like to know- what is ur opinion on isildur1? do u think he can last in the big games?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i know he is very talented
QUESTION FROM Balfe10: How would you advise me to tell my parents that im quitting uni to play poker full time?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: show them a $100k balance in your bank account!
QUESTION FROM schmarmarco: what is the best to do to become better and better
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: practice, practice (playing poker and analyzing)
QUESTION FROM smeghead0001: What are some of the most reliable tells in online poker in your opinion?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: everybody has different ones. time tells or betting amounts
QUESTION FROM SeanHundred: will you ever retire? or carry on
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: dunno
QUESTION FROM vernon dai: yea what he said best poker playa no one knows about?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: dunno
QUESTION FROM mrmet2003: how do u try to forget about hands u took a beat on? i keep replaying it in my head to figure out how or what i could have done differently any suggestions?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i need to find the answer about the right play and then you move on
QUESTION FROM Balfe10: do u think isildur1 will make another comeback?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i do
QUESTION FROM Rahful: what's the longest session you've ever played
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: 42h
QUESTION FROM Mark Haynes: patrik do u miss isildur and the action he brought to the site?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: little bit
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: HAVN'T SEEN YOU LATELY ON ANY POKER AFTER DARK PROGRAMS. DO YOU PLAN ON BEING ON ANY?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont know what they are showing. we will play again end of this year
QUESTION FROM Mark Haynes: patrik have u quit the durrrr challenge and paid the $500000
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no
QUESTION FROM D SANDT 1: are you planning on playning in Cyprus?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no
QUESTION FROM ampix: do u hang out with gus and sami kelopuro a lot in monaco?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sometimes with gus
QUESTION FROM Money Bee20: do u and gus have a lot of same friends
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i wonder how broke is he?
QUESTION FROM Shaby1981: do u think hellmuth is the best player in the world? (if u write "no comment" that means u think he sux) ;)
QUESTION FROM Aces Amin: patrik, i get into the position you are in a lot, but usually i try to push my luck and get a huge stack for the final table. in a situation such as the one you are in, do you suggest trying to take more gambles or just continue with the gameplan
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: lay everyhand well dont let your chip count effect too much for your play
QUESTION FROM Balfe10: Do you analyse hands in your sleep? or do i have a problem?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: lol
QUESTION FROM ampix: what's the stakes at the monte-caro casino? 50/100?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: it depends when the right players are there. usually 100 200 400 blinds
QUESTION FROM doeboy132: I can never understand how anyone can keep hundreds of thousands of $ on an Online n not worry sometin shady happen, thats why i never keep more thn 10k online. N u think they should give us interest on our money thats in our acctn?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i wouldnt worry too much
QUESTION FROM SeanHundred: have you ever gone out for a few beers and came home and played? or do you treat it as 100% serious work
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i never take is as serious work i love to play and i couldnt play well if i would find it a serious work
QUESTION FROM shorty0825: What's the biggest buyin you have played?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: 1m
QUESTION FROM crackbackkilla: Patrik what's your favorite poker movie? rounders, grand, deal, 007 bonds etc.
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: rounders was ok
QUESTION FROM zoisap7466: patrik do u smoke weed
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sometimes
QUESTION FROM Sir Meowingtons: Would you rather be stranded on an island with Phil hellmuth or Mike Matusow?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: lol sick but i have to say hellmuth lol
QUESTION FROM gowler2009: what age did u start playing poker?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: 11
QUESTION FROM ampix: do you know when highstakes.com site will open? you talked about it during an interview with pokertube i remember.
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i am sorry i dont know excatly when they were suppose to start operating already but they wanna make sure they will have the best working site for following the action etc
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: HAVE YOU EVER TAKEN YOUR COMPUTER TO THE LOO IN THE MIDDLE OF A TOURNEY?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: lol i havent!
QUESTION FROM gowler2009: If u had kk and and ace and 2 undercards came on the flop and an agressive player was betting into you what would you do?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no idea
QUESTION FROM Andrew Moss: Hi Patrik, is Poker addictive for you, do you think you'll ever have enough?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i will know when i wont enjoy this anymore
QUESTION FROM cherokee108: have you had a losing year at poker since you started?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: no
QUESTION FROM jesastein: have u played luke shwartz how is he as a player in you opinion ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: he is a very good player
QUESTION FROM DMS05: do you wish you stuck with playing tennis instead of poker or are you happy with your choice?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: im doing fine im very happy
QUESTION FROM theamdisen: hey, im having a losing streak right now, would stop playing for a day or 2 or would you keep on playing and see if it gets better?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: you kind of know yourself when you are mentally ready to play again
QUESTION FROM ArabellaG: do you think women have any advantages when playing live poker? if so, what?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yes because some guys are too nice to them and some try to bluff them too much
QUESTION FROM dannydan27: do you get to pick what questions you read or you just answer all of them?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: im trying to answer all but some are 'too tough' to answer so i just leave those
QUESTION FROM KuFuTzu: Who do you think are the best Chinese Poker players?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: Ivey, Rafael Amit, Greenstein. Im the worst but i still do ok
QUESTION FROM gowler2009: do you need good memory to be a pro poker player?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: not necessary but it helps
QUESTION FROM gowler2009: how to get rid of nervousness when playing a big game?????
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: just get use to it. try to make it a routine thing for yourself
QUESTION FROM VesmaL: has there been a 8million$+ pot in poker? whats the biggest u have saw, and been in? are u friends with gus? u meet him @ monoco?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: biggest i've seen is 2,4m
QUESTION FROM Mrs ACE 84: hey. How much money do you think you lost due to internet connection problems ?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: 500k at least
QUESTION FROM ted8100: How do you prepare for a big multi day tourament mentally and physically
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sleep well
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: brb
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: ISN'T IT DIFFICULT TO PLAY GUS, WHEN YOU REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT HE HAS. BECAUSE OF THE HANDS HE PLAYS
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: yeah his hand ranges are little bit more wider than people are use to
QUESTION FROM Donnie Folds: do you think anyone is capable of making a living off poker even if they start today?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: its not easy but everyone has same tools to start
QUESTION FROM elnino550: do you think next year you will make some wsop prop bets and grind it out the whole series?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: i dont think i will
QUESTION FROM ptgeneral: how do you tackle calling stations patrik?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: dont bluff them!
QUESTION FROM clinto2011: when r you coming to australia to play
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: in january
QUESTION FROM DMS05: what is your favorite food to eat?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sushi
QUESTION FROM sam1967: when u play big money tables does the poker play get better? or do u still have to put up with idiots?
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: sometimes have to put but usually players are very nice
ANSWER FROM Patrik Antonius: ok guys im done gl all