PRO CHAT TRANSCRIPT - March 11th 2011
QUESTION FROM noodlearms: fancy a game of 0.10/0.25 hu NL with us plz?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: sorry i am playing 4 tables in the torunament on one laptop
QUESTION FROM Sperm WhaIe: Do you ever play poker while you sit on the toilet?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: not yet
QUESTION FROM charlie_f1rpo: hi paul for a beginner player looking to build a bankroll which limit would u advice to play?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: how big is ur bankroll right now?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: hi rip
QUESTION FROM ripperdo: Hi Paul-
QUESTION FROM noodlearms: can u work full tilt so u can log on one account from 2 diff computers to run more tables, if so how?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i dont think u can to that, that is an it question
QUESTION FROM charlie_f1rpo: 120$, would u rather play cash or sngs?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: small sngs
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: sorry if i fall behind i am still on 4 tables
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: depends on my stack and position
QUESTION FROM ripperdo: which would you rather start with - ace small card suited or ace ten off suit
QUESTION FROM dashow2011: Am I going to win this FTOPS event?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: good question
QUESTION FROM charlie_f1rpo: how long did it take at the beginning of ur career to start winning on a regular basis?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: it took years as when i first started there was no online poker
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: hi
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: hi
QUESTION FROM Joddle: Hi Paul , my poker is improvoing and working my bankroll up playing 6 SNG $10 and 10c/25c cash games now have a bank roll of just over $1000 how many games/hours would you suggest before taking a shot at $20 sng and 25c/50c cash thanks
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i would keep building your bankroll until u feel comfortable playing at higher stakes
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: hows the tounrey going? A bit too fast isnt t?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: very fast but fun
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: no i like plo better
QUESTION FROM spikeboy022: Is holdem your favorite game?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: o
QUESTION FROM RiverPlayed: Hi Wolfe do u still know me ? Have u checked out Damian Marley ?+
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: no i havent who is that?
QUESTION FROM RussMac11: best book u can read
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i enjoy sklankys books
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: it's kind of funny, it was made in 2004 back when we first started.
QUESTION FROM spikeboy022: were you happy with how your fulltilt avatar turned out?
QUESTION FROM dis ID taken: do you think the world series of strip poker will ever take off?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i have no idea
QUESTION FROM flepx: how much do you earned before becoming a pro?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: dont understand the question
QUESTION FROM RiverPlayed: Musician youngest son of the great Bob Marley !!! Do u agree that ivey avatar got more telly than ivey live face ??
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: enjoy Bob marley music
QUESTION FROM dis ID taken: Happy 420
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: y
QUESTION FROM RiverPlayed: Hes great too check him out :) NOW :D whats 420 ???
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i will have to listen to him
QUESTION FROM RussMac11: what is the best to do when u r not getin the cards in ring games,tournaments,sit n gos heads up etc..
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: have to be able to wait for the cards to turn.
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: in a ring game that is
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: in tournaments or heads up playing position is key
QUESTION FROM RiverPlayed: i need 200 k by summer any advise ???
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: how big is your bankroll now?
QUESTION FROM RiverPlayed: 8 cts :( ...will be atuff start for sure
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: would play as many free rolls as i could and build from there.
QUESTION FROM RussMac11: what is the best thing to do to build ur bankroll
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: it depends on how much your bankroll is to start
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: Hi Paul, jst got busted. wish there were re-buy button. Played only 1 entry. regretting it nw. Howsz it gong on ur side?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: not good, i played 4 buyins and am out. the toughest one was pocket aces
QUESTION FROM RiverPlayed: i need to hit the miniftops and win one do u like to stake me for one =)
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: sorry I dont do that
QUESTION FROM RussMac11: say $100 or $50
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: if i have a bankroll of 100 I would play $5 sngs and build up. I would aslo try to play small mtt's with buy ins of 5 bucks or less.
QUESTION FROM RiverPlayed: hmm u should change that ... no i know u r good guy ... but seriuosly u should change that :D
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: change what?
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: Paul, we both got out in a very similar fashion (my snowmen were cracked LOL), Sir, ive a small request to ask.
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I see
QUESTION FROM dis ID taken: i got the munchies
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I would suggest you eat some food
QUESTION FROM RiverPlayed: not stakin me :D ... change yo opinoun on that point^^ hehe
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: oh LOL
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: Can you please play one micro stakes sit n go?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: what would u like to play
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: 1.20$ 9 players sit n go ? step 0? $1.20 45 players Sit n go. please choose one, sir
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: how about a 9 player sit and go 1.20 buy in tell me which one u want to play and give me a minute to find it
QUESTION FROM MADMEL1: hello there
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: hi madmel
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: holdem will be fine. on 2nd thoughts, please lets play 18 players as the seats fill in too fast sometimes
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: give me one moment please i will look them up
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: tiger can u go to 225092988
QUESTION FROM EasyPots: riverplayed stop asking for stakes dude.. u ask every1 in the pro chat.. pathetic
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: ty easy
QUESTION FROM Etanro: any tips how to make a bankroll ? :O
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: we have alot of free rolls
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: ok imr ready s
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: sign in
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: 225092988
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: Sir, Tournament Id no. 225091546, please register. i will register the moment you get in
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: im in
QUESTION FROM MADMEL1: how long have you been a poker pro for?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: 11 years
QUESTION FROM mihke666: lol nice answer to etanro who asked about how to make a bankroll " we have alot of freerolls" u mean the like $100 ones with thousends of players.. i don't think he can build there much :)
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: well i really dont know how else to start a bankroll without money, what would u suggest?
QUESTION FROM Dr-Lion1: hi paul how is the tournament going ?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: im out so not so good today
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: Im In! Nice! Please take a look at my game, sir, and please advise hw i can improve my game
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: u tripled up already looks good to me
QUESTION FROM RiverPlayed: wolfe u dont let me answer what are u an politician
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I dont know how you speak to people the way you do
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: how u doing paul?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: im good ty and how about u?
QUESTION FROM RussMac11: what is the best way in card reading
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i dont understand the question russ
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: At what stakes do u usually play?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: 25-50 plo or nlh
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: i am great. last night in a 1$ with 547 peeps i got 2nd:) good week:)
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: thats a good run
QUESTION FROM MADMEL1: i like to play vs you plz paul
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: we are playing a sit and go right now
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i was just asked last week to start doing seminars with a coaching site. i haven't made a deal yet but could be doing it soon
QUESTION FROM MADMEL1: can loan me some money i will pay back ok paul plz
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: im sorry but i dont do that online
QUESTION FROM Parenthesis: do you use player notes on FTP?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: yes i do and theya re very helpful
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: Sir, Do u have a website or coaching scool?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: sorry i wrote the answer to this question above
QUESTION FROM hotpocket6: Hey Wolfe how do i become a profitable player online.
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: it takes time and effort, read as many books as you can and watch some of the better players play, then take what u learn and put it together
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: this may sound weird, But is there somewhere there in ur coaching site (to-be) where i can join and be a part of? Not as a candidate but part of the team. I dont care if its non paying. Pls pls consider this small request
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i wish i could say yes but i was asked by someone who takes care of all of that
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: ahhhh wish i could join. its full
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: sorry
QUESTION FROM SDB7575: if you were starting out today from and what you know now would there be anything you would of done differently in building your bankroll
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: yes
QUESTION FROM D3ster: anyone talking?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: yes
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: OK, in future if you do start a site or academy of your own, dont forget me, That time, ill send u my poker resume. You will be quite surprise
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: u got it
QUESTION FROM FreemanWIS: How do you deal with the player has no logical pattern or system and seam to play solely on luck?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: thats when u just have to play ur cards and hope they hold up
QUESTION FROM mamaseeta: Sorry, to brng my question to this chat but no one else will answer me, can someone please tell me how i can reach a moderator when in a game and ppl r getting stupid.
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: think u should email support
QUESTION FROM oxDEVILxo1: hi
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: hi
QUESTION FROM Kagebista1: Hello
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: hello kag
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: sorry but i do play some smaller games from time to time
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: are u going to play more with limited BR players (like me)? No pressure, sir..and definitely not trying to be irritating
QUESTION FROM Parenthesis: roughly, how many standard sng buy-ins do you think a bankroll should be
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i think u should have at least 50 closer to 100
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: oh no...ure not in final table, this suxss
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: went out 4 handed with jq on a jj32 board the other guyhad pocket 3s
QUESTION FROM SDB7575: with all the fame and spotlight poker has got on it over the past few year has it become more challenging to win or would you say eaiser jusst because people are coming in not knowing what they are doing
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: uch harder to win as there are so many young players who play so many hands on the internet, plus so many places to read and learn the game
QUESTION FROM AdkJr2000: So you ready for this years WSOP !!!!!
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: yes I really am, this year I want to try to play more events then previous years, I have been playing too many cash games and not enough tournaments lately
QUESTION FROM zziutas: Paul tell me one simple thing, maybe im dumb, but just confirm that if u win a satellite to MiniFTOPS u dont have to pay a buy-in 10 dollars???sorry to bother u
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i dont know what you won so its had for me to answer that question
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: So Paul, ur verdict on my play, i know its too short...but anything??
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: it was hard to tell but u seem to be doing good, i had to answer questions here while playing so i missed alot of the hands
QUESTION FROM D3ster: for a smaller bankroll would u suggest cash games or tournys
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i like cash games to keep the money rolling and then take a small % of the winnings to play tournaments
QUESTION FROM zziutas: hey
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: Hey Hey Hey
QUESTION FROM D3ster: is this only about the ftops or can you ask anything?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: u can ask anything
QUESTION FROM D3ster: Idk if anyone else asked this but how did u start playing poker for fulltilt? just the first one you tried or the one you had the most success with?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I started playing with full tilt years ago. I was asked to join and really liked the site and the people who run it
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: wow that was a pretty sick hand. Ummm.....u playing more?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: sorry tiger but i am going to take a little time to answer questions here, I just got caught up, I will play again later or another day
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: i think is cool how alot of pros talk on here. but i wonder why pros like gus ivery howard. u never see them talk at all. how can u sit for 3-4 hours and not talk at all lol?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: have seen howard chatting it up many times on the site, as for Phil, he is not the most chatty person in the world but he is really one of the nicest guys you would want to meet at a poker table. Also Gus and Phil are always mulit tableing
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: ts hard to multitable and chat at the same time
QUESTION FROM D3ster: is the daily dollar worth it as a tourny becasue there are so many people that join do u ever enter it or have you ever placed in it?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i have played the smaller events, not sure if i played that one but did play one that had over 40,000 people can i was in the top 200
QUESTION FROM eddymonster77: is it just me or is that fulltilt is a river killer
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: it's poker. it is a 5 card game as such the river can be a killer I think playing online and getting so many more hands per hour u see so many more things happen. It's a numbers thing.
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: Paulm what was ur most memorable win on FTP?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I would have to say it was in a cash game not so much tournaments.
QUESTION FROM SDB7575: Paul when play cash games do you set a limit on daily loss or will you go on how the day is progressing. As I have seen both types of players Ivey looks like he will keep it to a limit and others will keep buying back in and have huge swings
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: It depends on the game and how I feel I am playing. If the game is good and I am playing good then I will play through big swings.
QUESTION FROM P Borst: is it hard to play with real chips?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: no
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: who's your favorite PLO player?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: wow there are alot of great plo players now, through the years Robert Williamson has always been one of the best.
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: well peeps get the 10 times a week they get river'd burned into there brain and forget about the 60 times that week they did not get river'd or the 10 times that week they river'd some else.:)
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: :)
QUESTION FROM D3ster: the 40000 people that must have been that big little tourny im guessing? i did that once and went out in like 7500th patience is def required when that many people
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: for sure, you can't run over a 40,000 player tournament
QUESTION FROM P Borst: Paul what is ur favorite hand?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: 77
QUESTION FROM bouki: At what buy in levels do you see less amateur casual players and start to see mostly pros playing that game? Ring games SNGs, etc
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: thats a hard question to answer these days as so many casual players have alot of money and enjoy playing highstakes
QUESTION FROM D3ster: at events like the wsop is it like in the movie with burt ren. in it where people send ugly hookers to ur room to keep you up so u dont sleep well to effect ur game? lol
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: can't say that I have ever seen that
QUESTION FROM P Borst: How u become a pro?:) did u won a free satalite? or?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I became a pro when I decided to play poker for a living.
QUESTION FROM P Borst: I really enjoy when i see you playing, but how you can play poker for a living? i mean... how much u make a month?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: It really depends on the month. I don't just play online. I play live cash games and tournaments as well.
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: what would u say is the top thing that makes u and other pros better then the avg/good players?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: There are many reasons. Bankroll managment, knowing your player, not going on tilt, to name a few.
QUESTION FROM bouki: As a pro, do you earn most of your income from tournaments, ring games, live play or online play?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I make most from live cash games myself but there are many pros that don't play cash games at all. Then there are some pros that only play online. whatever works best.
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: Paul, have u ever played with Isildur?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: No I havent played with victor
QUESTION FROM P Borst: ok, thanks! im going to play some online ! i enjoyed your answers goodluck and hope u will defeat phil and daniel one time!!!
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: TY TY
QUESTION FROM D3ster: when you first started on fulltilt what was your first deposit for and do u remember if u lost it or just won from first deposit like i read stories of some online pros starting with $50 and just never lost it
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: When I first played online poker it was before Full Tilt strarted, I had played on a few sites and did ok in cash games and tournaments but a big boost to my BR was 2nd place in an event that paid me about 130k
QUESTION FROM D3ster: how do you stop yourself from tilting though do you do something speciific like going for a smoke or just all self control?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i usually try to listen to my ipod or just get up after a bad beat that i think will effect my play
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: what do u do outside of poker? like any sports
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I used to play ice hockey and football but not too much of either of them anymore. shooting baskets or golf are nice
QUESTION FROM Nanook_Tfelk: how long have you been playing poker
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I started playing when I was 7 years old
QUESTION FROM D3ster: when i play and listen to music i tend to play more loose then normal what kind of music do you listen to when u play maybe its because i listen to faster paced music...
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i notice at times the music can do that. If that is the case i change to something more mellow like the dead or older music.
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: golf is great, ever in ohio look me up on here. my buddy owns a golf c.
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: sounds great ty
QUESTION FROM Nanook_Tfelk: how were you discovered by full tilt?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I guess it was in 2003 when I was having a break out year. I had been playing with the guys for a while and they liked the way I played.
QUESTION FROM D3ster: when you play online cash games do u believe in leaving a table when u get up say 25% of what you came in with and switching tables? or do you think it doesnt matter
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: in plo i can see getting up after winning as you can always get snapped off with anything but in holdem i really dont have a % or number i look for
QUESTION FROM zziutas: did u feel from the beginning that poker will be ur life and u will be doing great?or lets say that u suprised yourself by going so far?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I was just playing cash for fun then a guy brought me to a tournament and i did good from there i started playing more and more
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i feel a large % are over agressive and love to put u to the test
QUESTION FROM zziutas: do u have the same impression that eastern european players are looser, more aggresive, eager to play all-in very often?
QUESTION FROM The Supervisor: Why do think some of the "other" games like 2-7 SD, razz, or stud h/l are not covered on TV so they become more popular?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: yes, the wsop has tried to show razz and stud on tv but i just dont think people enjoy watching them as much
QUESTION FROM D3ster: how long are your normal sessions do u put a time on how long you will play usually to keep you from tilting?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: that is one of my weaknesses, i play long sessions, in fact a few years back we had a home game that went 3 days. we took turns napping then playing. crazy game
QUESTION FROM bballover: Hi Paul.. whats the best way to make money on ftp? cash or sit n gos? and @ what stakes?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: the best way to make money is playing within yourself. You should play what you are best at.
QUESTION FROM D3ster: i just got 4 of a king jacks in a ring game :D do u remember everytime when u get 4 of kind
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: not everytime
QUESTION FROM bballover: Paul. do You Think that as a payer, in a tourny, its good too be loose player, or tight so people can respect u, and u can make a move @ anytime
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i think you should move around from loose to tight and inbetween so nobody can ever put u on a hand
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: i am sure u would school me in poker. but not so easy todo in golf:). where do u play golf at?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: golf in s. fl
QUESTION FROM Sword-Bearer: what's u biggest winnings pot?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: the biggest pot i won was over 100k
QUESTION FROM gkekes: how i lost that hand?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i dont know
QUESTION FROM coldminded: hi paul, I got beat by higher kicker countless time, some of it I know, sometimes I can avoid, sometimes I just can't stand not calling, any tips? or maybe I should call everytime?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i would say the pot dictates if u should call alot of times as u have to see what odds u are getting on ur call, the player that u are playing is also is just as important. if they are tight or if they bluff alot that is so important
QUESTION FROM Antoskunk: can you give me 1000 dollars please?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: sure if u give me 1001 first
QUESTION FROM bballover: Are Your parents/wife./gf fine w. u playing poker??
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: Yes they all are very supportive.
QUESTION FROM Sword-Bearer: Paul. What does it usualy mean, then people do a overbat? ty
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: depends on the player and the board they are betting. Some people overbet becasue they dont want u to call on a draw others overbet to get you to fold with the best hand. You have to know ur player to know what the bet means
QUESTION FROM Ojibway420: hey you having trouble withdrawing funds from your account to ur Visa
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i have never done that
QUESTION FROM coldminded: thank u paul, that's very help, any biggest laydown u made in your carreer?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i layed down a set of kings on an ace high flop
QUESTION FROM bballover: paul. can u transfer me just 15$ :) so i can try 2 build a bankroll {we can b partners}
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: sorry but if i did that for everyone that asked i would be asking u for money
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: Hey Paul, I just won that Sit n Go. got $7. Pretty long for 18 players game
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: great congrats
QUESTION FROM Ojibway420: just wondering thanks...Full Tilt for whatever reason say I can't do it...won't let me withdraw funds to Visa that is....
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i think you can email cashier@fulltiltpoker for withdraw information
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: wat was the worst suck out u took in ur carreer?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: thats one i wont forget. it was a cash game and the pot was $38,000 on a kd 3d 3s board i had kk the other guy had 56 of diamonds and he made a move on the flop we got it all in and he hit runner runner staight flush
QUESTION FROM coldminded: most of people playing poker think they are good, although in fact they are not and still a lot of area to develop, but is that the right attitude?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: think that an agression makes up for some bad play but still better to be good
QUESTION FROM Ojibway420: done that....not getting answers...other then I can't do it apparently, funny thing was that I was able too in the past...so dunno what too do...don't understand why I can't
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: sorry i dont know either as i have never done that
QUESTION FROM bballover: is it true POSITION is important in poker?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: yes very true
QUESTION FROM PorRico: I didn't know you Paul but you seam a nice guy. Good luck in the tables
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: ty porrico
QUESTION FROM D3ster: i find it that at a single table you will only get 3-4 big hands a hour do u think the same way or are u a looser player and call to see more flops? or is it just depending on how your feeling?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: it depends on the players and my position how many hands i play. I have been known to play 10 hands in a row at times with the right players
QUESTION FROM DnDGeek: Hi. This is my first pro-chat. I'm a losing player, I'm not that good and I've been playing for about, oh, 3 weeks now with real money at 2NL. Is poker something you can learn, or do you need talent?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: you can learn for sure but u have to want to learn
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: i once mucked 4 kings. board of KKKK2 and i had 23. lol
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: lol nice fold
QUESTION FROM bballover: Paul .. How much $ are u up on fuLL tilt? or down!?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: really dont know that as i have been playing on full tilt since the day we opened in 2004, i think it was july
QUESTION FROM bballover: Would you be ok if your kids{if you have} play poker for a living also?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: yes
QUESTION FROM bballover: Better on being the tight player, or should i b more loose. bec I am tight.
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: think u have to mix it up to make hard for people to figure out what u have
QUESTION FROM D3ster: ojibway prob lives in the usa so have to withdraw to bank or a check cant use ccs on tilt if ur a us citizen so chances are cant cashout to one either
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: hmm that could be it
QUESTION FROM robrob5150: so, how many buy ins do you think is needed for a turbo tourney?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i really dont know the answer to this as i dont play too many turbo touranments, sorry
QUESTION FROM tiger martin: WOW thats the WORST possible suck out. and what happpend next.... how did u deal with that?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i got a rebuy for 20k and kept playing
QUESTION FROM coldminded: thx for all the information, if u have to choose to play heads up, would u prefer playing with mike matusow or tony g?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: tony g, i think mike is way better
QUESTION FROM robrob5150: no problem. thanks anyway
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: your welcome
QUESTION FROM zziutas: is it hot in Florida now?cos in Poland its freezing, im in the middle of the forest 40miles to the closest city and i dream of sunny beach in Florida! :)
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: its cool today in fl went down into the 60s but it was in the 80s for a few weeks
QUESTION FROM DnDGeek: What books would you recommend for beginners? Hellmuth's book seems to be a running gag for some reason on the poker forums.
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: dan harringtons books have gotten great reviews
QUESTION FROM robrob5150: when to fold kk? flop with and ace and big raise from other player? hate those aces with kk!!!
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: f the ace flops and u continuation bet and get rasied i would think u have to muck
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: worst suckout i ever had, was years ago in a toruny. i had KK flops comes KKA guy gets allin i call he has AJ turn A river A for a KKAAA board.
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: thats no fun
QUESTION FROM zziutas: and Doyle's supersystem?what do u think about it?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: its an ok book
QUESTION FROM coldminded: have u ever had a moment that u feel don't want to play poker anymore?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: yes, everytime i get knocked out of the main event of the wsop
QUESTION FROM DnDGeek: Here's a big question: Why do poker pros play each other, esp. on these televised cash games? (other than sponsorships and the like?) You'd imagine poker pros would want to make money by beating players they know they can beat, not the best...
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: one word, EGO
QUESTION FROM coldminded: wow, must be hurt, just been eliminated after hours of effort to stay in tournament, goodluck with this year, hopefully u're going to final table
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I just want to win the main event of the wsop a couple times LOL
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: if you could be any flower. which would u be?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I would be a geraniumatupaulasrilatailn
QUESTION FROM billhall4ever: What's the deal with miniftops 15?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i dont know
QUESTION FROM DnDGeek: What hands would you call All-in with on the first round of a MTT if 2 or more players went all in before you?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: a or kk
QUESTION FROM coldminded: hahaha that's the ambition paul! based on your story, I think u're more of a live player instead of online
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I do like live better as I am old school and I feel I get more information when I can look at a player. These days there are so many players that are better online as they can practice all day. I feel this is why so many people are making great money.
QUESTION FROM billhall4ever: How do I stop myself from playing too many poor starting hands?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: remember bad starting hands make for bad ending hands
QUESTION FROM axs912: Whats your favorite thing to gamble on other than poker?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: Baseball
QUESTION FROM axs912: Yankees? :)
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I was born in Phildelphia. You know the city with 4 aces
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: and yes i am sorry they stole cliff lee frrom the yankees
QUESTION FROM DnDGeek: Cash game.. Sitting in front of you is 4x the max buy-in for the game in chips, and 10% of your total bankroll. Sitting across from you are four good friends. It's only an hour into the game. Should you cash out?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i really dont know, would they cash out if they were up ur money?
QUESTION FROM axs912: haha well put - good luck bro keep it real
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I have always been an arod fan, I have been watching him play from when he was in highschool and also went to the first game he played in as a yankee sitting 7 rows up on 3rd base
QUESTION FROM billhall4ever: Oh man, Philly? My mother was mugged in old Veteran's Stadium for wearing a Packer Hat to an Eagles game back in '97
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: philly fans can be idiots
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: is playing poker for a career stressful?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: yes it can be but it is worth it if u are making good money. The only way to make a great living without stess is winning the Lotto
QUESTION FROM axs912: HAH - Philly fans are just very loyal. I went to PSU and can tell you I heard the EAGLES chant every night at 4AM
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I am a Flyer, Eagle, Sixer, Phillie and PSU fan and will always be
QUESTION FROM 25dutchy25: hello
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: hi
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: i am a mia fin,OSU,CAVS, and reds fan:)
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: how did mia get in there?
QUESTION FROM coldminded: do u know how much time for average talent need to keep practicing until they consistently winning money?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i really dont
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: whats your biggest laydown youve ever made? your best - biggest and your biggest bad laydown...?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i really cant remember the worst laydown i have made in my life
QUESTION FROM axs912: Whats your feel on Melo goin to the Knicks? Obviously I am an NY fan and appreciate that youre an AROD fan. Phillies are great to watch.
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I like that Melo went there, it's about time the knicks start winning again
QUESTION FROM billhall4ever: How do you keep your approach to poker fresh? Sometimes it seems like when I play too much, I do worse and worse, if I take some time off, I do better right away coming back.
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I am the same. I like to take a week or 2 off after playing alot for a while
QUESTION FROM sarnold1989: what online game do you play the most?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: have put in millions of hands of holdem online over the past 11 years but lately I play more PLO
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: when i was growing up i really like dan ''the man'' marino:) i got 5 of his rookie cards:) HUGE card colletor
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I understand, He was an easy guy to like.
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: i think i got any football/baseball rookie card of anyone who played from 1980-1998
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: Arod and jeter sp cards were a big deal in 92 and 93
QUESTION FROM Moneytaker65: Do you come into every tournament with the same "gameplan"? if so whats ur plan
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I don't play them all the same but I do live by the motto chip up or get up pretty much 80% of the time
QUESTION FROM billhall4ever: Don't you think Vick is like fools gold? Ya gotta play him, but he can't hold up over the entire 16 game sched. +playoffs, so you can't go all the way to a championship with him as your QB.
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: think it depends on the Offensive line. If he is behind a good offensive line he proved he can be a pocket passer.
QUESTION FROM Moneytaker65: Ur referring to building a chip stack early in the game?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: pretty much, I feel if you are playing agaisnt a field of good players you have to have some serious gamble to get all the chips
QUESTION FROM pokerloop69: talk to yah later paul. i sent u a fb add gl buddy and if i don't see u before then GL at the wsop this year was really fun talking to u
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: ty much, nice chatting with u and goodluck to you as well,
QUESTION FROM Moneytaker65: So with that said, do you normally play agressive or passive but bet large to get the big chip stack?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i like to see alot of flops early and depends on who i am against if i push the action or let them.
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: what do you do when you take b
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: b?
QUESTION FROM DrKK_PokerKrew: PAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: DRRRRRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
QUESTION FROM KoolAid122: Whats your fav FTP tourney?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: don't have a favorite, I enjoy them all depending on my mood. I really like playing lowball now but more cash games then tournaments.
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: sorry last question mispost, what do u do when u take a bad beat or if your on tilt?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: If I take a bad beat, I try to put it behind me and think about anything but that. It's always hard to do in a tournament but i just try. TILT is the worst thing for a poker player. I never see Ivey or Seidel on tilt
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: By the way I have been saying if for 10 years and will say it again. I think they are the 2 best tornament players. BAR NONE
QUESTION FROM KoolAid122: When you where a kid did you wanted to become a professinal poker player?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: No, I wanted to be a Ice Hockey Player
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I wanted to be the next Bobby Clarke !!!
QUESTION FROM dozen1: i have 40 cents left can i play agame
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i dont know
QUESTION FROM KS46X: Hi Paul.. What was your biggest earning from a tournament?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: hmm i think about 150k
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i think u can google it i dont know for sure
QUESTION FROM KoolAid122: If you dont mind me asking who do you think is the hottest female poker play?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: thats easy gavin smith
QUESTION FROM Moneytaker65: How do you like to play mid- pocket pair, pre flop?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: depends on how deep in the tournament and what position i am in
QUESTION FROM billhall4ever: You're good at this chat thing. How much time do you spend playing poker each day, as a guy who makes his living doing it. Does it take playing all day long everyday to make enough to live on?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i used to play 8 hours a day 5 to 6 days a week but as i went up in stakes i have played less hours and less days but i feel the itch to get back in as the games are getting easier again
QUESTION FROM KoolAid122: How's Florida
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: good andy
QUESTION FROM KS46X: do you play cash games also? or just tournament player?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: cash games but i plan on playing more tournaments this year
QUESTION FROM billhall4ever: Why do you say the games are getting easier again? A new generation of beginners out there still learning?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: that and I live in Florida and see the games are getting better again. When the economy is good it is alot easier to win at poker.
QUESTION FROM KoolAid122: Turbo or Super Turbo or Reg.? Also your biggest win i can find is 4th in 2003 Showdown at the Sands
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: reg. I have had bigger cashes online but i think that event was my biggest tournament cash
QUESTION FROM Moneytaker65: Back to you saying you like to get a big stack early in the tournament, what do you considered a big stack and which direction do you change gears once you achieve this stack
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I like to see flops with guys that will pay off with over pairs. I love to play position early and play by my reads on players.
QUESTION FROM dozen1: who the hotest chic
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: its hard for me to answer that as there are so many. I think Shannon Elizibeth is pretty hot
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: how did your family - parents feel whenyou told then you wanted to be a poker pro?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: They were happy for me as 2 of my uncles played for years when I was growing up. They used to teach me how to play when I was about 7 years old
QUESTION FROM KoolAid122: Ftops over :(
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: o, there are many more
QUESTION FROM Dumbdur1: Why did you start playing poker?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i loved it when I was a kid. I remember when I was little sitting with my dad and the men playing poker while the kids played kid games
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: are you a (dis-a-plined) <-- cant spell, player? or do u find that when you have a monster eventhough you feel your probably beat, the hand is to big to fold?...
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: it depends on the player and the odds i am getting on the call.
QUESTION FROM dozen1: n1
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: whos ur favorite?
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: i told my parents i want to play poker for a living but they said its a stupid idea and i should get a real job... but i really want to play poker for my career as its my dream... what do u think about this?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: how old are you?
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: 18....
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I know alot of people who go to school or work and play poker for fun and have gotten into it that way. It's always good to get ur education first.
QUESTION FROM madchester71: i just called the bb at 50 with a 7 5 the flop was k 6 8 then 1 called all in the other called him what would u do in myposision?by the way i called and hit my 9 the other guys had a king do u hink i got ver luky or it was worth the gamble
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: ice, I like the low risk high reward
QUESTION FROM dozen1: any poker calls or sayings
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i dont understand what u are saying
QUESTION FROM Moneytaker65: What kind of strategy do you suggest for a SNG of 27 people or less
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i like to play snug at the start, even more so when I am out of position as they really dont give u alot of chips to play with like a MTT
QUESTION FROM KS46X: How do you prefer to react pre flop all-ins from opponents in normal situations? (I mean no one is short stack, mid levels of a tournament, etc..) What worths to call?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: Now that is a question that is almost impossible to answer. Have to know my holdings, how the player i am up agasint plays. what position i am in. Did he raise, I raise, is he loose tight, on tilt just to name a few things.
QUESTION FROM Moneytaker65: on average, about what % of flops do you see in MTT? SNGs?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: early in mtts i like to see about 16 to23% of the flops with random hands in sngs i would say about half of that.
QUESTION FROM coldminded: what's the first thing u will do when u win WSOP?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: don't know
QUESTION FROM NoLookPass24: Where would you find a backer at?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I think there are websites that have guys who look at your ROI and then back people
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: How would you rate a 41st last night in the stud 8 miniFTOPS?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i dont even know how many players played or who they were so I can't even begin to rate that.
QUESTION FROM Moneytaker65: do you pay any care or attention to "chip average" does it play a role in how you play the game?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: not really
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: Are you into college basketball, like the NCAA tournament?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: yes
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i love march madness
QUESTION FROM Moneytaker65: Whats the best way to build a small bankroll, say between 50-100?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: the best way to build any bankroll is to go step by step, don't gamble with too much of your bankrolll on the table
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: r u rich?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I'm Paul but i have a buddy named Rich.
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: Yes, you just became one of my fav FT pro's :) lol, who you like to win it this year?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: This is a tough year. The Big East has been playing great ball all year. Ohio State looks tough. I wonder who is this years Butler. What about you?
QUESTION FROM Moneytaker65: What types of games do you consider? cash, sng, or mtt?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: Whatever you are best at. Every player has to play the game that suits them. Some people are good at sngs some at cash, some Mtts. I love cash games myself.
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: lol no seriously...
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I like to think I am rich with love. I have a wonderful daughter and a great life.
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: Tough year for sure, watchin Uconn/Cuse game now, and Uconn looks great, but OSU/KU are both good, i like the Mountain West Conference, so was going to go for BYU, SDSU, and UNLV, but UNLV wont make it to far i dont think, and BYU lost davies,so.
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: Yeah I thought BYU was going to go far until that. Ohio State seems to be the pick but if they play like they played today I don't know. The Big East is so deep they will have 10 or 11 teams in the tournament.
QUESTION FROM Moneytaker65: I have never really played cash games seriously, any tips to start with?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: Man there are so many things different. If you dont have a big bankroll I would stick with what you know for now.
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: nice, want to trade lives? lol
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: y but i have to pass
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: I guess i will have to go for SDSU or some other mid major school.... Uconn/Cuse 68-68 with 4.6 to play... LOVE IT!! and awesome i have a daughter due in June :)
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: Uconn has had a heck of a week. They went from looking great to not so good. This week they went back to looking great again. This guy Kemba Walker is the real deal.
QUESTION FROM JackofHeartsPT: in a random table, how do u play low pair early position?fold cause oop?limp to try to setmine cheaply?or raise to thin the field?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i have been known to raise or limp depending on how many chips i have and what I think the players will do behind me. I want to see the flop early and get lucky so I dont want to price myself out of the flop early on as sets can get u paid off.
QUESTION FROM Moneytaker65: When do you think your game really become "great" and what pushed you overthis hump?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I started traveling a little and playing tournaments in 2002 and watched what the better players showed down and replayed the hands as much as I could. That was a great help.
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: how much better is life being rich?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I will ask Bill Gates, Ted Turner and Mr. Pewterschmidt next time they invite me to play poker on the family guy ;)
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: For sure, for BYU to run deep Jimmer has to have huge games every game..... You live in vegas?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: i live in florida and dont see BYU getting into the sweet 16 anymore
QUESTION FROM KS46X: I will try to make my pre flop all-in question more specific :) Would you call a pre flop all-in KsQs of an opponent with your AhJh in average conditions? (If you lose you are out of tournament, if you fold you have enough chips to go on)
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: If i have A J and i know he has KQ the chips are going in
QUESTION FROM Moneytaker65: im sitting with 9k in the daily dollar. the blinds are at 30/60. I always lose right after the bubble. i have currently seen 30% of the flops. what kind of play do you suggest to get me into the very late game and to possibly win it.
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: I would try and figure out why I keep going out right after the bubble. I am guessing u are playing to aggressive so I would slow down and try to get deeper this time
QUESTION FROM KS46X: Or generally what percantage of winning worths to risk the tournament? Or priority should be staying on the table?
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: If u can get ur money in as a 60/40 I would go with it all day
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: haha love that program!
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: one of my favorites
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: Ks if u have AJ suited against KQ suited u are just a little under 60/40. How many times do u see guys going in with AK agasint a pair and that is about a 53/47 give or take 1%
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: the pair being the 53
ANSWER FROM Paul Wolfe: Well Goodluck everyone. Hope to see you on the tables soon,