PRO CHAT TRANSCRIPT - December 11th 2010
QUESTION FROM montanastan: hello and good luck
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: thanks, you too montanastan
QUESTION FROM oscarbzone: Hi Joseph. I have a bankroll for about $2700 and i'm currently playin NL50. This week i had 10BB/100 in winrate, i crush opponents. When should I move up to NL100? And how much should i loose before goin down again? I play 4-6 tables. GL in tour
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: hey oscar, considering i don't even know what 10bb/100 means i doubt i can give any useful advice. you should move up when you feel comfortable and move down when you don't. or switch to mtts :)
QUESTION FROM fooka: your prediction?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: about?
QUESTION FROM Mario081186: hey how are you? Sick bluff A7o
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i'm doing fine, thanks mario
QUESTION FROM Timp17: do u believe in tha decriminalization of marijuana??
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: yessir
QUESTION FROM oscarbzone: Your biggest tournament win before WSOP ME?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: a miniftops for ~55k
QUESTION FROM Crimea25: jeoseph hello! i have little bankroll so ask u to give me some advice, if i play SNG how many tables i have to play, to make good profit?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i never played sngs but i'd imagine just play as many as you think you can handle
QUESTION FROM EasyPots: how u like ur avatar?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: it nice but id prefer my oakleys
QUESTION FROM donkieplayer: gl mr cheong, how much is your total career tournament earnings, and what is your best tournament finish in your eyes, thanks
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i have no clue what my total earnings are, probably around 6mil but i'm sure google will give you a closer #
QUESTION FROM fooka: riedsbill?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: is dumb
QUESTION FROM wilkins44: is it ever good to play 23 suited joseph cheong?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: only utg
QUESTION FROM GirlNextDurrr: youre my hero joe <3 your plays in the m/e
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: thanks. you're my hero if you're the next female durrr
QUESTION FROM Timp17: who iz ur fav player besidez urself?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: ivey
QUESTION FROM DannyG13: Hey Joseph, first off congrats on the ME finish. Just wondering, do you regret the way you played your final hand against Duhamel, or would you play it the same if in the same situation again?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: thanks danny. well it was obviously the wrong time, but no i don't regret it and i'd probably do it again
QUESTION FROM Crimea25: ok, how many table do u play?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: 4-6 these days
QUESTION FROM NightStalkerk: raise from early position, do u call with KQ in mid position?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: maybe
QUESTION FROM CilentkillerC: hey Joseph,in my opinion you played the best by far out of anyone of the final table,what do you think separates you from the average mtt player?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i run pretty good
QUESTION FROM Timp17: wut wuz tha first thang u bought???
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: a car for my mom. an xbox for myself
QUESTION FROM Cale408: what kind of set up do you play on?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: usually just on my 15" laptop
QUESTION FROM dimethylmercury: 6bet bluffing: most +$ev move seen in poker?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: ldo
QUESTION FROM BIGBOSSIN01: hi
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: hey
QUESTION FROM Crimea25: Joseph whom poker game from highrollers do u prefer?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: what
QUESTION FROM fooka: so is there some secret chant or something the pros do to fade 3 - 2 outters. I get it in good and can never ever ever when it counts keep the lead....
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: wouldn't be a secret if i told ya
QUESTION FROM Crimea25: joseph when did u start play poker?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: sometime between the 3rd and 4th year of college, so late 2007 or early 2008?
QUESTION FROM etcetera08: why didnt u buy a ps3 they are better
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i enjoy uncomfortable controllers
QUESTION FROM etcetera08: were you born in the usa or asia
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: asia - seoul, korea to be exact
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: probably the $163s on ftp
QUESTION FROM riverkirov: whats your fav online tourney?
QUESTION FROM Timp17: r u gonna play rindonz upcomin circuit
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: very unlikely
QUESTION FROM krjS: What was Your first deposite? I mine 'size'
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: $75 on FTP followed by ~3432432523 more deposits of $50
QUESTION FROM CilentkillerC: I've been wondering what your thought process was in the hand against Dolan when you had A10 of clubs and checked it all the way until you made a flush,were you just thinking that you couldn't get called by worse if you bet the flop there?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: yep you nailed it. his range for cold-flatting my 3bet is probably JJ+
QUESTION FROM dimethylmercury: this is a 2 part question, part 1 hello, part 2 how much starcraft have you played?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: hi. very minimal amounts but i still kicked my non-asian friends' asses with my zealot rushes.
QUESTION FROM WoytAAs: do u play on stars?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: yes
QUESTION FROM R1chard R0rty: do you have a gf
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: perhaps. depends who's asking :)
QUESTION FROM MikeV24: in cash games what % of your bankroll should you be using?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: 100
QUESTION FROM KyleFly: Do u feel Ax is a shove on button or cut off with less than ten bb when folded around?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: in general yes
QUESTION FROM geoffro2888: how did you get your start in poker?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: summer after 3rd year of college i decided to give fulltime poker a shot before going into the real world. luckily never looked back
QUESTION FROM dimethylmercury: is that Seoul North Korea or South Korea?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: west korea
QUESTION FROM Slightlyoutofit: which SNG's do you think are the best value??? I am currently in the middle of a losing streak and can't seem to catch a break in the micro SNG's, finishing just outside the money every time. i watch all the FTPA lessons and try to follow them
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: hyper turbos are the best fun-value
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: super turbos i mean
QUESTION FROM Crimea25: joseph say me please if you know, why such players like Jim Mcmanus and steve wong play on micro limits?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: who are those ppl
QUESTION FROM LTRUE: how often do you find bad/casual players at 500NL and above? (Online)
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i dont play cash games. unless it's plo then i'm probably the bad/casual player.
QUESTION FROM KyleFly: Do u think Lauren Klling is smoking hott or what??
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: you tell me
QUESTION FROM GirlNextDurrr: are you ever going to consider writing a book? if so id buy it in a second
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: no i have a hard enough time reading books
QUESTION FROM krjS: and when u decided to play poker in full time you prefered tourneys or cash games?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: tournaments. maybe some multitable sngs
QUESTION FROM andrew34232: HOW MUCH DID YOU START WITH
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: -$4k
QUESTION FROM dimethylmercury: will you hang out with me and my internet poker friends in IRC?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: probably not
QUESTION FROM DNR-Dirty-Feet: haha what were you drinkin on when you finished the world series?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: the rio's bottled water
QUESTION FROM jmac72: how did you become a full tilt pro?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i'm not sure you know who i am
QUESTION FROM Deuces22142: Do you have to do this crap?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: no
QUESTION FROM CilentkillerC: Was it especially sweet busting Filippo Candio knowing he gave you the runner runner bad beat?LOL
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: not as sweet as the pay jump
QUESTION FROM riverkirov: whos the hottest woman in poker
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: jj liu
QUESTION FROM LTRUE: Why don't you play cash games? Surely you must be rolled for that now.. Isn't it more profitable?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: it bores me
QUESTION FROM fooka: No less the J9s from the small blind to a raise?????
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i like J9s
QUESTION FROM etcetera08: Do u think Phil Hellmuth is smoking hott or what??
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: looked good in the toga
QUESTION FROM Crimea25: Steve WOng and Jim Mcmanus if FUlltilt pros too! so u dont know them? ))
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: no
QUESTION FROM andrew34232: WILL YOU BEGIN TO PLAY TELIVISED CASH GAMES SINCE YOUR BIG BOOST? aND HOW MUCH DID YOU BEGIN WITH BANKROLL WISE
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: probably not, maybe some poker after dark. started as a broke college student
QUESTION FROM jmac72: why dont you see pros play nl holdem cash game online High Stakes? is it because to many people are good at nl holdem now?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i'm not sure. i wasn't aware that pros don't play hs nl
QUESTION FROM denverluck86: Hey Joseph, big fan and admire you MTT play. If you had 25$ in your account and was looking to build it up. What would you play. P.S Congrats on your 3rd place finish in the main event.
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: hey denver, thanks. $1 multi table sngs until you can afford $3 mtts
QUESTION FROM Gfox100: do you think its best to play tight at the start of a tournament and loosing up as the flild gets smaller or try and get as much as u can at the start
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: there are merits to both. depends who's at your table too
QUESTION FROM OMGPokar: what if this includes VIVEK RAJKUMAR?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: what's "this"
QUESTION FROM rrrrrrrrrrekop: how much do you hate phil hellmuth after he made a fool of himself broadcasting on espn3
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: never watched the espn3 broadcast
QUESTION FROM gilbert0331: are you a millionaire
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: define "millionaire"
QUESTION FROM KyleFly: What tourney do u feel was most significant bankroll launcher during the beginning stages of your career?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: the miniftops win allowed me play all the hsmtts comfortably. so probably that.
QUESTION FROM LTRUE: is there are particular reason why you don't play cash games?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: no. but it's more satisfying to get 1st place in something than just make $$$
QUESTION FROM dimethylmercury: What was your ftp name before you were a pro
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: subiime
QUESTION FROM Slightlyoutofit: Thanks for answering my question. Have a good day and good luck on the tables
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: thanks, you too
QUESTION FROM ChipLover678: hey joseph..nice try during the main event
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: why thank you chiplover
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i dont know. what a travesty
QUESTION FROM OMGPokar: how come you aren't on Wikipedia?
QUESTION FROM Schmicka73: what kind of cards will u play to a raise in small blind
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: cards i like
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: unfortunately none. but i plan to make a big donation sooner or later
QUESTION FROM Timp17: how much has gone to rhinoz tax so far sir?
QUESTION FROM prokills: what have you done with your wsop winnings? is it all gone?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: all on black
QUESTION FROM andrew34232: what do u do if scott bet 80% of pot with the jj on flop when u hit that flush vs him with A10?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: cry
QUESTION FROM CilentkillerC: how good of an idea do you have about ICM and prizepool equity?Since they're a pretty big thing in final tables with huge money jumps
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: clearly none at all
QUESTION FROM dimethylmercury: hows your HU game? do you win if you and duhamel have even stacks?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: as long as i hit my 2 outters
QUESTION FROM denverluck86: Can I borrow your brain for a few days to play some MiniFTOPS?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: for a nominal fee
QUESTION FROM geoffro2888: what changed to allow u to become profitable in poker in the beginning of your career?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: having poker friends to talk to is a huge
QUESTION FROM Schmicka73: how did u start as a fulltilt pro
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: not too bad
QUESTION FROM baller4life888: how many "one times" did it take to win the superturbo ftops? lol
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: never won one. it's my next poker goal
QUESTION FROM ChipLover678: Cheong wwho would you rather date: Jennifer Tilly or Jennifer Harman?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: jennifer love hewitt
QUESTION FROM prokills: who is your favorite player excluding yourself?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: siola
QUESTION FROM MithrandirNY: If you couldn't make it as a poker pro what would you have ended up becoming?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: broke
QUESTION FROM andrew34232: since your win do u ever find yourself in a smaller tourney and not really caring
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: once in awhile, but that makes it more fun sometimes
QUESTION FROM etcetera08: "millionaire" noun. one who possesses at least one million dollars.
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: then yes.
QUESTION FROM _1Pokervibe: Let me rephase...After the dinner break at the WSOP it appeared Mike Miz had something going on distracting him from his game. Do you think so as well? Maybe he drank, or had a fight with the wife, or had too mush "other" things. What doU think
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i couldn't even tell you how many ppl were left after dinner break let alone changes in grinder's demeanor
QUESTION FROM OMGPokar: do you see a correlation between poker and a game like starcraft or starcraft 2?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: helps to be able to sit in front of a computer 24/7
QUESTION FROM DNR-Dirty-Feet: Are you into football at all? what do you think about OREGON VS AUBURN?? just curious cause im a duck hahah quack quack
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: only if there's money on it. then i'm into whatever team will win me $$$ :)
QUESTION FROM prokills: how much did you win in the miniftops that you won?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: ~55k
QUESTION FROM lordluggi: huh
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: huh
QUESTION FROM LTRUE: what's the M ratio where you should go all in as preflop raiser instead of a normal 2.5x raise for example (including if you are stealing from BTN/CO/SB)?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: what's an M
QUESTION FROM g3t3rdon3_420: Hey Cheong VNJ in the M.E
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: hey g3t3rdon. thanks
QUESTION FROM riverkirov: how much did it cost u to qualify for wsop main event
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: $10k
QUESTION FROM gold158: Specialising in MTT, do you find the swings hard to take at times, even with a substantial bankroll?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: yep. everyone has swings so just be prepared
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: hanks v1rulent. needed $$$ to smoke
QUESTION FROM v1rulenT: Hey Joseph, congratulations on your deep run in the ME. My question is after being a losing player (you mentioned you were -$k), what motivated you to keep playing. Thanks :-)
QUESTION FROM _1Pokervibe: Ohhh What brand hoodie did you wear during the WSOP? I love the large hood have been looking for a good one for years
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i got it at nordstroms for about $25-30. i think the brand is called threads for thought or something
QUESTION FROM ChipLover678: Joseph dont forget my name you'll probably be at one of my after parties in vegas next year once i win the main event....:)
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i'll try not to :)
QUESTION FROM LTRUE: i understand that, it is a thrill to come first in a tournament, especially live. I do play tournaments to be great fun and pretty soft, it's just the long hours of playing and finishing with nothing because of a 2-outer suckout.
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: happens to everyone. just have to accept it as part of the game and not worry about it.
QUESTION FROM jmac72: who owns full tilt?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: not me
QUESTION FROM _1Pokervibe: whats a good strategy for the super turbo?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i'd imagine it involves getting lucky
QUESTION FROM Timp17: are u a fan of chapellez show? ur rich b.itc.h
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: who isn't? (a fan i mean)
QUESTION FROM ChipLover678: Cheong: If North Korea were to invade South Korea would you move back and help protect south korea?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: my corpse might slow their army down a bit
QUESTION FROM geoffro2888: what is your edge in tournaments made up of? do u play the short stack better than most, or are you better at accumulating during antes w/medium stack, etc.?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i have fun
QUESTION FROM andrew34232: did u experience this as well i was break even player for awhile then in febuary i got 2nd and 3rd back 2 back nights in midnight madness ever since then i get deep and screwed or bad play etc my? is do u ever go on loooooooooooooong drought
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: happens to the best of us. there's a lot of variance in tournaments. just keep your mind open to learning new things and be persistent.
QUESTION FROM LTRUE: Will you be playing in the WSOPE next year in London? I might see you at the tables.. Have you ever met the Hendon Mob? How do you rate them? They're from my area. (i live in Hendon in London)
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i think so. come say hi. i have not met them...the only name i can think of is ram
QUESTION FROM DNR-Dirty-Feet: Then i'd take all your money off black, and put it on the ducks man ;)
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i might have to take that line
QUESTION FROM fr33d: wouldn't your head on a miniftops avatar be way cooler?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i agree. bobblehead style
QUESTION FROM Timp17: did u ever have a job besidez poker?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: sort of. i graded papers for a year in college but that involved minimal effort. (about 8 hours a week)
QUESTION FROM riverkirov: are you greg raymer in disguise
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: would have to be quite the disguise
QUESTION FROM Achelon: hi , would you prefer playing in SH games rather aggressive or tight?\
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i'm guessing SH means short-handed. both - you have to be flexible
QUESTION FROM GBpack20: Have you ever played on a poker team? Maybe early in your career?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: dream team poker twice but that's about it
QUESTION FROM geoffro2888: what % of your roll did u spend on your main event buyin?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: <3%
QUESTION FROM R1chard R0rty: Do you like fitted caps?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: flexfit caps are the best
QUESTION FROM AdkJr2000: So what the plans on your next Live event and also what will you be doing to change gears for the next WSOP ?????
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: probably PCA and Aussie Millions. i doubt i'll be doing anything different for next year's WSOP. at least hopefully not.
QUESTION FROM R1chard R0rty: rank from best to worst: vape bong bowl joint blunt
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: all good
QUESTION FROM Timp17: do u chill in K town LA?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: not often, been there a few times recently. can't beat korean bbq in ktown
QUESTION FROM LillyAllen11: what do you think of Racner getting his 3rd DUI?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: wasn't aware but at least he can afford the lawyers no problem now
QUESTION FROM Spasms: who do you think is the best nl tournament player in the world?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i can tell you this much - not me
QUESTION FROM R1chard R0rty: do you like rush poker
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: haven't played it much but seems fun
QUESTION FROM andrew34232: TYVM I REALLY APPRECIATE IT I WAS WATCHIN THE FT LIVE AND U DEF WERE THE BEST PLAYER AT THE TABLE
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: THANKS
QUESTION FROM ChipLover678: Joseph: im off to get back into the tables. Thanks a lot for taking the time to chat with everyone! Wish you and your family all the best in the NewYear.... take care bro
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: thanks! happy holidays, and glgl
QUESTION FROM OMGPokar: have you ever played against Jason Somerville/JCarver? how do you feel about his game?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: name sounds familiar, but i have no clue if i have played against him
QUESTION FROM prokills: have you ever played a mtt while under the influence of magical mushrooms or lsd?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: no, but let me know how it goes
QUESTION FROM KSC2-303: Do they well know a lot with the Draw poker and how do they find this play??
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: ???
QUESTION FROM R1chard R0rty: what kind of phone do you have
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: htc incredible
QUESTION FROM FriennnnnnnnnnD: spend your winnings on anything nice?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: not yet, give me some ideas
QUESTION FROM DNR-Dirty-Feet: What brand of shades should i get to look the most intimidating? The Ramer's probobly huh? haha
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: nothing as intimidating as the fossilman shades
QUESTION FROM Spasms: are you playing lapc at commerce in jan/feb?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: yep, at least the last half of it
QUESTION FROM etcetera08: do you consider yourself a "baller"
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: i'm told i have big balls about 4 times a day. so yes
QUESTION FROM dimethylmercury: you should buy a 10k watch everybody needs at least one. this wasn't a question it was a demand.
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: what brand
QUESTION FROM ChipLover678: lol fitted hats? jeez where is this conversation going i think you should end this now joseph lol i gotta smoke a J now hahah
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: enjoy
QUESTION FROM prokills: so do you play better when your drunk or high?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: best when i'm both
QUESTION FROM andrew34232: were u high at ME ft?
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: no
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: ok guys i'm gonna head out
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: and yes to all smoke related questions
ANSWER FROM Joseph Cheong: happy holidays and GL!