PRO CHAT TRANSCRIPT - February 12th 2011
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ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: 2nd wsop O7
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: 3k event
QUESTION FROM Brandon Marlin: who do u want to win on heads up ftops?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: I just want to win
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: I think the jerseys are cool
QUESTION FROM expired by me: hi beth...do you ever sit in the micro stages and chat?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: o but I would
QUESTION FROM Sheesho1: favorite casino?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: Borgata,Belligio
QUESTION FROM Louui: hi beth will u marry me?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: : )
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: VERY...especially this tourney
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: Isn't it hard to play and chat at the same time? How are you supposed to win like that. haha.
QUESTION FROM DeLaSoya: hey beth how did you get into poker? did you start of micro stakes and work up?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: I started playing free money on FT
QUESTION FROM Leperuibe: como eu faço para ver os torneios, dos tickets que eu ganhei ?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: wish I spoke spanish
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: hey beth you have any sure tips that can help a average player in any FTOPS Event
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: atience and luck
QUESTION FROM Wahooka: What is the reason there are so few women who enter or make it far in the WSOP Main Event?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: ecause there are way more men in the game
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: ahaha yes
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: Do you change your game up for rush?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: My cashes are public, I've have made a good career from poker it has given me alot of opportunities with other very well paying things
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: thanks for awnsering my 1st Q....do you play Ftops and miniFTOPS or just Ftops events
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hi
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: sorry both
QUESTION FROM expired by me: what are the chances that omaha and stud will start getting popular? i like hold'em but honestly it is not as exciting as omaha ..and stud has a lot more skill in my opinion
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: think more and more there are so many No limit players
QUESTION FROM Wahooka: ollowup question: why are there more men in the game? Are men more aggressive? Not trying to be sexist, I've always wondered about this question..
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: don't know why there are more men..in general yes
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: layed play then 1-2 then 2-4
QUESTION FROM Sheesho1: how long did you play play money until you played micros?
QUESTION FROM Sheesho1: biggest cash in tourney?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: check google
QUESTION FROM expired by me: it'd be cool because there arent many who do.and i find its fun to play with pros but none of them really talk..
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: not everyone is like me :)
QUESTION FROM DeLaSoya: so you started playing for free worked up a BR and then became a successful poker player? have you made millions from the game sorry to be nosey but im inspired by people like you =D
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: you can google my stats
QUESTION FROM DaEvilTwin: hi
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hey
QUESTION FROM Leperuibe: Como faço para jogar os terneios dos tickets que ganhei ?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: no habla espanol, sorry
QUESTION FROM MADMEL1: hi there beth can you loan me $2 plz it will be if you can ok
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: nope sorry
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: would have to do it for everyone then
QUESTION FROM expired by me: do you think if television televised more omaha events like they did with hold'em for the past few years..do you think people would start trying omaha?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: maybe? they haven't televisied them beacuse when they did the ratings werent good. thats why in the 50k horse the final table is all no limit. because of ratings
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: I have to say, your avatar doesn't do you justice. haha.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: haha thanks
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: Do you love or hate how there are so many people that enter the WSOPME and do you think their should be a limit of entrants into the Main event
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: thats what makes it such a special tournament, and what makes poker so cool is that anyone from any background can have a chance to be a world champion in something
QUESTION FROM DeLaSoya: beth you are a beauty queen marry me
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: haha how sweet
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: sorry
QUESTION FROM MADMEL1: why?
QUESTION FROM Leperuibe: no limit players
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: what about no limit players?
QUESTION FROM Wahooka: You are dealt pocket 55 in a live casino $1-$2 cash game, full ring. Your opponents are mostly fish... Do you raise, limp, or fold?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: raise every time
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: no matter how good or bad the players are, i usually raise pocket pairs
QUESTION FROM tye 1991: who your fav player?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: kathy libert, i think shes very skilled
QUESTION FROM DeLaSoya: where can i find your resuls Beth? one internet feed says you worth around $30M?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: wouldnt that be nice
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: cardplayer, pokerpages etc...
QUESTION FROM expired by me: beth thanks for answering my questions..I you can play in the micro stages! look me up and we can play in chat ;) would be tons of fun..i'll definately search ur name up in hopes of playing with u
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i'll try my best to start doing it from time to time
QUESTION FROM FARTY: hi
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hey
QUESTION FROM Wahooka: Even under the gun, should I raise any pocket pair in a cash game?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: you can burry people if you catch a set, or if you raise and get called and miss, you can always lay it down
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: How do u as a poker pro stay calm when you recieve a really bad beat especialy if it cripples you
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: listen to my music, its just part of the game. while poker takes a lot of skill, there is still that gambling side
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: Do you offer poker lessons?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: sometimes
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i know phil personally, hes a great guy
QUESTION FROM tye 1991: not helluth or do u like kicking his butt =)
QUESTION FROM dansal84: your so beautiful
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: thanks :)
QUESTION FROM FARTY: are ur boobs real?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: nice question
QUESTION FROM DeLaSoya: Hey Beth (with a capital B) would you send me a signed photo? 1 your hot 2 your friendly and 3 i just would love a signed photo
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: if you go to my website bethshak.com ....click contact me, send me your name and address and i'll send you one
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: Are you playing in the world series this year?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yes, going to go out for 10 events, give or take
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: well thank you so much for awnsering my questions its nice 2 talk 2 pros....i hope you do come play micro stage ring games so we can play...i know you are busy in your FTOPS event and hope i personally wasnt a burden to you..you are beautiful ty
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: anytime, after ftops i'll play
QUESTION FROM cgb84: what tables should i hit with a starting bankroll of $100
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: you probably shouldnt put more then 5 in at a time, play small sit and goes/tournys....but you build slowly, don't go for it all at once
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: Any dating advice for men? lol
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: don't be an asshole haha
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: no don't lie....the truth even if it hurts is alwasy better
QUESTION FROM alvaroesteban91: waiting lists will be collapsed if u play micro :P (mostly by men)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hahaha
QUESTION FROM DeLaSoya: i think i emailed it to you? did you get it :)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: got it....will send it out sometime next week
QUESTION FROM cgb84: thanks :)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: anytime
QUESTION FROM tye 1991: beth do u think you could win the step (sit and go) starting from $2?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: not saying it would be easy or happen on my first attempt, but i have confidence in my game
QUESTION FROM santus1: bkn
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: ?
QUESTION FROM DeLaSoya: Your an absolute gem thankyou very much treacle, by the way sites good love the music reminds me of when my bank put me on hold when im ringing them up to query charges
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hahaha :)
QUESTION FROM Furdean1: HI BETH
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hey
QUESTION FROM termy555: have you ever had a bad streak? what do you do?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yes of course, its gambling. you just be patient, stay confident and have faith in your game
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: me 2 i contacted you for a autograph pic. would most appreciate it and again thank you if you do send 1
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yes i got it, will send it out this week
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: I think you will have a deep run in the main event this year
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) thanks, i hope so
QUESTION FROM DeLaSoya: have you ever been to England Beth?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yes many times, played the wsope and have just been with family, love london
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: and i filmed late night poker there
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: be patient, and believe in your game...it happens to the best and worst players, just weather the storm
QUESTION FROM Nilius85: Hey beth,how do u deal with downswings?
QUESTION FROM termy555: dont you think online poker is more about luck than anything?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i think that online poker and live poker are totally different games. whether its live or online, you need to have a good game, and at the same time have a some luck on your side
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: haha your welcome. just a vibe
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i'm going to play some events, i'll take a bracelet in any event
QUESTION FROM Wahooka: With 100 big blinds, would you always committ your entire stack with AA in a cash game regardless of opponents play? What about 50 big blinds?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: preflop yes because its the best hand. all i would say is if its all your money, just remember that it is still gambling
QUESTION FROM VisserJJ: hallo
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hey
QUESTION FROM DeLaSoya: Where bouts do you live now? because im wondering if you want to exchange houses i love America! You can have my house in England
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: while that was very sweet of you, i'm happy where i'm at
QUESTION FROM dansal84: do you like anal sex?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: do you honestly think i'm going to answer that question?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yes, especially if you're just learning the game
QUESTION FROM Nilius85: Hey beth,do u thinking reading a poker book like doyles supersystem helps you become a better poker player?
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: if u had a choice of only 1 what would it be...would you take the WSOP bracelet or the cash prize...me persoanlly my goal is to win a braceelet
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i would take the bracelet over the money or anything
QUESTION FROM alvaroesteban91: Did u see that Gus Hansen was sitting out in the FTOPS 19 till he had 400 chips left? (10k dollar entry tournament)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: no i didn't see it
QUESTION FROM tyghibo: what other oker games do you like toplay besides holdem?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i've played some 7 card stud and omaha, i wouldn't call myself an expert though
QUESTION FROM VisserJJ: hallo ik heb een vraag over een stepticket dat ik net gewonnen heb. ik deed een toernooi buy-in van $3,30 4man.. die heb ik gewonnen en nu heb ik zo'n step 2 ticket en heb $0,40 nog op mijn account. wat heb ik aan die ticket en wat kan ik spelen?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: no habla german
QUESTION FROM Nilius85: gl in the rush turbo!
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: thanks :)
QUESTION FROM termy555: Patrick Antonius never read a book :P
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: patrick is an amazing player. you don't have to read a book to become good, it can be helpful though
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: just like anything in life, people all learn things in different ways
QUESTION FROM Apollo187: that is no german:-)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: haha whoops... what language is it?
QUESTION FROM Apollo187: How to become a poker pro?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: its a very long road....learn how to play the game first, practice and see where it takes you. i can't say there's a direct path to becoming a pro....its not like becoming a lawyer where you go to college, law school, then take the bar
QUESTION FROM Shiver1982: hi beth
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hey
QUESTION FROM Apollo187: i don´t now but i am german:-)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i like germany :)
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: would you tell me what you think bout this hand i played last nite..i had pocket aces and we got to the turn and this guy keeps raising pot but the board is 5-7-J-4 i folded a allin push.. was it a good fold or a donk fold
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: if you thought you were beat, then its a good fold. it also depends on the pre flop action. if he limped could have had low suited connectors for a straight, or if it was raised maybe he had pocket j's or 7's?
QUESTION FROM basti2303: lll
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: ?
QUESTION FROM VisserJJ: it's dutch Beth..
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: thanks ...... no habla dutch :)
QUESTION FROM Shiver1982: what sort of bankroll do you normally maintain?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i don't discuss money....but i will say i never risk paying my bills
QUESTION FROM Apollo187: where you from?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: philadelphia
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: no he raised from UTG +1 and i figured he maybe had pocket 7's
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yeah i don't think thats a bad fold at all. at the end of the day you folded and still had money in front of you. make the wrong call and your broke so...
QUESTION FROM termy555: Beth: come down to New York City :)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i'm there often....i have an apartment there
QUESTION FROM gruntasnorus: why doesnt Ivey, Fergason, Lederer etc play on line , havent seen them for months and months?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i'm not sure, i don't check to see whose playing online
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: thanks beth to be honest i was sort of feeling like a donk but the way you phrased it i feel way good bout it
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: always say, you're better off having a little left then noting. when i came 2nd in the 3k wsop i started off day 2 very short stacked, waited for my time and went into the final table as one of the chip leaders.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yes, but not spending the money on one
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: Do you need a personal assistant?
QUESTION FROM Shiver1982: do you ever play in london, apart from when the ept is there? if so where is your favourite place? i'm Vic player myself
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: no, the only time i've played cash games in europe was at the aviation club in paris
QUESTION FROM Boooomsk: you're fit. number?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: ????
QUESTION FROM AntonisAnt: Do you play online at all?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yes, of course!!!!!
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: that is awesome...i hope to either play with you i a cash game or miniFTOPS event.....
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hopefully yes, check back in a few weeks for the lower limit games
QUESTION FROM gruntasnorus: how much tax do u have to pay on gambling in the US?(nill in NEW Zealand)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: its like regular income. you fill out a w2 tax form just like you would for a normal job
QUESTION FROM Apollo187: Have you ever played with Phil Ivey?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i'm friendly with phil, he's an amazing player. we have never played cash games together, but i've been at his table in tournaments before
QUESTION FROM Wahooka: I hope you bust ai3n10, he sounds like a dork..
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: thats not very nice
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: One more Question....in these FTOPS events should you be tightly agressive or wait for double ups....i can never seem 2 get a very healthy Chip stack in Tournaments any tips on how i can fix it...sorry if i am putting 2 much or any pressure on yo
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: whats your game/strategy? ....all i can say is i'm a very patient player, and if i go card dead i don't panic
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: Do you think Jennifer Tilly is a good player?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yes, jennifer and i are friends. i respect her game
QUESTION FROM Sheesho1: how's the tourney so far? 11k right now seems good
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) yes, forgot the hand i doubled up on. just won a nice pot a few hands ago also
QUESTION FROM termy555: Beth: FT will report your winnings to the IRS??
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: if i take money off the site and deposit the check in my account, yes i report it because its income
QUESTION FROM basti2303: hi beth, who's your favourite for the ftops #19?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: gotta go with mr ivey
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: haha i lover her. everyone is mean to her because of that antonius thing.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i'm not sure what happened
QUESTION FROM Apollo187: Many professionals have known each other prior to their success?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yes....its a very small poker community
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: i guess im tight but agressive at times i figure on online poker you have to more play your cards then the player...but im sorta tight
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i totally agree, especially because you can't see peoples faces, movements, etc...
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: well on poker after dark she checked a full house to patrik antonius on the river. it was soon after she won her bracelet and she just got a lot of crap for it.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: everyone makes mistakes and misplays a hand from time to time. when its on national tv it gets publicised more and people just need stuff to talk about
QUESTION FROM JohnnyStecch1no: do u use any poker software? poker tracker or holdem manager?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: nope
QUESTION FROM ramonitat: would you ever go all in at the beginning of the tournament with a AKs?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: no never, only way i would commit all of my chips pre flop early is with aces, maybe kings....would just depend on how the hand went
QUESTION FROM Apollo187: Do you think these are some poker professionals gambling problem?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i think a lot of people have gambling problems....
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: I agree with you. I make mistakes all the time. In poker and everything else.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: exactly, no one is perfect....only my dog sabine :)
QUESTION FROM packers4tds: are you a menber of any poker forums?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: no, i occassionally write a blog on bluff, and i'm on twitter @bethshak. as for the forums, a lot of them are "roasts" and i don't take apart in that
QUESTION FROM LoleeChicky: how do you know if youre really good... my friends always tell me i should play more serious cuz i have no facial expressions in a game... what was your 'light bulb' moment to say: hell yeah im gonna do that professionally?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: see how well you can lie to your girlfriend hahaha....jk
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: it was my tournament life, ended up being all in on a bluff, but had a good read. that was when i thought that i had what it took to be a successful player
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: what is the worst bad beat u have ever taken in your career...mine was Pocket Kings v.s A-4 but lost because the board had four 5's giving him a higher 4 of a kind
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i've had so many. when you play a lot you take beats its part of the game. i know ive had people hit quads on me before
QUESTION FROM Nilius85: what breed is yer dog sabine?>
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: teacup yourkie
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: haha i love my dog too, but he isnt perfect.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: neither is mine, but i will always say she is :)
QUESTION FROM CaLlMeShEnKiE: hi is there a chance im gonna be a millionaire between now and 5 years im broke and im gonna start with500 bucks at the 25/50cent plo tables
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hahaha.....do you want to be a millionaire so frecking bad?....anything in life is possible, just have to believe in yourself
QUESTION FROM ushouldfold123: whats up?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: not much, playing my event...you?
QUESTION FROM ramonitat: what stakes did u play when you first started to play poker, and specially online..?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: online, learned with play money...then started palying 1-2/2-4
QUESTION FROM DeLaSoya: what are the top online tells i can look out for? to find out the strength of opponents hands
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: betting patterns. you just have to pay close attention to whats going on
QUESTION FROM LoleeChicky: lol i wont try that with my husband... but i could... hence the lack of facial expressions... so just wait til i get that light bulb moment and then go for it?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yup!
QUESTION FROM Apollo187: thanks for the answers you are very nice
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) thanks
QUESTION FROM ushouldfold123: what stakes do u usually play?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: /4.....i really like the 45 person sit and goes.
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: what the best FTOPS finish that u have had in your caree and when did you start playing FTOPS events
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i've gone deep in a few, but to be honest i don't remember how deep. its easy to get distracted when you have 3 kids at home :)
QUESTION FROM ramonitat: do you rather play online, or live in a tournament.?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i love both to be honest
QUESTION FROM Edgar Fonseca: whats your most profitable game??
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: NL holdem
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: both are very important. whatever you do in life you need to be able to manage your money
QUESTION FROM CaLlMeShEnKiE: okay but what is gonna be the key my skills arent bad i think and i really wanna become succesfull whats the key my bankroll management or my skills prob BRM he?
QUESTION FROM Wahooka: my friend has won millions in play money, and insists that it proves she has skill at poker... what should I tell her?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: switch to real money, low stakes and see how she does
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: maybe she has it maybe she doesn't, only way she'll know is if she gives it a try
QUESTION FROM criminal queen: Greetings! You know why Gus were absent FTOPS19?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: nope, sorry!
QUESTION FROM ramonitat: this might be a treaky question being that you are in FTP server, but there are many rumors that ftp is a cheat machine.. people with pair of A's loose against 42o..
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i know that's not true and can say it with 100% certainty. i know there have been problems with other sites, but FTP is cheat free and the best site there is :)
QUESTION FROM Sheesho1: how often do you play a week since you have kids?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: few times a week, depends whats going on in my life
QUESTION FROM Edgar Fonseca: What other games do you enjoy??
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: 7 card stud and omaha
QUESTION FROM LoleeChicky: i honestly play way better with points than i do with real money online... you cant see expressions of others online so i think everyone tends to be less daring in real money online games, or is it just me?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: maybe thats just a coincidence you never know. and as i've said there just 2 different games, both really fun tho!
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: How do u file for taxes when u get money from your FTaccount....isnt it illegal 2 play for real money online here in the U.S
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i don't know every single technacality, if you'd like google it....
QUESTION FROM ramonitat: are you saying that becaues you are sponsered by ftp. , if yes.. dont answer.. if no .. then you can answer why :D
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: because i don't like dishonest people, nor associate with them. so if this was a dishonest site then i wouldn't be a part of it.
QUESTION FROM matt57225: beth how do you play rush differently than regular tournaments?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: there totally different becuase its hard to get reads on your players when your not sitting with them for an extended period of time
QUESTION FROM ushouldfold123: There have been problems with other sites??? Do you mean that some other site is a cheat machine?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: you can google it i'm sure if you'd like.
QUESTION FROM AdkJr2000: Howdy Beth how are you tonight ???
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i'm doing wonderful, and youself?
QUESTION FROM ramonitat: google sys this site is a cheat machine.. does that mean its correct?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: for the 50th time. this site is 100% honest. if i spoke other languages i'd say it in them for you. how else would you like me to phrase what i just said.
QUESTION FROM AdkJr2000: I am very well Thanks for asking ....Hope you do well in ur event !!!!! Later
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: thanks :) good luck to you if you're playing at all tonight
QUESTION FROM LoleeChicky: thanks for your responses to my lame-ass questions :P LOL i feel like a douche... but i will take your opinions with me on my road to wherever ;) thnx
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: no question is ever a lame question! good luck with your future playing, hope it goes well
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: How is your event going so far?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: its going well, short stacked now but i always enjoy playing and talking to my fans :)
QUESTION FROM criminal queen: You very beautiful woman! It is pleasant to observe of your game! In what your success? =)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) thanks a lot!!!!!
QUESTION FROM ushouldfold123: im not your fan
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: thank you! you're so nice
QUESTION FROM AdkJr2000: ur best Beth ttyl !! via facebook ....lol
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) thanks
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) thanks
QUESTION FROM Wahooka: I apologize for calling ai3n10 a dork, you werent supposed to post that one :) Thanks for asnwering my questions... good luck..
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: jus out of curiosity..do u believe in showing a bluff and if you do then when do you think is the perfect time to show a bluff
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: nope, never give someone an upper hand. people try to do it to tilt people, i think its immature. good players don't let any of that stuff get to them
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: I'm thinking about playing the facebook 2-7 tournament. Any advice on that game?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: nope sorry, have never played before
QUESTION FROM ushouldfold123: i was joking with the fanstuff :)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: haha :) don't worry about it
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: I've tried it a couple times and I really like it.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: eah, i've heard that its a fun game. maybe i'll give it a shot sometime.
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: i areee i never show bluffs i think it is also stupid it does the bluffer more harm then good...lol we sorta think a like lol....mayb that means im good all i need is a big BR
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yeah, getting the money is never the easy part. just work hard at it
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: hi beth gl in the tourney
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: thanks :)
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: were you tempted to play the heads up event?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i love heads up, but its not in my bankroll
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: FL triple 2-7 is a lot of fun....its actually very easy...its one of my better games....would you consider yourself more of a cash game or a Tournament player
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: tournament player for sure
QUESTION FROM BlkJakShelak: Good Luck Beth
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) thanks
QUESTION FROM LoleeChicky: me again :P is it a good idea to fold if you would need the last two cards to get what you need? i usually do and most people tell me im too careful... whats your opinion on it?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i wouldnt chanse a gut shot, but it is online, and lets say someone bet 30 into a pot of 300 then why not. its just like anything in life, need to make smart rational answers
QUESTION FROM FARTY: xcv
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: ???????
QUESTION FROM basti2303: ivey is busto...;-)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: guess i was wrong then!
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: do you think it is easier plaing live rather then online or vice-versa....hope 2 play live 1 day im 2 young or else i would try the WSOP
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i really enjoy both games. online is cool because i can play anywhere in the world at anytime. and live is cool because the players are there, playing with chips, etc....
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: how do you feel about rush NLHE? when reading a player and position arent that much of a factor.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i'm having a total ball playing it. this is my first time and i will be playing again! multi tasking with the chat isnt easy, but its cool how you always have hands
QUESTION FROM xxEpInEpHrInExx: what do u think about the mutli entry tourneys?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i think its cool, something different that you can't do live
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: I think Jennifer Harman will win it.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i'm a big jennifer harman fan!
QUESTION FROM LoleeChicky: thnx
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: anytime :)
QUESTION FROM Blazesto: yea but i ndont think ivey expected the other guy to cvall iwth AK off, i beleive he had a read and the o0ther guy just an idiot!
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: haha maybe, i wasn't watching. between the rush poker and the chat its hard to multi task!
QUESTION FROM dunang: shak how you win in to poker online?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: ???????
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: yea ivey lost with A-Q v.s A-k ...the Q hit the flop but the other guy rivered a K
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: nothing you can do about that especially heads up!
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yeah, i always support my fellow women poker players
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: Really? Me too. I have huge respect for her game. She is a freakin beast.
QUESTION FROM Blazesto: ivey pushed with AQ off and got called by AK off, both paired, but was all pre-flop for like 5500 chips
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yeah as i said before nothing you can do about that
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: do players in live tourney get distracted by your looks? do alot of female pros use that to their advantage?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: no, at the end of the day everyone just wants to win, guy or girl
QUESTION FROM lego_spiderman: hi can i ask you a question
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yes.........
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hahaha, its poker. people take beats
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: I guess that proves that the site isn't rigged for Ivey. haha.
QUESTION FROM LoleeChicky: do you like rush poker games over regular ones?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: totally different. this is my first time playing rush and i enjoy it
QUESTION FROM ushouldfold123: of course there was something he could do.. after the other guy made a 5bet, what could AQ beat? Felt more like he didnt care :)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: you never know what's going on in someone's head. i can't speak for him
QUESTION FROM Blazesto: Do you ever play micro limit for #@%#s and giggles to see how people with small bankrolls play (muppets)?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: no, but a lot of people have been asking me, so i'm going to play a little
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: I think A-Q is Iveys grim reaper hand...i mean he was knocked out of WSOP at 10th place against money maker....ive seen him bust out of WPT Final Tables wit A-Q honestly think he should jus fold that hand 24/7
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: haha everyone keeps asking me about phil. i'm just concentrating on talking to you guys and playing my tournament!
QUESTION FROM lego_spiderman: what is your best advice to win this tourney??
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: pray? use multiple one times....
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :)
QUESTION FROM Sheesho1: are u in push fold mode now? 9k right now
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: nah, just taking my time
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: o and got knocked out of the 2009 WSOPME Final table against Darvin moons A-Q
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yeah, i was pulling for phil!
QUESTION FROM LoleeChicky: i totally love rush poker over anything else... have fun with it!!!
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yeah, the amount of action you get is great!
QUESTION FROM lego_spiderman: what is your best advice to win this tourney??
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: play your game! as i said before this is my first time playing rush
QUESTION FROM kamranish: Who is Beth Shak?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: Who is kamranish?
QUESTION FROM Nilius85: hang in there beth....150 ppl before u cash!!
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: thanks :)
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: i know sometime u have 2 ocasionally but do u believe in pushing with draw hands like nut flush or nut str8 hands?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yeah depends on how i feel, my position, place in the tournament etc....
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i dont usually hit them haha
QUESTION FROM ushouldfold123: whats the averege
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: 35k :(
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: I love your laid back attitude. Its refreshing. haha.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) thanks....just try and be myself
QUESTION FROM Blazesto: Do you smoke marijuana before you sit at table to relax you and make you more patient?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: do you really expect me to answer that question?
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: you have a clothing line dont you?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yes, its finished but its not out anywhere yet. i'm deciding where to put it
QUESTION FROM Esm3ralDa: a
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: b
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: Hi Beth
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hi :)
QUESTION FROM Hughes238: DMX or Jay Z
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: jay z! love him and beyonce
QUESTION FROM Blazesto: not really just wanted to throw a little variety into the convo :p
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) hahaha
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: should have asked about something that i can answer
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: Blazesto...with that name and that question...he truly would expect you to answer
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA good one :)
QUESTION FROM bobarnuts: tournaments live or online?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: love both, different positives about them
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: GL Beth Shak, Win it. Also had a few questions 1. how did you get approached by FTP to join there team? 2. how long were you playing before you considered yourself pro
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: the day of my final table in the 3k event was when ftp approached me. and i considered myself a pro after i started playing in numerous big events
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: what do you have in your clothing line? for male/female?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: both!
QUESTION FROM Blazesto: ever been to NZ?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: nope, always wanted to. i've been to australia tho for the aussie millions
QUESTION FROM termy555: what benefits do you get to become a FTP Member?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: its different for everyone
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: Well if you make clothes for guys. You have one customer right here. As long as your prices aren't outrageous.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: check my twitter @bethshak...and my website bethshak.com for updates!
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: Cool Beth! Good luck. Myself and ElliotHanran are currently being considered as pro's on FTP. You should ask to read our story (its been sent to FTP). Also do you ever find there to be much stress in the job of being pro?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i do a lot of other things also. i love being with full tilt and representing their website
QUESTION FROM Xvenger: What do you invest your winnings in besides more poker tournaments?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: shoes and handbags ;)
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: how can i get an autograph of whatever you have in the men line? haha
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: if you want an autogrpahed picture go to my website and send me an email with your address and name. i'm not currently autographing the clothing
QUESTION FROM Blazesto: does FT pay for your buy in to tourneys? and yea you should come to NZ one time it's a pretty cream country!
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: nope! and i'll make it there someday!
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i play to cash, then i play to win!
QUESTION FROM xxEpInEpHrInExx: do u waste a sec thinking about busting close to the money? or will u just play aggressive to get deep in a tourney or bust?
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: why dont u see alot Team Full Tilt or ful tilt pros in miniFTOPS seems like they play only FTOPS
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i'm not sure, i personally like playing as much as i can!
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: depends on the week to be honest
QUESTION FROM Sunnyslammer: How much time do you think you are on full tilt or just playing poker in general in a given week?
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: hahaha shoes and handbags Nice
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: im trying my best!
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: Don't give up Beth! You can still make it.
QUESTION FROM ushouldfold123: how much money do u get from full tilt every year?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: personal information sorry :(
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: dont really multi table, time depends on the week
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: how many hours do you play a week? or how many hands? do you multi table much?
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: oh great...i promise it will go up on eBay. haha
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: well now your not getting one haha...sorry dude!
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: any tips for my 1st FTOP event even tho it is a miniFTOPS event
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: play your game! go with your gut
QUESTION FROM FernandezAlejo: do you think Phil Hellmuth is sexy?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: me and phil are friends, hes a nice guy
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i've put a tone of time into my game. practice makes perfect! i self taught myself, played play money FTP and watched on ESPN. i have not had any poker mentors...
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: how much study have you put into the game? or do you learn by just playing? "have u had any poker mentors?"
QUESTION FROM Sheesho1: nice double up what was the hand?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: aq vs k4....i had aq
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: you foiled my plan on getting money to afford these events :( lol
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hahaha, you can do it on your poker merits! and i'm not worth that much
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: do u think they should have multi entry tourneys or get rid of them
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: like the multi entry tournaments! just gives people more options.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: haha it was in the moment, everyone knows how he acts on tv. i know him personally and hes a great guy. nothing bad to say about him
QUESTION FROM FernandezAlejo: but when he said "he called the raise with QK" , what did you think about him in that moment?
QUESTION FROM DeLaSoya: Have you seen Keenan Cahill on youtube? Hes awesome! :D
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: haha nah what is it?
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: i cant navigate through your website :( would love an autographed picture ;)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: on the right hand side theres a menu button. you also need flash. but if you want a picture email me on my site with your name and address and ill send you one
QUESTION FROM Jounior Riley: where can i watch the event
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: my event? ftp
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: double up again? what was the hand?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: aa vs 10 10
QUESTION FROM Kick-Ass93: morning
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: evening in philly haha
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: you had AA?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yup
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: very good, and you?
QUESTION FROM cds tripaces: Hi Beth, how are you?
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: thansk Beth I would love that ill try to find your email on your website now :)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: beth@bethshak.com
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: kool ur above the cash bubble awesome
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) trying my best
QUESTION FROM Blazesto: unrealated top anything, but do you know how to stop certain people seeing your statasus on facebook? or anyone cause im having trouble ae
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: go to your privacy settings. you can probably type that question into google also
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: haha maybe after a year you'll worth top dollar...but jokes aside...i would truly appreciate an autographed pic :)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: ok! send over your info
QUESTION FROM ushouldfold123: What? Did u double up? You only have 14k
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i was short!
QUESTION FROM FernandezAlejo: Beth , which was the most expensive buy in that you ve paid?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: 25k
QUESTION FROM cds tripaces: doing well, ty... gl in the event
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hanks
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: no but I would love to travel there
QUESTION FROM xxEpInEpHrInExx: have u ever been in germany? spending holiday, poker, shopping ;) ?
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: beth do you every act like a "mum" at the poker table?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: god no
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: cashing and making it deep in your own event would be awesome
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hahahah this is so hard pro chat and playing
QUESTION FROM pokertoker2009: haha bad question..
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: what
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: you are so close Good Luck Beth i gotta say ur the nicest FTP,,,,u actully speak to ur fans and dnt block your fans
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hank you bso sweet
QUESTION FROM Muck Hoff: I was gunna say...how the heck do you answer questions and play rush poker lol
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: OMG WOW
QUESTION FROM Asjay: hi beth
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: HIIIIII
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: you're handling pretty well so far
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) its not easy!
QUESTION FROM ushouldfold123: excited?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: always
QUESTION FROM pokertoker2009: beth, how did u start your bankroll?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: many ways
QUESTION FROM flipsnory: I'm new to rush, is there any way to just watch you play from my computer?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yeah just search beth shak, and u can watch my table
QUESTION FROM Asjay: how much bankroll does one need to play 6 tables of NLHE simultaneously according to you? 40 buyins?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: haha i'm not exactly sure!
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: Beth I sent you an email thanks :))) Think you will win this tournament if you win a few flips?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: its always possible! i like to think i have a good chance
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: i have a question about rakeback...asked a few pros already but no straight answer...are u guys contractually not allow to talk about it?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i'm not sure to be honest so to play it safe i better not. sorry!
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: Just get AA again.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: that would be nice!
QUESTION FROM ushouldfold123: You cant observe other tables in rush poker..
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: ohhh, then i guess not :(
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: played on FTP, free money!
QUESTION FROM xxEpInEpHrInExx: how did u start with poker? reading books, watching videos, coaching or just leaning by doin?
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: Hopefully a few double ups coming :) also re: flipsnory you wont be able to watch until final table due to rush
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yeah i'd hope so!
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: not during a rush tourney cuz u continue to move so we cant watch u lay intill u reach the Final table
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yeah so i'm hearing!
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: Actually i think ur one of the onlly pros who talks while playing there FTOPS event
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: i try to interact with my fans as much as possible! i appreciate every one of you
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yupppppp
QUESTION FROM pokertoker2009: lol sounds interesting
QUESTION FROM Jounior Riley: how much money did you start off with in your bankroll?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: thats personal....sorry :(
QUESTION FROM xxEpInEpHrInExx: yeah but what do u think is te best way to improve your game?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: practice
QUESTION FROM pokertoker2009: beth, you are reallly hot for your age
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: thanks :)
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: only 5 pros left including yourself...sucks you cant rail rush game...who is alessio isaia?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: haha yeah i know....i'm not sure
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: haha beth did you hear that apparantly you cant observe other people on rush? :P but seriously thanks for answering all our questions. :)
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: eah i just heard. only at the final table!
QUESTION FROM ushouldfold123: milk the clock
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: haha!
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: Nice cash!
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: thanksss!!!
QUESTION FROM pokertoker2009: wat do u think is the most profitable way to build a bankrolll, mtt sngs? micro cash? or 6 max sngs?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: tough question. depends what your good at. personally i like sit and goes
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: cashed...only up from here!! go beth
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) yup!
QUESTION FROM xxEpInEpHrInExx: how do you react on your downswings , play on, change limit or just take a break from poker?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: gotta play on, if my bankroll is taking a big hit then you may have to play lower stakes
QUESTION FROM ushouldfold123: the grinder boubled
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: ugh, hes a great player!
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) thanks! i hope so
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: i was joking :P but see you at the final table :) we'll be watching. grats on money
QUESTION FROM flipsnory: Well I'll be waiting to watch the final table. Good luck to you!
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: whoops just lost, made a good call....guy hit runner runner, just part of the game!
QUESTION FROM BlkJakShelak: congrats on making the $$$
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: thanks :)
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: thank you and i guess you need 2 make the Final Table so we ca watch you play and WIN!!!!!! lol i have faith and you have shown me tthat u show great love and respect for ur fans
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :)
QUESTION FROM DasHamburglar: How was Millionaire Match Maker - is the host of the show, Patti, as intesnse in real life as she is on TV?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: yes, shes a very tough woman but i loved working with her
QUESTION FROM Cantalupo819: lol LivesWithMommy, I Just saw that.
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hahaha
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: :) thanks
QUESTION FROM Herbal Secret: well played beth grats ITM
QUESTION FROM xxEpInEpHrInExx: how did u bust ?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: 10 high flop got all in with 77 against kq, guy turned 10 rivered j for broadway
QUESTION FROM pokHer_aftrdark: gg beth...think i jinxed it saying "its only up from here" srry
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: hahahah not at all!
QUESTION FROM cds tripaces: What do you think about trying out a new game when you're downswinging? Think it is a positive thing to do?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: ALRIGHT EVERYONE, THANKS SO MUCH FOR FOLLOWING ME AND TAKING TIME TO ASK ME QUESTIONS. I HOPE TO HEAR FROM EVERYONE SOON. you can follow me on twitter @bethshak, and my website is bethshak.com ! good luck to everyone who is playing
QUESTION FROM randomanzer: ???? ?? ? ????????? ????? ? ??????? ????? Visa Electron?
ANSWER FROM Beth Shak: orry bye XOXOXOXOX bye the way RUSH POKER was AWESOME