PRO CHAT TRANSCRIPT - December 13th 2010
QUESTION FROM taij19: hi
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Hi there everyone. GL in the tournament!
QUESTION FROM GetChuSome427: ur not that good
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: You might be right about that :)
QUESTION FROM kennethrocks: can i have $22 to play in the tourney
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Ask your mom.
QUESTION FROM thefreshmaster: Any advice for playing very inexperienced opponents in the early stages of a tournament? It seems impossible to put them on a hand!
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: In the early stages I just play tight anyway. If you can't put them on a hand, just play your own hand.
QUESTION FROM kennethrocks: 22 plz wat ever i win ill split
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Well, I'm buying myself in, and whatever I win I keep :)
QUESTION FROM reggaegirl85: hy
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Greetings
QUESTION FROM mr_funkydals: Dag, how big do you reckon your chances of winning this tournament is, considering the enormous volume you've put down working on your 5card draw-game lately?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: 1%
QUESTION FROM kennethrocks: lol 1% thats it plz send me 22
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Upon joining FullTilt you accepted our terms which prohibits begging.
QUESTION FROM republika SLO: hi man
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: hey
QUESTION FROM thefreshmaster: Okay, so you're in the small blind with Ks Kc. Table folds to the button, an aggressive player who raises to 7 bbs. You re-pop to 14bbs, BB folds, button calls. Flop comes 9c 4h Jd. Button opens with about 3/4pot. Your move?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I raise. But I also make a bigger re-raise preflop
QUESTION FROM republika SLO: what is the best strategy for the tournament? aggressive, tight......
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: it all depends. i usually start out tight, but become looser towards the end
QUESTION FROM Gokker1973: hello. i won now 2 times the satalite of event 33. but the first time, i unregister,because i was registered already in event 32, can`t play 2 games at one time, now is my question, how come i can not find my name in the list of satalite winner
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Well. I am not support and I have no idea what satellite winner list you are talking about.
QUESTION FROM thefreshmaster: Say he calls your raise and opens again with a strong bet on the turn (assuming the turn is a dead card like 2s), at what point do you lay down the kings, if ever?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: What hands would you put him on if you fold kings? The only think would be a set, but he might aswell have AJ, KJ, QJ or some other hand
QUESTION FROM republika SLO: is it immoral to let a sucker keep his money ?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: no, but he is going to find some other way of parting with his money so you might aswell win it off him.
QUESTION FROM Gokker1973: ok... satalite ftsop event 33.... but no problem.
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: i understood that, but where is this list over satellite winners that you're missing from?
QUESTION FROM Gokker1973: http://p.fulltiltpoker.com/nl/mini-full-tilt-online-poker-series/satellite-challenge?id=33#ftops-satellite-results
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: well. you are on that list, so i dont see the problem
QUESTION FROM Gokker1973: yes, i see now, had to retsart the page, i`m sorry to border you. you have my respect. good luck with future games! gokker.
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: ty
QUESTION FROM NoTilt02: hey dag good luck to u! Just a random question what kind of bankroll manmagement strategy do u use to keep it together?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I never buy into a tournament for more than 1% of my bankroll
QUESTION FROM dokonalej24: hallo Dag: Are you here ?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Depends, where is here?
QUESTION FROM NoTilt02: What about sng's or cash games?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: same rules apply
QUESTION FROM hgv84: hey man
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Greetings
QUESTION FROM dokonalej24: Dag,how old are you ?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: 24
QUESTION FROM mafiawarwalter: "This game is easy!"
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: It sure is
QUESTION FROM jmac72: dag you said you never bought into more than 1 percent of your BR how did you get your start (parents,friends, how did u get cash to play big tourneys???
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: i started with $100 in january 2005 and played limit holdem
QUESTION FROM dokonalej24: I want play with you....
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I hope you mean poker
QUESTION FROM Tenma13: what is this?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: a word in the english language
QUESTION FROM mafiawarwalter: Which would you rather have? AK of Diamonds or 88 all in preflop? ;-)
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Depends on the opponents hand, but if they are against eachother ill take 8s
QUESTION FROM Vandole: Dag, how does one become a red pro? I feel I have marketability and would make a great addition to the team. Thank you.
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: You start out as a pink pro, then they promote you to red. No but seriously I'm not the one to talk to :) Usually you don't ask, they ask you.
QUESTION FROM Tenma13: disscuss your approch to large field MTTs playing against weaker opponents, thanks
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Fold a lot early, steal a lot late :)
QUESTION FROM mafiawarwalter: Who is the best over all player-- Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth or Mafiawarwalter?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I rate them in this order 1) Phil Ivey 2) Mafiawarwalter 3) Phil hellmuth
QUESTION FROM Tenma13: whats your thoughts on the potential blackout of US players?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: No one will ever be able to control the internet. There's a way around everything
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: What year(s) did you have a deep run in the main event?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: 2007 and 2008
QUESTION FROM dokonalej24: How do I prevent the freerols beginners? always give all in. ....
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Have a better hand and be lucky!
QUESTION FROM thefreshmaster: In live games, do you take more stock in physical tells or betting patterns?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: betting patterns for sure
QUESTION FROM s10boy02: Hello Dag are u scared to play against Durrrr?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I played him in the poker million and he wasn't very scary, but I would never play him in cashgames.
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: Whats your opinion on people who ask someone if they want a stake and tell them they will but dont, i mean it's there $20, but then why ask right?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I did not understand that.
QUESTION FROM thcpoku: Could you give the best tip to stay in profit
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Don't play against better players :)
QUESTION FROM s10boy02: Can u play blackjack in casino's
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I am aware that most casinos offer this, yes, but i don't play it.
QUESTION FROM JohnnyGetsome: What do you feel is the best strategy in micro stakes for building a bank roll, LAG or TAG?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: TAG
QUESTION FROM s10boy02: Thanks for your responce Dag.. Have a good day!!
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: You too sir
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: I was sayin.... someone asked me if i wanted a stake, i didnt ask them, but then they backed out, if goin to back out then why ask someone if they want a stake right?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: yes
QUESTION FROM tiberius1981: no limit hold'em or pot limit omaha?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: pot limit omaha hi/lo
QUESTION FROM Tenma13: too bad my last went unanswerd.... how about this, What do you think is constructive about poker players contribution to society? Doctors heal, poker players....(fill in the blank)
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: ...provide entertainment just like cinemas
QUESTION FROM JohnnyGetsome: what are your feelings on agression in poker? Do you think it is best to work on being more and more agressive or do you think agression is more dependent on the table you are at?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Selective aggressiveness is the key
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: whats the lowest buy in tourney you will play? and do you play stud 8?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: i usually play down to $26
QUESTION FROM JohnnyGetsome: do you think it is easier to build a bank roll at NLHM or PLO?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: PLO has bigger swings, so if you are looking for a stable income then holdem is slightly better
QUESTION FROM mafiawarwalter: Do you know if casinos offer 5 draw tables?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: they usually dont
QUESTION FROM thefreshmaster: How did you learn to play advanced poker? Did you have a mentor?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I mostly learned from discussing it with others and analyzing my own play
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: how about $5.50 stud 8 tomorrow at 21:30? id 203378757 pw rossi
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: sry
QUESTION FROM JohnnyGetsome: Most poker players will not put themselves in a negative EV situation. But, do you feel it is sometimes necessary to play against better players even if it might be negative EV in order to improve your game
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: No i dont think you need to play against a table full of better players to improve. Sometimes, thought, you will encounter better players at a limit where you are a winning player. I feel you learn best from analyzing ur hands
QUESTION FROM mafiawarwalter: Do you play more online or live poker? and which do you find more profitable?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: there are so many expenses related to live tournametns, so for me online is more profitable
QUESTION FROM Tenma13: had a sick run recently been playing higher buyin events whats your thoughts on min raises ? Seem to come from all pos, mid to late game, whats your default range for ralry/mid/late, thanks
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: my betsize depends on a lot of variables. If it is a tournament without antes, then minraises can be ok, but usually I go 2.5bb or 2.25bb
QUESTION FROM Vandole: I listen to rap and video game music from the Super Nintendo while I grind. What do you think makes you run good music wise while you play? hahah
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: chantings from buddhist munks
QUESTION FROM Nugen2: What do you think about the Super turbos?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: i like them
QUESTION FROM mafiawarwalter: any idea if FT has any plans to create hyper turbo 5draw HU sngs?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Right after they launch bingo. no seriously i dont know, doesnt seem like something a lot of players would play
QUESTION FROM JohnnyGetsome: in large tournaments do you think it is best to play a lot of hands early when the blinds are low or just wait for premium hands and save the chips for when the blinds get bigger?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I usually play tight during the early levels and let other ppl bust eachother out
QUESTION FROM Finnishgrand02: yo what do you think about Patrik Antonius?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: sexy
QUESTION FROM Nugen2: What's your ideal way to build a bankroll from the bottom? Would you support taking the risk and playing more expensive tourny's for a bigger prize or just grind it out?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: 18 man sngs would be my way to buld a bankroll. only take risks if u can afford to lose
QUESTION FROM laxcatt: who dat who der?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: GrammarNazi and he is not happy.
QUESTION FROM Finnishgrand02: tell us few very common and good live tells?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: a tell can mean both strong and weak. it depends wether or not the person is acting or it was a genuine reaction. to be good at reading people you must be good at telling them apart.
QUESTION FROM laxcatt: do u play ring games at all?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: yes
QUESTION FROM laxcatt: what advice do you have for aspiring pros?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: number one thing is bankroll management
QUESTION FROM Finnishgrand02: the biggest bad beat what has ever happend to you?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Running AK into JJ, and then AK into AA in the WSOP with 50 players left. And then losing 4 allins in a row with 4 people left in the EPT grand final in monte carlo
QUESTION FROM jmac72: how do i get over the hump. I am 23 go to college play 1-2 nl have about 2k for cards but i live off of profits for everyday thnings how can i move up seems really hard to get enough saved
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Leave 10% of ur profit for building a bankroll. Cut expenses if u have to
QUESTION FROM laxcatt: whats the minimun bankroll for someone tryin to make a living playin online MTT's and do you know da_professional?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I've played him a lot. You should probably have at least $50.000
QUESTION FROM Nugen2: Do you prefer Rush over the regular?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: No
QUESTION FROM Finnishgrand02: can you name 3 best players in the world? if you can't, can you tell 3 supergood players?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Depends on the game. I cant pick 3
QUESTION FROM laxcatt: what type of games and formats do you suggest for some one with a $100 bank roll? is that enough?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I started with $100 and its possible tos tart with less. I would recommend playing the game u like the most
QUESTION FROM Megaheiner: what is a good bankroll management for you?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Never play so high that you can't handle the worst case scenario. Both mentally and financially
QUESTION FROM Nugen2: What's the "standard" raise nowadays? x2.1? x2.5? x3?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: depends on the blinds and structure. My most common raises are 3x and 2.5x in tourmanets
QUESTION FROM Finnishgrand02: have you ever been in Finland?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I crossed the border once, from northern norway, but we promptly left
QUESTION FROM oscarbzone: Hi. What br management do u recommend for playin 1-table turbo SNGs? I have a roll of $2600 atm. And how many bi would i have to loose to move down in your opinion?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I would play $20 sngs and mvoe down when u hit 1500
QUESTION FROM jmac72: do you believe that there are poker bots and cheating its on youtube
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: cheating has existed in poker since it was invented. There are cheaters live and online, but I'm confident that serious sites take this seriously and do everything to prevent it.
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: also it is close to impossible to make bot that beats anything above microstakes.
QUESTION FROM Finnishgrand02: have you ever picked Royal flush and got called or big pot?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Yes in WSOP 2007
QUESTION FROM laxcatt: I've been gettin bambuzzled playing heads up PL Omaha H/L super turbos, any advice? and are heads up SnG's a good way to boost your bankroll?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Depends on what limit you play. On the microstakes the rake is so high it is almost impossible to beat
QUESTION FROM Rusty07182: how do you calculate odds, such as 3 outted, draws, etc..?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I dont know the percentages and I don't need to in order to win. I just know rough numbers
QUESTION FROM jmac72: ? microstake why just that. I seen some crazy things and i'm sure u have to that is unexplainable
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: Because poker bots are powered by algorithms designed by humans and there are too many variables to consider when choosing wether to bet/call/fold etc.
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: probably $5 or $10
QUESTION FROM Meute7: my favorite games are sit&go's of 27 entries, I've got a roll of 700$, which buy ins should I play?
QUESTION FROM Finnishgrand02: have you played agaisnt Patrik Antonius, and do you think it would be possible to beat him NL Holdem / PLO?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I played him in EPT Barcelona once. I would assume there are players out there who could beat him in those games, but I am not one of them.
QUESTION FROM Nugen2: Plan on watching the Manchester United vs Arsenal game?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: No
QUESTION FROM jmac72: do you cash out often and live off your ft account or do you wim more playing live?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: I usually cash out often to invest or pay bills =)
QUESTION FROM Finnishgrand02: i watched that royal flush wsop 07. nh, what did you think at the flop?
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: It was a small hand compared to my stack, so dont think that i was overly worried
ANSWER FROM Dag Mikkelsen: That's it for the prochat today guys. Thanks for the questions. I will be going home now to finish the tournament :) GL everyone