PRO CHAT TRANSCRIPT - August 16th 2009
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ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: 2 minutes
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: ok guys and girls Im back
QUESTION FROM Poker_Griffin: how does the aussie millions rank with other worldwide tournys and do u like australia?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: I usually rank tourneys by the number of players and of course the buyin
QUESTION FROM TwoPlusTwoForU: what is the key to emotional control in poker
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: take a break - when you lose a couple of big pots
QUESTION FROM Sword_Of_Doom: gus what is your strategy for the early rounds of such a big mtt?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: I actually think -that tight is good!
QUESTION FROM Icouldnotmakeit: gus how do u deal with the swings
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: sometimes the swings can be brutal - and as I said before sometimes it is good to take a break and clear your head
QUESTION FROM bluffallin45: gus how many women have u been with
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: more than 3
QUESTION FROM big ronjon: what books would you recomend to someone who plays average to get better?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: The Holy Bible ;-)
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: Just kidding
QUESTION FROM quartersun: hi gus, im really excited to be talking with you XD. my quaestion is what is the minimum buy in you would say for a tournament if you want to be improving your game and be able to play proper poker without people being careless?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: I dont think there is a minimum stake - it all depends on your opponents. Sometimes people play careless in a 200$ buy-in tourney - and other times peoplewill play their A-game in a 10 cent tourney
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: My Mom always said it is better to win 10k than lose a 100
QUESTION FROM Icouldnotmakeit: how does it feel like losing couple of hundred k's a day
QUESTION FROM JJ Jordell: Which player do you think got the most emotional control among the feild?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: Phil Ivey is actually one of the best losing players I have seen
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: can we please skip the "what did you just fold Questions!
QUESTION FROM Lewellyn Evans: When u became a resident of Monaco were u able to retain your Danish citizenship?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: danish citizen - resident of Monaco for 8 years
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: it is pretty hard - and I would advice against it for anybody exce
QUESTION FROM jba1986: how can you play a profitable agressive style from the start in a mtt?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: pt top players
QUESTION FROM Eltorsko: Ever considered stand-up comedy?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: not my gig
QUESTION FROM JOELPOKERGOD: your thoughts on Mike Matusow...
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: talks too much
QUESTION FROM Flwless28: How long did you have to grind before you hit your first big score? How long does it take most people on average?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: you can never count on hitting the big score - but if you are a good player knowing your own limitations you will have a good chance
QUESTION FROM akfrye: hello gus. what is your honest opinion of phil hellmuth?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: very nice guy away from the poker-table - at the table he deserves his nick-name
QUESTION FROM EasyPots: yo gus.. u gonna update gus tv anytime soon or are u done with that?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: Gus-tv has been laying low for a while - future ic undecided
QUESTION FROM JJ Jordell: Gustav, are you drunk again?!
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: nope not drunk
QUESTION FROM Icouldnotmakeit: Gus, where are you at the moment
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: Monaco
QUESTION FROM JOELPOKERGOD: Mac or PC?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: Mac
QUESTION FROM entheta: when did you first start playing poker and how big bankroll did you start out with?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: learned the game in Santa CRuz in 1993 - bankroll very small
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: playing 2-6 limit hold-em
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: yeap I will be in Hamburg
QUESTION FROM Mustaine43: Are you coming to the million dollar challenge in Hamburg?
QUESTION FROM doks89: How many events u play every year?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: it varies a lot - this year in the 20+ range
QUESTION FROM thomas6996: hello gus you speak french?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: unfortunately not
QUESTION FROM SirLeo88: Hi Gus! What do u think about multi-tabling in SNG and MTT games, is it right way to increase bankroll
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: if you are a good SNG or MTT player then yes
QUESTION FROM YourALLDonks88: gus can you ski?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: I can get down the hill without falling, but I wont get too many points for style
QUESTION FROM Ghetthoe: are there no good money in backgammon for you or do you play pro backgammon too?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: money is definitely smaller in Backgammon - but I am actually working on putting together a big BG-event
QUESTION FROM buying time: who do you like to win in november?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: since I have a big bet on Phil Ivey - I hope he wins the main event - and on top of that I like it when some of the top players win the big tourneys
QUESTION FROM 1luckybear: Gus, are you playing with your own money on high stacks poker, or do people back you
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: own money
QUESTION FROM ajinz1: How much did u bet on ivey ,did u have odds
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: 55-1 for 20k
QUESTION FROM Ghetthoe: wich nationality in general do you think are the best pokerplayers if you take in mind the number of population
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: probably the scandinavian countries
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: too far in the future to predict
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: Gus since you've done so good for yourself where do you think you will be in 5-10 years?
QUESTION FROM Anduril66: If you could flip you entire net worth on a 60/40 flip in your favour, would you?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: nope
QUESTION FROM derek4477: Do you prefer live or online poker?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: it varies
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: my best guess - kindly decline
QUESTION FROM thepokerchamp41: gus if i invited you to a private tourney would you kindly accept or decline
QUESTION FROM EasyPots: any plans of a rematch fight vs theo? or do u have other challenges in the future?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: no boxing-rematch
QUESTION FROM Hundurinn: Do you know Lars Ulrich on personal basis?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: nope dont know the Metalicca drummer personally
QUESTION FROM ranaldomoore: Hey gus! What do you think about Isabelle "no mercy" Mercier?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: she is a good friend of mine - and a very good NL-hold'em player
QUESTION FROM ajinz1: what do u think about this martonas - personality?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: dont know the guy - so no idea
QUESTION FROM orlanowich: when are we gpmma see your niece on the battlefield? :)
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: who knows what is gonna happen 20 years from now
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: I came in 2nd
QUESTION FROM Stacy99: who won the boxing match?
QUESTION FROM Daviroc: do you think that italian players will become good in the future?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: there is already some very good italian players
QUESTION FROM TopGun1986: What makes a great poker player?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: winning in the long run
QUESTION FROM Ghetthoe: what do you think of the railbirds beging money from you pros?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: doesnt bother me - as my Momma told me - you can always ask - but be prepared for a no
QUESTION FROM David Fraser4: steady girlfriend or just playin the field?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: just hanging
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: no private lessons
QUESTION FROM jordan845: do u teach poker if yes can u teach me
QUESTION FROM Charlie Dewey: whats the worst beat youve seen
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: WPT final table in SanJose - only way to lose was 7 on turn 7 on river
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: I wasn't in the pot but at the table
QUESTION FROM Ghetthoe: what do you think will happen to poker if the asian market opens up for online poker?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: there will be a lot more online players
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: not sure if it is - but personally I think it is a great game
QUESTION FROM turtle1990: why is omaha hi lo so unpopular?
QUESTION FROM JeremyNL90: What else do you do for making money besides playing poker?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: chat-room-sessions ;-)
QUESTION FROM Hundurinn: Have you ever taken an IQ Test? ...what were your results?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: nope never did
QUESTION FROM LasVegas5000: You will be tomorrow on EPT Kiev
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: on tuesday in Kiev
QUESTION FROM miketherake: how many hours a night do you sleep?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: somewhere in between 1 and 14 depending on the day
QUESTION FROM MommaNat: Do you feel poker can be taught or is instict the biggest part?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: can easily be taught - instincts are way down the line
QUESTION FROM Ghetthoe: Do you think media training for some pros would be a good idea? for example Full_flush
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: not sure they need media-training - maybe just commomn sense and courtesy training
QUESTION FROM elnino550: are you going to be in the caesers cup team for europe in london?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: havent heard about it - but maybe?
QUESTION FROM dewgills: Do you play any musical instruments?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: tried the guitar - not very successful
QUESTION FROM remedys: why haven't you been playing the 500/1k holdem with ivey/antonious/martonas/aejones?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: not exactly my favorite game/opposition
QUESTION FROM bluffallin45: gus wats ur biggest losing streak ever
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: depends whether we are talking time or money-wise
QUESTION FROM Anduril66: What's you favourite movie?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: shawshank redemption
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: nope
QUESTION FROM JJ Jordell: Have you ever had a 9-5 job?
QUESTION FROM Value 4 me: do you think you have a edge versus the other high stakes player? if yes, at which players?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: I'd like to think I have an edge ;-)
QUESTION FROM BDVGame: Hello, Gus. What % of your bankroll you can to buy-in with your bankroll managment?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: I am not a bankroll-management specialist
QUESTION FROM elnino550: how do you manage to pick yourself up and get ready to play another long session when youve had a big losing session?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: a 3 day break
QUESTION FROM TJ-spatz: would you rather give up sex or poker ?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: no reason to give up any of them
QUESTION FROM Lewellyn Evans: Do u still sports bet?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: nope
QUESTION FROM EasyPots: highstakesdb.com 1st of jan 2010. Yearly Result Gus Hansen = ?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: aiming for a +sign
QUESTION FROM rhondadahl: How long did you need to study before you played pro? Where/how do you study?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: play and analyze
QUESTION FROM MommaNat: Other than yourself, who dou you think is the best poker pro out there?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: Phil Ivey
QUESTION FROM walrusmongler: What is the quickest route to becoming a pro?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: no quick route
QUESTION FROM Anduril66: Hi. What is your favourite food? Do you ever go on tilt playing online? Who is your favourite high stakes pro to play against online and why?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: Thai-food, I tilt too much, not sure
QUESTION FROM Mission6: Just finished your book Gus. Great read. Doing any other books?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: have some ideas for another book - but it is far in the future
QUESTION FROM baileys27: Gus what has been your worst ever downswing in terms of % of BR if you don't mind answering?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: probably 120% - my personal advice is to avoid downswings like that
QUESTION FROM THEDRUNKNCLAM: Gus you play alot of hands. Would you say your position dictates the type of hands you play or the way players wage?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: postion dictates a lot in poker
QUESTION FROM big ronjon: when playing live what tells from beginers do you watch for?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: none in particular - but if they truly are beginners you will figure it out
QUESTION FROM madlondoner: Hi Gus. Did you really bet 1mill dollars on Rafa to win the French Open?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: close enough
QUESTION FROM Drkhvn: what did you do before you played poker?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: played backgammon and went to highschool
QUESTION FROM Haha Trumpets: gus, how seriously u taking these tourneys?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: the first couple of levels I might be a tad to loose - but if get going Im fully concentrated
QUESTION FROM JOELPOKERGOD: Gus are you a smoker?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: nope - cant really come up with a good reason for lighting up a cigarette
QUESTION FROM OyvindK: Hey Gus! What do you think about Ivey's changes in WSOP ME?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: somewhat short but obviously the best player in there
QUESTION FROM orengb: what is the best table image in your opinion for on-line tournament games?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: online tournaments I dont think table Image should be your main focus
QUESTION FROM David Fraser4: will u be making an appearance at the WSOPE?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: yes I will be in London
QUESTION FROM Haha Trumpets: who do yu think is the most overrated poker pro?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: not sure - there is quite a few of them
QUESTION FROM derek4477: Have you ever played HORSE and thought you were playing RAZZ when it was STUD?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: unfortunately way too often
QUESTION FROM Tittazsof: Have you ever been in Hungary?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: budapest a couple of times
QUESTION FROM Nastyimp: which poker player do you admire most
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: Phil Ivey
QUESTION FROM Charlie Dewey: To get into poker seriously, do you need to start with a substantial amount of money
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: nope that is one of the great things about poker - you can start from absolutely scratch - proved by Chris Ferguson when he played free-rolls and turned it into 10.000$
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: of course he is a top top-player but it can be done
QUESTION FROM Bebegim: Hi Gus, why haven't you signed up to clean out Dwan on the Durr Challenge yet?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: dont think I am good enough to play 4 tables HU at the same time
QUESTION FROM doks89: Hey gus how much time u play every day? day or night?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: sometimes a lot, sometimes 0
QUESTION FROM ronnysr: what live games do you prefer
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: I like mixed games
QUESTION FROM orlanowich: dp you always muck your hands and conceal your hand strength or do you show to intimidate?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: sometimes I show - but I cant say for sure whether it is smart or not???
QUESTION FROM BDVGame: Do you drink an alchogol when you play?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: very rarely
QUESTION FROM ilo2xpress: Is it true that you used to work at mcdonalds in Singapore? Phil Ivey said this in his pro chat.
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: dont believe everything you hear
QUESTION FROM nh pause NOT: do you have any tattoos
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: nope
QUESTION FROM zangbezan12: hey gus what was the highest stakes cashgames you played this year at the series and who was in the line up
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: 5k-10k
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: Ivey Antonius Benyamine not sure about the rest
QUESTION FROM ronnysr: chinese poker..you ever get into that?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: unfortunately - Im a big loser
QUESTION FROM dmjfan9: Would you play Zigmund HU simply for the benefit of all 2p2 readers?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: playing highstakes HU is not gonna be because of some forum
QUESTION FROM doeboy132: Gus i prolly shouldnt tell u this but i will. When u play live and u look at ur whole cards u lift them to high n i was on the right of u at a tourny n i seen ur hole cards alot. U should squeez 4 now on
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: I will keep that in mind
QUESTION FROM ilo2xpress: When Phil Hellmuth called you a donkey at WSOPE in 2008, what did you think of that?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: did not worry me
QUESTION FROM coolguy753: Hey Gus, are you into the stock market and other business adventures??
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: stock market no - business deals maybe
QUESTION FROM doeboy132: Ill bet u $500 u do not answer any of my questions.
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: bad bet
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: nope :-)
QUESTION FROM hiroller28: does all the dumb remarks in chat bother u?
QUESTION FROM entheta: how many tables do you usually play at the same time and how many iare the most you've ever played?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: I have played 6 - bad idea - 5 tables - didn't work either - 4 depends on the game
QUESTION FROM Draiodoir: say HELLO to IRELAND for me GUS!
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: Yo Ireland
QUESTION FROM Nilius85: Is The Great Phil Ivey very friendly like you?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: e is a tad bit more reserved than me
QUESTION FROM jamesetimmer: have you ever sent cash to some poor player who asks for money...just for fun or a story?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: a lot of people ask
QUESTION FROM ranaldomoore: Ever came in montréal?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: nope
QUESTION FROM Big Bully71: Do you ever play micro stakes to make it fun for the little people?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: once in a while
QUESTION FROM skoti george: do you like to ply hu with durrrrrrrrrrrr????????
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: it is always interesting to match up against Durrrr
QUESTION FROM E Lupus: do you think swedish is as weird as most swedes seem too think danish is
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: I like swedish
QUESTION FROM tom7795: i'll bet $5 that nadal won't win us open and andy murray will win lol
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: my advice on who wins tennis tournaments - should not be taken seriously
QUESTION FROM akfrye: you ever been out drinkin with phil ivey?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: has happened
QUESTION FROM C DerF: How do you pull all the ladies?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: my big ears
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: great Player! totally different style than mine - but he is absolutely one of the best
QUESTION FROM JOELPOKERGOD: your thoughts on Allen Cuttingham?
QUESTION FROM EasyPots: isnt it a bit hard to focus online, when u are used to play much bigger stakes in bobbys room? i know u play more tables at the same time online, but still
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: the online games are as big as Bobby's room
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: nope
QUESTION FROM Stryd0r: Do you think certain races are better at poker, i.e the Danes or Vietnamese?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: you are welcome
QUESTION FROM mikeiafeta: Brisbane - Australia here. Mr Hansen ... Thankyou for all your tips on FullTilt. Only been playing online for 3 months and am doing great thanks to you! Good Luck & Thanks.
QUESTION FROM E Lupus: want it make it fun for this little man and play .05 .1 hu? im sorry for even asking
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: you can always ask - but have to decline right now - busy with chat and Main event
QUESTION FROM MommaNat: Celebrities have caught the poker bug - who is the best?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: havent played enough with any of them to really know
QUESTION FROM Penny86: ich habe mich für hamburg Qualifiziert wie find ich denn die veranstaltung dort in hamburg wenn ich dahin fahre und muss ich die kosten für an und rückfahrt selber bezahlen
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: ich weiss aber nicht? Viel Glück
QUESTION FROM Ghetthoe: whats yout biggest weakness, exept of showing you holecards for you neighbors
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: tilt
QUESTION FROM Danishanda: Have you ever seen somone with bad social anxiety be good at poker, i love playing, but im such a nervous person?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: you can hide behind the screen when playing online - so you should be fine
QUESTION FROM ted8100: On the bubble, play more tight or more aggressive?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: aggressive - but also depends on table
QUESTION FROM Stryd0r: Who is this great Allen Cuttingham you speak of that is one of the best, how come he isn't recognised by the poker world?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: he is
QUESTION FROM ajinz1: Why do u have so much respect for phil ivey?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: because he is the best player
QUESTION FROM se_machine: gustav, how many languages do you speak?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: only 2 and a half :-(
QUESTION FROM noah0184: wats the half language u speak
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: german
QUESTION FROM Ralf Graholsky: when you end high school you had good marks?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: a bit above average
QUESTION FROM Hanamichi23: how much have you lost on sports bet?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: you dont wanna know
QUESTION FROM fly4miles: would you rather have serious players at a table or loud fun players like mike m and phil h
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: they would both be in the category of serious players - they just talk to get people off their game
QUESTION FROM BuildMeAFire: What do you find to be the greatest difference between online tournament play and physical tournament play?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: that you can look people in the eyes - and you stay at the same table for long periods of time
QUESTION FROM bleedthefreak69: ima new player and i cant understand the whole knowing how manny outs u have thing can u explain?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: not the right forum - but there is plenty of bookks out there that can explain it
QUESTION FROM xPokerface81: which place do you think can phil ivey reach at the wsop final table this year?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: somewhere between 1 and 9
QUESTION FROM PKT HOOKZ: hi gus would you say your game is more math based than read based?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: math
QUESTION FROM Danishanda: Do you do isometric contractions and things like that to keep in shape and from going numb when your at a table a very long time?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: not quite sure what isometric stands for
QUESTION FROM ToledoLuke: have you read any good books this summer?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: Salman Rushdie
QUESTION FROM TheTexMex88: Gus, can I be your next caddy?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: havent been golfing much lately
QUESTION FROM korjae: which one requires more skill, razz or stud?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: stud I believe
QUESTION FROM McBain74: favourite alcoholic drink?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: white russian
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: it depends who you are - some are better suited for the computer and some for the face to face
QUESTION FROM PiersM: hi gus you probably get asked this all the time but would you say online play is best or real life plat?
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: Thats it for me guys and girls Later
ANSWER FROM Gus Hansen: have a good nite :-)