PRO CHAT TRANSCRIPT - February 20th 2011
QUESTION FROM DeLaSoya: Hey Erick im a big fan would you please send me a signed photo :D
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: pardon my laziness but you gotta come see me at teh wsop and i will try to hook you up.
QUESTION FROM scoot51: Hi Erick
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: sup scoot
QUESTION FROM 20thenuts08: eric what ftops event did you win?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: I won a 300 sunday buyin. I think it had 3800 players.
QUESTION FROM FelineFeet: get me on team fulltilt i am the best ptr me
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: I heard they are scouting you.
QUESTION FROM river_king820: hey eric, what would you say is your biggest low in poker so far?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: In the old days it was going so broke I couldnt eat, nowadays it is my lack of success in tournaments the last 2 years
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: how you doing erick...any tips for how to win or run deep in any FTOPS or miniFTOPS events?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: you are gonna need some cards, but play aggressive and pounce on weakness and you will put yourself in a position to cash nicely
QUESTION FROM Izaak247: i want to turn my $9 into $1000. What persentage of my bankroll should i take to a cash table?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: Well, you are a longshot as is anybody starting so short. Play small and good luck
QUESTION FROM scoot51: I just had one question in regards to how or who I need to talk to that would help me get some money out of a closed account Im a soldier in the Army while I was in Iraq I had a full tilt account but didnt play much so when I came home I forgot
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: you need to contact support@fulltiltpoker.com, they should be able to help you.
QUESTION FROM 20thenuts08: do u ever stake anyone?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: unfortunately i have
QUESTION FROM stridr: what age did you become pro?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: 19
QUESTION FROM Smiler15: edog, what type of watch do you wear
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: casio
QUESTION FROM 1luckybear: I'm a Washington resident and wondering if anyone knows when we will be able to play again?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: man that is tough, the ppa iis working hard. If anyone hasnt joined yet, please do.
QUESTION FROM FernandezAlejo: erick ! good luck , i was wonder , is daniel negreanu one of your best friends?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: yea we still get along :)
QUESTION FROM NCFIXER: if you had to live on an island for a month with gavin smith chirs bell with on other contact which one would you choose and why
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: ever see that cartoon where they are on an island and the guy pictures his buddy as a hamburger and ahot dog cause hes so hungry? well i like hamburgers sot i guess its gavin
QUESTION FROM FelineFeet: blackberry or iphone?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: blackberry but thinking converting..
QUESTION FROM Lakonian: Would you know by any chance when Chris Ferguson will be available on the Pro Chat Room?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: only jesus knows
QUESTION FROM ai3n10: do u play miniFTOPS events or only FTOP events
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: i am gonna play some mini ftops in this next run for srue. good luck
QUESTION FROM DjHitzz: Hey, just saw your Tweet :) How did you first start out? i.e. what made you start playing poker?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: Didint have much else going at 19 so I turned to poker.
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: keep the questions coming i will be back in 5 minutes i need to make a few tacos :)
QUESTION FROM Natural Phenom: What do you think of multi-entry tournaments, is it for you?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: im loving it, the prize pools are HUGE and it is like having extra lives
QUESTION FROM scoot51: Does support@fulltiltpoker.com have a phone #?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: i dont think so
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: TY
QUESTION FROM termy4260: hi Erick! i enjoy watching you play on tv and like your work.
QUESTION FROM Smiler15: which is your best score? bracelet or erica?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: erica, by a mile :)
QUESTION FROM shadowstep92: could i ever get mentored by you ?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: SHADOW STEP, what up???
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: yes you get the money from whne you get merged
QUESTION FROM PokerTiger33: When you have multiple entries and they make it to the end together and they combine them... do you win money from the entry that got combined to another?
QUESTION FROM KneeGrowLover: Got any tips for big micro stakes tournaments?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: keep improving and dont underestimate anybody
QUESTION FROM JOELPOKERGOD: How often do you dream about Phil Hellmuth?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: not as often as you might think
QUESTION FROM NCFIXER: who is your ncaa basketball pick for the championship
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: onzaga will find a way...in my dreams
QUESTION FROM EasyPots: biggest prize in ftops history.. feeling ready to grind it out?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: for sure, ready to play 6 entries
QUESTION FROM PEANUTZ: why mulit entry....whats the diff?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: multi entry means you can enter the tournament up to 6 times in this case. 6 seperate entires and the software keeps you away from playing with your other ones.
QUESTION FROM RunDropSlide11: what games did you first start playing when you got into poker?
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: 3-6 limit hold em
ANSWER FROM Erick Lindgren: ok guys gonna attack the main event with 6 tables. best of luck to all of you and thanks for the questions