PRO CHAT TRANSCRIPT - December 15th 2010
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ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: hello Tim
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: things are great ,how about u?
QUESTION FROM Tim_Shippam: Good thanks!! Hows poker going? Won anything big? I'm on a down swing but nothing new...
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: poker is good ,but haven't won anything lately:(
QUESTION FROM laludj: How are you doing monte?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i'm doing great, how r u?
QUESTION FROM loodak112: ship me some $$ :D
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: no ship, sea is too rough :)
QUESTION FROM Tim_Shippam: I takes some time, it normally comes in threes! :P
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: :)
QUESTION FROM loodak112: what is like to be a poker pro?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i love it
QUESTION FROM laludj: im doing great! i am a freshman in college, have $350 in my account, any advice?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: study and manage
QUESTION FROM SITGOKING: WHY AM I SUCH A DONKEY
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i'm sure u're not
QUESTION FROM laludj: sweet! say i win 1k, do u suggest i withdraw at least 50% right away and play the other 500?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: can , if u need it
QUESTION FROM Maatos: who are you'
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: Just a poker player
QUESTION FROM Maatos: how and when did you decide to leave your daily job and start playing for living?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: if u're having success and earning more in poker after 2 years
QUESTION FROM loodak112: would u hire me to babysit your kids? xD
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: if u're honest and reputable and love kids
QUESTION FROM Setera: And right before you decided that, how many hours did you play on a regular basis?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: 6-8 hours a day ,5 days a week
QUESTION FROM CryoCold: How does it feel to win a WSOP bracelet?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: it feels wonderful
QUESTION FROM loodak112: do u have more than 5mill $?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: unfortunately no
QUESTION FROM loodak112: what is the meaning of life?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: life is full of meanings, in the end it's what u make of it
QUESTION FROM Setera: Is playing freerolls (the more decent ones) also a good training in your opinion? Or does it poison your thinking, as they play over aggresive there? In short what would be the ideal way to improve your game if your bankroll isn't higher than $20
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: freelrolls are good ,also sng are excellent way to improve
QUESTION FROM CryoCold: What did you use to do before being a poker pro?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i dealt cards for a year and invested and worked in real estate
QUESTION FROM PaartyBooy: hi
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: hello pb
QUESTION FROM ChocolateBar88: Hey Monte ! Nice to meet you:) i got a little question to u, for my $ 50 better to start from a normal table Holdem or just try me power in tournaments ?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i would mix it up in both and see what's best for u
QUESTION FROM loodak112: its not a question but i have to say u are rly smart and cool guy...hope ur Bankroll climbs up to 5mill ...Gl all the best
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: tyvm for the kind words, best of luck to u as well
QUESTION FROM Andrew2112: Hi
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: hello andrew
QUESTION FROM CryoCold: how old are you?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: 58
QUESTION FROM Andrew2112: What you think about Russia?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: it's full of russians
QUESTION FROM ChocolateBar88: Ok, thank you very much and goodluck in future !!
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: ty and best of luck to u 2
QUESTION FROM HIPPYTHRASH: GOOD ANSWER
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: ty
QUESTION FROM CryoCold: What do you think about internet players? Are they better than old school ones?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: they're definitely unreal,but old school has a ton of experience
QUESTION FROM Setera: What would you join if you got 10hours ahead of you to play poker. A big tournament, ring games/ rushpoker. And why would that be? + Do you often join low stake tournaments like the daily dollar, ferguson,...?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i would play rush, i love that game.and i do join a lot of small tournies
QUESTION FROM Miljaar: what is the reasoning behind pretty big bets by the pro's on poker after dark that can't be explained by pot odds or implied odds? and none of them are really bluffing?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: some of these guys are just gambling and having fun
QUESTION FROM Hector324: HELLO
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: hello hector
QUESTION FROM barger2: Do you find more success in playing a game in person or over the internet? In your opinion, how do the players differ?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i used to find more success in live poker but online can be just as lucrative with adjustments. some players online can play wild and extremely out of line .nobody can personally see or critisize them
QUESTION FROM CryoCold: What's your favourite poker game?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: plo hi and hi lo
QUESTION FROM Andrew2112: Which football team do you like?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: not a football fan,sry
QUESTION FROM Raoni_Poker: If you had, like me 347 UDS in your account, which game would you choose to increase that bankrool?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: mix it up between ring games and small sng
QUESTION FROM Setera: Oh and btw... Go and win event #20. I'll keep on watching you play Cheers!
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: tyvm, i will give it my best
QUESTION FROM Miljaar: with internet poker, it's hard to see the difference between a bluff and a good hit...with the bets and total pot shown and the lack of body language. do you think it's easier to trick people online?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i do not think it's easier ,at least not for me ,but it can be done effectively
QUESTION FROM CryoCold: Is Monte a strange name, isn't it?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: to some...
QUESTION FROM Andrew2112: What do you think about the end of the world in December 2012?:)
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: before or after Christmas?
QUESTION FROM Andrew2112: What is your maximum benefit in the tournament?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: this tournament?
QUESTION FROM Andrew2112: before
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: not crazy about it
QUESTION FROM CryoCold: who's the best living pro in your opinion?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i suppose ivey,
QUESTION FROM CryoCold: what's the next live event you're gonna play?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i do not play too many live events now, just 4-5 during wsop
QUESTION FROM Andrew2112: ty for answers, gl
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: yvw, gl 2 u2
QUESTION FROM CryoCold: do you feel totally satisfied with your poker winnings?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: not bad but i would like to do better
QUESTION FROM Miljaar: Now i'm really curious...do you prefer to play agains't the pro's of full tilt or agains't the 'normal' players in any game?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: doesn't make a difference
QUESTION FROM Setera: What's your favorite hand in poker (holdem) excluding the typical hands like AA KK QQ. For example Doyle has its 10-2 to go crazy, whats yours?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: qj suited
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: hey are satisfied to some degree, but they also are very competitive
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: about Cryo's question are poker players ever satisfied? lol i mean the play more for a living and reason of winnin more right?
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: who do you prefer to play with/against Cyndy or Esther?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: either
QUESTION FROM Miljaar: how come if i may ask..don't the pro's play differently?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: each with time develops a certain style
QUESTION FROM CryoCold: do you feel young inside?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i do
QUESTION FROM Baxnet: Hello, Monte.
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: ello
QUESTION FROM Miljaar: thank you for your time to answer my questions, i wish you the best in ftops #20
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: you're very welcome, best of luck to u2
QUESTION FROM Setera: This might be a rather strange question. Do you sometimes enjoy playing poker with a friend at the same side? As you get to know his moves at the exact same spot. Or did you never do that before?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: it use to happen quite often in live games, i did enjoy it.
QUESTION FROM nathiee121: are u good at 7 card stud?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i use to play it a lot, live
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: can you spell racecar backwards? lol
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: :)
QUESTION FROM hegel81: hello monte dou you know who is isildur
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: no i do not
QUESTION FROM Baxnet: Any general tips on low-stakes rush poker?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: play solid/ aggressive and within your bankroll
QUESTION FROM igrok1967: full tilt poker govno spasibo
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: ?
QUESTION FROM CryoCold: What's the best player you've been with at the table?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: stu ungar
QUESTION FROM CT_HUSTLA1: Hi Monte...you're playing 10game...of the ten games which is your favorite game?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: omaha hi lo and stud and so far,i've lost in both :) maybe i should pick other games.
QUESTION FROM dustinf1984: do u know if there will b any live sessions on ftpa with the low ball games? ex. 2-7 5 card draw
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: not sure
QUESTION FROM MR PorkSword: good luck in ftops monte illl hope to see u at the ft
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: tyvm ,i hope so....gl
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: any profession you have passion for and interest in
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: Im currently fillin out a lot of job apps while i watch people lol, whats a good profession other than a poker pro?
QUESTION FROM Setera: Whats the sickest/craziest hand you were in that you remember and wath feeling did it give you?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: so many hands ,so many feelings and not 1 comes to mind lol
QUESTION FROM Baxnet: Would you recommend Phil Gordon's Little Green Book? What changes would you have made to it?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: definitely a great book , no changes by me
QUESTION FROM Jarochoforever: hola hi
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: hello
QUESTION FROM CryoCold: stud is the past, holdem is the present, could omaha be the future? (I mean, as the most played game)
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i doubt it but would be interesting to see happen .... omaha is a great game but quite volitile
QUESTION FROM republika SLO: hi
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: hello
QUESTION FROM Baxnet: Where in Vegas would you recommend a new player to start HLHE?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: probably mgm and palms
QUESTION FROM CryoCold: Do you remember the hand you won the bracelet with?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: 357
QUESTION FROM CT_HUSTLA1: Who won the $1500 Limit Omaha H/L tourny in 1990?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: hello ct
QUESTION FROM 2Good4Any1: how much is your bankroll?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: big and comfortable enough for games/tournies i play
QUESTION FROM Baxnet: What would be your number one poker book recommendation?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: arrington on nlhe
QUESTION FROM WyoGuy23: What freeroll would you recommend for someone to start a BR?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: freerolls in general are good and helpful but i'm not sure what is available
QUESTION FROM Setera: If you could do it all over again? Would you put your time and energy in poker again. Or rather in other things?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: yes but i would have put in it more time and energy in it
QUESTION FROM marciolly: ola
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: hola
QUESTION FROM Baxnet: Do you know of any useful websites to "study" with other than The Academy at FT?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: no but doyle's super system has a great chapter on it
QUESTION FROM FinlandSP: yo what do you think about Patrik Antonius?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: i never met him ,i hear he's a very nice guy
QUESTION FROM republika SLO: is it immoral to let a sucker keep his money?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: deposits are only temporary, don't feel bad:)
QUESTION FROM FinlandSP: how important do you think that mathematics are in poker scale 1-10?
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: would say 5
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: money management is 10
ANSWER FROM Monte Kouz: thank you all for the questions,best of luck to all and have a great day!!