Originally Posted by Diplomatic Immunity

The OP includes details about staking arrangements, winning, losing, going broke, the pitfalls of giving gamblers money, allegations of multiple acts of fraud

And it was CTB who brought it up ... but regardless ... I am essentially asking ....

Why do "great players" need to be staked ?

And how does this make staked players any better poker players than those of us who just spend our own money at our own risk and don't go broke playing the game we love ?

The question is fair

Originally Posted by Diplomatic Immunity

If these players are so great - why do they need staking? And don't give me this variance bullshit. If your a winning player - you should not need someone else's money.

I know there is big variance in tournaments - but if you don't have the bankroll - don't play them.


In all seriousness TurnRiva .... What is wrong about CTB's statement ?

Why do these stars need to be staked ?
Why do they clearly play beyond what their bankroll can afford ?
Winning players are winning players right ?
Isn't playing in big tournaments you cant afford to buy into yourself just Living beyond your Means ?

These are genuine questions and I would really like to hear your opinions, and in particular your logic for said reasons

Originally Posted by Strong Play

cant tell, can't see IP's anymore...

Originally Posted by grunter

you wouldn't consider Minh or Edison Nguyen?

Originally Posted by sal fazzino

3rd June

1st $51 NL Omaha H/L - $810.

Originally Posted by seabeast

how Many Accounts Are We Allowed To Play?

Originally Posted by SEABEAST

not sure, btw does anyone know who JoelDodds is on Party?