Props at the tables

#1 21st June 2006, 6:34 PM

I was watching learn from the pros on TV last night and they had a small discussion on sunglasses and such at the tables. Now most of the pros on thier(Howard Lederer, Erik Siedel and Ted Forrest) were saying that it would probalbly be better if props of such kind would be banned from tournaments to give all a even chance. What are your thoughts?

#2 21st June 2006, 6:40 PM

"Props" such as sunglasses, hats, hoodies, etc.. have been part of the game for a long time. Back in the day it may have been a revolver laying next to 'em saying "don't mess with me".

That being said I really don't think sunglasses give an unfair advantage. I think the "Props" are more of a security object to the player using them than a disadvantage to other players. If wearing sunglasses at the table makes you more calm/confident.. so be it. Just don't mistake them pocket 4's for pocket Aces!

#3 21st June 2006, 7:26 PM

it's all fair game...if someone wants to use glasses or a hoody, then so be it. There's no 'unfair advantage' if everyone at the table can use them...

#4 21st June 2006, 8:20 PM

I don't think the casinos are going to ban sunglasses or any other thing that might conceal their "tells." Do you really thnik they are going to ban Greg Raymer's trademark glasses? What some players come up with for "props" makes great TV viewing.

#5 21st June 2006, 9:23 PM

Our local casino banned sunglasses. I like to see the opponents eyes as I feel that as a salesman I can read people better than others, it's all in the eyes.

#6 22nd June 2006, 2:12 AM

Now that I have heard some responses. I think that sunglasses are alright, but when you do the unibomber act or wear a mask to the table I think that is a little ridiculous.

#7 22nd June 2006, 2:54 AM

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Props such as sunglasses, hats, hoodies, etc.. have been part of the game for a long time. Back in the day it may have been a revolver laying next to 'em saying "don't mess with me.

I think they left the guns in their holsters for easy access...

For some, sunglasses are a prop for certain situations, but others use them as a tool.

#8 22nd June 2006, 3:44 AM

wait... did I have a point? eh. I guess not. BIG SURPRISE .

#9 22nd June 2006, 5:22 AM

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Originally Posted by wsorbust

wait... did I have a point? eh. I guess not. BIG SURPRISE .

I wanted to say that you a very funny dude and that picture always makes me laugh . Oh and my favorite prop is Ferguson's hat, that guy should have played Jesus in Passion of Christ movie

#10 22nd June 2006, 5:29 AM

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that guy should have played Jesus in Passion of Christ movie

Now. .. that WOULD have been funny! lol

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