Tom Dwan

#1 12th September 2009, 11:43 PM

I took a liking to him the first Time I heard of him, I dunno there just something really funny watching someone play the way he does and been able to win doing it. I am not criticizing him he is one of the best players on the planet, just I always root for the guy and It seems most people I talk to hate him.

So I was just wondering what general attitude towards him is like maybe a survey do you like Tom Dwan or hate him etc.

#2 12th September 2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LukeSilver

I took a liking to him the first Time I heard of him, I dunno there just something really funny watching someone play the way he does and been able to win doing it. I am not criticizing him he is one of the best players on the planet, just I always root for the guy and It seems most people I talk to hate him.

So I was just wondering what general attitude towards him is like maybe a survey do you like Tom Dwan or hate him etc.

He is an incredibly talanted player,I really enjoy his imagination and talent at the table.
I dont really have any opionion about him personally

Snow

#3 12th September 2009, 11:51 PM

#4 13th September 2009, 1:10 AM

Certainly fun to watch, and seems like the type of guy who is able to treat thousands of dollars as though they're just play chips.

#5 13th September 2009, 2:19 AM

Durrrr hasn't been around very long yet was almost nominated for induction into the Poker Hall of Fame- a testament to his influence on the game....

#6 13th September 2009, 5:43 AM

He is an excellent cash game player, and seems to have a command of heads up play. He can be super aggressive and then switch gears and lay down top pair.

It has been interesting watching Phil Ivey and Durr play on Poker After Dark. Phil just seems to know when to make a move and when to let go of a full house. Phil is a more refined player. Durr is still young. Durr is very good, but I think he needs more experience against the top pros.

#7 13th September 2009, 6:26 AM

Me likey

#8 13th September 2009, 6:53 AM

He's good no doubt,,,I have a question, how does he compare to some of the great players in tourament play?? Just wonder what ya'll think.
Thanks
Take care

#9 13th September 2009, 7:51 AM

I'm waiting for Durr to win a major poker tournament. He probably will sooner or later, but I'd like to see how long it'll take. I just hope for his sake that he doesn't burn out.

#10 13th September 2009, 8:30 AM

he has the potential of being one of the greatest cash game players we have ever seen...great to watch and learn from

#11 13th September 2009, 11:14 AM

He's kind of funny looking, but undeniable skill.

#12 13th September 2009, 1:23 PM

I like him, how can you not like a guy who plays them kind of stakes and with the name durrrr

#13 13th September 2009, 1:47 PM

I find him and his play fascinating to be honest.

#14 14th September 2009, 12:45 AM

Great player with guts. He seems to very creative and can get a few calls when it looks like no action.

He has a funny way to toss the chips in.

#15 14th September 2009, 1:10 AM

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Originally Posted by wsorbust

He's kind of funny looking, but undeniable skill.

Exactly. This ^^^!!!

#16 14th September 2009, 5:30 AM

He seems to have radar sense that he tunes into when he's playing, like he goes into a trance. Ivey does the same thing. Their eyes get kind of weird. I think that's his edge, his intuition. He's not a by-the-book player. But apparently there is a price, as he's said to have wild bankroll swings.

Seems like a nice, decent kid with talent to spare.

#17 15th September 2009, 9:02 PM

I think we need to come up with a name for his style of play.........
loose aggressive chasing lucky donkey. I think he has aggresion and luck on his side, along with unpredictablilty.
I would not play agaisnt him. I am not sure why anyone would choose to play him,

#18 16th September 2009, 6:13 AM

He's definitely a great player.............but I really can't stand to watch him or hear him. Iv'e noticed that he always looks up torwards the ceiling to the left, it's freakin annoying, maybe thats where he channels the poker gods for info.

#19 16th September 2009, 5:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonsdaleite

He is an excellent cash game player, and seems to have a command of heads up play. He can be super aggressive and then switch gears and lay down top pair.

It has been interesting watching Phil Ivey and Durr play on Poker After Dark. Phil just seems to know when to make a move and when to let go of a full house. Phil is a more refined player. Durr is still young. Durr is very good, but I think he needs more experience against the top pros.

I was watching Poker after dark last night with Phil and Dwan involved in a hand. Dwan raised to 2200 preflop with 8 7 offsuit, phil reraised to 9000 with 10 8 diamonds, dwan reraised to 29000, and phil comes over the top again to 84000 and dwan folded. What a sick read by Ivey!!

#20 17th September 2009, 2:13 PM

Ironically though, Dwan was dominated. Phil had the best hand. I suspect Dwan had decided he was going to make a move with this hand preflop (before he even got his cards), and Phil had picked up a tell. Dwan is mostly an online player, so he hasn't really had to worry about tells.

#21 17th September 2009, 2:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Exit141RTe1

He has a funny way to toss the chips in.

He does and I think it's calculated.

#22 17th September 2009, 4:00 PM

He's a great player, but he also seems to get luckier than the average great pro player, which irritates those of us who tend to get unlucky. Plus, he reminds me of the kid in 3rd grade who always had a booger hanging out of his nose! Uh...does he even shave yet?

#23 17th September 2009, 6:01 PM

Same dynamic as big cash players, Brunsons, Chip Reese, Ivey. Willing to bet big at anytime. They are great card players, but also great gamblers. They win the most, but also lose the most.

#24 17th September 2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger390

He's a great player, but he also seems to get luckier than the average great pro player, which irritates those of us who tend to get unlucky. Plus, he reminds me of the kid in 3rd grade who always had a booger hanging out of his nose! Uh...does he even shave yet?

It's an art really. Making skill look like luck. Durrr's not the only one who does it. He mostly just seems to do it better than most.

BTW love the stare. Ivey's eyes go all wiggly and dart around. Love Dwan's blank stare. He'd make a terrific corpse on one of those CSI shows. That sounds awful, but you know, cuz he can sit so perfectly still and just stare into space without blinking.

#25 17th September 2009, 11:05 PM

I think one of the reasons he has been successful is because of his reputation besides being good. phil ivey is still better for sure.

#26 17th September 2009, 11:32 PM

You have to also consider....these TV games, they KNOW they are on, and they are a lot of times interested in building a "table image" not for the current game, but for future games. TV games, espeically like PAD or HighStakes on GSN, thus get play that is not at all typical even for the wildest of the pros.

#27 17th September 2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ean

You have to also consider....these TV games, they KNOW they are on, and they are a lot of times interested in building a "table image" not for the current game, but for future games. TV games, espeically like PAD or HighStakes on GSN, thus get play that is not at all typical even for the wildest of the pros.

^^^^^Farha on High Stakes

#28 17th September 2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LukeSilver

I took a liking to him the first Time I heard of him, I dunno there just something really funny watching someone play the way he does and been able to win doing it. I am not criticizing him he is one of the best players on the planet, just I always root for the guy and It seems most people I talk to hate him.

So I was just wondering what general attitude towards him is like maybe a survey do you like Tom Dwan or hate him etc.

I like that guy. You never know when he bluffs and when he has big hand.
Very talented player.

#29 18th September 2009, 11:32 PM

Here is an article about Dwan losing a big pot with AA. However, he wins a 1.1 million pot against Ivey later. I can't wait to watch it when it comes out. (It will be televised).

Here is the link: http://www.pokernewsdaily.com/full-tilt-million-dollar-cash-game-features-1-million-pot-5009/

#30 18th September 2009, 11:49 PM

Ivey accepted dwan's challenge, my fav. 2 players gonna be battling for best in NL in my opinion. Ivey is a slight favorite.
I gotta say that 1.1 M pot crazyy, ppl say durrr gets lucky but that was basically bluff vs bluff til the death card hits the turn. It wouldve been way more fun to see a bluff vs bluff til the river!!

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