Tony G on the big game

#1 19th August 2011, 10:08 PM

Anyone see this?
Heres the hand for those that missed it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b49Cw38X0dk#t=18m19s

I know a lot of you will say it's poker; it's a bluff, but even I thought this went a little far. Very bad etiquette IMO.

For those too lazy to watch, Tony G shoves saying he hasn't seen his card and Phil H believes him and so calls with AJ.

#2 19th August 2011, 10:28 PM

It is entertaining though

#3 19th August 2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by watchtowel

It is entertaining though

lol for sure, haven't laughed so hard in ages. Watched it back a second time though, it's cringe worthy.

#4 20th August 2011, 2:46 AM

I did feel bad for phil on this, however he took tony g on his word....fail

#5 20th August 2011, 2:50 AM

Entertaining yeah but that's bloody awful attitude from Tony G.

#6 20th August 2011, 1:37 PM

anytime Phil blows up it puts a smile on my face......

#7 21st August 2011, 3:35 PM

Tony trapping himself. Funny

Vanessa Rousso shuts Tony G down - YouTube

#8 21st August 2011, 3:46 PM

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Originally Posted by buster999

Tony trapping himself. Funny
Vanessa Rousso shuts Tony G down - YouTube

haha sick when tony filled up I was like "he runs so good" then realised he's screwed

#9 21st August 2011, 7:49 PM

Tony G should be dragged out to the street and shot. Just my humble opinion.

#10 21st August 2011, 8:10 PM

Tony went a little overboard after the hand was over, but before that, I dont really see a problem.... Even a quasi amateur player knows to watch everyone else at the table and see if they looked at their cards, if they are giving away any tells, etc.,... no excuse for Phil to fall for that... none.... Still, it was damn funny!

#11 21st August 2011, 8:11 PM

That line is the Chit "That's Heart & Commitment to the Game"...Tony Your the Greatest

#12 21st August 2011, 8:12 PM

U wanna razz a guy fine, but that went way over the line, no class or decorum. He actually walk-chases Helmuth off to the press area. . . not even 12 yr old little leaguers are that devoid of class.

#13 21st August 2011, 8:23 PM

LOL, I totally forgot that line "Call the Floor man if you think My Hand Might be Dead"....Tony G your the Best....I have to use these lines in a Home game 1 time....

#14 21st August 2011, 9:51 PM

Everyone hates Phil, and likes the "Schadenfreude".
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But Tony was WAY out of line here.

#15 21st August 2011, 9:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fletchdad

Everyone hates Phil, and likes the "Schadenfreude".
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But Tony was WAY out of line here.

You all really think he's out of Line? Under selling his hand, Lying to get it all in preflop against a Short stack that's tilted? He didn't use no cuss words, he used another form of Psychological War Fare...Personally I believe this incident will remain with hellmuth for the rest of his life...If every time he see's the G man, he'll Recall the Incident and thus leaving himself Vunerable

#16 21st August 2011, 10:12 PM

No, I mean his attitude after the hand was over. Just no reason for it other than to be an a-hole. His behavior in the hand was questionable - He could have said something like "IDK, Phil, DID I look??" or whatever. IMO etiquette is something to be strived for, but, hey, its poker. OK, I can deal with that. But the after the hand was over action,.... Just not necessary...

And WTF was Phil thinking running it 3 times????

#17 21st August 2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fletchdad

And WTF was Phil thinking running it 3 times????

lol, i know rite; it is common knowledge that they both have their moments; but G-man cmon, why the need to assert overwhelming "phil u should just quit [poker]."

#18 22nd August 2011, 12:05 AM

that was pretty entertaining. Obviously theres arguments for both sides here. Tony's attitude was questionable during the hand & then he tried to gloat by tellin him to leave. I think it would be fair to question his character. At the same time this is like Karma for Phil even though he's mellowed out some.

#19 22nd August 2011, 11:18 AM

I don't think it was as bad on calling the clock on Robl last season twice. Afterwards he apologized and said it was a joke. He's just having fun

#20 22nd August 2011, 12:23 PM

I just read a good article on Tony G in poker player magazine, he says the tv is his circus, hes good entertainment I suppose, he makes the bulk of his money outside of poker and has even said he doesnt actually play as much as he used to. so I guess he finds the poker etiquette, to get in the way of good tv, and in some ways his new buisness ventures. In some ways he's right. I guess people gotta get it though there heads now he's more of a buisness man than a poker player now, so its his hobby and hes having fun just PLAYING poker not grinding.

#21 22nd August 2011, 6:31 PM

well, it was definitely entertaining so i guess mission accomplished. . . that is lol funny;

#22 22nd August 2011, 6:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jbbb

Anyone see this?
Heres the hand for those that missed it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b49Cw38X0dk#t=18m19s

I know a lot of you will say it's poker; it's a bluff, but even I thought this went a little far. Very bad etiquette IMO.

For those too lazy to watch, Tony G shoves saying he hasn't seen his card and Phil H believes him and so calls with AJ.

I got to agree with you, it was very bad etiquette, also it was bad of him to keep taking the p**s throughout the hand, and after the hand. He obviously has no respect for the game and other players.

#23 22nd August 2011, 6:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jbbb

haha sick when tony filled up I was like "he runs so good" then realised he's screwed

After seeing the first video this was a joy to watch. lol

#24 22nd August 2011, 7:08 PM

The hand against Rousso was damn hilarious. I hate Tony G, the hand against hellmuth is just one of the many reasons why.

#25 28th August 2011, 1:14 PM

Tony teaching donk Russians how to play. Tony g is my my new favorite player after seeing this video,

Worst Attitude In Poker - YouTube

#26 2nd September 2011, 2:05 AM

If I'm playing poker and announce i have pocket rockets (when I don't) and someone folds kings is that bad etiquitte? Stick to the age old principle of never listen to what your opponent says. You do what you need to win and in this instance Phil fell straight for the trap that Tony set.

#27 2nd September 2011, 2:45 AM

Yea classic Tony G. this whole show series he is talking everyone into calling/folding. But Phil has played with tony on numerous occasions and knew that tony could have been lying to him. However Phil should have known not to call that 3rd barrel tony doesnt barrell the river witha bluff

#28 2nd September 2011, 3:57 AM

Not posted in a bit, Outstanding performance Mr G! Lol - It's a TV show and brilliant entertainment IMO

#29 2nd September 2011, 5:36 AM

"of course I lied!"

Pretty much sums it up.

#30 2nd September 2011, 5:46 AM

Unbelievable TONY G. - YouTube

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#31 2nd September 2011, 9:19 AM

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Originally Posted by danprince10

I hate Tony G, the hand against hellmuth is just one of the many reasons why.

Same. I think he's an idiot.

#32 2nd September 2011, 10:00 AM

I think it's rather nasty to be honest. I know it's poker and people say "it's poker" but this isn't really poker, it's just a dishonest lie by saying "I haven't looked at my cards"

Phil Hellmuth is spot on with what he says.

The funny thing is, that you can see it on Tony's face as he is supping his drink that's he in the wrong and did something totally unfair..

#33 2nd September 2011, 5:03 PM

True. He had every opportunity to correct it before it got out of hand. Instead, he decided to reveal his true nature to the world.

What has a man, if not his soul?

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#34 2nd September 2011, 5:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ramdeebam

I think it's rather nasty to be honest. I know it's poker and people say "it's poker" but this isn't really poker, it's just a dishonest lie by saying "I haven't looked at my cards"

Phil Hellmuth is spot on with what he says.

The funny thing is, that you can see it on Tony's face as he is supping his drink that's he in the wrong and did something totally unfair..

Dishonest, absolutely. Against the rules, technically no. It's a major angle shoot. And from people like Tony G you have to expect that. It's one of the frustrations of playing live poker with people like that.

#35 2nd September 2011, 5:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ramdeebam

I think it's rather nasty to be honest. I know it's poker and people say "it's poker" but this isn't really poker, it's just a dishonest lie by saying "I haven't looked at my cards"

Phil Hellmuth is spot on with what he says.

The funny thing is, that you can see it on Tony's face as he is supping his drink that's he in the wrong and did something totally unfair..

Think I agree with this 100%

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