Daniel Colman goes off on Phil Hellmuth

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http://www.pokernews.com/news/2014/11/dan-colman-phil-hellmuth-19817.htm

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A very controversial subject. On one hand, Daniel Colman is coming off as being "true to himself", and I respect that, but the counter-argument is that he comes off as ungrateful for playing a game that he very well might not have had it not been for those before him that sell the game.

Yes, Hellmuth is the photo-bomb of the poker world, no doubt, and that rubs many the wrong way, but there's no denying that he does help put poker into mainstream discussion. Think about it, the game is not played in shady back rooms anymore. Many in the industry do a lot of good with their fame (ie: fundraising and charities). Hellmuth does a lot of charity work, and that deserves my respect. That said though, if I were in a position like his, I wouldn't do anywhere near the kinds of things he's done (like those absurd Main Event entrances for instance).

I'll end off by saying if he's a cancer to the world, I'd hate to see what Colman's definition is of the opposite of that.
 
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Dan Coleman is the Bobby Fischer of poker.
 
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I have problems with Phil Hellmuth promoting UB when it was clear it was a dirty company. But I also think that Colman is not in position to be the poker integrity guru. He sounds like a f. hypocrite when he says he feels bad for promoting the game when some people lose a lot of money. That`s exactly how he makes a living.
 
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I have never heard of Dan Coleman, but I certainly have heard a lot about Phil Hellmuth and I think he has way more WSOP bracelets than Dan will ever have.

Enough said, Wally
 
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Dan Colman won like 18 million at the one drop and at least a couple more million in high rollers since. (sure you were probably joking) That said, I think it was pretty clear Hellmuth was a figurehead spokesperson at UB - and clearly had no knowledge of the inner workings. I don't have a problem criticizing PH for his table demeanor although there have been some improvements in the last year - but other than that Colman was way over the line and completely out of bounds - well played universe, Im now defending the Poker Brat - lol.
 
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I'm starting to hate Dan Coleman. So he's good at poker.... who cares, at least promote poker and stop acting like a dick. I hate Hellmuth too, but at least he cherish every minute of his stature in the poker world and promote poker to the fullest. Also Hellmuth doesn't act like an anti-social idiot after a win like Coleman does.
 
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Put me in the 'Daniel Coleman is a punk' camp.:mad:
 
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Dan Coleman is the Bobby Fischer of poker.

What an interesting comparison. It's way too early to compare Fischer's immense talent to that of Coleman's. That said, Coleman like Fischer seems prone to outrageous comments. <---cleaned up from first draft. :D

Cheers!
 
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why can people not get on hellmuth about UB?
 
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Wonder what Colman has done for the world?

Seems like such a puke. Perhaps him stating he doesn't like attention in the media is his way of getting attention in the media.

I'd be embarassed & ashamed if this was my kid.
 
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Wonder what Colman has done for the world?

Seems like such a puke. Perhaps him stating he doesn't like attention in the media is his way of getting attention in the media.

I'd be embarassed & ashamed if this was my kid.

very little, same with most people.

2+2 is hardly the media
 
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very little, same with most people.


2+2 is hardly the media

ya think? that's a real shame if that's your experience.


not sure where I suggested 2p2
 
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Wonder what Colman has done for the world?

Seems like such a puke. Perhaps him stating he doesn't like attention in the media is his way of getting attention in the media.

I'd be embarassed & ashamed if this was my kid.

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2+2=4

Helmuth is the Krusty the clown of poker.
 
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Also reading what Dan Coleman said before actually posting is kinda important thing you know.
 
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I have problems with Phil Hellmuth promoting UB when it was clear it was a dirty company. But I also think that Colman is not in position to be the poker integrity guru. He sounds like a f. hypocrite when he says he feels bad for promoting the game when some people lose a lot of money. That`s exactly how he makes a living.

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I have never heard of Dan Coleman, but I certainly have heard a lot about Phil Hellmuth and I think he has way more WSOP bracelets than Dan will ever have.

Enough said, Wally

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Tis so good seeing Marg have so much fun.....:D:D
 
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This will be it though for like another 12 months. :(
 
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