I watched Fox's new poker show on the weekend called the Million Dollar Challenge. I had really mixed feelings after sitting through an hour of it. First of all the premiere contestant was a Catholic priest?? I mean come on... What were they hoping to draw by having him on there... He had played some poker before and ended winning his matches but he looked very uncomfortable doing it. The big saving grace of the show was Daniel Negraneau. He is personable and basically carried the show himself. Vanessa Rousso looked really nervous throughout her match. The structure of the heads up pairing was horrible as it basically was a push fest after a couple of hands. I know they can't have super slow blind levels and big chip stacks but there wasn't a lot of poker played. It was basically who lucked out with the cards. I will give it another chance though and see if the action improves.
I have been watching the WSOP 26 part episodes heading to the November Nine. I think the coverage has been excellent. That's the way poker should be shown.. The announcers are knowledgeable and funny. I know some don't like the one announcer(I forget his name) but his comments usually are bang on.
I see Phil Hellmuth hasn't learned a thing. He still pops off when things don't go his way.. Of course that makes for good TV but I had to laugh on one episode a player wouldn't shake his hand and Phil seemed a little taken aback. Well guess what Phil some people don't like you . Get over it or improve your image.
I played a live tournament yesterday and ended up in 12th after someone shoved and I called with pocket 10s. He had pocket Jacks and my night was done. The funny thing is I almost folded as I just had this feeling it was Jacks.. Got to start listening to myself
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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I love Daniel, he is so personable, funny and upbeat. I try to watch any show he's involved in, but I haven't seen this one.
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When you run 10-10 into J-J, well, that's how it goes -- I wouldn't beat myself uP too much.
ReplyDeleteYea Daniel is a positive person and its nice to see his upbeat personality on the show Jusdealem
ReplyDeleteI am trying not to Memphis but I just knew he had Jacks and yet I called anyways. Having played with this guy before I should have folded. You are right though iam trying not to beat myself up over it.
ReplyDeleteI beg to differ over he WSOP coverage - I can't stand Norman Chad's asinine comments. This week there were two English players in a pot and he let fly with seriously lame fish'n'chip jokes and malt vinegar cologne.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine, say, tennis being covered this way - there'd be an outcry.
These people are playing for the biggest prize money in the world - you can remain witty and light, but don't lose perspective - this is pretty serious business.
I was there part of the time - what ESPN is NOT covering is a crying shame.
It is serious business but some of the poker coverage we get is just awful. I still like the coverage and I also like the WPT coverage. I realize Normans comments get stale after awhile. Personally I would love to see more coverage but it all comes down to sponsors and dollars. I would love to see it live like you did Wolynski.
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