This year's WSOP will most likely be only the second main event where the number of entrants will be less that the previous year's. This provides a glimpse of hope for last year's main event winner, Jamie Gold.
Me amongst many others believe that Gold cannot win it again. Last year, Gold demonstrated a strategy which frustrated his opponents, by talking them into incorrect decisions. It was made much easier due to his massive chip advantage. This year however, everyone has seen his tactics. This was made evident on the recent episodes of Poker After Dark, where Gold was 'demolished' by past world champions. His loose style of play could get him a few lucky pots, but in the end, he will be outplayed and will not repeat last years feat.
I also think that the glory of last years triumph is getting to his head. Some of you may of heard of the incident which hapened between Gold and security at the WSOP. For those of you who haven't, Gold waited in a lengthy line only to reach the front and realise he had left his I.D. card back in his hotel room. He was then refused entry into the room. He then took a quick look around the room to find a poster of himself. He pointed it out to security, who were also convinced by the other people in the line, and he was let in. Anyone think that maybe he did it on purpose.....?
Me amongst many others believe that Gold cannot win it again. Last year, Gold demonstrated a strategy which frustrated his opponents, by talking them into incorrect decisions. It was made much easier due to his massive chip advantage. This year however, everyone has seen his tactics. This was made evident on the recent episodes of Poker After Dark, where Gold was 'demolished' by past world champions. His loose style of play could get him a few lucky pots, but in the end, he will be outplayed and will not repeat last years feat.
I also think that the glory of last years triumph is getting to his head. Some of you may of heard of the incident which hapened between Gold and security at the WSOP. For those of you who haven't, Gold waited in a lengthy line only to reach the front and realise he had left his I.D. card back in his hotel room. He was then refused entry into the room. He then took a quick look around the room to find a poster of himself. He pointed it out to security, who were also convinced by the other people in the line, and he was let in. Anyone think that maybe he did it on purpose.....?
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