May 22, 2008
What Should I Wear? I Need Your Vote
by Luckbox
Saturday afternoon, I'm heading to the "World-Class" Casino Aztar for my first foray into E-Vegas' only legal poker room. And I need your help to decide just who I'm going to be when I sit down.
Here are my options:
The Online Poker Jopker
I'll break out my Full Tilt Poker hat and my PokerStars T-shirt. I'll take my Check 'N Raise poker card capper (yeah, that's real old school). I'll talk about playing thousands of hours multi-tabling SNG's and how I can't find any real action at a live table. I'll say "lol" a lot and call my opponents donkeys.
The Sharp-Dressed Man
Think Marcel Luske. I'll probably break out my Playboy Mansion outfit. I'll be quiet and respectful, congratulating people when they win a pot. I'll be generous with my tips.
The Pro in His Own Mind
We all know this guy. Sunglasses and an I-Pod. Maybe I'll even take Lady Luck along and have her sit behind me so I can impress her with my awesome play. Despite having music in my ears, I'll still analyze every hand out loud after the cards hit the muck.
The Luckbox
It's just me. I'll break out the official Luckbox and get my money in when I'm behind. I'll chat it up because that's what I do.
So those are the best I've been able to come up with. Add your vote in the comments or feel free to leave your own suggestion!
I cut my teeth at that room back when they only had six tables, two of which were $1-$5 Stud.
Be wary of the Hilljack.
e-vegas was is my hometown before moving to japan...
I have to vote for
The Pro in His Own Mind
I vote for The Sharp-Dressed Man, because the other types will probably already be present.
Cuff links, discrete but expensive-looking tie (thick, silk), large gold or steel analog watch. Relaxed style, leaning away from the table with one arm on the table to manipulate cards and chips. Singing optional.
On a few occasions, I've played poker in full "white tie" attire.
Maybe you should take your modest buyin and just buy the place. It is owned by a bankrupt company and you should get a great discount.
Be sharp. Be quiet. Be polite. Get respect. Then pounce.
Good luck.
Pro In His Own Mind(Modified) - Same Sunglasses and Ipod. But drunk. Serious slow play. Analyze hands, but poorly. Take at least 30 seconds everytime your turn to act. Often ask what the bet is when it's your turn. Take one earbud out whenever someone speaks to you and then still act like you can't hear them.
--I've seen this put an entire table on tilt, myself included.
Two alternatives for you. Both with equal amounts of merit going for them.
If you've got "the hair" for it, go as G-Rob. Everyone at the table will fall instantly in love with you and you'll be able to chat it up in a familiar style. You'll also be able to incorporate portions of the "sharp dressed man" into the routine.
If "the hair's" an issue, I say go as BadBlood. Again you can chat it up in a familiar style, but also incorpaorate a bit of the "pro in his own mind" image. Oh.... and if you think you're capable of pulling this one off, please ensure the IPOD is loaded with "legitimate" tunage. Nothing worse than a BadBlood impersonation done to Olivia Newton-John!
One warning to note however! DO NOT under any circumstances, attempt to morph these two styles into one great player!!!! You'll just end up stacking yourself over and over again, shifting your wallet from the left pocket to the right, back to the left... lather, rinse, repeat!
;o)
I definitely run into the "Online Poker JOker" plenty. Sometimes I wonder how Phil Hellmuth could be playing every where all the time, but then I figured it must be Tony G playing some of the time, and Mike Matusow picking up the slack.
