Phil Hellmuth. And whoever might be the 2nd most recognizable/marketable isn't even close.
It just goes to show you that in terms of mass marketing, hype and hysteria often win out over more important things such as, let's say, knowing how to behave in public at a higher level than an 8 year old.
ScottyZ
P.S. I was speaking metaphorically here, and meant no offence towards 8 year olds by comparing them with Phil.
My thinking stems from Roy Cooks pleas to have him take the raines on the new era of poker. Cooke "The only one who can pull it off is Doyle" (paraphrased)... but I tend to agree
Daniel Negreanu, though argueably. He's got it all, charisma, great skills, aggressive, accessible. It was wonderful having Hellmuth and him doing play-by-play at the WSOP Final Table 2005. Hellmuth would be my 2nd guy, what holds him back is though is that when he plays, he is a prick and he needs to get on a role again. Phil has a great knowledge of the game and players though.
Not yet, but there is live audio of the final table available at www.cardplayer.com. They talk a lot more about the poker world in general than the actual hands though but it's interesting enough to listen to while doing something else on the computer.
I'd have to say Helmuth and Negreanue....i spelled these wrong! anyhow, these guys are great players that know how to talk like a car salesman! but Gus Hansen is my all time favorite....I heard he's coming out with a book this christmas? true or false?
The big two are Chan and Doyle. Chan in Rounders made him pretty popular I guess, but Doyle is ALWAYS on TV. And who is that guy that does those Party Poker commercials? He is on twice an hour, everday on TBS.
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It just goes to show you that in terms of mass marketing, hype and hysteria often win out over more important things such as, let's say, knowing how to behave in public at a higher level than an 8 year old.
ScottyZ
P.S. I was speaking metaphorically here, and meant no offence towards 8 year olds by comparing them with Phil.
My thinking stems from Roy Cooks pleas to have him take the raines on the new era of poker. Cooke "The only one who can pull it off is Doyle" (paraphrased)... but I tend to agree
Johnny Chan - Rounders...
Deuces never lose
That's cool about the girl friend thing, too bad you were only kidding about being your buddy.......What about Gabe Kaplan or Richard Nixon?
I think I would have to go with Johnny Chan or Chris Moneymaker.
:c: :d:
Helmuth is probably the most widely known, Doyle is the most respected.
A book?? What the fck would he write about?
It would be only 3 or 4 pages I would guess.
Are you talking about PokerStars and Moneymaker/Raymer?
Hi, I'm Gus Hanson!
Heres my secert to playing No Limit Texas Hold'em:
When you are dealt two cards, raise!!
On the flop, raise!!
On the turn, raise!!
On the river, raise!!
Thank You for reading my book,
{sic}
Gus Hanson.
Seriously though, I LOVE his style. I wish I had the balls to be that aggeressive!
Johnnie