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canuck
Joined: 11 May 2003
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Location: Japan
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| TK4Lakers wrote: |
and Canuck you're an idiot.
I was trying to make two points...one, you don't hear much about professional Japanese players making it into the big scene with the likes of Johnny Chan, Scotty+Men Nguyen, Toto, etc.
Also, if you knew anything about poker you'd know that you need a poker face in order to play big and win big. I still think that's where Japanese people would be weak...it's normal in this culture to show it in your face when, for example apologizing for something or asking for a favor. Hell, all my friends and relatives admit they wouldn't be able to hang in a game. |
| southofreality wrote: |
| TK4Lakers wrote: |
Also, if you knew anything about poker you'd know that you need a poker face in order to play big and win big. I still think that's where Japanese people would be weak...it's normal in this culture to show it in your face when, for example apologizing for something or asking for a favor. Hell, all my friends and relatives admit they wouldn't be able to hang in a game. |
Who, in his or her right mind would debate this? It's ridiculous. It doesn't matter who agrees or disagrees with you on this; Anyone who knows anything about poker, has followed the pro scene, and has a decent amount of experience playing in big games knows that people from different cultures all over the world have entered the professional poker realm and have become successful. To say that Japanese people can't learn how to put on a poker face is definitely racist. And to say people are either born with the ability to put one on or not... that it can't be perfected through practice, shows that maybe you don't know much about poker, yourself.
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shuize
Joined: 04 Sep 2004
Posts: 1270
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| TK4Lakers wrote: |
I've got a question for the avid poker players.
Seeing how the WSOP has blown up so big these days, it's interesting how there are no big time Japanese poker players out there. A lot of the players representing asians are from China, Korea, Vietnam, Phillipines, etc.
Of course Japan having a law against gambling is one reason. But I also think it's just the way Japanese people naturally are that make them lesser/weaker poker players. For example, the Japanese usually show their emotions through their faces and actions, such as when they make a mistake and admit it (and apologize), or when invited to something and they have to refuse...
having a poker face is essential for the game. Do you think that's why the Japanese aren't so good at this game? |
You know, I hear phrenology is making a comeback, too. |
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zorro (3)
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Teaching phrenetics is my favourite thing to do as an ESL teacher.  |
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Tiger Beer
Joined: 08 Feb 2003
Posts: 778
Location: Hong Kong
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I played some POKER in TOKYO recently...it SUCKS!
Basically they have unlimited buyins for the first few hours with SUPER-SUPER-ULTRA-SUPER blind structure.
For example, you start with 1500 in chips with buyins of something reasonable like 10/20 sb/bb....and by the time the unlimited buyins stop, the blinds are 800/1600.
Basically you have to go all-in with whatever you have often, as everyone is playing about as loose as you can possibly get. Cointosses.
I heard throughout the Tokyo Poker scene, this is the case everywhere...and it has something to do with the fact that Poker is technically illegal. Also, if you continue to contribute buyins all night, it really does nothing for you anyways. There is some weird thing about the money where it adds up and they later send someone to some major tourney...so it isn't like its contributing to some massive pot for the end of the night...it just basically vanishes unless you are playing all the tourneys all the time and build your standings/rankings.
In short, the entire scene is NOT worth it whatsoever if you actually like to play poker with any type of strategy whatsoever. If a person likes roulette or coin toss gambling, that it would be pretty ideal for that kind of person. |
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