PRO CHAT TRANSCRIPT - March 7th 2011
QUESTION FROM brunopestana: hi ross good day how i get the ftops avatar
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Hi bruno, I think you can get one if you have 1,000,000 Fulltilt points
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: but I m not certain of that
QUESTION FROM brunopestana: ok good tourname....
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: ty you to.
QUESTION FROM noodlearms: Ross what method do you use to record your performances, other than monetary terms?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: m a bitI embarssed to confess that I don't,but if I did I would probably use my diary on the Hendon mob site
QUESTION FROM _SA17A_: if you play MTT, about 1 hour before blinds, you raise 3 BB on AK and get reraised by unnown opponent allin, how many blinds do you need to fold for sure?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: I'm not sure if I could say for sure but I would say around 40
QUESTION FROM charlie19192: hi
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Hi there
QUESTION FROM 2sick4stick: sup ross u going to the vic for the bbp live 11 event?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: When is it?
QUESTION FROM pppaul7: how many bankroll it should I have in order to I play heads up 100 dollar???
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: I would suggest at least 2,000
QUESTION FROM CapnSlim: Hey Ross, what's your thoughts on the best way to approach a lack of playable hands? Such as continually hitting 8-3 or J-2 offsuit.
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: I think if youre playing live/cash that as long as you have a comfortable bank roll for the size of tghe game youre playing that you can aford to be paitient. On the other hand if youre playing tournament poker and the blind are increassing, you going toe
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: start getting creative
QUESTION FROM Barny Boatman: Are you looking foward to the Full Tilt event in Madrid this week?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: ou bet bruv, I love Madrid,Im itching to get out there.
QUESTION FROM jamiec2003: Did you get to eat loads of clunge when you were in Londons burning?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Clunge? The money was good and the women were fast if thats what you mean.
QUESTION FROM Lord_Leviatan1: hallo ... immer wieder treffe ich spieler, sowohl on- als auch offline, die behaupten A 2 sei eine pflichthand. genau so häufig höre ich allerdings das dieses blatt auf gar keinen fall gespielt werden sollte. mich würde eure meinung dazu interes
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Please excuse me Lord but Im afaid I dont speak German
QUESTION FROM jhoopes1: so nine handed u play really snugg right? do u like six handed better?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Yes I play pretty snug I guess. I do prefer six handed but to be honest I probably more sucsessful playing in a full ring game
QUESTION FROM pppaul7: hi
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Hello
QUESTION FROM Roddo925: Do you like the size of the field?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: I dont mind it
QUESTION FROM pppaul7: 2000 dollar??? only???it would be supposed I have 5000 in order that if I lose the 5 not I am afraid I do not lose my bankroll????
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: If you cant beat a game with twenty buy in's then youre probably in the wrong game. But I really meant a a minimum, it wouldnt hurt to have a little more for some back up just in case you run realy bad
QUESTION FROM CapnSlim: Thanks!
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: No worries
QUESTION FROM jamiec2003: do you have any plans to get back into films/TV?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: still work on Film/tv when I can, I played a small part in a movie called"Sex and drugs and Rock n Roll" about Ian dury,last year and made an episode of Holby city for TV. I would like to do morein the future but so much depends on whats happening
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: with agent etc
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: and what work is available
QUESTION FROM Barny Boatman: I'm in...the usual?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: You got it bruv, 5% of nothing,I think thats what we usualy have. ;o)
QUESTION FROM clueless5: hey, is the standard rule at casinos that if playing hand for hand on the bubble and two different people bust that the guy who started with the most chips gets the min cash or they split the min cash
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: I believe if two players at different tables bust together they split the cash but if two players bust in the same hand in some casino's the cash will go to the player with more chips
QUESTION FROM VeniVidiViciPok: full tilt is a shame
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Not for me it's not, I love it!
QUESTION FROM _SA17A_: in MTT like this PL Oh/L, when blinds will be like 300/600 and any1 have average stack, preflop action is argessive and you allmost sure all 4 Aces r held by opponents, will you play smth like KKQJ for whole stack preflop?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: I think it depends a little on how big my stack is, but to be honest I dont think I play enough PLO H/L to give you the correct answer
QUESTION FROM mr povor: ? ??????? ????? ?? ?? ???? ??? ?????????! ??? ??? ???????
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: RAISE!!!!!!!!
QUESTION FROM 2sick4stick: bbp live 2 april1-3 ross
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: TY sir, well I should be in town so I hope to be there.
QUESTION FROM aimlessendeavor: when playing big tourneys do you ever fold qq or higher pre flop to all ins? do you find it smarter to see potential more hands, or go for broke
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: It's good question but a hard one to answer because can depend on so many things, what action has already taken place etc, how many chips you and your opponent have, how much money you already have in the pot, but having said all that,yes sometimes it is
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: possible to lay down QQ or even KK if you have good reason to believe the other guy has AA
QUESTION FROM 8GriffO8: 2009 was your best year i guess? how did you start off and get to the stage you are now?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Yes 2009 was my best year for tournament poker. I started playing poker seriously about 20 years ago,I played small buy in events at a local casino. I played in private games and also trvelled around the UK to play tournaments. Eventually I started
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: travelling abroad
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: By the time Late Night Poker came along me and my pals the Hendon mOb had a few titles between us so we were invited to play.....I guess that was what really lead me to where I am now
QUESTION FROM jamiec2003: Have you ever been with a bird who smokes rollies after a good sesh??
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Im not sure if it's legal to answer this question.....:0)
QUESTION FROM fourkingyourmum: you actually there/
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: No, I'm actually here.
QUESTION FROM Nemesis: what will the score be between Spurs and AC Milan?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Hey Nem, Were gonna smash em 3-0
QUESTION FROM loosernut: hi ross what the best lesson uve learnt since playing poker?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: suppose I try to be a modest winner and gracious winner.
QUESTION FROM ipoopflowers: ross what is your favoritte game
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: I guess NL tournament and PLO tourament ans cash
QUESTION FROM 69Jessy69: Hi Ross....whats gonna be your style of play in the mid/semi late stage of the tournament if you have realy agresive/tough table ?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: think If youre playing really deep sometimes it works to go into your shell a little and wait for a decent hand or two in the hope that you might get paid off,this strategy may work if the table is really crazy but if your opponents are really tough
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: they will probably see through this, which I think means unless your prepared to play with a little flare and imagination you might get run over. So this means taking a stand now and again, 3-bet light and make a few marginal calls if your read is good
QUESTION FROM ipoopflowers: barny boatman has 16k chips you have 7k whats goin on here ? lol
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Even a squirrel trips over the nuts sometimes
QUESTION FROM 2sick4stick: cool m8 hope t see u there we started on the same table last year but unfortunately u didnt last very long lol
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Yes hope to be there and hope to last a little longer next year..:0)
QUESTION FROM Gallo Mike: ello ross, how are you?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Very well thanks Mike
QUESTION FROM Nemesis: ? ??????? ????? ?? ?? ???? ??? ?????????! ??? ??? ???????
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: That is a great question! I think if pushed I would have to say 7.......Agreed?
QUESTION FROM hodgespodges: I have what I think is a good understanding of starting hands in different positions against different players BUT how do play against players who will play any 4 cards in any position for any amount of money in OH8HILO?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: That is a good question and something Ive been struggling wth myself a bit lately when playing PLO six I think in PLO8 so much of the game is about hand seletion, it is extreamly important in this particular form of poker. Therefore I would say stick to
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Playing good cards and let your opponents get themselves into trouble,they will eventually
QUESTION FROM RiverPlayed: hey ross , we know there are many great players without a bracelet ... is it true tha i am the greatest player without a bankroll
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Without a doubt
QUESTION FROM sundancekid8: barney won't divulge but perhaps u can tell, looking at his avatar, is he superman?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Just between you and me,yes he is.
QUESTION FROM RiverPlayed: hi do u have often full houses or why are u named boatman ^^
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: I wish it was the first thing you said, but no my Name really is Boatman
QUESTION FROM Flenstown: You start a new tournament , you play defensiv or more aggresive at the beginning?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: When the blinds are small I like to play a lot of pots
QUESTION FROM RiverPlayed: manu or arsenal or sth else
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Tottenham hot spurs
QUESTION FROM RobSamples: who would win in a fight? the cast of 'hardmen' or the cast of 'glee'?
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: LOL I would like to say "Hardmen"but we made that film 15 years ago and were all a bit past it now, I think their youth might give them the edge.....Are you kidding, never mind the whole cast, I'd smash those brats single handed!
ANSWER FROM Ross Boatman: Guy's, thanks so much for all your questions,I'm sorry I didnt answer them all. Good luck to you all and see you at the tables.. Laters