World Series of Poker 2008

[IrishAlum1997]

I was watching the 2008 WSOP tonight. Happy for me?

Anyways, I enjoy watching poker, and I enjoy the characters of the game. I always thought that Scotty Nguyen was an entertaining fellow, but he was an absolute d**k at the HORSE event final table. He was giving a 23-year old player grief for getting excited about winning a few pots, and then proceeded to be a complete poor sport and profane, unintelligible drunk at the table the rest of the way.

I understand the theatrics and mind games that poker players use to gain advantage on the competition, but this was an example of a sad alcoholic that was out of line. Unfortunately, he was actually rewarded by winning a $2M prize and a trophy named after a recently deceased, classy poker pro in Chip Reese. This was an event that had a lot of emotional meaning to the poker community, and this beer-guzzling jerk made a mockery of his legacy.

Scotty Nguyen. The CLOWN prince of poker. Congratulations on your bracelet, baby.

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

I lost a lot of respect for Scotty tonight.

 

[Golden Domer93]

I thought shannon elizabeth from american pie movies played poker.

 

[Shamrock44]

IrishAlum1997,

I saw it and thought the same thing! Scottie used to be my favorite pro until last night. I agree he was definitely out of line for talking to that kid like that. I was shocked.

 

[IrishAlum1997]

Facts:

Shannon Elizabeth is hot, and yes, she plays poker.

Scotty Ngyuen drinks too much, and showed himself to be an unprofessional putz.

I'm a big Daniel Negraneau fan myself. I do enjoy Matusow blow-ups, too.

 

[notredomer23]

My favorite is Sammy Farha, wat happenned to him

 

[Golden Domer93]

when shannon elizabeth is on she is probably a ratings grabber!

 

[ChubbyCubbie]

It was unwatchable last night. I know it was the booze, but I started to feel a little sorry for the kid, even though he did act poorly with all of the bowing.

 

[IrishAlum1997]

I did not even think that it was bowing, and I have seen much worse. If these pros want their game broadcast on a sports network, they have to understand that people want to see a little bit of flair and character. Not to the extent of the Druken Jester Scotty Nguyen, but a little flair. Everyone loves a Phil Hellmuth.

To answer the question about Sammy Farha, watch High Stakes Poker on GSN. Comes on at midnight EST Monday through Friday. He has a problem, man. He'll go all in with 7-deuce.

 

[Golden Domer93]

I will watch poker if shannon elizabeth is playing.

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

How about Jennifer Tilly?

 

[Golden Domer93]

Yep, Jennifer Tilly is hot too

 

[ACamp1900]

I was there for it about three weeks ago... Met Chris Fergy... Phil Ivey and saw a ton more... it's amazing how the crowd can just walk in on those events and stand literally close enough to touch those at most tables...

 

[IrishAlum1997]

Would love to play in the Main Event once in my life...

 

[Golden Domer93]

I have no clue how to even play poker.

 

[IrishAlum1997]

The rules are simple. Liquor in the front, poker in the rear.

 

[Golden Domer93]

does shannon elizabeth even play poker anymore.

 

[Freeman Ara]

does shannon elizabeth even play poker anymore.

I know that she was in the National Heads-Up Tournament this year on NBC. I think she even made the top 16.

 

[Golden Domer93]

I read an article where she was actually very very good. I like her in movies more.