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    Default So my school is offering a poker class EDIT: CANCELED

    I'm not sure whether I should take it or not. I'm pretty sure the $35 fee makes it -EV. But I really want to see some dbag show up to class the first day with sunglasses and a hoodie. Thoughts? Would you take it?

    https://www.union.ufl.edu/leisure/se...000&sem=Spring

    EDIT: Sucks to say I got a voice mail with some chick saying "your class has been permanently canceled because the instructor is no longer able to teach it." Goddammit, what a letdown. I had so many good ideas.
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    god damnit. i had a pipe dream idea of starting a poker university. like a one year night class or something. now its unoriginal.
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    and yes you should take it. its a guaranteed A for you im sure, plus think how satisfying it would be to show donkeys up every day in class. especially if there are hot chicks in the class, it is way +EV.
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    Quote Originally Posted by will641
    and yes you should take it. its a guaranteed A for you im sure, plus think how satisfying it would be to show donkeys up every day in class. especially if there are hot chicks in the class, it is way +EV.
    lol...soooo not happening.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ensign_lee
    Quote Originally Posted by will641
    and yes you should take it. its a guaranteed A for you im sure, plus think how satisfying it would be to show donkeys up every day in class. especially if there are hot chicks in the class, it is way +EV.
    lol...soooo not happening.
    shhhhh, you'll wake him up from his dream.
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    The only potential value would be comedic. That's not happening.

    9+ games over 7 weeks. You really think there is even time to talk about starting hand selection?
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    I would take it for education value. Supplement the $500 or so I've spent on lessons/videos obv
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    take the $35 to a stripclub

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    only reason i might go is to get a chance to play with all the people who sign up for it
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    Quote Originally Posted by gabe
    only reason i might go is to get a chance to play with all the people who sign up for it
    Which makes this +EV if Hero plays live, imo.
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    Take the course... FTR regs donate bits to cover the entry fee... deanglow posts hysterical questions/comments from the class... we all laugh.
    So you click their picture and then you get their money?
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    Quote Originally Posted by kingnat
    Take the course... FTR regs donate bits to cover the entry fee... deanglow posts hysterical questions/comments from the class... we all laugh.
    i'm down for $5
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    Damn is it an online class i want to take it?
    Check out the new blog!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Massimo
    Quote Originally Posted by kingnat
    Take the course... FTR regs donate bits to cover the entry fee... deanglow posts hysterical questions/comments from the class... we all laugh.
    i'm down for $5
    I am as well...

    total donated: $10.
    So you click their picture and then you get their money?
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    Oh snap I would take it if you guys roll me
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    Quote Originally Posted by gabe
    only reason i might go is to get a chance to play with all the people who sign up for it
    why would you want to play that low

    let me know how the class compares to my vision

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    I'm in for 5

    total donated: 15
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    Quote Originally Posted by gabe
    only reason i might go is to get a chance to play with all the people who sign up for it
    Exactly dude!



    $5.. sn to ship it to?
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    Quote Originally Posted by XTR1000
    I have $4 left on stars

    total donated: $24
    I will put in $6 to make up for XTR being short, but ONLY on the condition that we get snippets and/or updates after every class. Just let me know where to ship it.

    One more donation and you are there.
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    I'll definitely do weekly updates with some good details/anecdotes. Won't let you guys down.
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    Can you confirm the spelling of your stars sn and Ill ship the monies.

    edit: never mind shiped the 5$
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    whats your stars sn?
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    SN FFS
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    i'm kemikar on stars. OK signing up for the class now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanglow
    i'm kemikar on stars. OK signing up for the class now.
    Shipped.

    and HOLY SHIT!!! I just clicked on the link and noticed it was a UF class.

    Goooo Gators!!!
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    rofl you were just rolled for your poker class
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    shipped
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    Quote Originally Posted by spoonitnow
    Quote Originally Posted by gabe
    only reason i might go is to get a chance to play with all the people who sign up for it
    Which makes this +EV if Hero plays live, imo.
    i agree
    great way to find profittable home games
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    shipped.
    So you click their picture and then you get their money?
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    Quote Originally Posted by givememyleg
    rofl you were just rolled for your poker class
    hilarious.

    I'm excited for the updates.

    I'm sure it doesn't need said, but don't do anything stupid like try and correct people or tell people you play on-line.
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    Also, FTR needs to come up with some really awesome questions. All I can think of...

    Isn't blackjack safer than poker because you're risking less per hand?

    Has anyone played T5low wild? (what's that game gabe/lukie?)
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    I'm definitely open to suggestions on questions. There is no way I'm going to tell people I play online, my roll, etc. Basically just going to act like a newbie like the rest of them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by swiggidy
    Quote Originally Posted by givememyleg
    rofl you were just rolled for your poker class
    hilarious.

    I'm excited for the updates.

    I'm sure it doesn't need said, but don't do anything stupid like try and correct people or tell people you play on-line.
    I am also excited and this thread has great potential.

    When do classes start?
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    Ask things like:

    "Well why isn't it a good idea to play T7s? We have a flush, straight and two pair potential!"
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    My first class is Wednesday, and it runs once a week until spring break.
    Of course when I'm allin with 103s preflop I'm gonna be like "but it was sooted !!!!!"
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    lol this has sooo much potential. Do we need $5 more still?
    eeevees are not monies yet...they are like baby monies.
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    I've received $21 so far out of the $35 so if anyone wants to donate feel free.
    God I can't wait until Wednesday. I really hope my instructor is some old nitty guy who sucks.
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    I so hope you organise study groups every night after class so you can practise what you've learnt with real monies...
    Just dipping my toes back in.
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    Oh this is going to be fun.....
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    Take all the theorems generated from this forum and 2p2. Then propose them in your class. Have your professor back you on these and submit them.....profit. Who are they going to believe, some forum miscreants or a professor?!?!?!!?!
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    As stated make sure you go in acting like a complete nit.

    When the intstructor gets to posting blinds make sure you rant about having to put a bet out before you see your cards, especially since the guy to your right doesn't have to put out as much as you do. It just ins't fair.

    If done right your class update thread could easily be a heavy favorite for POTY.
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    i shipped $5 also
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    $5 shipped for the entertainment value. And when your teacher is trying to prove a point he is wrong because "you saw Gus Hansen or Sammy Farha doing something else on TV".
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    Quote Originally Posted by GatorJH
    As stated make sure you go in acting like a complete nit.

    When the intstructor gets to posting blinds make sure you rant about having to put a bet out before you see your cards, especially since the guy to your right doesn't have to put out as much as you do. It just ins't fair.

    If done right your class update thread could easily be a heavy favorite for POTY.
    $5 shipped for the entertainment value. And when your teacher is trying to prove a point he is wrong because "you saw Gus Hansen or Sammy Farha doing something else on TV".
    These are both great ideas and I'll be sure to use them. I've received the $35 so no need to send me more. First class is tomorrow at 7.
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    Holy shit.. idea.. end of the course get your prof to play you HU 4 ROLLZ
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    it would be awesome if barry greenstein, alan cunningham or some of that caliber were teaching the course

    just a litttle dreammy
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    Ask your professor what he thinks about limping AA UTG preflop.
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    Tell the prof that you have an Uncle named Lee Jones who paid for you to take this class.
    So you click their picture and then you get their money?
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    Quote Originally Posted by kingnat
    Tell the prof that you have an Uncle named Lee Jones who paid for you to take this class.
    I lol'd at this
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    Tell the professor you wanna be the next Jamie Gold.
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    tell your prof to call you teddy KGB
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    Tell the prof that you will glowify him.
    So you click their picture and then you get their money?
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    Quote Originally Posted by flomo
    tell your prof to call you teddy KGB
    LOL really good idea, when prof. gets your names and what you like to be called, tell him TeddyKGB or FastFingersTom or something. maybe your screenname
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    Right off the bat, ask your prof. what your chances are of you winning a HU nl holdem session with him.Or the best out of 5 sesions...whatever. Wonder what his response will be
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew
    Ask things like:

    "Well why isn't it a good idea to play T7s? We have a flush, straight and two pair potential!"
    That doesn't even count luck odds
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    this is gonna be the best class I have never taken.
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    ask him, if hes qualified to teach the class, why is he?
    You-- yes, you-- you're a cunt.
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    how much money did he win lifetime and if he's so good why is he teaching in school and not a private instructor
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    ask him whether K8 is more synchronious than A7 because the ranks are closer together
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    "If offsuit cards give you two flush draws isn't that twice as good as suited cards?"
    So you click their picture and then you get their money?
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    Quote Originally Posted by salsa4ever
    ask him whether K8 is more synchronious than A7 because the ranks are closer together
    I lol'd. I have to ask this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kingnat
    "If offsuit cards give you two flush draws isn't that twice as good as suited cards?"
    Dude - THAT is funny
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    it would also be interesting if you went to the other extreme and asked for detailed and specific info about high stakes nth level concepts he is unlikely to be clued up on
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    Quote Originally Posted by boost
    ask him, if hes qualified to teach the class, why is he?
    I think the answer to this question has potential for being VERY funny.
    So you click their picture and then you get their money?
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    I am actually shocked that the school is allowing this class being gambling and all.
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    you've gottta drop that phil galfond overpair vs. pocket pairs thing sometime
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ash256
    you've gottta drop that phil galfond overpair vs. pocket pairs thing sometime
    You mean overcards are a huge favorite to a pair because they have 6 outs to improve and underpairs only have 2? That was genius, and I will make sure to comment on that.
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    Hey isn't the first class today?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigBadBull
    how much money did he win lifetime and if he's so good why is he teaching in school and not a private instructor
    beat you too it, kthx.gg

    Quote Originally Posted by kingnat
    "If offsuit cards give you two flush draws isn't that twice as good as suited cards?"
    hellmuth was on camera argueing that this is true, stating "AKo is the favorite over AKs all in preflop."

    Quote Originally Posted by Pythonic
    I am actually shocked that the school is allowing this class being gambling and all.
    its college, not high school....
    You-- yes, you-- you're a cunt.
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    College vs HS doesn't make much of a difference. I would think many parents would be extremely pissed off if a university was teaching their kids to gamble while paying 30K per year tution to get a degree.
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