Pokerstars The Big Game Week 1 Episode 3
20 June 2010 by 10kHero (Pokerstars)
Ok, I know, I know, I promised myself no poker today. But I just couldn't resist catching up on The Big Game.
This is a series of poker shows hosted by PokerStars.tv whereby a 'loose cannon' member of the public plays 6 handed hold 'em against professional players.
The line up includes Tony G, Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Laak, Doyle Brunson, and the loose cannon Ernest Wiggins, who is staked $100k. The rules state that he can keep any profit made above his initial $100k. The professionals play with their own money.
Episode 3 was one of the most entertaining episodes of poker I've ever seen. Ernest Wiggins played so passive and was constantly getting bullied by Daniel Negreanu. It was fun to see the professionals steam roll him.
But the highlight for me came when Ernest picks up pocket kings and smooth calls Hellmuth's A9 raise preflop.
What a hand! and I thought my suck outs where bad. This had a 0.18% chance of happening. You've got to feel sympathy for Phil Hellmuth. ...read more
