Dantes Named Venetian DeepStacks Player Of the Series!
The hiatus from online poker hasn't slowed down Jeremiah 'Dantes' DeGreef!
Dantes was crowned the Venetian DeepStacks Series - 'Player Of The Series' for his excellent results in the 2011 Venetian Deepstacks Series events.
Despite only playing in 5 events - Dantes had quite a series, cashing for nearly $100,000 including an
- $84,000 win,
- $10,000 Final Table finish
- $9,000 Final Table finish
Huge congrats go out to Dantes - and well deserved 'Player of the Series' Honors
PSA: Statement from PokerSavvy+ Regarding Recent Events
To all PokerSavvy+ Members,
We are deeply saddened by the recent developments in the United States and it's affect on online poker. As a result of recent events, PokerSavvy+ is re-evaluating it's video production strategy.
PokerSavvy+ is still committed to bringing your the highest quality video training services. However, until further notice, PokerSavvy's US coaches will not be able to create live or pre-recorded video. We will be making transition to more theory / powerpoint videos and either video reviews from Non-US players, or hand history reviews.
Our Non-US coaches will continue to produce high quality live and replay quality as per normal.
Should developments change, so will our strategy. We want to let all of our users know that PokerSavvy+ is still committed to bringing you the best possible video instruction.
If you have any questions, you may contact us at plus@pokersavvy.com
PLEASE NOTE - We have no more information regarding recent events than you do. Please do not contact us regarding questions about when online poker will return to the United States, or when players will be able to withdraw their funds online. We do not have information regarding these topics.
Thank you,
Team PokerSavvy+
Poker and Income Tax – A Pro’s Take
Foucault recently published an interesting blog post regarding income tax and poker. It's a good look at why you should pay your taxes, especially for those players who regard poker as a steady source of income.
Yes - money won online is taxable.
http://www.thinkingpoker.net/2011/04/the-poker-ethicist-income-tax/
-Team PokerSavvy Plus
New Pro Joins Team PokerSavvy: Rob ‘Dudeforlife’ Coventry!
PokerSavvy is proud to announce the newest addition to our coaching roster: Rob 'Dudeforlife' Coventry!
Rob has been a full time MTT professional for the past three years, and is a sponsored coach on 2+2. His excellent fundamentals and easy-to-follow teaching approach has made him a successful player and coach, and we're thrilled to have him join our team. Rob has cashed for more than 6 figures lifetime, with Final table appearances in both live and online events.
We caught up with Rob to find out more about him:
PS+: Rob - Please tell us a little bit about yourself:
I’ve been playing online poker full time for the past 3 years. After college, I worked at the Chicago Board of Trade for 2 years and decided to pursue my dream of playing poker professionally.
PS+: How did you get your start in online poker?
I started playing on Empire poker back in college. I played college tennis so I didn’t have much free time. When I did I’d mostly play sit and gos and cash games.
PS+: What are some of your biggest / most notable tournament cashes?
My most memorable cash was winning the Venetian $330 my 1st summer going to Vegas for $54,000. There’s something a lot more exhilarating about winning a live tournament vs an online tourney. My biggest online cash came in the $200 R/A FTOPS where I got 4th place for $47,000.
PS+: What would you consider to be your ‘normal’ game/stakes these days?
I play everything from $3 rebuy-$500 freezeouts.
PS+: What type of videos can users expect to see from you?
Each one is going to show the importance of adaptability since each table will have it’s own dynamic. You’ll get an insight to what factors influence my play.
PS+: What does your online poker ‘set-up’ look like? (Monitors, PCs, etc)
Fairly simple, I just use a 24 inch screen and can comfortably 12 table so I can see all the tables when minimized.
PS+: What skills do you think have made you successful in online tournaments that other players may be lacking?
I’ve spent countless hours studying the game by reading books,watching videos, reviewing my hand histories, and constantly looking for any way to improve my game. I’ve been lucky early on in my poker career to book some nice wins but the key is to never be complacent just because you might be on a heater. Confidence is huge in poker and I had that early on from some nice wins, but I also backed it up with hard work.
PS+: Who have been the biggest influences on your poker game? Which Pro(s) do you respect the most?
I learned a lot from meeting/talking to Ender555 in EPT San Remo. He really opened my eyes to some plays I wasn’t making and explaining the key differences between live and online play. I respect Cunningham and Ivey the most. They let their game do all the talking at the tables.
PS+: Blondes or Brunettes?
Brunettes
PS+: Boxers or Briefs?
Boxers
PS+: Coke or Pepsi?
Coke and it’s not even close
PS+: Jungelman, isildur1, or Durrrr?
Durrrr, because I remember playing MTT's with him before he became huge.
PS+: Favorite Sports / Sports Teams?
Tennis,Wrestling,and baseball. Chicago Cubs/Bears.
PS+ : In 10 words or less, what’s 1 tip you would give to new/ struggling players to help them improve?
Use pokerstove a lot and memorize pushbot/calling charts.
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Be sure to look our for Rob's first videos, coming out within the next week.
-Team PokerSavvy Plus
Bond18 Ships the $100r for $30,000!
Tony Dunst is back to his winning ways, capturing the $100 Rebuy on Full Tilt Poker for just under $30,000!
That gives Tony two 5 figure scores in the last 30 days, not a bad way to start the spring.
Be sure to follow Tony's action on both Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars - he plays under the alias 'Bond18' on both.
-PokerSavvy Plus
Dantes takes 19th in the Sunday Brawl for $5700
Hard to say if this is a brag or a beat, as PS+ Pro Jeremiah 'Dantes' Degreef outlasted nearly 9950 people to take 19th in the Sunday Brawl on Full Tilt Poker for just under $6000
Still, an impressive showing nonetheless, although we (and we assume he!) were hoping for that Final Table!
-Team PokerSavvy