Tom Dwan

LukeSilver · Sep 12, 2009

I took a liking to him the first Time I heard of him, I dunno there just something really funny watching someone play the way he does and been able to win doing it. I am not criticizing him he is one of the best players on the planet, just I always root for the guy and It seems most people I talk to hate him.

So I was just wondering what general attitude towards him is like maybe a survey do you like Tom Dwan or hate him etc.

Snowmobiler · Sep 12, 2009

LukeSilver said:
I took a liking to him the first Time I heard of him, I dunno there just something really funny watching someone play the way he does and been able to win doing it. I am not criticizing him he is one of the best players on the planet, just I always root for the guy and It seems most people I talk to hate him.

So I was just wondering what general attitude towards him is like maybe a survey do you like Tom Dwan or hate him etc.

He is an incredibly talanted player,I really enjoy his imagination and talent at the table.
I dont really have any opionion about him personally

Snow

pantin007 · Sep 12, 2009

swrittenb · Sep 12, 2009

Certainly fun to watch, and seems like the type of guy who is able to treat thousands of dollars as though they're just play chips.

dd_decker · Sep 12, 2009

Durrrr hasn't been around very long yet was almost nominated for induction into the Poker Hall of Fame- a testament to his influence on the game....

Lonsdaleite · Sep 13, 2009

He is an excellent cash game player, and seems to have a command of heads up play. He can be super aggressive and then switch gears and lay down top pair.

It has been interesting watching Phil Ivey and Durr play on Poker After Dark. Phil just seems to know when to make a move and when to let go of a full house. Phil is a more refined player. Durr is still young. Durr is very good, but I think he needs more experience against the top pros.

Lo-Dog · Sep 13, 2009

Me likey

wagon596 · Sep 13, 2009

He's good no doubt,,,I have a question, how does he compare to some of the great players in tourament play?? Just wonder what ya'll think.
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DINGO8MYBABY · Sep 13, 2009

I'm waiting for Durr to win a major poker tournament. He probably will sooner or later, but I'd like to see how long it'll take. I just hope for his sake that he doesn't burn out.

Goodwooter · Sep 13, 2009

he has the potential of being one of the greatest cash game players we have ever seen...great to watch and learn from

wsorbust · Sep 13, 2009

He's kind of funny looking, but undeniable skill.

2-7MakesMeRaise · Sep 13, 2009

I like him, how can you not like a guy who plays them kind of stakes and with the name durrrr

Ernster86 · Sep 13, 2009

I find him and his play fascinating to be honest.

Exit141RTe1 · Sep 13, 2009

Great player with guts. He seems to very creative and can get a few calls when it looks like no action.

He has a funny way to toss the chips in.

Makwa · Sep 13, 2009

wsorbust said:
He's kind of funny looking, but undeniable skill.

Exactly. This ^^^!!!

GCB · Sep 14, 2009

He seems to have radar sense that he tunes into when he's playing, like he goes into a trance. Ivey does the same thing. Their eyes get kind of weird. I think that's his edge, his intuition. He's not a by-the-book player. But apparently there is a price, as he's said to have wild bankroll swings.

Seems like a nice, decent kid with talent to spare.

PokerJoeAAAA · Sep 15, 2009

I think we need to come up with a name for his style of play.........
loose aggressive chasing lucky donkey. I think he has aggresion and luck on his side, along with unpredictablilty.
I would not play agaisnt him. I am not sure why anyone would choose to play him,

pdid5000 · Sep 16, 2009

He's definitely a great player.............but I really can't stand to watch him or hear him. Iv'e noticed that he always looks up torwards the ceiling to the left, it's freakin annoying, maybe thats where he channels the poker gods for info.

Sephiroth · Sep 16, 2009

Phil is crazy good

Lonsdaleite said:
He is an excellent cash game player, and seems to have a command of heads up play. He can be super aggressive and then switch gears and lay down top pair.

It has been interesting watching Phil Ivey and Durr play on Poker After Dark. Phil just seems to know when to make a move and when to let go of a full house. Phil is a more refined player. Durr is still young. Durr is very good, but I think he needs more experience against the top pros.

I was watching Poker after dark last night with Phil and Dwan involved in a hand. Dwan raised to 2200 preflop with 8 7 offsuit, phil reraised to 9000 with 10 8 diamonds, dwan reraised to 29000, and phil comes over the top again to 84000 and dwan folded. What a sick read by Ivey!!

Lonsdaleite · Sep 17, 2009

Ironically though, Dwan was dominated. Phil had the best hand. I suspect Dwan had decided he was going to make a move with this hand preflop (before he even got his cards), and Phil had picked up a tell. Dwan is mostly an online player, so he hasn't really had to worry about tells.

Double-A · Sep 17, 2009

Exit141RTe1 said:
He has a funny way to toss the chips in.

He does and I think it's calculated.

Ranger390 · Sep 17, 2009

He's a great player, but he also seems to get luckier than the average great pro player, which irritates those of us who tend to get unlucky. Plus, he reminds me of the kid in 3rd grade who always had a booger hanging out of his nose! Uh...does he even shave yet?

jazzaxe · Sep 17, 2009

Same dynamic as big cash players, Brunsons, Chip Reese, Ivey. Willing to bet big at anytime. They are great card players, but also great gamblers. They win the most, but also lose the most.

N.D. · Sep 17, 2009

Ranger390 said:
He's a great player, but he also seems to get luckier than the average great pro player, which irritates those of us who tend to get unlucky. Plus, he reminds me of the kid in 3rd grade who always had a booger hanging out of his nose! Uh...does he even shave yet?

It's an art really. Making skill look like luck. Durrr's not the only one who does it. He mostly just seems to do it better than most.

BTW love the stare. Ivey's eyes go all wiggly and dart around. Love Dwan's blank stare. He'd make a terrific corpse on one of those CSI shows. That sounds awful, but you know, cuz he can sit so perfectly still and just stare into space without blinking.

FREEROLLSFTW · Sep 17, 2009

I think one of the reasons he has been successful is because of his reputation besides being good. phil ivey is still better for sure.

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