I've given Moneymaker shit in the past for being an ass, so I think it would only be fair to pass thing along:
46 minutes ago | Posted by F-Train
Donald Hobbs
Moneymaker Gives Back
As much as you hear about all of the bad sides of poker, there are plenty of good sides too. The story of Donald Hobbs is one example. Hobbs is a guy who was involved in a horrible automobile accident that ultimately caught the attention of Chris Moneymaker. One of Hobbs' therapists tried to get an autographed photo of Moneymaker to give to Hobbs, an avid poker player, as Hobbs was undergoing a long and painful recovery from his injuries. When Moneymaker heard the story, and realized it was just over the state line in Kentucky, a few miles from his home in Tennessee, he did one step better - he came to the hospital and played poker with Hobbs in person.
After the poker session was over, Moneymaker promised Hobbs that, if Hobbs was up to it, Moneymaker would bring him out to Las Vegas and buy him into the Main Event. He was good to his word. Hobbs is seated at Blue #5, on the rail, with two family members and Moneymaker just behind him. Moneymaker arrived about fifteen minutes into Level 1 and asked Hobbs how it was going.
"I'm bored," said Hobbs.
"You can't be bored," laughed Moneymaker. "You're playing for ten million dollars! You have to play for ten more hours today. And you're playing with Dario Minieri, one of the best players in the world. You can't be bored."
Then Moneymaker turned to Hobbs' family members and added, "He's bored. That's not good."
We wish Donald Hobbs all the best luck in the Main Event.
46 minutes ago | Posted by F-Train
Moneymaker Gives Back
As much as you hear about all of the bad sides of poker, there are plenty of good sides too. The story of Donald Hobbs is one example. Hobbs is a guy who was involved in a horrible automobile accident that ultimately caught the attention of Chris Moneymaker. One of Hobbs' therapists tried to get an autographed photo of Moneymaker to give to Hobbs, an avid poker player, as Hobbs was undergoing a long and painful recovery from his injuries. When Moneymaker heard the story, and realized it was just over the state line in Kentucky, a few miles from his home in Tennessee, he did one step better - he came to the hospital and played poker with Hobbs in person.
After the poker session was over, Moneymaker promised Hobbs that, if Hobbs was up to it, Moneymaker would bring him out to Las Vegas and buy him into the Main Event. He was good to his word. Hobbs is seated at Blue #5, on the rail, with two family members and Moneymaker just behind him. Moneymaker arrived about fifteen minutes into Level 1 and asked Hobbs how it was going.
"I'm bored," said Hobbs.
"You can't be bored," laughed Moneymaker. "You're playing for ten million dollars! You have to play for ten more hours today. And you're playing with Dario Minieri, one of the best players in the world. You can't be bored."
Then Moneymaker turned to Hobbs' family members and added, "He's bored. That's not good."
We wish Donald Hobbs all the best luck in the Main Event.
Forest Fighting a Different Bout Today
Less than 12 hours after defeating light heavyweight Quinton "Rampage" Jackson in an upset victory at the UFC 86, mixed martial arts fighter Forest Griffin is playing in the Main Event of the World Series of Poker.
Griffin looks quite bruised and battered from last night's bout, but has another heavyweight opponent to take on today. He's seated two seats to the right of ten-time bracelet winner Johnny Chan.
Chuck Liddell is also playing today.
Less than 12 hours after defeating light heavyweight Quinton "Rampage" Jackson in an upset victory at the UFC 86, mixed martial arts fighter Forest Griffin is playing in the Main Event of the World Series of Poker.
Griffin looks quite bruised and battered from last night's bout, but has another heavyweight opponent to take on today. He's seated two seats to the right of ten-time bracelet winner Johnny Chan.
Chuck Liddell is also playing today.
I've given Moneymaker shit in the past for being an ass, so I think it would only be fair to pass thing along:
46 minutes ago | Posted by F-Train
Donald Hobbs
Moneymaker Gives Back
As much as you hear about all of the bad sides of poker, there are plenty of good sides too. The story of Donald Hobbs is one example. Hobbs is a guy who was involved in a horrible automobile accident that ultimately caught the attention of Chris Moneymaker. One of Hobbs' therapists tried to get an autographed photo of Moneymaker to give to Hobbs, an avid poker player, as Hobbs was undergoing a long and painful recovery from his injuries. When Moneymaker heard the story, and realized it was just over the state line in Kentucky, a few miles from his home in Tennessee, he did one step better - he came to the hospital and played poker with Hobbs in person.
After the poker session was over, Moneymaker promised Hobbs that, if Hobbs was up to it, Moneymaker would bring him out to Las Vegas and buy him into the Main Event. He was good to his word. Hobbs is seated at Blue #5, on the rail, with two family members and Moneymaker just behind him. Moneymaker arrived about fifteen minutes into Level 1 and asked Hobbs how it was going.
"I'm bored," said Hobbs.
"You can't be bored," laughed Moneymaker. "You're playing for ten million dollars! You have to play for ten more hours today. And you're playing with Dario Minieri, one of the best players in the world. You can't be bored."
Then Moneymaker turned to Hobbs' family members and added, "He's bored. That's not good."
We wish Donald Hobbs all the best luck in the Main Event.
Kudos to Chris, class move.
