Member Questions for the CardsChat Podcast

[Debi]

Going forward let's please limit this thread to questions for the podcast guests only. Any other posts including questions about the podcast should go in this thread:

CardsChat Podcast: New episodes every Week!

 

[Debi]

Let's get questions in for Frank Kassela - 2010 wsop Player of the Year. We don't have a deadline yet so get them in soon.

 

[Joseph Nobbs]

How Did You Feel When You First Won WSOP

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING POKER BEFORE YOU BECAME WSOP CHAMPION

WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST WIN IN POKER

 

[Mart1194]

Questions for Frank Kassela

1. Does Poker have anything to do with your life while on active duty in the Military?

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2. More than 10 years later, how do you remember the historic moment of the triple ALL IN. KK vs QQ vs AQ. And on the River comes the villain's Flush? (ouch)

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3. What is the main strategy and what advice would you give to anyone wanting to try the WSOP?

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4. Do you have any other hobbies? Which are?

 

[Chica_bonita]

Hello!🙋‍♀️💞

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Questions for Frank Kassela:

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1. It has been 5 years since you received your 3rd bracelet. This year you were very close to getting your 4th. What do you think prevents you from getting your next bracelet? Maybe it was easier before? Maybe there are more really talented players now? What is the reason, in your opinion?

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2. Tell us who you consider the most difficult opponent for yourself (if, of course, there is one)? Maybe someone you have never been able to beat in your entire poker career and dream of doing it, or someone you were able to beat, but you think it was the most difficult player among all the people you had to play with.

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3. You have devoted so many years to playing poker. What helps you not to lose interest in this fascinating game?

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4. What is poker for Frank Kassela and has your attitude towards poker changed over the years? I mean, what was poker for you when you first started, when you got your 1st bracelet, and what is poker for you today?

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5. Do you have any habits that you never violate when playing poker? This can apply to anything: from any rituals (for example, sleeping at least 8 hours before the game or registering 2 hours before the start of the tournament or never drinking alcohol before the game) to actions during the tournament (for example, always leaving a tip to the dealer or never showing your cards or taking a rest for 20 seconds or shuffling the chips in your hand).

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6. What qualities do you think a really good poker player should have? A player who can be called not just a good player but also a decent person.

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Thank you very much!💞

 

[acidburnfx]

Frank Kassela
Q: If you were to pick one movie to be your life, which one would it be and why?
Q: What is something amazing that you did, but nobody was around to see it?
Q: If you could be any living person, who would you choose and why?
Q: What would you do with the ability to become invisible for a day and why?
Q: What unnecessary products or services do you consider necessary and why?

 

[Luvart]

-Question to Frank Kassela:

What is the biggest mistake you see players make at 7 Card Stud and 7 Card Stud Hi-Lo, and what are you top 3 tips to become a good Stud player in general.

 

[redboy23]

Questions for Frank Kassela,

I have only played NLH and realize that your successes are in Razz, Low-ball and Hi-Lo poker variations;

1. In your opinion, how important is it to learn and play other poker variations?
2. Which game other than No-Limit Holdem do you consider most profitable?
3. What is the biggest lesson that you have learned from playing poker?
4. What is your poker goal for 2023?

Happy New Year to you frank !

 

[CRStals]

For Frank:
Q: Has streaming affected the way a final table is conducted and is there anything you need to adjust for when going into a televised final table?
Q: You definitely are a mixed games specialist - which variant of poker do you like playing most?
Q: What are your expctations for yourself in poker in 2023?
Q: You cashed in the 2019 PSPC in the Bahamas. Given that the 2nd edition is only a few weeks away, what is some advice you'd offer players going into this event?

 

[Debi]

We have enough questions for Frank now and the interview could happen at any time - thanks everyone!

 

[Debi]

We only have until tomorrow morning to get questions in for Arlie Shaban - go go go!

 

[CRStals]

OMG!! That's awesome!
For Arlie:
Q: After Big Brother canada when you dedicated yourself to the game and you tracked your results on paper for I think it was at least 30 or 60 days, when did you start taking shots at bigger tournaments?
Q: You played in the 2019 PSPC and will be there with Team Ontario in 2023 (Chris says hi btw). How are you approaching the PSPC differently this time around?
Q: Ontario went regulated in the spring and you have been killing it - comparing the game before and after, would you say the competition is tougher now or easier because you see the same players night in and night out
Q: If someone is getting into poker for the first time and saw your rise from Enterprise Customer Service Agent to one of the top earning pros in Ontario, what would you say they need to do first and foremost?

 

[Shells]

For Arlie:

You are one of the happiest people I have seen on a stream. How do you stay so upbeat?
Is there a specific poker tournament (online or live) you have to play whenever it is scheduled? Which one is it?
Out of everything you have accomplished so far in your life, which life event has impacted you?
How would your friends describe you?

 

[acidburnfx]

Arlie Shaban
Q: What is the best part of your day and why?
Q: If you could trade places with anyone for a week, who would it be and why?
Q: What was the worst job you ever had and why?
Q: If you had unlimited money to start a business, what would it be and why?
Q: What is your most prized possession and why?
Q: If you could have one useless superpower, what would it be and why?

 

[Chica_bonita]

Hello!🙋‍♀️💞

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Questions for Arlie Shaban:

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1. In 2018, you performed the challenge “12 feats of Arly”, which was made based on the ancient Greek myths about the exploits of Hercules. Tell us what was the most difficult among these 12 tasks from pokerstars and did you have any experience of participating in such events after 2018? Have you organized something like this yourself?

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2. You had a very generous spectator who made huge donations to see how you play in non-standard games for yourself (with a higher cost). It's been quite a while since he disappeared. Were you able to find out who it was and why do you think he decided to give you such generous gifts? Tell us, how did the opportunity that this person gave you affect you?

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3. You've been working so hard on your streams. You have devoted yourself entirely to this. This became possible due to the fact that you had no job, girlfriend, family, animals, hobbies. But how are things now in your real life?

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4. You paid more attention to improving the quality of streams than improving the quality of your game, but after a while you decided to delve into poker a little more. Did the training sessions with Ryan Laplante help you and did you take lessons from someone else?

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5. Do other streamers turn to you for advice and if so, who are they? are they new or are you being approached by already well-known streamers in the poker world?

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6. What do you think is the secret of a good stream? Has your attitude towards streaming and poker changed during your career?

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Thank you very much!💞

 

[Mart1194]

For Arlie Shaban

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1. What's the biggest snap that made you quit your job and "make a living from Poker"?
2. How did your family deal with your decision, did you have support or not?
3. You create scripts to start the Stream or just turn on the Cam and let's go?
4. Have you ever thought of quitting Poker and starting over in another field? If so, when and what would it be?

 

[Debi]

Going forward let's please limit this thread to questions for the podcast guests only. Any other posts including questions about the podcast should go in this thread:

CardsChat Podcast: New episodes every Week!

Just a reminder as this is very important now.

 

[Debi]

Our episode this week will be with our very own Chris Robinson aka CRStals! Just letting you know this is a last minute interview about his experience at the PSPC and will be happening in about 30 minutes so there will be no member questions for this episode.

 

[Tammy]

Let's get some members' questions for GJ Reggie!

https://twitter.com/GJReggie

 

[Mart1194]

Questions for GJ Reggie

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1. What is the live Poker event that draws your attention the most and why?
2. Which video game do you like the most? (I saw on the Twitter profile that she likes video games)
3. If I had to give one advice to women who are in poker, what would it be?
4. What is the special reason for “Dragoes” lol
5. At what point in your life did you become interested in Poker?

 

[FastOne]

For GJ Reggie:

Q. What variation of poker do you like the most and why?
Q. Have you find a way to deal with bad beats that enables you to keep playing your game regardless of them?
Q. Which one demands more from you (gets you tire the most), poker or video games(maybe a particular video game)?
Q. How does it feel to stream a poker session? Is it easy for you? Does it make it more difficult to focus on the game?
Q. What's your favorite board game?

 

[acidburnfx]

GJ Reggie
Q: What is one thing you wish could exist but doesn't at the moment and why?
Q: If you could be in any movie, what would it be and why?
Q: Which would you rather win: The lottery or to be named employee of the month every month and why?
Q: What's the craziest (non-poker) bet you've ever made?
Q: What celebrity would you most like to switch lives with and why?
Q: If you had a special ability, what would it be and why?

 

[CRStals]

For GJ:
Q: Describe the expeience playing poker in The Bahamas, including awarding a Platinum Pass to Elizabeth Bartlett. Were you nervous before the presentation?
Q: Women in Poker is a big topic these days - given your position with PokerStars, what are you hoping to see changed or improved upon for women playing this great game in 2023?
Q: With so much great live poker these days all around the world, what should someone think of before hopping on a plane to go to EPT Paris, or any other circuit stop?
Q: What do you hope to accomplish in poker in 2023?

 

[blkmoney12]

For GJReggie
Question: You made if I recall three to four final tables in major events whether they were online or live from last year. How did those experiences help you this year win the PSPC women's event?
What did you learn from nearly winning those events when you made those final tables that help you win this one that you just won what say you?

 

[Luvepoker]

Questions for GJReggie

1) I see your an Ambassador for poker stars. That's so cool. How did the come to happen?

2) You have quite a following on twitch. What made you decide to stream you poker games on twitch?

3) My niece is falling in love with poker and she want to play more when she is older. Yeah this is he uncles fault. What advice would you give to the young women who are looking to get more involved in the game of poker.

4) What are your long term goals and dreams in the future poker wise?

5) OK i love the fact you love video games. What games do you like and why and is that part of the reason you got into poker?