Playing against your favourite poker pro

[Joe]

Still optimistic/hopeful that this'll happen for me someday...

A little from column A and a little from column B would certainly be tempting but likely counterproductive psychological 'traps'.

As others have mentioned, the best approach would be to focus on the/your game without overly adjusting. Regardless of being borne from reverence or the desire to bust said pro...

'Fanboy' out etc. after bagging up for the day/when play is finished...

Wouldn't go out of my way to try and eliminate them unless the opportunity presented itself organically.

Always a mistake to try and bust a specific player for almost any reason, perhaps with the excpetion of having noted that they're wildly LAG or similar...

 

[dimon4ik89]

I would try to spend as much time as possible communicating with him and watching him play. For me, it would be an opportunity to learn something more. I would show him the utmost respect and would never try to compete with him. If there were game moments in those cases when we were left alone in hands, I would simply play according to the game and would not try to surpass my idol and show that I am somehow better than him. I would be interested in understanding what kind of person he is, in addition to the fact that he plays poker well. I would value every minute spent with him.

 

[Balou1982]

Hahaha what an awesome topic ;-)

1. I would try to have a really nice small talk with him
2. Im not a fanboy/fangirl( this is something for members under 16) but i would have a solid respect playing side by side with my poker idol
3. If he is involved in the same hand with me while holding a monster, i would try my luck to bust him out(hard&ugly

 

[Pokerpoet2]

I always wanted to play against some Poker Superstars, Doyle Brunson being my number one, Who I have learned a lot about reading his books, I don't really know how I would react at meeting him but I always wanted to visit Vegas and although I couldn't play in Doyle's Room, (stakes to high) Just being in the place where he played would be amazing.
Phil Helmuth however is another subject, I would love nothing more than to take him out of a Tournament and see one of his temper tantrums, up close and personal.

 

[choche0372]

Of course I would try to KO all Pro players at the table

 

[oriole]

My favorite poker pro is Tom Dwan. I’d definitely ask for a picture, but I’d try to stay cool and not overdo it. He’s known for being pretty talkative, so I’d love to have a casual conversation with him while trying my best to stay focused on the game. It would be an exciting challenge to play against him, but I’d also want to enjoy the experience of chatting with one of the greats.

 

[olejean]

We are rivals at the table and everyone wants to knock each other out of the game. So I would try to keep myself cool. Of course I could also take pictures but only after the game.

 

[gabryyyel31]

I would try to make him want a picture with me.. just kidding of course. 😅 I don't know, I would probably try not to get distracted by his aura of a super poker player and by the admiration for him, and in the end I would definitely stay to immortalize this unique moment in a picture.

 

[nelomec]

What would you do if your favorite poker pro ended up seated at your table? Would geek out and be the ultimate fanboy or fangirl, gushing over them, asking for a pic; or would try to keep your cool and make it your to take them out of the game?

Thanks to @billibooo for the topic idea

I would be happy, I would watch how he would play each hand, but the ultimate goal would be to eliminate him from the tournament and then ask for some advice, take a photo and such lol

 

[Lucho.riv9]

If my favorite poker player shows up at my table, I would try to hide my excitement to maintain a serious atmosphere. Plus, I would have an interesting advantage, as I know much more about him than he knows about me, haha

 

[armoko]

I will stay cool and will enjoy the game trying to have some small talk and it will be my pleasure to play against him and if I win even just one hand I will be really happy

 

[Dmitriy_rus7]

What would you do if your favorite poker pro ended up seated at your table? Would geek out and be the ultimate fanboy or fangirl, gushing over them, asking for a pic; or would try to keep your cool and make it your to take them out of the game?

Thanks to @billibooo for the topic idea

I'm cool with all celebrities. I will never run to ask for a photo or anything else. Because I myself am shy and secondly, I just don’t want to make a person uncomfortable. I'd just play poker like I always do.

 

[tw082]

I definitely would not fanboy out. (A) Because they are just another person who happens to be be really good at poker/ (B) I would want them to respect me and due to imposter syndrome and other reasons, no one respects a person who looks up to them with stars in their eyes. I would try to wait for a good hand to try and take them on at least one good hand. Although chances are the situation might cause me to want it too bad and make a mistake. I think of Matt Damon's character in rounders when he sits down with Jonny Chan and thinks he's ready after winning a big hand on a bluff.

 

[riff_raff312]

I would enjoy the challenge but my favorite player has already passed on sadly,but if it was possible i would give him my very best game that,s for sure.

 

[tagece]

I would ask for a selfie and try to have a little chat with him or her.
I see no reason to hide my admiration and miss the opportunity. And if i felt he is labeling me as an "amateur" for doing this, I would try to take advantage of that image during the game.

 

[flabilim]

I acted naturally, as if I were just another player, but as soon as I finished I would talk to him and ask for a photo.

 

[userX]

I would stay calm and try my best to take the celebrity out of the game. I think it would give me incredible satisfaction.

 

[zands3]

I believe it would be a valid experience for the game... Despite the admiration for the professional in question, I would play as equals (without fear), but I have no doubt that mentally the idea is to overcome the opponent... Now succeeding, beating, or being at a table with any of them hasn't happened today!

 

[R.Holynskyi]

I would not ask for an autograph or a photo. I would just try to win the tournament. Winning would be the best reward for me

 

[jaymfc]

I would geek out and lose the desire to win, it would be too much for me to sit next to
a good-looking Ho, I would ask Maria for everything I could get and offer a home-cooked breakfast

Spoiler: ❤️❤️

say Chris Ferguson sat next to me I would give the normal star treatment but try to
act like a disciplined poker player

 

[Gutshot Gus]

I would geek out and lose the desire to win, it would be too much for me to sit next to
a good-looking Ho, I would ask Maria for everything I could get and offer a home-cooked breakfast

Spoiler: ❤️❤️

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say Chris Ferguson sat next to me I would give the normal star treatment but try to
act like a disciplined poker player

What would you feed her? A yomamma omelette?

 

[jaymfc]

you never know, if she enjoyed the steak then it would definitely be a option

 

[LUKADONCICMVP]

once I played against Jason koon I lost a flip and lost a fulltilt ko pro t-shirt never lucky

 

[Toruk Makto]

I would certainly stick my toes in my hands! Kkk
I wouldn't be able to concentrate... but I would do my best! Possibly the meeting with Daniel Negreanu would be at a final table!!

 

[Ruslan L]

I think if I managed to take a professional player out of the game, that would be the most valuable trophy for me. I would definitely try to do it