Goalpoker - Can't/Won't pay its Winners - Page 36 - The Punters Lounge

GaF · 01-11-2006, 18:05

Yep - we need to be cautious

Having said that - PL'rs WERE net winners from the whole Goalpoker saga - we took some huge prizes off of them, had some great trips etc .....

Noone lost any of their own cash ..... (the slightly dubious distinction I'm making here arew that BJ and fenners loss were unpaid prizes, rather than lost deposits......). But even they (in a strange way) benefitted from Goalpokers short life - Fenners was 1st equal in their $50,000 live STT? He got a trip to Ibiza and Champions League final. BJ went to Ibiza. They both got WSOP seats (thanks to Absolute) .... Goalpoker were a joke with the way they operated, however they DID give a load of money away.....

Valiant23 · 01-11-2006, 20:32

Aren't Fenners and BurnleyJoe out of pocket because of expenses?

GaF · 01-11-2006, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valiant23

Aren't Fenners and BurnleyJoe out of pocket because of expenses?

Well - Yes they didn't receive that portion of the prize (jeeeez - it sounds like I'm defending Goalpoker - I'M NOT!!!) - BUT they did still receive a $10,000 seat which was their choice to take or not, and because they took it, they incurred costs, but the total value of what they won at Goalpoker (just the 2 of them and not counting the costs they incurred as a result) probably exceeds $50,000 doesn't it? Certainly if you add in Tax's big win, it exceeds this total.......

GaF · 01-11-2006, 20:43

I suppose the point I'm trying to make (it certainly isn't trying to belittle what BJ and Fenners lost) is that yes we need to be cautious with how much we expose ourselves at new sites, BUT if they are throwing big money around in an attempt to get market share, we shouldn't be scared to go after that money .........

morlspin · 01-11-2006, 20:47

and lets face it, it would have cost me loads to get near birds with there boobs out

Valiant23 · 01-11-2006, 20:51

No mate I know you're not defending them at all. I also agree with the point you make regarding sites splashing the cash.

But look at how that Stan James (operated) Football-themed site was received. I think PLers will (for quite a while to come I imagine) view such sites with a healthy amount of scepticism.

slapdash · 01-11-2006, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by morlspin

and lets face it, it would have cost me loads to get near birds with there boobs out

Couldn't you just have gone down the Bigg market?

Tax_Monkey · 01-11-2006, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by slapdash

Couldn't you just have gone down the Bigg market?

Nahh you have to buy them a babycham first at the bigg market.

georgej · 01-11-2006, 21:53

With the way the stockmarket has hammered the betting companies, looks like a few of them may merge. I think i heard something about 888 and Partygaming. With the American exodus Partygaming still screwed players of the Monster redistribution so i would be wary of even the larger sites until things settle down.

Here's hoping justice prevails (all round)

DAN DAN · 01-11-2006, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by morlspin

and lets face it, it would have cost me loads to get near birds with there boobs out

Don't believe you Morls

DAN DAN · 04-12-2006, 18:37

What the hell's this about, anyone else get it.

Got an e-mail from a Vernon Lowe?
It said:

Come represent ENGLAND or any other country for the World Team Tour,it has cash and item free rolls,country rankings and single rankings,player of the month and hall of fame prizes,random prizes,mens and womans all star teams,and is rated #1 new poker forum/league go to ********** to join

Found this when I was there about Goal Poker.
**************

GaF · 04-12-2006, 18:51

Just looks like spam to me

So have got rid of the links - no point in giving them publicity......

Any site where they have an admin pushing the virtues of Goalpoker (from less than a month ago) is, IMO, on extremely thin ice!!!

Should I know who Vernon Lowe is?

GaF · 04-12-2006, 18:52

Lol - and how do you feel about representing ENGLAND DD?

A bit like glceud on Betfair last night, his location was listed as England too .... careful, we're taking over the world

DAN DAN · 04-12-2006, 18:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotaFancy?

Just looks like spam to me

So have got rid of the links - no point in giving them publicity......

Any site where they have an admin pushing the virtues of Goalpoker (from less than a month ago) is, IMO, on extremely thin ice!!!

Should I know who Vernon Lowe is?

I have no idea who the hell he is, no advertising on the e-mail either, most strange? So Goalpoker is a new site??????

01-11-2006, 18:05	#701 (permalink)
GaF Man With a Plan Join Date: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 40,907 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Re: Goalpoker - Can't/Won't pay its Winners Yep - we need to be cautious Having said that - PL'rs WERE net winners from the whole Goalpoker saga - we took some huge prizes off of them, had some great trips etc ..... Noone lost any of their own cash ..... (the slightly dubious distinction I'm making here arew that BJ and fenners loss were unpaid prizes, rather than lost deposits......). But even they (in a strange way) benefitted from Goalpokers short life - Fenners was 1st equal in their $50,000 live STT? He got a trip to Ibiza and Champions League final. BJ went to Ibiza. They both got WSOP seats (thanks to Absolute) .... Goalpoker were a joke with the way they operated, however they DID give a load of money away..... __________________ Ever since I started playing poker I have only really concentrated on playing tournaments and sit&gos. I had the odd dabble in cash games but they always ended up stinging me so I stayed away. I want 2009[/10] to be the year that changes; cash games are the currency of the best poker players in the world - what better goal is there to aim for? - Paul Cheung- Inside Poker Magazine February 2009

01-11-2006, 20:32	#702 (permalink)
Valiant23 Vienti Tres Join Date: 06 Aug 2005 Location: On the road Age: 41 Posts: 13,606	Re: Goalpoker - Can't/Won't pay its Winners Aren't Fenners and BurnleyJoe out of pocket because of expenses?

01-11-2006, 20:43	#704 (permalink)
GaF Man With a Plan Join Date: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 40,907 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Re: Goalpoker - Can't/Won't pay its Winners I suppose the point I'm trying to make (it certainly isn't trying to belittle what BJ and Fenners lost) is that yes we need to be cautious with how much we expose ourselves at new sites, BUT if they are throwing big money around in an attempt to get market share, we shouldn't be scared to go after that money ......... __________________ Ever since I started playing poker I have only really concentrated on playing tournaments and sit&gos. I had the odd dabble in cash games but they always ended up stinging me so I stayed away. I want 2009[/10] to be the year that changes; cash games are the currency of the best poker players in the world - what better goal is there to aim for? - Paul Cheung- Inside Poker Magazine February 2009

01-11-2006, 20:47	#705 (permalink)
morlspin Reporter Punter Join Date: 28 Dec 2005 Location: Newcastle, Age: 30 Posts: 15,104 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Goalpoker - Can't/Won't pay its Winners and lets face it, it would have cost me loads to get near birds with there boobs out __________________ Vegas baby!

01-11-2006, 20:51	#706 (permalink)
Valiant23 Vienti Tres Join Date: 06 Aug 2005 Location: On the road Age: 41 Posts: 13,606	Re: Goalpoker - Can't/Won't pay its Winners No mate I know you're not defending them at all. I also agree with the point you make regarding sites splashing the cash. But look at how that Stan James (operated) Football-themed site was received. I think PLers will (for quite a while to come I imagine) view such sites with a healthy amount of scepticism.

01-11-2006, 21:53	#709 (permalink)
georgej Disconnected Excel Punter Join Date: 19 Jun 2005 Age: 34 Posts: 1,906	Re: Goalpoker - Can't/Won't pay its Winners With the way the stockmarket has hammered the betting companies, looks like a few of them may merge. I think i heard something about 888 and Partygaming. With the American exodus Partygaming still screwed players of the Monster redistribution so i would be wary of even the larger sites until things settle down. Here's hoping justice prevails (all round)

04-12-2006, 18:37	#711 (permalink)
DAN DAN Banned Join Date: 08 Dec 2005 Age: 42 Posts: 1,441	Re: Goalpoker - Can't/Won't pay its Winners What the hell's this about, anyone else get it. Got an e-mail from a Vernon Lowe? It said: Come represent ENGLAND or any other country for the World Team Tour,it has cash and item free rolls,country rankings and single rankings,player of the month and hall of fame prizes,random prizes,mens and womans all star teams,and is rated #1 new poker forum/league go to ******** to join Found this when I was there about Goal Poker. ************

04-12-2006, 18:51	#712 (permalink)
GaF Man With a Plan Join Date: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 40,907 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Re: Goalpoker - Can't/Won't pay its Winners Just looks like spam to me So have got rid of the links - no point in giving them publicity...... Any site where they have an admin pushing the virtues of Goalpoker (from less than a month ago) is, IMO, on extremely thin ice!!! Should I know who Vernon Lowe is? __________________ Ever since I started playing poker I have only really concentrated on playing tournaments and sit&gos. I had the odd dabble in cash games but they always ended up stinging me so I stayed away. I want 2009[/10] to be the year that changes; cash games are the currency of the best poker players in the world - what better goal is there to aim for? - Paul Cheung- Inside Poker Magazine February 2009

04-12-2006, 18:52	#713 (permalink)
GaF Man With a Plan Join Date: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 40,907 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Re: Goalpoker - Can't/Won't pay its Winners Lol - and how do you feel about representing ENGLAND DD? A bit like glceud on Betfair last night, his location was listed as England too .... careful, we're taking over the world __________________ Ever since I started playing poker I have only really concentrated on playing tournaments and sit&gos. I had the odd dabble in cash games but they always ended up stinging me so I stayed away. I want 2009[/10] to be the year that changes; cash games are the currency of the best poker players in the world - what better goal is there to aim for? - Paul Cheung- Inside Poker Magazine February 2009

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