Antonio Freeman's son plays on the USA soccer team.

[Vincenzo]

Did anyone see Micah Parsons in Dallas watching the Norway vs. Ivory Coast game?

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Heartbreak for Japan. Give up goal in extra time to lose to Brazil 2-1 after leading at halftime.

Gambling ain’t fun when you lose. Prolonged losing can cause demoralization.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

That sure is a lot of poker losses for a burger flipper.

Technically, the losses were my “winnings.” Was up 15k at the high point. Not in the red (yet?) but the current “downswing” has decreased the winnings to a puny 4k.

I am demoralized beyond fuck.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

48 teams in the World Cup is too many. Canada vs. South Africa did not feel like an elimination game. But 70,000 paid big money to see it, so it's here to stay.

It’s called the World Cup, ain’t it? Make it a true World Cup and invite every nation to participate. Single elimination tournament. If Vatican City prefers not to be embarrassed by, say, France, it ain’t gotta sign up. If there’s an odd number of sign ups, allow the United Kingdom to play. Would make great Cinderella stories.

[Joemailman]

Germany loses to Paraguay in shootout. Biggest upset so far. Germany has failed to reach round of 16 since winning it all in 2014. Big one tonight between Netherlands and Morocco. Before the World Cup started, Morocco and Netherlands were ranked 7 and 8 in the FIFA world rankings.

[pbmax]

I just felt like the quality wasn't there. In the past, the elimination portion started in the Round of 16. This meant that at least 1 of the teams was usually a top 10 team. Prior to the World Cup, Canada and South Africa were ranked 30th and 60th.

I guess. But there are going to be a few like that. Mostly the additional teams have fought like hell.

[Joemailman]

Heartbreak for Japan. Give up goal in extra time to lose to Brazil 2-1 after leading at halftime.

[Vincenzo]

Felt like an elimination game to me over the TV.

And being a Canadian it sure felt like an elimination game for me.
However with either the Netherlands or Morocco waiting it seems it’s all over. Stepping up in class for sure next Saturday.

[Joemailman]

Felt like an elimination game to me over the TV.

I just felt like the quality wasn't there. In the past, the elimination portion started in the Round of 16. This meant that at least 1 of the teams was usually a top 10 team. Prior to the World Cup, Canada and South Africa were ranked 30th and 60th.

[pbmax]

48 teams in the World Cup is too many. Canada vs. South Africa did not feel like an elimination game. But 70,000 paid big money to see it, so it's here to stay.

Felt like an elimination game to me over the TV.

[Joemailman]

48 teams in the World Cup is too many. Canada vs. South Africa did not feel like an elimination game. But 70,000 paid big money to see it, so it's here to stay.

[SudsMcBucky]

That sure is a lot of poker losses for a burger flipper.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Just think how much money you'd have if you had put all your entry fees into a low fee index fund, and ri got your fix played free online poker it at least low stakes games with friends.

Lost another grand on Saturday. Coulda tripled up in a 2K pot playing PLO, but on the river, the board failed to pair and a third diamond failed to hit, denying me of the top full house or nuts flush.

Sigh. Hibernation, I go.

[sharpe1027]

I ain’t got a problem with man purses, hombre. In fact, as a poker pro wannabe, I myself carry a cheap man purse to casinos. I like to brush my teeth after each meal, and having a man purse is a convenient way to carry tooth brush/paste.

Speaking of poker, just lost $700 Friday night. Lost a $1K pot flopping a set and getting all the chips in good on the flop against two pairs - villain ended up with a better full house than me. Shortly thereafter, tilted, I flopped two pairs, check-raise-call an all-in 3-bet with two pairs ($800 pot), which could not improve against a set.

Gonna take $2K to the casino today to play PLO, and PLO only. If Mother Luck fucks with me yet again, and variance is even more brutal in PLO, gonna go on a prolonged hibernation.

Fuck.

Just think how much money you'd have if you had put all your entry fees into a low fee index fund, and ri got your fix played free online poker it at least low stakes games with friends.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

You should see his European man purse. Something you wouldn't see on a hockey player.

I ain’t got a problem with man purses, hombre. In fact, as a poker pro wannabe, I myself carry a cheap man purse to casinos. I like to brush my teeth after each meal, and having a man purse is a convenient way to carry tooth brush/paste.

Speaking of poker, just lost $700 Friday night. Lost a $1K pot flopping a set and getting all the chips in good on the flop against two pairs - villain ended up with a better full house than me. Shortly thereafter, tilted, I flopped two pairs, check-raise-call an all-in 3-bet with two pairs ($800 pot), which could not improve against a set.

Gonna take $2K to the casino today to play PLO, and PLO only. If Mother Luck fucks with me yet again, and variance is even more brutal in PLO, gonna go on a prolonged hibernation.

Fuck.