Barry Greenstein AMA

[Barryg1]

When and where was your first poker experience?

What was the funniest poker moment that you will always remember?

Do you have some favorite poker player, or maybe someone against you always want to play?

1. First was at the kitchen table with my dad when I was four years old.

2. I'm not sure. I usually don't play for fun. I lost at strip poker to some girls when I was in college.

3. No favorite player.

[Tinita]

I lost at strip poker to some girls when I was in college.

Nice...

[givememyleg]

How do you feel about the direction online poker is heading in the USA with state to state legislation rather than a federal bill for all of the US?

Funniest moment at a poker table?

Do you see yourself playing poker until the wheels fall off? Or do you plan on retiring or walking away at some point?

[Barryg1]

How do you feel about the direction online poker is heading in the USA with state to state legislation rather than a federal bill for all of the US?

Funniest moment at a poker table?

Do you see yourself playing poker until the wheels fall off? Or do you plan on retiring or walking away at some point?

After some of the bad decisions I made on my European trip last month, I was wondering if the wheels had already fallen off. However, tournament poker is a lower level than high limit cash games, so I think I'll be able to compete for several more years, even if it's not at the level I have in the past.

[Jacknut]

Which WSOP events do you traditionally compete in?

[Barryg1]

Which WSOP events do you traditionally compete in?

Since I play all the games I just play whatever the day's event is.

[Alex]

Do you have a fitness regimen that helps you withstand the physical challenges of tournaments?

[Barryg1]

Do you have a fitness regimen that helps you withstand the physical challenges of tournaments?

I always bring my gym shoes and workout clothes when I travel, but I'm lazy about finding where the exercise room is.

[YoYo]

I always bring my gym shoes and workout clothes when I travel, but I'm lazy about finding where the exercise room is.

[Seriously...]

How long did it take you to write your book?

[Eric]

These answers are really interesting - especially the one about the punching question.

What is your opinion about the situation with Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin?

[dlbarlowe]

What is your opinion about the situation with Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin?

This issue is captivating if for no reason other than how Incognito's teammates have mostly sided with him while the media has vilified him and sided with Martin. I'd love to "hear" Barry's thoughts on this...

[Barryg1]

These answers are really interesting - especially the one about the punching question.

What is your opinion about the situation with Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin?

I've never been insecure about my manhood so I don't tend to like Richie incognito types who have to prove they're a macho man. However, it's hard for him not to succumb to the environment he has grown up in.

[HeyYou]

Would you ever consider doing a reality television show? If so, what would it be about?

[Barryg1]

Would you ever consider doing a reality television show? If so, what would it be about?

I've been asked to be on several. I've never considered being on one. My son Joe had one lined up for MTV with some other poker players, but he got out when they (the producers, not MTV) kept changing the agreements.

[WTF]

Thanks for doing this, Barry! I'm an even bigger fan of yours now than I was before. Thought you'd like to know.

[dlbarlowe]

Thanks for doing this, Barry! I'm an even bigger fan of yours now than I was before. Thought you'd like to know.

Second-ed.

[Lars]

Other than the Main Event, what WSOP event would you most like to win?

[Barryg1]

Other than the Main Event, what WSOP event would you most like to win?

The truth is, probably the one that pays the most. The politically correct answer is the 50k Players Championship, which also doesn't pay too badly.

[ChrisP]

What is the biggest drawback to being a professional player other than the swings in money and being away from your family?

[Barryg1]

What is the biggest drawback to being a professional player other than the swings in money and being away from your family?

For the most part, you're just chasing money which is somewhat shallow. I think accomplishments are more important, and winning poker tournaments doesn't qualify as a life accomplishment in my opinion.

[ChrisP]

What does qualify as a life accomplishment? I really think your charitable work is what makes you so great, by the way!!!

[dlbarlowe]

What does qualify as a life accomplishment? I really think your charitable work is what makes you so great, by the way!!!

Couldn't agree more!

[MadMojoMonkey]

The Open Face Chinese table is open in the OFC Lobby.

Barry Greenstein is playing against agnesamurphy. (or will be shortly)

Click here to view the match.
Note: if that link doesn't work, you can go to the OFC lobby and scroll down to find the table, then click the "V" on the right of the screen to view the match.

[dlbarlowe]

The Open Face Chinese table is open in the OFC Lobby.

Barry Greenstein is playing against agnesamurphy. (or will be shortly)

Click here to view the match.
Note: if that link doesn't work, you can go to the OFC lobby and scroll down to find the table, then click the "V" on the right of the screen to view the match.

The link works and it's really cool to watch them play! Thanks!

[Eric]

How can we improve our ftr ofc game/software?

[Barryg1]

How can we improve our ftr ofc game/software?

I think it was ok once I got used to it. My card got stuck a couple of times and I had to refresh. I'm not sure if it was my ineptness or my iPad.

[Barryg1]

Sorry to any posters whose questions I skipped. Thanks to agnesamurphy for taking it easy on me in the OFC match!

[MadMojoMonkey]

agnesamurphy has told me that she isn't seeing an "End Game" button between their rounds.

If you're not seeing one either, then just let agnes know in chat when you're finished playing. We'll take care of the rest.

[agnesamurphy]

Thank you again for taking the time to do this! I enjoyed the match. Good luck on your endeavors.

[givememyleg]

Thanks so much, Barry for participating in the AMA and trying out our OFC software. We really appreciate it!

[Eric]

Thanks, Barry! We really appreciate this.

[givememyleg]

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And even if you didn't miss it, it's worth a read!

[Galapogos]

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[givememyleg]

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oh you.

[Mr Bigcity]

barry g is a cool guy for sure.. wise man