![]() The mirrored site we stumbled into,, is actually hosted by a sketchy character with an apparent axe to grind who has refused to remove the content despite Andrew's repeated protests. When we discovered that Andrew had already done half of our work for us - having documented, in embarrassing detail, a couple of years of life with his merry crew - we knew we'd found our man.īy the way, it's worth pointing out that Andrew had the good sense to take down his website years before we found it. When we started digging around for an angle into the story, vaguely defined as "those damned Internet kids," Storms suggested Andrew Robl, who he'd interviewed earlier for a magazine article. When and how did you first hear of the Ship It Holla Ballas? It took us awhile to realize that we'd run into poker's future: the kids who were 18 when Moneymaker happened, and - thanks to online poker - had the opportunity to play three-or-so million warm-up hands before stepping into a brick-and-mortar tournament. These 21-year-olds, in contrast, were wild-eyed savages, routinely three- and four-betting before the flop in tournaments carrying entry fees more expensive than my first car. It brought to mind my first trip to a card room, where, as a terrified 21-year-old, I lost my full $20 bankroll in maybe 10 minutes to a ferocious table of old ladies attached to various means of life support. Storms and I were both amazed at the number of players who looked like they were still in college. Jonathan Grotenstein: The idea took root during the 2006 World Series of Poker. PokerNews: What inspired you and Storms Reback to write Ship It Holla Ballas? When did you begin this project? Jonathan Grotenstein I had the chance to speak with Grotenstein, who was kind enough to some questions about the book. To say I couldn’t put it down is a lie, but to say I only did once isn’t. Grotenstein and Reback told the story in such a captivating way that I managed to plow through the 320-page book in just two days. It is, without a doubt, the best nonstrategy book I’ve read in recent years. Ship It Hollas Ballas! was engaging, spellbinding and at times unbelievable. Seeing these players in their element before they became “professionals” brought a smile to my face and was almost like having "friend-only" access to their Facebook photo albums. Not only does this help put names to faces, but many of the photos are hilarious. Reading about the exploits of these young kids, knowing full well there exist even grittier and dirtier stories that haven’t been shared, is a fun ride full of both disdain and admiration.įinally, the book includes some must-see photos of the main subjects from their younger days. ![]() Many of us have circled the sun enough times to develop an appreciation and respect for the power of money, but when you’re 19, things are a bit different. The book brushes aside the foundation of poker and retelling of poker hands in favor of the more interesting facets of the game: money, fame, and what you can do when you have both. Ship It Hollas Ballas! fills in the blanks of what happened in between the time they first learned the game to when they finally made it in the poker world. When I sat down and tried to think of the first time I was exposed to players like Robl, Dwan, Galfond and Benefield, it was after they had all became relatively famous in the industry. The most appealing thing for me was having the chance to read about the exploits of poker’s newest superstars. There was so much I liked about this book that it’s hard to fit into a short review. Between the covers, the reader is treated to tales on how the players met, partied, grinded and flaunted their newfound fortunes. The book, co-authored by Jonathan Grotenstein and Storms Reback, highlights the rise of such players as Andrew Robl, David Benefield, Phil Galfond and Tom Dwan. ![]() "message": "**「Social Interaction System」**\nーHnng! I definitely ship $ ship sink already? Last I recall, it was a terrible ship that didn't even last in a squall.Ship It Holla Ballas!: How a Bunch of 19-Year-Old College Dropouts Used the Internet to Become Poker’s Loudest, Craziest, and Rich Crew is an account of the rise of the original college dropouts turned online poker pros, and how they went from obscurity to become some of the biggest names in the game. "message": "**「Social Interaction System」**\nーPlease mention the two party members that should be shipped and I'll tell you if I ship it or not.\nShipIt "1", ![]()
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