One day you will realize buying stock and investing in start-ups is a huge gamble.
For every start-up that makes it there are 9 that fail.
John and Lou, the plain truth
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One day you will realize buying stock and investing in start-ups is a huge gamble.
For every start-up that makes it there are 9 that fail.
Sorry, but you are sooooo way off base here, its not even funny. Plus you insult people here and call them morons?? I think you should look in a mirror and you will see the moron. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, who the "F" are you to judge??
jesus....... Do you know for a fact that John and Karen left their children or are you just spouting off again???
Exactly any pr is good pr. Jb who makes a great case just got 10k worth of advertising and got his face known all over the net. Which would have cost well over 10k . Who really came out on top????????
I bought a Jb case afew years ago thing is a work of art
If, which I doubt, he did this as a marketing ploy then it was a business decision. I doubt people were impressed to the tune of $10,000 worth of sales but maybe so.
If on the other hand he did this because he thinks he can play pool then he should have listened to the sound advice from people who were telling him otherwise because he can't play pool.
I'm pretty sure Mr. Barton wouldn't bet $10k on a pool match if it was going to completely ruin his life, family, kids, dogs, neighbors, college funds and so on like some of you are making it sound.
Since when did publically bashing people for doing what they want with their own hard earned money become an acceptable topic to discuss on?
Since when did publically bashing people for doing what they want with their own hard earned money become an acceptable topic to discuss on?
You all need to chill out. The 10k was my fun money.
You all don't need to worry about my finances or my children.
Ten thousand is a lot for some and a pittance for others. You can find a million things better to spend 10k on but if you are a pool player at my speed there isn't much better than playing in front of Pat Fleming's cameras with an opportunity to win 10 thousand.
To those concerned thanks. It is appreciated but not neccesary. To those who think that this was shameful I disagree. I think it was two guys stepping up to square off in the game they both have a lifelong love of.
Other people would have handled it differently. We chose this way. To me it was a fine display of heart on both side with genuine raw emotion on my part. The spike every time I made a really tough shot to win a game was something you can't buy. It is earned by bringing it under pressure.
To me this was no different than spending 10k learning to skydive. I went for the brass ring and now I have the experience.
Also I have said this before but I would not trade the 10k for the experiences and friendships I have formed these past months. I am now a better player than I was when I started and still love the game more than ever before.
You all don't need to worry about my finances or my children.
Ten thousand is a lot for some and a pittance for others. You can find a million things better to spend 10k on but if you are a pool player at my speed there isn't much better than playing in front of Pat Fleming's cameras with an opportunity to win 10 thousand.
To those concerned thanks. It is appreciated but not neccesary. To those who think that this was shameful I disagree. I think it was two guys stepping up to square off in the game they both have a lifelong love of.
Other people would have handled it differently. We chose this way. To me it was a fine display of heart on both side with genuine raw emotion on my part. The spike every time I made a really tough shot to win a game was something you can't buy. It is earned by bringing it under pressure.
To me this was no different than spending 10k learning to skydive. I went for the brass ring and now I have the experience.
Also I have said this before but I would not trade the 10k for the experiences and friendships I have formed these past months. I am now a better player than I was when I started and still love the game more than ever before.
I wouldnt worry too much about JB- he is after all a multi-ten thousandaire - if he looses 10K he goes and gets another 10K. Thats the difference
I think you should call the Shanghai Child Protection Services and report him.
Wow, first some people find John despicable because he bet $10K of his money, now he is a poor Parent. I wouldn't be at all surprised if John's net loss was in fact, a net profit and I'd bet John and his wife are better Parents than at least half the people posting on this forum. If you don't like the guy for his posting here, or for whatever reason, just say that. But for goodness sakes, quit with all the insane bullshit, it's embarrassing to even read.
makes gr8 cases and very bright,however, his progress as a pool player will stall because his stroke is substandard and, at this point, not repeatable
straight pool might be his best game
his match with Lou was enjoyable to sweat because both gave their all
What a stupid post. Do you know for sure his kids have been home without both parents the whole time? His wife likely only came for the expo and the match.
Oh, you didn't even think of the expo, did you? The place where john likely sold more cases in 3 days than he will the rest of the year. Supposedly all the custom line of cases sold out the first day. He also made other business stops along the way.
If all of John's financial obligations are taken care of, then he's free to bet whatever amount he wants. There's a difference between money used for gambling and money used for everything else, but the OP is wanting to put the two together.
Let's also not forget about the bet increase and side bets that John eventually turned down. That wouldn't have happened if he were half the degenerate the OP makes him out to be. Instead, he (and his wife), decided that betting the 10k was more than enough.
Let's also not forget about the bet increase and side bets that John eventually turned down. That wouldn't have happened if he were half the degenerate the OP makes him out to be. Instead, he (and his wife), decided that betting the 10k was more than enough.
John and Lou
Congrats on the win Lou, I watched the whole match. I have never watched a streamed match that long, it was very entertaining and you guys did it with class. Congrats also to John Barton for putting up a good fight and taking it to day two. I for 1 enjoyed it very much. Gary Lutman
Congrats on the win Lou, I watched the whole match. I have never watched a streamed match that long, it was very entertaining and you guys did it with class. Congrats also to John Barton for putting up a good fight and taking it to day two. I for 1 enjoyed it very much. Gary Lutman
Bravo. IMO, FWIW, BTW, LOL - this match and banter has been extremely entertaining to many. For you and Lou to step in the box as you did - well that just doesn't happen very often on the public stage.
The play was mostly darn good. The sportsmanship was commendable. It was absolutely one of the most enjoyable and memorable streams I've ever watched.
Kudos.
Congrats to both guys for stepping up an playing. It was fun and painful to watch all at the same time 
to all the no gamblers that sit home or just bang balls for nothing all there lives you are missing the thrill of living and taking risks in life.
life is more than protecting your money and worrying about what other people do with theirs.
both players tested themselves to their limits and have a great experience to remember the rest of their lives. you should envy them.
life is more than protecting your money and worrying about what other people do with theirs.
both players tested themselves to their limits and have a great experience to remember the rest of their lives. you should envy them.
dom_poppa
Banned
10k is 10k regardless of how much money you make.
Just think back on the times when you were young and how hard it was to save 10k. Basically 10k was flushed down the toilet.
As for lifestyle change for JB, yes, 10k is going to make you think about whether you should continue playing.
Just think back on the times when you were young and how hard it was to save 10k. Basically 10k was flushed down the toilet.
As for lifestyle change for JB, yes, 10k is going to make you think about whether you should continue playing.
dom_poppa
Banned
This is true if we had two world class players. #1 and #2 and there are no more opponents to play against.
This was good amateur players throwing money out their for pride.
It really wasn't about pool.