If you could take lessons from ONE pro, who would it be?

[eddo31]

i'm going with ivey.

i really like negreanu, but i think that ivey is a better player.

the reason i have these two at the top of the list is two fold. first, they are both great players. second, they both excel in a wide variety of games and conditions. they are both great tourney players, both can play a bunch of games at a world class level, and they both can make the adjustments between playing full ring, shorthanded, and heads up.

i dont think that you could go wrong with either of these two, bu\ i have to go with ivey.

[Windbreaker]

I think there's a lot of choices as to who to pick. I believe who you decide to take lessons from is dependant on your style of play, what game you're playing, weather you're looking for tourney action or ring games, and the ability of the person to teach you the game(s).

If there was one guy I would want to learn all variations of poker, eg. Omaha, Stud, Hi/Low, Triple Draw, Limit and NL Holdem then I would pick Ted Forrest. THe guy is well disciplined in all fields. However, the choices differ significant if you're looking at one particular discipline, and/or if you're looking for ring game or tourney pointers.