David Benyamine is going to continue killing the cash games in the U.S., and there’s nothing we can do about it. We’ve tried enticing him with tournament success (two WPT final tables, one WPT title), we’ve tried telling everyone to play on the Internet (so, um, yea, he got on the Internet and killed everybody there too), and we even tried getting him DEPORTED [in 2004 he was deported for: a) having a similar name as someone on a terrorist watch list, or b) not having a work permit] So, guess what guys, we’re just gonna have to learn to live with him, cuz he’s not going anywhere.JustinShronk: I’ve been leading off every interview with this question – what is your take on the whole WSOP main event final table delay?
DavidBenyamine: If I make the main event final table, it’s [the delay] not going to upset my life very much because I live in Vegas, however, it will be a little hard for people that don’t live here. I think it is going to be a huge advantage to the amateur players, and will even the playing field for the final table.
JS: If, after the final table is set, one of the final nine players (a total amateur) approaches you and asks you to be his coach, is that something you would be interested in doing? Also, this year is unique in that there is no precedent for what kind of compensation the pro/coach should get for their services. What do you think is a fair deal – 5% of the guy? A flat fee? Some other more creative business deal? Basically, what would it take for you to say, “Yes, I’ll coach you”?
DB: I don’t think I would be interested in coaching someone, for a couple of reasons. I like to do things 100% and I don’t feel that I would be able to put the necessary time into it. I also don’t think the person would be interested in paying me what it would take for me to put the time into it.
JS: You play a LOT more cash games than tournaments, and with the field sizes today it’s so hard to win a bracelet. Is winning a bracelet something that’s important to you? If so, have you put any extra time in as we approach the Series to try to get some of that tournament feel back into your game?
DB: Winning is important and playing your best is important. You just need to play your best and not necessarily be “bracelet” orientated. In the long run, doing your best will pay off.
JS: Bluff Magazine and a few poker bloggers have been coming out with their “Best Player to Have Not Won a Bracelet” lists. Most of the guys mentioned are people you’ve played with a TON. I’ll give you some of the names on the list, and you tell me who you think has the best chance to win a bracelet this year (and no, you can’t say yourself or Erica): Patrik, durrr, Lindgren, Gavin Smith, The Grinder, Gus, JC Tran, Nam Le, Roland de Wolfe, OR someone else that I didn’t list?
DB: I don’t want to name a specific person here. There are a lot of really good players out there that haven’t won a bracelet yet. I really don’t know who is favored over whom among those names as far as winning a bracelet. It really depends on the amount of tournaments they play and the luck factor. It is too hard to answer now, but check back with me at the end of the Series.
JS: What are some of the big adjustments you have to make in your game when, instead of a table of Doyle, durrr, Patrik, Barry, and Ivey, you’re playing a bunch of no-names that have so much less experience than yourself AND the players you’re used to playing against?
JS: What are some of the big adjustments you have to make in your game when, instead of a table of Doyle, durrr, Patrik, Barry, and Ivey, you’re playing a bunch of no-names that have so much less experience than yourself AND the players you’re used to playing against?
DB: One of my biggest adjustments will be focusing. I’m used to playing with the same people, and not having to focus as much, most of my plays are automatic because I know how they play. With players I haven’t played against before, I will have to analyze every play.
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