Shaun Deeb is considered by many to be the greatest online MTT player in history, not simply as a result of his natural talent, but also because of his dedication to the game in terms of volume and consistency. For four years, he was the ultimate grinder.
However, last November, Deeb shocked the poker world when he announced he was quitting tournaments, adding, “Poker was good for a while but **** I hate what I’ve become.” Despite all his success, Deeb had burnt himself out and reached a point where the poker lifestyle simply wasn’t fulfilling.
Several months on and Deeb is back, armed with a superior mindset and ready to take on the live pros in Vegas at the 2010 World Series. No longer is he obsessed with playing every tournament, instead, he is here to enjoy the game, and do his utmost to ensure that a smile remains on his face.
This week, Black Belt Poker caught up with Deeb to discuss his change in disposition, asking him why he took a break in the first place and what has changed since his return. “I was playing tournaments because I saw value in them,” he says, “and thought I had to play them. Now I’m playing for more social reasons.”
We also highlight numerous other topics ranging from his attitude towards money to his Monte Carlo encounter with Neil Channing: “What he said to the reporter was true, but I didn’t think it was cool to say it publicly. But it’s in the past, and since then we’ve become very close.”
To read more, then check out the interview now on Black Belt Poker. Also be sure to keep a close eye on our Vegas Page as we bring you all the news, articles and Tweets from the Brits, as well as blogs from Messieurs Snoopy and Channing.
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