New School Versus Old School

FullTilt's player representatives include the game's "old school" guard, like Chris Ferguson, and players from the "new school," like John D'Agostino. Both phenomenal players in their own right, Ferguson was involved with online poker in its infancy while D'Agostino has risen through the online ranks in recent years to become a dominant player. Both have different thoughts on the game that has launched their careers.

1. How has playing online at FullTilt changed your game?

D'Agostino: Playing at FullTilt has helped me become a better heads-up player, because in a casino, you never play heads up because there are always full tables. Online, they have heads-up tables, and that is what I primarily play.
Ferguson: FullTilt has enabled me to experiment with several different playing styles.

2. Online or live play, which do you prefer?

D'Agostino: When I'm home, I play primarily online, but when I travel, I play mostly live. I prefer playing mixed games, and they are in casinos; so, I guess live.
Ferguson: I prefer live tournaments, but I still play all games online.

3. Bracelet or the money, which is more important?

D'Agostino: Having just entered the poker world in the past couple of years, bracelets don't mean very much to me. In this day and age, I can virtually never win 10 or more bracelets and be considered the "elite." Every World Series tourney I enter has more than 1,000 players. Most of the guys who have a lot of bracelets didn't beat 1,000 players to earn them. So, bracelets are nice, but it's about the money and being the best cash-game player to me.
Ferguson: The bracelets.

4. What would you say to help FullTilt online players improve their game?

D'Agostino: To improve your game, you have to challenge yourself against better players. It might not be the smartest decision financially, but it's the best way to improve your game.
Ferguson: Learn every game at the basic level before moving up to higher limits.