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Check out part 1 of our interview with Matt Valeo: https://youtu.be/ll15Pl_oLOs
Matt Valeo is a multifaceted entrepreneur and poker aficionado who has made a name for himself in both the tech and poker industries. With a background in software engineering, Matt's passion for technology and strategic thinking naturally led him to the world of poker, where he quickly established himself as a formidable player. His analytical skills and innovative approach to the game have earned him a reputation as one of the most strategic minds in poker circles.
In addition to his success at the poker table, Matt Valeo is the founder of Phenom Poker, a groundbreaking online poker platform designed to revolutionize the way players engage with the game through a decentralized model that makes it owned and governed by the players. Phenom Poker combines cutting-edge technology with a user-friendly interface, offering unique features and a vibrant community that appeals to both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike. Through Phenom Poker, Matt aims to create a more inclusive and engaging poker experience, fostering a space where players of all skill levels can connect, compete, and grow.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
1:14 Lessons Learned in a Startup
2:14 Self-Awareness - One of Life’s Most Useful Skills
7:05 Positive Impact with Entrepreneurship
11:39 Is Everyone Inherently Good?
13:44 Modern Day Saints in Business
18:15 Working Towards the Perfect Version of Your Business
23:39 The Cheat Code That is Finding Your Soulmate
29:17 Solving Sleepless Nights
36:54 Jungle’s Take on Finding the Perfect Partner
44:35 The Purpose of Relationships
49:53 Is Monogamy Natural and Optimal?
55:22 Adapt or Die - Phenom Poker’s Mission
Follow Matt Valeo
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Instagram: @Phenomaly
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Matt Valeo is a multifaceted entrepreneur and poker aficionado who has made a name for himself in both the tech and poker industries. With a background in software engineering, Matt's passion for technology and strategic thinking naturally led him to the world of poker, where he quickly established himself as a formidable player. His analytical skills and innovative approach to the game have earned him a reputation as one of the most strategic minds in poker circles.
In addition to his success at the poker table, Matt Valeo is the founder of Phenom Poker, a groundbreaking online poker platform designed to revolutionize the way players engage with the game through a decentralized model that makes it owned and governed by the players. Phenom Poker combines cutting-edge technology with a user-friendly interface, offering unique features and a vibrant community that appeals to both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike. Through Phenom Poker, Matt aims to create a more inclusive and engaging poker experience, fostering a space where players of all skill levels can connect, compete, and grow.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
1:20 The Idea For Phenom Poker
4:21 What Phenom Poker Will Do That Other Sites Aren’t
9:16 Creating Disincentives to Cheating
12:18 No Accountability on the Internet
15:15 A New Incentive and Ownership Structure for Online Poker
16:46 Is Poker’s Democratic Approach What’s Best?
22:04 Phenom Poker’s Democratic Approach
23:55 Does Money on the Blockchain Facilitate Higher Stakes?
27:12 Built by Players with Decades in the Game
28:55 Whatever You Want to Play - Over 30 Variants at Launch
29:45 Decentralized Ownership Model - Get Your Money When You Want It
33:58 Attracting a Wide Variety of Players
40:53 More Variance in Tech Than in Poker
44:52 Picking the Right Team Members in Business
50:16 Lessons Learned in a Startup
Follow Matt Valeo
X (Formerly Twitter): @Phenomaly
Instagram: @Phenomaly
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Check out part one of our interview with Justin Saliba: https://youtu.be/_0kHsTqIZaU
Check out Winning the Game of Life on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/winning-the-game-of-life/id1646986805
A graduate from the University of Dayton with a degree in chemical engineering, Justin Saliba had aspirations of playing professional soccer before pivoting to poker. He moved to Vegas in Jan 2019 to start playing more live games cash, which he hated, and after covid hit played online mostly until 2021.
In 2020, Justin got the MTT bug and played full time MTTs before travel aspirations and the draw of bigger tournaments pulled him into the live tournament schedule. Since then he has won 2 online WSOP bracelets, a PokerGO Cup win, and a PokerStars win. Justin's biggest win was $690k in the 60k Triton London.
In addition to his success at the table, Justin is a Poker Coach for PokerCoaching.com where he has been since receiving an internship there in 2017.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
0:00 Fault Finding in the Real World
6:03 You Can Make Positive Social Impact - Even With Poker
8:45 Valuable Poker Tips Not in the Books
11:11 Paying Attention to Details to Get Your Reads
14:42 Meditation an Being Present
21:01 Doing Tough Things - Good for the Brain
25:25 Mindset and Endurance Needed for a Full Season of Poker
27:39 Aspirations Outside of Poker - Like Golf
29:36 The Best Poker and Golf Locations
32:29 Adjusting to Flying All Over the World
33:35 Final Thoughts
Follow Justin Saliba:
Website: https://www.pokercoaching.com
X (Formerly Twitter): @Justin_Saliba
Instagram: @jalib1
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A graduate from the University of Dayton with a degree in chemical engineering, Justin Saliba had aspirations of playing professional soccer before pivoting to poker. He moved to Vegas in Jan 2019 to start playing more live games cash, which he hated, and after covid hit played online mostly until 2021.
In 2020, Justin got the MTT bug and played full time MTTs before travel aspirations and the draw of bigger tournaments pulled him into the live tournament schedule. Since then he has won 2 online WSOP bracelets, a PokerGO Cup win, and a PokerStars win. Justin's biggest win was $690k in the 60k Triton London.
In addition to his success at the table, Justin is a Poker Coach for PokerCoaching.com where he has been since receiving an internship there in 2017.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
0:48 Poker's Encouraging Future
5:02 From Soccer Star to Poker Star
6:42 The Viability of Poker as a Profession
9:02 An Internship at PokerCoaching.com
16:10 Managing a Stable of Poker Coaches
18:13 Justin's Unique Approach to Big Games - Global Frequencies
27:23 How Important is Future Game?
33:26 It's All About Real Life and Not About the Solvers
40:09 Deviations From GTO
46:46 A Subtle Leak Seen Often
Follow Justin Saliba:
Website: https://www.pokercoaching.com
X (Formerly Twitter): @Justin_Saliba
Instagram: @jalib1
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Check out part one of our conversation with Chance Kornuth: https://youtu.be/EgC-1SGwLUc
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Chance Kornuth is a renowned poker player hailing from Colorado, has recently experienced an exceptional run of success, marking the pinnacle of his career. Throughout June 2023, he secured several significant cashes, including a second-place finish in a WSOP high roller event, earning over $750,000. He followed this up with impressive finishes in other high-stakes tournaments, culminating in a career-best cash of $1.2 million in another WSOP event. Kornuth continued his winning streak online, adding another substantial cash to his resume. His outstanding performance concluded with a victory in the Wynn Classic $2,200 Mystery Bounty event, where he earned over $500,000. This success also propelled him to 25th place in the 2023 Player of the Year race standings. The event at the Wynn featured a unique format with mystery bounties ranging from $500 to $250,000. Despite not claiming any of the top mystery prizes, Kornuth accumulated numerous bounties on his path to victory.
Chance founded [Chip Leader Coaching](https://clcpoker.com/) (CLC), the first live tournament coaching program in poker history. Unlike traditional coaching models, CLC operated on a unique profit-sharing system where a small percentage of player winnings was taken instead of upfront payments. Over four years, CLC helped 120 players generate over $12 million in tournament earnings, including notable players like Alex Foxen, who later became a coach for CLC. Building on this success, CLC developed a world-class live tournament curriculum, highlighted by flagship products like The Closer and CL AI. For players looking to elevate their tournament skills, CLC offers a tournament assessment to tailor content and focus areas to individual needs.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's episode:
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Cip Leader Coaching
6:59 Pre-Flop Subtleties
13:58 A House Party and One of the Best Pieces of Poker Advice Ever
18:48 Psychedelics
28:50 Focus and Mindset Magic
35:34 Travel - A Tanzanian Safari
42:32 A Return to Poker After a Break
Follow Chance Kornuth:
Website: https://www.clcpoker.com
X (Formerly Twitter): @chancescards
Instagram: @chancescards
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Tune in next week for part two of our conversation with Chance Kornuth!
SPECIAL OFFER! Enter code WSOP25 at clcpoker.com and receive 25% off the annual price of our most powerful poker training resource, Chip Leader AI.
Chance Kornuth is a renowned poker player hailing from Colorado, has recently experienced an exceptional run of success, marking the pinnacle of his career. Throughout June 2023, he secured several significant cashes, including a second-place finish in a WSOP high roller event, earning over $750,000. He followed this up with impressive finishes in other high-stakes tournaments, culminating in a career-best cash of $1.2 million in another WSOP event. Kornuth continued his winning streak online, adding another substantial cash to his resume. His outstanding performance concluded with a victory in the Wynn Classic $2,200 Mystery Bounty event, where he earned over $500,000. This success also propelled him to 25th place in the 2023 Player of the Year race standings. The event at the Wynn featured a unique format with mystery bounties ranging from $500 to $250,000. Despite not claiming any of the top mystery prizes, Kornuth accumulated numerous bounties on his path to victory.
Chance founded [Chip Leader Coaching](https://clcpoker.com/) (CLC), the first live tournament coaching program in poker history. Unlike traditional coaching models, CLC operated on a unique profit-sharing system where a small percentage of player winnings was taken instead of upfront payments. Over four years, CLC helped 120 players generate over $12 million in tournament earnings, including notable players like Alex Foxen, who later became a coach for CLC. Building on this success, CLC developed a world-class live tournament curriculum, highlighted by flagship products like The Closer and CL AI. For players looking to elevate their tournament skills, CLC offers a tournament assessment to tailor content and focus areas to individual needs.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's episode:
0:00 Introduction
3:29 White Magic - Live Tells Course
7:20 What It Takes to Succeed in Poker
9:36 Deflecting Live Tells
13:05 Breakdown of a Hand in Bobby's Room
15:13 Chance's Path to Success
19:45 Journey to Sobriety - A Significant Life Improvement
21:17 Where is the Money At in the Global Poker Economy?
25:09 From Poker Player to Poker Coaching Entrepreneur
32:09 Social Skills and Profitability
38:04 Generating the Most EV
44:20 Chip Leader AI
Follow Chance Kornuth:
Website: https://www.clcpoker.com
X (Formerly Twitter): @chancescards
Instagram: @chancescards
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Just because Jonathan Hirsch isn't a familiar face around the pro Poker circuit doesn't mean he is some amateur at the felt. There's a reason all the faces you do see know the name of Jonathan Hirsch, and that is simply because he loves the game and he plays it well. Hirsch also is no slouch in the arena of cyber-security and knows all that you need to know to protect all of your digital assets.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
1:49 A Stolen Identity and a Rescue
3:24 Sim-Jacked
7:09 Fake Taiwanese Girls - The Long Game Scam
8:54 We've All Been Scammed
12:57 Be Wary of Your Updates
18:13 Life or Death Crypto Scams
20:44 Why You Should Avoid Crypto Wallets
23:37 Scamming with AI
26:33 Recovering Lost Bit Coins
32:52 The Importance of Email Security
34:36 Password Security
43:50 Banks - A Whole Other Level of Scam
48:12 Third Part Custodial Services - No Point
1:04:50 A Lair of Evil - North Korea's Hacker Communities
1:15:43 The US Dollar as a Scam
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Check out the first part of the interview with Max Lacerda and Saulo Costa here: https://youtu.be/lRV_d2IWqWU
Max Lacerda is a 27 year old Brazilian professional mid-high stakes online cash game player and co-owner of world's biggest cash game stable/CFP, Metagame.
Saulo Costa is a poker coach, content creator and founder of Metagame, one of the largest cash game staking companies in the world. Check out his free weekly newsletter here: https://saulocosta.poker/newsletter
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's episode:
0:00 Introduction
1:03 A Zero Sum Game with a Big Impact
8:41 A Cooperative Biology - Poker and Psychology
16:31 Cracking the Makeup Code
19:15 Cultural Differences in Poker
23:40 Personality Traits for Poker - Capacity for Realization
34:43 Poker as a Means to a Greater End
43:55 Competition in Staking
45:57 Making an Effort to Make Poker More Entertaining
Follow Max Lacerda:
Metagame Poker Website: https://www.metagame.poker
Instagram: @max.lacerda1
YouTube: @maxlacerdaviverdepoker
Follow Saulo Costa:
Metagame Poker Website: https://www.metagame.poker
Instagram: @saulotrcosta
X (Formerly Twitter): @saulocostapoker
YouTube: @saulocostapoker
Free Weekly Newsletter: https://saulocosta.poker/newsletter
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Max Lacerda is a 27 year old Brazilian professional mid-high stakes online cash game player and co-owner of world's biggest cash game stable/CFP, Metagame.
Saulo Costa is a poker coach, content creator and founder of Metagame, one of the largest cash game staking companies in the world. Check out his free weekly newsletter here: https://saulocosta.poker/newsletter
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's episode:
0:00 Introduction
1:03 METAGAME - $7 Million Made Backing Players Around the World
3:18 The Poker Dream in the Developing World
5:05 All Stakes Are Beatable
7:47 You Can't Compare Dan to the Average Poker Player
8:37 How Long Does it Take to make a Profitable Poker Player?
16:12 What a Typical Student Looks Like
19:40 Online Cash Games - The Path That Makes More Sense
24:36 The Staking Business - Difficult to Maneuver
29:19 Selecting the Right Players to Stake - More Than Poker Metrics
33:00 Psychological support for your players
41:50 The History of METAGAME
44:15 Pure Betting - A Diversion Into Strategy
49:05 Building Bots to Gather Data
51:40 A Virtuous Poker Culture
Follow Max Lacerda:
Metagame Poker Website: https://www.metagame.poker
Instagram: @max.lacerda1
YouTube: @maxlacerdaviverdepoker
Follow Saulo Costa:
Metagame Poker Website: https://www.metagame.poker
Instagram: @saulotrcosta
X (Formerly Twitter): @saulocostapoker
YouTube: @saulocostapoker
Free Weekly Newsletter: https://saulocosta.poker/newsletter
Follow "Jungleman" Dan Cates:
Dan’s Discord Community: https://www.dancatescoaching.com/community/
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Winning the Game of Life—Dylan Weisman
'Dr. GTO' has the Antidote for Bad Poker
Supercharge Your Poker Game with Coaching
A Prescription for the Poker Community from 'Dr. GTO'
Bet on Yourself, Join a Poker Community
Take Your Poker Game to the Next Level with Coaching
‘Dr. GTO’ Dylan Weisman is Lead Instructor for Upswing PLO and Founder of Weisman Consulting Group, where he serves as a peak performance coach for poker players and business executives.
Dylan started playing poker professionally at age 16 but took a break from the game to earn a degree in financial math and statistics at UC Santa Barbara and pursue a career in project management and business operations.
Since returning to poker, Dylan has played in the largest PLO cash games in Vegas. Some of his most notable wins include the US Poker Open 25k and a 2021 WSOP bracelet.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's episode:
[0:33] Introduction
[2:58] Poker Coaching to Common Tendencies
[5:32] Diagnosing & Overcoming a Player’s Leaks
[9:19] Applying Learnings in a Live Environment
[11:15] The Benefits of Learning Poker in Community
[17:31] Cooperation in a Poker Ecosystem
[20:49] The Feasibility of Poker as a Career
[28:40] What Inspired Dan’s Discord Community
[32:25] Making a Positive Impact with Poker
[36:42] Financial Independence Through Poker
[39:13] Applying Business Fundamentals to Poker
[44:37] Pros & Cons of Exploitative Communication
[49:35] How to Communicate Negative Feedback
[54:49] Potential Collaborations Among Poker Influencers
[59:01] Moral Ambiguity in Poker
[1:05:33] How Dylan Defines a Community’s Success
[1:09:54] Creating Justice in Poker Communities
Follow Dylan Weiseman:
Dylan’s Website: https://www.dylanweisman.com/
X (Formerly Twitter): @Dweisman13
Instagram: @dr.gto
Follow "Jungleman" Dan Cates:
Dan’s Discord Community: https://www.dancatescoaching.com/community/
Instagram:@thedancates
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Patrick Howard is a data-driven poker strategist renowned for his evidence-based approach and exceptional results. With a bachelor's degree in physics and a brief stint in biophysics research at New York University, Patrick transitioned to poker full-time in 2019.
As an online cash game player, Patrick swiftly climbed from 200nl to 2000nl in just six months. His expertise led him to lead the cash game division at Poker Detox Coaching For Profits, where he helped the team generate over $5M in profits over three years.
In 2022, Patrick founded Mobius Cash, an elite community for high-stakes players. Here, he focuses on analyzing solver databases to develop simplified game theory optimal strategies, empowering players to excel in the competitive world of poker.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
1:19 Concern Over The Path for New Poker Players
3:35 Average Win Rates Online
7:03 Why Charge So Much Rake?
9:59 A Non-Sustainable Direction for Online Poker
12:46 A Lack of Transparency in Calculating Rake-Back
14:22 Is the Poker Boom Over - No More Reg Battling
20:18 The Landscape of Online Poker
24:39 The Bot Problem in Online Poker
29:28 Rooting Out Cheaters
3:17 Mass Data Analysis
52:28 High Stakes Poker is Safer
Follow Patrick Howard:
X (formerly Twitter): @mobiuspoker
Instagram @mobius_poker
YouTube: @MobiusPoker
Website: https://www.mobiuspoker.com/
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High Stakes Poker
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Oleg Ostroumov is a mathematician and a poker player who created the world’s first No-Limit Hold'em solver in 2013 and a Triple Draw solver in 2014, which calculated Nash Equilibrium (also known as GTO strategy) for those games. Oleg then partnered with a group of elite players—including Trueteller, Alex ‘Kanu7’ Millar, RaulGonzalez, and Daniel Cates—and played a pivotal role in their rise to prominence.
He previously dropped out of college to play poker professionally full-time.
Here is what you can expect on this week's episode:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Working With the Big Names in Poker
4:50 The Beauty of Nash Equilibrium
7:58 Best Response - Predicting Your Opponent’s Strategy
10:33 Early to the Game with Solvers
14:09 A Bet to Disprove Nash Equilibrium and Other Failures
18:51 Making the Case for Solvers
23:11 Ancient Wisdom - Jungle’s Solver Realization
30:42 Who is Better at Poker - Man or Machine?
39:35 All the Possible Solvers
45:14 Dividing the Shares - The Worth of a Solver
50:27 The Untold Effects of Making Money
54:59 Finding Meaning in the Work You’re Doing
1:01:06 Groundbreaking CFR Work
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Igor Kurganov is a Russian-born poker player with over $18 million in live tournament cashes. Kurganov has a WSOP gold bracelet from a win in the 2017 $10,000 Tag Team Championship with his partner Liv Boeree.
Kurganov studied math in Munich before he became a professional poker player. His top scores include million dollar finishes in high roller events at EPT Monte Carlo, as well as a victory in the Super High Roller at PokerStars Championship Barcelona in 2017 and a final table run at the GuangDong Asia Millions Main Event in Macau in 2013.
As of late, Kurganov is more known for his organization, Raising for Effective Giving (REG) founded in 2014 by the pair and his ties to Elon Musk. The organization strives to empower people to make better giving choices by promoting the idea of effective giving, providing donation advice to individuals and organizations, and supporting fundraising campaigns and events.
Here is what you can expect on this week's episode:
0:00 Introduction
3:00 Promoting Positive Social Impact - REG
10:13 Strengthening Critical Thinking with Poker
19:13 Oxford - The Intellectual Center of Effective Altruism
20:30 Autism, Effective Altruism, and Quantification
22:28 Are We Sure About Infinity?
26:55 Existential Risk Prevention
30:51 Ai Made Me Quit Poker - Changing the Game to Keep it Human
35:22 Afterlife or Not - Make the Most of It
39:20 The Hedonic Treadmill
44:20 Rogue AI - Preventing Catastrophe
51:50 Valuing Truth - Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain
56:15 Defining Value Systems
1:06:07 Working to Improve the World with Elon Musk
1:11:55 The Role of Poker Players in REG
1:16:55 EA - Does it Give Us the Answer to Everything
Follow Igor Kurganov:
Website: https://reg-charity.org/
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Victoria Livschitz is a technologist, innovator and serial tech entrepreneur with 10+ companies in different industries, including Grid Dynamics, an early pioneer in cloud computing that went public in 2020. Also avid our doorwoman, she has trekked thousands of miles of wilderness from polar Alaska to Southern Patagonia. For the last two years Victoria has been deeply enamored with poker - the game, the community and the industry. She plays in major tournaments around the world, including High Roller MTTs, with several titles wins, including two recent FTs at PokerGO Masters. Victoria is also a co-founder of OctopiPoker.ai with LuckyChewy and Nick Schulman - the new poker tech company. Finally, Victoria is a co-founder of Pocket Queens - a study group, turned global platform for women to pursue mastery in poker.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's episode:
0:00 Introduction
2:19 A Career in Tech
6:35 Burnout
7:18 Discovering Mountains
9:21 Binging Final Tables and Discovering High Stakes Poker
13:03 Absolutely Hooked on Poker
14:55 Transfer Learning - Making Poker Simple
16:45 An Unusual Success Story
23:58 A Hostile Business Takeover and Reception in Moscow with Schwarzenegger
35:51 Poker's Black Friday
43:06 Mindset
51:51 A Genetic Edge - ADHD and Hyper-Focus
1:09:06 Octopi Poker - How Do You Want to Learn Poker?
1:35:40 How to Scale Social Impact
1:48:03Bringing Women to the Poker World
152:20 Hard Problems Require Nerds
Follow Victoria Livschitz:
Facebook: @Victoria Livschitz
X (formerly Twitter): @victoria_64
Websites: https://rightontrek.com/
https://octopipoker.ai/
https://www.pocketqueens.poker/
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@thedancates
Twitter: @junglemandan
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Maria Ho is a Hall of Fame Professional Poker Player and TV Host/Commentator, born in Taipei, Taiwan and raised in the U.S. With over 4 million dollars in live poker tournament earnings, she is one of the most recognized and successful women in the game and was inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2018, the first year she was nominated and eligible.
Here is what you can expect on this week's episode:
0:00 Introduction
0:49 Maria’s Win Against Jungleman…Or Was it Danny McFanny…on GOG
2:54 A Positive Win for Women in Poker?
4:58 The Team Experience on GOG
10:15 Jungleman Gives Maria a Gift and She Loses It
11:18 Where Does GOG Stack Up Against Other Poker Shows?
14:29 The Feedback on Maria’s Play
16:33 Lucky to Get Out Alive – Maria’s Toughest Heads-Up Match Ever Played
18:50 The Characters on GOG
21:37 A Maria Ho Bluff!? – A Hand Analysis
26:09 Leveling Up in Poker
28:24 Words of Wisdom for Aspiring GOG Players
32:09 I Own Your Soul – It’s Good to Have a Nemesis
▬ Winning the Game of Life ▬▬▬▬▬▬
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Steven Jones is an American poker player based in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is best known for his final table run in the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event. Jones entered the final table of the 2023 Main Event second in chips after a run of good on Day 7 put him among the leaders. He managed to maintain that performance through Day 8 and 9 of the 2023 WSOP Maine Event, reaching the final three with a significant chip lead over his two remaining opponents.
Prior to his 2023 Main Event run, Jones had $245,346 in live tournament cashes. The biggest of these wins was $57,425 for a ninth place finish in 2018’s WSOP Event #07: $565 No Limit Hold'em Colossus.
Here is what you can expect on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
0:27 2023 WSOP’s Main Event Runner-Up – A Dream Come True
2:34 Real Estate Broker by Day, Poker Player by Night
5:12 Real Estate Brokerage – What Are We Talking About Here?
8:44 Who You Partner With is Everything
10:54 Investing in Real Estate
13:25 Squeezing the Middle Class - The State of the Housing Market
16:07 Finding a Mentor to Learn the Basics
19:17 Balancing a Professional Life and Poker – Grinding Your Face Off
22:38 Why Poker? I like Money!
24:11 Finding the Action
26:25 Poker Travel Plans
27:30 Overseas Real Estate Opportunity – Too Complicated?
29:57 The Problem with Charity
33:09 Positive Thought and Abundance
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Nikita Luther is a professional poker player from India with more than half a million dollars in live tournament cashes.
Luther can be seen on the first season of GGPoker's Game of Gold, a poker reality competition on the GGPoker YouTube channel.
Through her career, Luther has won one WSOP bracelet in the 2018 WSOP Tag Team Event with her teammate Giuseppe Pantaleo. She also made deep runs in the 2021 WSOP Tag Team Event (15th - $2,288), the 2019 WSOP Bracelet Winners Only Event (13th - $3,584), and the 2018 $3,000 No Limit Hold’em Event (17th - $18,495). In 2023, Luther also made a deep run in the WSOP Main Event, finding herself among the chip leaders at the end of Day 4.
Nikita is also an Ambassador for Natural8 India, and is the only poker player to give a TedX Talk in India.
Here is what you can expect on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
1:06 Poker’s Secret Star – Bringing on the Heat
3:37 Game of Gold – Some Insane Hands
11:28 Big Time Poker Study Habits
12:08 Adventures at Poker Boot Camp
14:36 Beating all the Guys
17:10 Creating Opportunities from Your Weakness
20:53 The Problem with Being Underestimated
26:52 So Much Abundance
28:03 The Advantage of Being a Woman
29:55 Emotional Stability
31:37 Using Your Intuition
36:34 Game of Gold – Poker’s Reality TV
38:28 Classy Anger
41:04 Poker in India – Bigger Than Ever But Still Taboo
47:41 Picking Up Table Reads as a Woman
49:34 A Commitment to the Character
54:09 Magic Moment
56:18 If You Risk Nothing You Risk Everything
56:49 Nikita’s Ted Talk – Keep Uncomfortable
1:00:39 Grabbing Every Opportunity
1:04:30 Working To Break the Stereotypes
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Stephen Chidwick is a professional poker player from Deal, England. He is best known for his tournament career, where he is the highest-earning tournament player from England. Stephen is in the top 5 in the world for tournament poker earnings. He is known as one of the most impressive opponents in the modern era of poker, and he without a doubt has the results to back up this claim.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
1:06 Building a Bankroll With Free Rolls
3:02 Outgrowing Sit and Goes
5:56 Can You Be the Next Stephen Chidwick – Learning from Sit and Goes
10:50 A Method to the Madness in Mixed Games
12:40 Not Allowing Reads at a Tournament
14:45 An Early Adopter of Solvers – Knowing the Potential
17:30 Striking Discoveries with ICM Study
26:50 The Biggest Equity Pot I’ve Played
33:05 To Be or Not to Be Entertaining at the Table
37:16 The Poker Content We’re Missing
39:53 Intense Stare Downs & The Softer Side of the Game – Calm Ferocity
42:50 Exercise & Success at the Table
44:15 Jungleman Gets an Invite to Rock Climb
46:20 Trying to Measure Focus
51:13 Spirituality and Breathwork
56:38 Neuropeak Pro – The Bio-Feedback You Need to Win
1:12:55 Quelling Self Criticism
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Bill Chen is a renowned figure in the world of poker, celebrated not only for his exceptional skills at the card table but also for his profound contributions to the mathematical underpinnings of the game. Born in Williamsburg, Virginia, Chen's journey into the world of poker was marked by a unique blend of analytical prowess and strategic insight.
Educated at the California Institute of Technology, where he earned a Ph.D. in mathematics, Chen seamlessly merged his academic acumen with a passion for poker. His breakthrough came with the publication of "The Mathematics of Poker," a seminal work co-authored with Jerrod Ankenman, which revolutionized the way players approached the game. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricate mathematics behind poker strategies, making it an indispensable resource for both novice players and seasoned professionals.
Chen's impact extends beyond the written word, as he has consistently demonstrated his skills on the felt. A fixture in high-stakes tournaments, he has showcased a mastery of both the strategic and mathematical dimensions of poker, earning him respect among peers and enthusiasts alike.
Beyond his poker prowess, Bill Chen has also made contributions to the world of finance as head of Statistical arbitrage at Susquehanna International Group, a privately held Global trading and technology firm. His mathematical expertise has found applications in various fields, solidifying his reputation as a polymath in both academia and the competitive gaming arena.
As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Chen continues to share his insights into poker strategy and game theory. His analytical mind and strategic finesse make him a compelling figure in the poker community, leaving an enduring legacy that goes beyond his impressive tournament successes.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's episode:
0:00 Introduction
2:30 Beatable Games in College Lead to a Book
6:10 Evening Out the Variance
11:40 Keeping Up or Not Keeping Up With Current Poker Resources
14:24 Useful “Toy Games”
21:05 Evaluating Hand Values
26:39 The OG of Applying Math to Poker
29:34 Finding Game Theory Equilibrium
32:52 Playing the Algorithms
38:40 Jungleman’s First Live Tournament
40:43 It Depends On Where the Whale Sits
46:12 Ethical Prevention of Soft Play
48:45 Susquehanna International Group - Math Based Investing and Sports Betting
54:00 In-Game Sports Trading
1:00:37 The Data Doesn’t Lie
1:03:25 The Life of a Quant
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Kane Kalas has been a professional poker player for 16 years, has made millions in online cash game earnings, and was a regular in Rail Heaven before black Friday. With over $2m in live tournament earnings, his prowess at the table led him to become a Short Deck course instructor for UpSwing Poker.
Beyond poker, Kane has found success as a professional investor for the past 6 years, running a hedge fund, Crystal Oak Capital, which was an early adopter of Bitcoin
On top of it all, Kane is also a Musician / Recording artist - having released a cover album of standards titled "High Hopes" in April of this year. Find “High Hopes” on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you stream your music. CDs and Vinyl are available at KaneKalas.com Kane is a regular National Anthem and God Bless America singer for the Philadelphia Phillies, for whom his father had a long Hall of Fame broadcasting career. Kane has sung the National Anthem for the Phillies home opener every year for the past 8 seasons and sang God Bless America at the Phillies most recent World Series.
Kane is also an AI safety/governance philanthropist. He believes AI poses a serious existential risk to humanity and donates to AI projects primarily aimed at promoting fellowships for those who understand AI's existential risk in Washington, and evaluating the dangers of AI and LLMs.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week’s show:
0:00 Introduction
0:55 A Big Time Online Winner
2:40 Super High Stakes – Winning Some of the Biggest Pots Ever
4:37 Broadcasting Runs in the Family
8:29 Do What You Love to Do
10:40 The Philly’s National Anthem Singer Makes an Album
18:23 Professionalism – An Underrated Poker Skill
22:36 No Poker Ego – An Early Rise to High Stakes
26:46 Paradoxically, There is Less Luck in Poker
32:30 From Poker to Investing
40:04 Pro Tip – Don’t be Reactive When Investing
45:40 Poker as a Market – Finding the Edges
54:30 Old School Live Reads – Do They Work?
59:00 Summoning the Demon – The Threat That is AI
1:09:00 Is AI the problem or is it How We Use IT?
1:13:40 Can AI Create Sentience and a Value System?
1:31:40 How to Curb the Threat of AI
1:40:07 Why Have Ethics?
1:44:55 Humanity - Can We Be Better To Mitigate the Risks of AI?
1:51:52 Social Media as AI Not Aligned With Human Values
2:03:34 High Hopes
2:05:54 Want To Learn More About the Fight Against AI?
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