Matt Staples, a Twitch streamer, poker player and member of the partypoker team online, shares the evolution of his game and why he sometimes considers his game “messy”. He reveals his thoughts on goalsetting, money, and what he believes to be the most challenging aspects of poker. Tune in to hear Matt’s recommendations for people getting into the game – and find out what he did when he hit a wall in his career.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:20 – 06:00 - Some live poker results, tournament results, shout-outs, and wins.
• 06:00 – 07:10 - This week’s strategy section: Large-field tournaments and the adjustments you must make in terms of how you see the game.
• 07:10 – Introducing today’s guest, Matt Staples, and how he got started in poker through Twitch, learning from Jamie, and starting at low stakes.
• 11:20 – 16:30 - On the evolution of his game, why he thinks his game is “messy”, and his thoughts on goalsetting and money.
• 16:30 – 22:15 - On the most challenging aspects of poker, what he recommends for people getting into the game, and what happened when he hit a wall in his career.
• 22:15 – 31:20 - Matt’s Twitch streaming routine, biggest challenges, strategies to engage the audience, and stressors when streaming and playing.
• 31:20 – 41:00 - Information about the Ultimate Sweat, why Matt wouldn’t do it again, and his current fitness and health.
• 41:00 – 47:00 – Final segment: Reviewing live poker hands.

3 Key Points

• Put in the practice.
• Everyone needs to study – the level at which they need to begin studying varies.
• Streaming isn’t for everyone and that is okay.

Contact/Resources

• partypoker
• Matt’s Twitch