Weekly Poker Showdown with Jaime Staples

30 - Kevin Hart


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Kevin Hart, a superstar and the newest member of the partypoker team, shares why he loves poker and enjoys the community aspect of the game. Kevin, Rob, and Jaime discuss the future of poker during and after the pandemic and how poker helps you become a better, more well-rounded person. Listen in to hear Kevin reveal a little bit about his playing style – and learn what he has to say about bluffing, keeping a poker face, and the value of personality in the game.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

  • 00:00 – 12:00 – What Kevin loves about poker, how Rob and Kevin met, why Kevin joined the partypoker team, and what he has to say about his own poker skills and Rob's game.
  • 12:00 – 23:00 – Kevin's thoughts on the road ahead with/after COVID-19, the opportunities he sees for humanity to grow and become better, and how poker helps you grow individually.
  • 23:00 – 27:30 – Why Rob thinks Kevin's a great fit for the team, why poker is unique, what Kevin enjoys in poker, and what he's looking forward to for the future of poker.
  • 27:30 – 37:00 – Why partypoker made changes for the good of the game, Kevin's vision for going global, and how he describes his playing style.
  • 37:00 – 50:00 – On accepting losses, his favorite poker game, who he enjoys playing against, the value of personality in the game, Kevin's poker face advice, and other stars he has played.
  • 50:00 – 52:30 – Kevin's projects, ventures, book, movies, streaming network Laugh Out Loud, and work helping improve financial literacy in black neighborhoods.

3 Key Points

  • Poker is a community sport.
  • Personality can be a part of your strategy.
  • Unlike any other sport, in poker you can compete with the best in the world.

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Weekly Poker Showdown with Jaime StaplesBy Jaime Staples