Weekly Poker Showdown with Jaime Staples

40 - Roberto Romanello


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Roberto Romanello, a Triple Crown holder, member of Team partypoker, and one of the most successful Welsh poker players, has learned to balance his poker and personal life. Roberto and Jaime talk about how family life has changed his schedule, what he's learned from online grinders, and how he preserves his own style while still learning from other pros. Listen in as he shares about his recent bracelet win – and learn about his other businesses and rock-solid family team.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

  • 00:00 – 04:30 – Online poker news, the WPT Championship Events, big tournament wins, and information about partypoker mobile app updates.
  • 04:30 – 13:00 - How Roberto got into the poker industry, playing the WPT and his poker journey, how poker has integrated into life over the years, and his motivations.
  • 13:00 – 19:00 - On his mindset as things change in his life, his passions and drive, enjoying the journey, making friends, and the difference between online grinders and more social playing.
  • 19:00 – 25:30 - What he thinks about online grinders, what he's learned about finding his own style while getting inspiration from others, and how he plays.
  • 25:30 – 34:30 - On being lucky, having the ability to fall back on the family businesses, teaming up with his brothers, practicing gratitude, and his involvement with his other business.
  • 34:30 – 36:00 – The JS Poker Hero weekly competition, the big prize, challenge question, instructions, and results.

3 Key Points

  • It's tough to win any tournament.
  • Have your own style.
  • Adjust your playing as your life changes.

Contact/Resources

  • partypoker
  • BetClever
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Weekly Poker Showdown with Jaime StaplesBy Jaime Staples