Rob Yong joins me again on the podcast today. Rob is a regular high stakes poker player in some of the biggest games around the world - I did commentary on his week for Poker After Dark in December that had JRB and Rick Solomon playing. It was wild. He is also one of the powers that be over at Party Poker and doing his part to try to provide a great place for poker players around the world to play. Rob recently closed down his poker room in the UK and we will talk about that + his recent high roller poker series in Sochi, Russia that was derailed because of the pandemic.

Great Conversation W/ Rob Yong (High Stakes/PartyPoker)

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In this thrilling Poker Live Podcast episode, dive deep into the fascinating world of high-stakes poker with popular YouTuber and poker player, Brad Owen. Gain insight into Brad's journey, from the allure of poker's high stakes to becoming a successful ambassador for the game. Enjoy his candid discussion on the upcoming addition to his family and how he's managing the responsibilities of being a poker player, a content creator, and a soon-to-be father.
Discover the thrill and challenges of playing against poker giants such as Jason Koon and Ike Haxton, whilst also navigating the world of content creation. Listen in as Brad reveals his excitement about fatherhood, his dedication towards his fans, and his quest to improve as a poker player. Get inspired with anecdotes from his experience working with world-class players, and strategies learnt through coaching sessions.
Explore the transformative power of AI on content creation, the pressures of engaging a live audience, and the intricate balance needed between authenticity and strategy. This episode is a valuable showcase of the intersection between high-stakes poker, content creation, personal growth, and the fascinating vision for poker in Las Vegas. Tune in to deepen your understanding of the relationship between modern technological tools and innovative content creation.
Experience the excitement of high-stakes games through Brad's eyes, as he breaks down playing live in front of thousands of viewers. Reflect on the various challenges of balancing career and personal life, embracing business opportunities in the poker world, and maintaining player-focused environments in poker rooms. Learn about valuable industry insights, such as the evolving trends of 'bankroll challenges' and branding collaborations.
A must-listen for poker enthusiasts interested in the personal lives, business ventures, and visions of poker professionals. From detailed discussions, genuine insights, captivating anecdotes, and deep personal reflections, this episode offers a comprehensive insider's perspective into the dynamic Vegas poker scene.
 
TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:00 High Stakes Battles 9:00 $50k Final Table (Koon, Haxton, Bonomo, Foxen) 12:35 Goals/Training/Tools Used 24:00 Worried about AI? 34:00 High Stakes Live Streams 43:00 Celebrity Poker Tour 47:10 Balancing Family Life 49:48 Investing/Lodge 54:00 Brad Fan Story 58:26 WPT Voyage 1:02:00 What's it like working with WPT? 1:05:00 Partnerships in Poker 1:10:00 Future of Vegas poker streams/games 1:21:00 Joey's Current Goals 1:24:00 Brad's 1,000,000 Sub Goal

High Stakes, Content Creation and Upcoming Fatherhood with Brad Owen

In this highly-anticipated return episode of the Poker Life Podcast, host Joey Ingram welcomes the legendary high-stakes poker player and entrepreneur, Douglas K Polk. Known as the "supreme leader," Polk's expertise in poker, life, and love shines through as the two discuss poker strategies, personal anecdotes, and the latest updates on Polk's ventures, including his successful card room in Texas. With engaging conversations and insights, this episode is a must-listen for all poker enthusiasts and fans of the game.
 
00:00:00 - Back in Action00:01:39 - The Supreme Leader Returns00:02:28 - The Legion's Longing00:05:35 - Building the Empire: The Lodge00:10:12 - The Evolution of the Supreme Leader00:15:18 - The Philosophy Behind Upswing Poker00:20:31 - The Future of Poker Training00:25:26 - The Lodge's Streaming Success00:30:08 - The Bike's Production Puzzle00:35:44 - Anticipation for the Million Dollar Game00:40:52 - Rampage's Rollercoaster Journey00:50:50 - State of Online Poker (ACR/GG Poker)01:06:28 - Mike Postle Re-emergence01:11:30 - Mike Postle Challenge01:15:40 - Doug's Lodge Poker Play01:22:47 - Poker Tracking Sites01:29:20 - What Is Joey Up To?01:31:10 - Celebrity Poker Tour 01:35:50 - Doug's Approach To Drama 01:40:36 - Lodge | Sands Corp Collab?01:43:05 - Berkey/Negreanu Take01:44:45 - Poker Awards 202401:45:40 - Charity Poker01:47:50 - Navigating Partnership Opportunities01:58:40 - Garrett Adelstein 02:12:27 - WPT vs WSOP Battle

Back in Action: Doug Polk Talks Poker Life, High Stakes, and Building Empires

Making his debut on the Poker Life podcast today is fellow poker YouTuber Ryan Depaulo. Ryan has been making videos here on YouTube for a couple years now specializing in the VLOG format where he travels around to different casinos to degen it up in all different ways. His videos are hilarious and his fans love him. He just took down a WSOP Bracelet and $160,000 in a fucking Whole Foods parking lot in New Jersey. Excited to have him on.

Ryan Depaulo WSOP Parking Lot Bracelet Story

Adam Pliska is the World Poker Tour President and he joins me today on the Poker Life Podcast. Adam has been with the WPT since 2002 (That is a LONG time) graduate of University of Southern California’s Film School and University of California Berkeley’s Law School, Boalt Hall, Adam has been with the World Poker Tour since 2003. As President, Adam oversees the entire WPT, from live events to online services to the televised broadcasts, and was named the American Poker Awards Industry Person of the Year for 2014. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:06 Guest introduction and how he became and why he is the current WPT president 9:35 WPT events complications because of Covid19, how WPT runs as a business 27:11 Positive changes in the poker world, poker content and its evolution 38:05 Systems about how to become expert at anything, how to balance your life around systems that improve it 47:05 Poker and traveling around the world with WPT, WPT organization management quality, poker companies and their business strategies and more

Adam Pliska (World Poker Tour President)

Issac Haxton aka Hollywood Haxton is back on the Poker Life Podcast today. Ike is one of the top all around poker players in the entire world. He regularly plays the highest stakes cash games and tournaments around the world.

Great Conversation W/ Rob Yong (High Stakes/PartyPoker)

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