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Episode 70 - Victoria Livschitz (Part 2)

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Episode 70 - Victoria Livschitz (Part 2)

What do you do after selling a billion-dollar company? If you’re Victoria Livschitz, you go straight into a $25K poker tournament.

She had never played at that level before. She barely knew what "blockers" were. But she knew how to win.

This episode is what happens when a self-made genius discovers poker.

She quit tech and moved to Montana to “retire”… then found poker.
She studied poker the way she studied chess—obsessively.
She put up $25,000 against the best players in the world just to learn.
And within months, she was cashing for millions in tournaments and re-inventing the tools the pros use.

Show Notes

• 00:00 COVID and The Mountains
• 10:31 Foray into Poker = A $25k Buy In?!
• 20:09 The New Obsession
• 29:35 Octopi Poker!
• 35:24 Eat Your Own Dogfood
• 39:37 Sweet Solver Features
• 43:11 The Future Of Octopi & Pricing vs Competition
• 53:45 Why George?

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About Table 1 Podcast and YouTube Channel

Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by poker enthusiasts Art Parmann and Justin Young, our podcast brings you in-depth interviews with the biggest names in poker, captivating stories from the poker world, and insights into the game’s strategies and trends.

Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our channel offers something for everyone. We cover high-stakes cash games, tournaments, gambling, and the latest poker news.

Our content includes:

• Exclusive Interviews: Conversations with top poker players, industry experts, and rising stars.
• Poker Strategies: Tips and tricks to improve your game, from basic concepts to advanced techniques.
• Poker News: Stay updated with the latest happenings in the poker world.
• Entertainment: Enjoy tales of epic poker sessions, amusing anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the poker community.

Our mission is to create a fun and informative space where poker enthusiasts can come together to learn, share, and enjoy the game. Don’t miss out on our engaging episodes and insightful discussions that bring you closer to the heart of poker.

Don't miss this engaging #poker #podcast. Explore popular poker vlogs and podcasts like those by Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Ryan Depaulo: Degenerate Gambler, Jaman Burton, CzechRaiseCharles, Mariano Poker, Raising The Nuts, Rampage Poker, Matt Vaughn, Ben Deach, PokerKraut, Detroit Poker, Marle, Jaime Staples, Jeff Gross, Lex Velhuis, BBZStaking, Raise Your Edge, Daniel Negreanu, Jeff Boski, and Doug Polk.

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Victoria Livschitz isn’t just a chess prodigy turned tech founder—she’s a high-stakes baller who built a billion-dollar cloud company before "cloud computing" was even a thing. Then? She had to negotiate with the Russian government to keep it. Yeah, you read that right.

She walked into America with $300 and a suitcase full of dirty diapers and walked out with an empire. And oh yeah—if she had discovered poker earlier, she says she never would’ve built her company. That’s how hooked she gets on strategy.

This episode is a MASTERCLASS in taking risks, betting big, and winning in life. You in?

• 00:00 Intro & Background
• 4:26 Finding Poker Late in Life
• 10:09 Chess to Escape The Soviet Union
• 16:27 Life in…Cleveland?!
• 21:14 Chess Entrepreneur & First ‘Real’ Job
• 24:04 Mic Dropping At Ford
• 28:51 Sun Microsystems & Silicon Valley
• 31:11 Sleep When You’re Dead
• 37:07 More Mic Drops in Tech (Inventing Everything!)
• 41:33 Going On Her Own
• 48:07 The Grid Dynamics Story & Weirdness of Life
• 54:35 Divorce & CEO Struggles
• 1:04:24 Some Crazy Stories

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Poker’s all about highs, lows, and comebacks—and Bryan "Devo" Devonshire has lived them all.

He started flipping Magic: The Gathering cards, sneaking into Commerce Casino at 19, and propping in a mining town poker game just to get action. Then, he ran deep in the WSOP Main Event—twice.

But poker isn’t just about winning. After a 12th-place finish in the Main Event, Devo hit a brutal 21-month downswing, lost nearly everything, and had to walk away from the game.

So what did he do? Left Vegas. Moved to Colorado. Built himself back up. And in 2014, he ran deep in the WSOP again.

Now? He’s living in Terlingua, Texas, running a burlesque comedy show, crushing DFS, and still wondering... is another Main Event run in his future?

• ✔️ From flipping Magic cards to flipping stacks at the WSOP
• ✔️ Why playing in a mining town wasn’t the poker dream
• ✔️ What it’s like to finish 12th in the Main Event, then go nearly broke
• ✔️ How he climbed back, made another deep run, and then walked away
• ✔️ His new life in Texas—comedy, DFS, and maybe, just maybe, another shot at the WSOP

Don’t miss this wild ride of poker, hustle, and reinvention. Hit play now! 🎲🔥

• ⏳ 00:00 Always Hustling
• 🏀 7:41 Sports Cards
• 🃏 9:47 Poker at 13!
• 🎭 12:24 USC & Sneaking into the Commerce at 19
• 📈 17:50 Moving Up Stakes
• 🌊 19:34 River Guiding in Colorado & Propping
• ⚔️ 24:05 Sharpening his Sword
• 🏆 26:32 The 2006 WSOP
• 🔮 29:00 Pro Poker & Deep MTT Runs
• 💼 37:14 The Bellagio Envelope Story
• 💸 42:23 Bankroll Management & The SHAX Breakup
• 🔥 46:19 The 2011 Main Event Run
• 🥂 54:03 Celebrating Victory
• 🍻 57:06 How Justin and Devo Met
• 🤣 1:01:06 How Art Met Devo
• ✈️ 1:02:12 A Bit of Traveling
• 💀 1:05:55 Downswings & Mindset
• 🏡 1:11:36 Pulling Up Stakes and Rebuilding
• 🚣 1:13:34 River Rafting Close Calls
• 💰 1:18:23 The 2014 Main Event Run
• 📊 1:21:08 Daily Fantasy Sports

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Most people wouldn’t last three days in complete darkness—let alone 30. But Rory Young found someone crazy enough to take the bet. And that’s just the beginning…

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• 🃏 How the best poker players get into private games (and why it matters more than skill)
• 💰 The bankroll mistakes that wiped out great players overnight
• 🤑 How Rory took a $60K loss (plus a cross book) in one hand with only a $150k Bankroll
• 🎲 The wildest side bets in poker history (and why gambling culture is part of the game)

This episode will change the way you think about poker, risk, and making money.

If you’re serious about high-stakes poker—or just love crazy stories—watch now.

• 📌 00:00 🕶️ 30 Days in a Dark Bathroom Bet
• 📌 14:14 🎲 Early Life and Finding Poker
• 📌 17:46 🧠 Early Mentors
• 📌 21:25 💸 Going Broke Early
• 📌 24:07 🚀 Crypto Degeneracy
• 📌 28:09 🔑 Figuring it Out in Poker
• 📌 32:36 😡 Tilt in Poker (and the CURE!)
• 📌 38:02 🎭 Bellagio Stories
• 📌 45:23 📉 The Cross Book Story
• 📌 52:01 🤔 What’d We Think of Rory
• 📌 55:03 🃏 “Loving” Gambling
• 📌 59:05 🔮 The Future

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Episode 66 - 🎙️ STAX Poker & The Future of Private Games | Table 1 Podcast 🎙️

Welcome back to Table 1! This week, we sit down with Nick Howard to talk about STAX Poker—a high-end private agency redefining how recreational players experience the game. We cover everything from how STAX works, their stance on home games, the importance of storytelling in poker, and wild stories from the Vegas high-stakes scene, including a six-figure heads-up battle against Martin Kabrhel.

• 🔹 How STAX Poker is changing the game
• 🔹 The unique partnership between STAX & Table 1
• 🔹 Amazing characters in poker & the power of networks
• 🔹 Can charisma be taught?
• 🔹 The Strip Club Story 🤯
• 🔹 Inside a four-day heads-up battle for six figures

Watch now and get the inside scoop on the world of private poker! 🎥🔥

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introducing STAX Poker
• 6:07 How Does it Work?
• 13:16 STAX + Table 1 = 🤝
• 17:39 Stance on Home Games
• 21:04 The Gift of Storytelling
• 24:05 Amazing Characters in Poker & The Value of Networks
• 28:00 Rubbing Shoulders with Celebs & Powerful People
• 35:30 Nick’s Staking Business Paradox & Action Players
• 40:56 Is Charisma Teachable?
• 43:26 The Strip Club Story
• 48:47 Heads Up vs Martin Khabrel for 6 Figures

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Get Yield On Your Crypto (Without Giving Up Your Private Keys!)https://gauntlet.xyz/t1Play Poker with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas/play-at-t1Play with us on Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1----------------------------------Darren Elias isn’t just a poker player—he’s a four-time WPT champion, a $14M+ tournament crusher, and one of the most feared names in the game. But how did he do it?In this episode, we dive deep into:✔️ How Darren went from an online poker grinder to one of the most successful tournament players ever✔️ The strategies that separate him from the competition✔️ His mindset, biggest wins, and lessons from years of playing at the highest levelThis is must-watch for poker fans, aspiring pros, and anyone who loves hearing about high-stakes success.----------------------------------Show Notes:00:00 Darren’s Fear of Birds2:13 Early Life & Sports6:31 Pennsylvania to California for College8:57 Finding Poker14:19 Nasa Aspirations & 17:54 First Live Cash & Pit Gambling25:16 Live Cash vs Tournaments28:54 First WPT Score(s)32:23 Back to Back & Confidence in Poker36:36 Phil Ivey Craps Story37:50 Black Friday & Online Poker 39:17 BetMGM Poker43:06 Darren’s Mindset & Time Off46:49 Triton Tournaments53:11 The Future56:40 The Whiskey Drinking Prop BetDarren's links:His Blog: https://poker.betmgm.com/en/blog/darren-elias/#:~:text=by%20BetMGM%20Poker%20Ambassador%20Darren,insights%20only%20Darren%20can%20providehttps://instagram.com/oldmoneydhttps://x.com/darreneliasTable 1 Links:https://x.com/table1vegashttps://instagram.com/table1vegashttps://table1.vegasPlay Poker with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas/play-at-t1Play with us on Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1Art's Links:https://x.com/artparmannJustin's Links:https://x.com/justinyoung07https://PhenomPoker.com/?=jypoker

Get Yield On Your Crypto (Without Giving Up Your Private Keys!)https://gauntlet.xyz/t1Play Poker with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas/play-at-t1Play with us on Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1----------------------------------Episode 64 - Seth Davies🃏 Binking $50K… and blowing it all in two months – The wake-up call that bankroll management is everything.🌴 Moving to Mexico and wasting six months partying – Until he finally got serious and treated poker like a profession.🏆 Getting mentored by Jason Koon and jumping into $25K high rollers – The moment he broke into the high-stakes world for real.Now with $33M+ in winnings, Seth shares what it takes to survive in the high-roller arena, how elite players stay on top, and why some of the biggest names in poker won’t make it long-term.----------------------------------Show Notes:00:00 The Hottest Guy In Poker Not Named Jeremy Ausmus2:40 Finding Poker and Sharing A Bankroll With His Brother7:47 Competition In Sports & Poker13:32 The Start Of The Poker Career17:59 Any Cash Games?19:54 Getting Backing From His Brother22:29 Live Poker & High Stakes MTT Networks28:19 The Mount Rushmore of Poker30:45 High Stakes Crushers40:55 Early High Rollers & PokerGO48:12 Big Field vs High Roller Play Style50:50 The Chirp & A Chair Podcast56:57 Some BIG Recent Scores & Stake Questions1:06:34 Montreal & Roast Beef1:09:25 PLO lol1:17:13 2025 and Beyond1:19:50 Getting High Rollers to do Open Up📌 Follow Seth:Twitter: https://x.com/Sdavies22IG: https://www.instagram.com/sethdavies123/Chirp and a Chair Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/chirpchairpod/YouTube: @TritonPokerSeriesProductions  ----------------------------------Table 1 Links:🌎 T1 Website: https://www.table1.vegas📨 T1 Newsletter: https://www.table1.beehiiv.com🅧 https://www.x.com/table1vegas📸 https://instagram.com/table1vegas Sign Up For Phenom Poker & Support Table 1 = https://JoinPhenomPoker.comPlay poker with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas/play-at-t1---------------------------------------------------------------About Table 1 Podcast and YouTube Channel:Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by poker enthusiasts Art Parmann and Justin Young, our podcast brings you in-depth interviews with the biggest names in poker, captivating stories from the poker world, and insights into the game’s strategies and trends.Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our channel offers something for everyone. We cover high-stakes cash games, tournaments, gambling, and the latest poker news. Our content includes:Exclusive Interviews: Conversations with top poker players, industry experts, and rising stars.Poker Strategies: Tips and tricks to improve your game, from basic concepts to advanced techniques.Poker News: Stay updated with the latest happenings in the poker world.Entertainment: Enjoy tales of epic poker sessions, amusing anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the poker community.Our mission is to create a fun and informative space where poker enthusiasts can come together to learn, share, and enjoy the game. Don’t miss out on our engaging episodes and insightful discussions that bring you closer to the heart of poker.Don't miss this engaging #poker #podcast. Explore popular poker vlogs and podcasts like those by Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Ryan Depaulo: Degenerate Gambler, Jaman Burton, CzechRaiseCharles, Mariano Poker, Raising The Nuts, Rampage Poker, Matt Vaughn, Ben Deach, PokerKraut, Detroit Poker, Marle, Jaime Staples, Jeff Gross, Lex Velhuis, BBZStaking, Raise Your Edge, Daniel Negreanu, Jeff Boski, and Doug Polk.

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