"F*ck That Guy" MENTALITY + WSOP Preview: No Phones??? Gamble Up! Episode #2

[00:00] Gamble Up! Ep. #2[01:28] World Series of Poker & Golf Trips: David Baker expresses excitement about discussing the World Series of Poker and shares details about recent and upcoming golf trips, including the Savage Invitational and playing at Pinehurst.[04:21] World Series of Poker Attendance & Crypto: Adam discusses the upcoming World Series of Poker, speculates on potential impacts on attendance due to travel difficulties, and mentions the possible effect of cryptocurrency bouncing back.[04:47] Poker Player's WSOP Approach: Adam asks David about his strategy for playing the World Series of Poker, contrasting it with players focused solely on maximizing profit in cash games versus those chasing bracelets in tournaments.[08:41] Favorite WSOP Events: Adam and David discuss their preferred tournaments on the World Series of Poker schedule, highlighting specific games and types of events they enjoy playing.[11:39] Skill Gap in Poker Games: Adam asks David about the skill difference between players in games like Bidugi compared to No Limit Hold'em, leading to a discussion about the learning curve and fundamental mistakes in less common games.[12:48] Growing the Game & Learning: David emphasizes his mission to grow the game of poker and shares a story about teaching Danny Tang how to play Bidugi during a tournament, illustrating how players can learn new games.[14:42] Learning Mixed Games - Cheap Lesson: David suggests playing lower buy-in mixed game events at the World Series is an affordable way to learn, offering more hands and observation opportunities than expensive cash games.[17:43] Poker Learning Resources & Staking: Adam mentions resources for learning poker, like PokerGO subscriptions, and the conversation shifts to players finding backing and using staking sites for the World Series.[21:46] New WSOP App & Rule Changes: The hosts discuss the new World Series of Poker Plus app for tournament registration and buy-ins, followed by an in-depth look at recently clarified rules regarding electronic devices and coaching at final tables.[25:50] Debate on Coaching Rule: David and Adam discuss the ambiguity of the new rule banning coaching in the tournament room, questioning what actions would be considered a violation.[29:31] WSOP Fantasy Draft: The conversation shifts to the World Series of Poker Fantasy Draft, specifically the 25K and 500 leagues, and how players approach drafting teams and gathering information.[40:58] ODB 500 Fantasy League & Survivor Sweat Partnership: David announces the 10th anniversary of his $500 fantasy league, its connection to the 25K draft values, and an exciting new title sponsorship with Survivor Sweat, offering unique prize packs.[48:12] Poker Org Partnership & Content: David talks about his new collaboration with Poker.org to provide dedicated coverage of the fantasy contests and produce weekly vlogs, plus a free fantasy contest offered by Poker.org.[52:54] The "Soft" Younger Generation: David shares a strong opinion on younger poker players, calling them "soft" for not grinding long hours and emphasizing the old-school mentality of battling through fatigue.[55:04] The "F*ck That Guy" Mentality: David explains his personal aggressive poker strategy, which involves observing opponents and intentionally doing what they don't want him to do, a mindset he attributes to his career success.Please Like & Subscribe! Follow Us On X.

"F*ck That Guy" MENTALITY + WSOP Preview: No Phones??? Gamble Up! Episode #2

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