Surviving Poker's Brutal Swings: Chris Brewer's High-Stakes Reality
In this special episode of Table One Podcast, Chris Brewer joins hosts Justin Young and Art Parmann to share his incredible journey from elite collegiate runner to high-stakes poker champion. Chris provides fascinating insights into the mental game of poker, revealing the highs and lows of competing at the top levels, including dealing with brutal downswings and capturing WSOP glory.
From hilarious anecdotes at Commerce Casino to strategic breakdowns of his WSOP bracelet wins, Chris offers a unique glimpse into the thrilling world of high-stakes poker.
📌 Timestamps:
0:20 – Intro & Chris Brewer's WSOP draft picks 3:59 – Transition from elite running to poker 8:12 – Early days in poker and college home games 15:37 – Moving up stakes and struggles at Oceans 11 20:05 – Importance of friendships in poker 22:17 – High-stakes games at Commerce Casino 29:04 – Funniest low-stakes poker story 31:27 – Massive upswing and "Live at the Bike" 37:43 – High-stakes tournament swings and staking dynamics 47:47 – Emotional challenges of high-stakes poker 53:03 – Financial insights and relationships with backers 1:00:05 – Winning the WSOP $250k High Roller bracelet 1:11:28 – Winning the WSOP 10k Single Draw bracelet unexpectedly 1:14:46 – Plans for upcoming WSOP season 1:17:00 – Chris Brewer's involvement with Poker Coaching♠️ Like poker?
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