Weekly Poker Showdown with Jaime Staples

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Benjamin Pollak, a partypoker pro, #2 on France’s All-Time Money list, and a final table player at the WSOP, has won 5 EPTs and nearly $13M in live earnings. Benjamin and Jaime discuss the poker scene in Paris, the social aspect of poker, and the first coach he hired (who wasn’t a poker coach!). Listen in as Benjamin reveals what he has learned about motivation, generosity, and living in the moment – and hear why he sees every failure as a gift.   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 – 07:00 – Online and live poker news, recent wins and industry news, WSOP main event news, information about Chris Moneymaker, and the KO Series. 07:00 – 15:00 – Benjamin’s origin story, his first Vegas experience, how he started with Blackjack, his first big win, and what he thinks of the poker scene is Paris. 15:00 – 20:00 – When he stepped up his game, the first coach he hired, why the money isn’t the only reason he plays poker, and the beauty of “equal footing” at the table. 20:00 – 28:00 – The WSOP final table dream, what he realized about motivation, what happened when he started giving money, and what he learned about living in the moment. 28:00 – 33:00 – Fear and failure, learning form mistakes, how he observed others to improve his game, what it’s like being a partypoker pro, and what’s ahead in his career. 33:00 – 36:00 – Why it’s important to travel and try new things, the JS Poker Hero competition and prize, and the big question. 3 Key Points Everyone’s equal at the poker table. Be generous. Enjoy every moment. Contact/Resources partypoker Benjamin’s Twitter Benjamin’s Instagram 

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The poker world and wider community lost a great man when our Chairman and friend Mike Sexton lost his battle with cancer. Mike was 72 years old.  In this episode, Jaime Staples and a plethora of special guests pay tribute the legend that was Mike Sexton. Listen in as eight guests share stories, fond memories, and inspirations – and hear the impact Mike made on them personally and in the poker world. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:00 – 09:30 – Linda and Adam share their Mike Sexton stories, memories, and impressions. 09:30 – 17:30 – Freddy and Bruno share funny stories and the things Mike enjoyed. 17:30 – 29:00 – Padre and Jessie May reveal Mike’s vision and inspiration – and explain why he was so respected. 29:00 – 36:00 – Vince Van Patten and Tony Dunst share their fond Mike Sexton moments that stand out, memories, and what made him unique. 36:00 – 37:10 – Jamie closes out with a special message for Mike, his friends, and family. Contact/Resources partypoker 

Remembering the Poker Legend Mike Sexton

The United Kingdom's Benny Glaser is one of the best mixed game players on the planet and has won three WSOP bracelets.  Benny and Jaime discuss how he transitioned into mixed games, his future in poker, and how the game has evolved over time. Listen in as he challenges you to question your own goals – and learn through the lessons he had to learn along the way. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:00 – 05:30 – Online poker news, live poker news, the online main event updates and winners, and online poker tournament wins. 05:30 – 18:00 – Benny’s origin story, how he played and improved his skills, how he transitioned into mixed games, and his love of music. 18:00 – 28:00 – His goals, his plans for his future in poker, how the poker world has evolved, and what he thinks about mixed games in the evolving landscape. 28:00 – 36:30 – On what has held him back in his career, what he’s learned on his journey, a question to ask yourself, and what he thinks about balancing ROI, fun, and interest. 36:30 – 45:00 – The WPT & WOC on partypoker, Benny’s results, how he’d design a tournament, and what he thinks about the future of live poker. 45:00 – 55:00 – The ten winners of the Die With Zero book contest and the JS Poker Hero competition challenge. 3 Key Points Feel good about progress, but don’t be over-confident. Think about the short and long term. Balance ROI, fun, and interest. Contact/Resources partypoker Benny’s Twitter 

44 - Benny Glaser

Austrian star and fully-fledged member of Team partypoker, Josip Simunic, has been grinding hard during the ongoing WPT World Online Championships. Josip and Jaime discuss why he chose poker over handball for the long-term, what he thinks about managing emotions, and his biggest breakthrough moments. Listen in as he shares his biggest pieces of advice for new players – and hear what it was like to satellite into the WPT main event online. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:00 – 05:30 – Online poker news, live poker news, WPT tournament updates, online poker results, and leaderboard prizes. 05:30 – 12:30 – Josip’s poker story, what poker was like in Austria, why he chose poker over handball for the long-run, why he had to learn to lose, and what drives him to succeed. 12:30 – 19:30 – On tilting and emotional swings, what he’s working on, why emotions are good, his breakthrough moments, and the biggest pieces of advice he has for other players. 19:30 – 33:00 – On satelliting into the main event, what happened with that tournament, the format and why it’s profitable, and what he likes about the community in Vienna. 33:00 – 40:00 – What he loves about Vienna, COVID predictions and speculations, and how he stays in touch with friends and fans. 40:00 – 41:30 – The JS Poker Hero competition challenge question. 3 Key Points Money can be a natural motivating factor. You need to learn how to lose. Practice bankroll management and don’t drink and play poker. Contact/Resources partypoker Josip’s Instagram 

42 - Josip Simunic

41 - Faraz Jaka

40 - Roberto Romanello

39 - Brad Owen

38 - Lynn Gilmartin

37 - Tony Dunst

36 - Vince Van Patten

35 - Matt Savage

34 - Simon Trumper

33 - Adam Pliska

32 - Maria Konnikova

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Weekly Poker Showdown with Jaime Staples

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