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The summer poker grind is in full swing, and this episode is packed from start to finish.
We kick things off with a full WSOP and Las Vegas summer trip report, including the highlights, surprises, and unforgettable moments from another incredible World Series of Poker experience. Along the way, we also share what it is like being a world-renowned podcast host.
From there, we head back in time with mention of saloon poker in the Midwest, before diving into the Mixed Games Festival XIV at Bellagio.
The strategy discussion is loaded this week with analyzing an interesting spot from a Daniel Negreanu $50K Poker Players Championship 2-7 Single Draw hand, and explore some tournament considerations between Limit and NL play.
We also take a detour into sports history with a fun conversation about the origins and distinctions between soccer, football, and American football, preview the upcoming Tallinn Mixed Games Festival, discuss mixed games in Ohio, and plenty more along the way.
Whether you’re deep in the WSOP grind, love Mixed Games, or simply enjoy great Poker stories and strategy, there’s something in this episode for you.
Thanks for listening, and as always, we’d love to hear your thoughts after the show!
Timestamps:
Introduction
1’36” WSOP / Vegas Summer Trip Report
15’12” Mixed Game Festival XIV Bellagio
22’27” Coach’s Game
24’21” Dishing It Back to Kessler
25’26” World Renowned Podcast Host!
30’39” Nick Schulman @ Monte Cristo Cigar Lounge
34’40” $500 WSOP NL Hold ‘em Freezeout Adventure + Discussion vs Unlimited Rebuy
44’21” Limit vs NL Considerations
48’06” Familiar Faces, WSOP Live App Usage, Pocket A’s how many times?!?
54’15” Recent Play – Martin
56’02” World Cup Soccer / Football vs American Football // History of Football & Rugby
60’23” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments & Cash (U.S.)
63’07” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments & Cash (Europe)
65’31” Negreanu’s $50k PPC 2-7 SD Hand - Our Analysis
84’52” Next Episode Teaser
85’29” Social Media Contact Info
The Festival Weekend Tallinn 2026: https://www.thefestival.com/the-festival-weekend-tallinn-2026
Reserve Poker Club Toledo, OH: https://thereservepoker.com/
Reserve Poker Club FB Page: facebook.com/share/18zpWWXpTy/?mibextid=wwXlfr
Reserve Club Mystery Mixed Game freeroll tournament:
Pot Limit: Chicago, Big-O, 5 Card PLO, Courchevel, Badugi
NL: Hold' em, Crazy Pineapple, Short Deck Hold 'em, 2-7 SD, Razz
Mixed Game Poker of Indiana/Michigan/Ohio FB Page: facebook.com/groups/3810869609184128
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Join us for Part III of our ongoing video series featuring a deep, hand-for-hand analysis of an action-packed online 8-Game tournament at Phenom Poker, with insights directly from the felt.
This isn’t a highlight reel.And it’s not surface-level commentary.
Each episode (starting with #73) walks through the tournament one decision at a time, breaking down …
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Join us as we continue our deep dive with Part II in this video series covering an exclusive hand-for-hand analysis, from an action-packed online 8-Game Tournament, featuring insights from the felt. From key decisions to pivotal moments that make all the difference, we break it down with precision and depth.
This isn’t a highlight reel.This isn’t surface…
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Join us as we dive deep into an exclusive hand-for-hand analysis, from an action-packed online 8-Game Tournament, featuring insights from the felt. From key decisions to pivotal moments that make all the difference, we break it down with precision and depth.
This series features a hand-by-hand breakdown of an entire 8-Game tournament played online at Phe…
If you love mixed games, tournament table pressure, and elite-level analysis — you’re in the right place!
Join us as we dive deep into an exclusive hand-for-hand analysis, from an action-packed online 8-Game Tournament, featuring insights from the felt. From key decisions to pivotal moments that make all the difference, we break it down with precision and depth.
Enjoy this preview to a series of videos of a hand-for-hand analysis of an entire 8-Game tournament that was played online at Phenom Poker! The entire tournament has been broken down into several episodes of about an hour each…
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How to play Binglaha plus basic strategy with guest Don “Bingo” Rieck. Invention of Binglaha with Nolan Dalla plus variations. BARGE, huh? Say what, dealers winning pots! BARGE events with Greg “Fossilman” Raymer & Andy Bloch. Upcoming Non-Hold ‘em Tournaments in the U.S. Martin’s Tournament Play & Special Announcement!
Timestamps:
Introduction
1’ 11” Guest Intro – Don Rieck
01’54” What is BARGE?!?
4’06” The Invention of Binglaha
6’19” Rules & Play of Binglaha
11’20” Variations of Binglaha & Anecdotes
17’02” Strategy Tips for Binglaha
28’33” Codifying New Games into BARGE Rulebook
35’23” Not So Mix Scene in Chicago & A.C.
38’44” Upcoming Tournaments (U.S.)
41’10” Recent Mixed Game Play & Special Announcement!
42’28” Stay Tuned
42’43” Social Media Contact Info
Links
BARGE website: https://www.barge.org/
BARGE Rulebook: https://www.barge.org/rulebook.pdf
Where to play BARGE games online: https://craftpoker.com/
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How to play Chicago plus basic strategy with Franke von Zweigbergk! History of the game plus Tournament play. Upcoming Non-Hold ‘em Tournaments in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play.
The Festival Series Rules for Chicago: https://www.thefestival.com/the-festival-series-explains-chicago
Timestamps:
Introduction
1’ 15” Guest Intro
02’16” Bratislava Festival Series Stop & Relevance of Chicago
09’24” Rules & Play of Chicago
20’00” Special Rules for Chicago
25’38” Tournament Play
34’11” Strategy Tips (plus an additional special rule)
39’31” Upcoming Tournaments (U.S.)
41’34” Recent Mixed Game Play
45’58” Next Episode Teaser
46’26” Social Media Contact Info
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Advanced 7-Card Stud Strategy Part 3 – Hand Reviews from Dolly’s Mixed Game. Upcoming Mixed Game Tournaments in the U.S. & Europe. Next Episode Teaser.
Timestamps:
Introduction
0’ 35” Opening Remarks
01’15” Hand Review Logistics
02’58” First Hand Review
37’00” Second Hand Review
64’50” Upcoming Tournaments (U.S.)
68’56” Upcoming Tournaments (Europe)
71’37” Next Episode Teaser
72’27” Social Media Contact Info
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Advanced Stud Strategy 4th-7th Street Play. Discussion of player types. Hand examples. The FSDR and countering the FSDR play. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play. Next Episode Teaser.
Timestamps:
0’ 35” Opening Remarks
01’15” Fourth Street –Shawn
5’12” – The Double Bet Pair Option
10’38” Fourth Street -Martin
11’57” Fifth Street –Shawn
13’48” Fifth Street Hand Example –Martin
30’25” Sixth Street – Shawn
36’14” Sixth Street - Martin
37’22” Seventh Street – Shawn
39’58” Seventh Street – Martin
52’59” Upcoming Tournaments (U.S.)
54’11” Upcoming Tournaments (Europe)
56’33” Recent Play - Shawn
58’52” Recent Play - Martin
60’06” Next Episode Teaser
60’45” Social Media Contact Info
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Advanced Stud Strategy through 3rd St. Dramaha vs Drawmaha vs Sviten Special. Naming history for Sviten Special, Drawmaha & Dramaha. TORSES vs HORSES vs SORTED & is Shawn stereotyping Europeans?!? Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play.
Timestamps:
01’13” Factors to enter a pot
07’31” Removal & Dead Cards (as a disadvantage vs. an advantage)
15’31” Adjustments based on Ante Structures
17’36” Tournament Adjustments
18’58” Completing and Stealing
19’22” Defending the Bring-In (Heads-Up & Multiway)
24’42” Complete or Bring-In
32’30” Facing Open when not the bring-in
35’17” General Strat Summary
34’26” 3-betting & 4-betting on Third St.
36’01” Upcoming Tournaments in U.S.
39’09” Upcoming Tournaments in Europe
44’54” TORSES vs HORSES vs SORTED & is Shawn stereotyping Europeans?!?
46’56” Dramaha vs Drawmaha; Sviten Special & What about Sviten?
48’48” Naming history for Sviten Special, Drawmaha, & Dramaha
52’13” Recent Play
66’53” Next Episode Teaser
67’18” Contact Info
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Interview with Phenom Poker Founder Matt Valeo. Topics include Matt’s Poker Journey all the way to Mixed Games, Founding & Building Phenom Poker including site and player security, cryptocurrency choice and use, the Phenom Token, & Phenom’s Mixed Game Offerings. Plus Matt’s 2025 WSOP brag!
Timestamps:
Introduction to Matt Valeo – Founder of Phenom Poker
1’35” How it all began – Matt’s Poker Journey
8’04” What Sets Phenom Poker Apart – 3 Major Differences that set Phenom Poker Apart
22’41” Brian Rast’s Involvement & Phenom Poker’s $50k WSOP PPC Deep Run
30’30” Mixed Game Offerings at Phenom Poker
34’43” Bringing Phenom Poker to Life
39’30” Use and Choice of Cryptocurrency
57’10” Resources for Cryptocurrency Understanding
60’18” Site & Player Security Practices
65’46” Phenom Token Value
68’40” Phenom Tournaments Update
69’50” Shawn & Martin’s Suggestions for Phenom Mixed Game Offerings & Matt's 2025 WSOP Brag
78’15” Final Remarks & Matt’s Social Media (Contact Info)
81’04” Next Episode Teaser
81’23” Contact Details
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Advanced Stud8 Beyond 3rd St Strategy Discussion. Martin’s Hand Description. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play.
Timestamps:
Introduction
1’06” Fourth Street - Martin
06’47” Fourth Street – Shawn
14’57” Fifth/Sixth/Seventh Streets – Martin
19’59” Fifth Street – Shawn
25’13” Fifth/Sixth Streets – Shawn
29’44” Seventh Street – Shawn
32’25” Hand Description Martin Played
38’27” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments in U.S.
41’09” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments in Europe
46’43” Recent Play
55’06” Next Episode Teaser
55’23” Social Media Contact Info
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Advanced Stud8 through 4th St Strategy Discussion. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Shawn’s upcoming Vegas Book Signing at CardPlayer Lifestyle Mixed Game Festival XI @ Bellagio. Recent Mixed Game play. Bring-in vs Complete. Deception or Bluffing & Steals. Reverse Implied Odds discussed throughout.
Timestamps:
Intro
Strategy Discussion for Stud8 – Opening Remarks
08’44” Hands to Play – Martin
12’56” Hands to Play - Shawn
21’54” Hands Not to Play – Martin & Shawn
28’56” Specific Examples - Martin
44’15” Situational Scenarios – Shawn
Deception or Bluffing? plus Steals
Bring-in vs Complete
62’51” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments in U.S.
68’39” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments in Europe
71’52” Recent Play (Shawn)
73’52” Recent Play (Martin)
85’38” Next Episode Teaser
86’03” Poker: All The Games Contact Info
87’05”Outro
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Part II Interview with Lupe Soto. Topics include number of tournament reentries, find out if women or men are better at Mixed Poker, learn about Venetian’s new Poker Streaming Room, Lupe’s 2025 Mixed Training Classes, a Mixed Poker Tour Series, learn where Lupe’s Poker Adventures will take her in 2025, Shawn’s Poker Teaser, and more.
Timestamps:
Intro
0’31” Introduction to Lupe Soto Interview Part II
1’21” Growing Mixed Games
6’10” Female Participation in Poker
12’33” Shawn’s Poker Tease I
17’20” Shawn’s Poker Teaser II
17’47” Introducing Women To Mixed Poker Games / Venetian Poker Room Stream
20’52” Lupe’s Mixed Game Classes / Teaching Mixed Poker Classes
33’15” Mixed Game Poker Tour Series + Side Cash Games
37’23” Lupe’s 2025 Travel Poker Plans
39’00” Lupe’s Social Media (Contact Info)
41’44” Next Episode Teaser
42’13” Contact Details
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Topics include Lupe’s Poker accomplishments, her involvement with helping to bring women into Poker, Mixed Game efforts, Lupe’s ideal Mixed Game rotation, and much more.
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2025 WSOP Mixed Games Schedule Reveal. Cheating Incidences Discussion with Personal Stories. Portomaso Casino Poker Room Props. Upcoming Mixed Games. Recent Mixed Game play.
Timestamps:
Introduction
0’35” 2025 WSOP Mixed Game Schedule Reveal
27’46” Upcoming Mixed Cash/Tournaments in U.S.
35’49” Upcoming Mixed Cash/Tournaments in Europe
39’33” Props to Portomaso Casino card room, floor staff and dealers
44’16” Calling Out Cheaters and Cheating Incidences Discussion
54’08” Recent Play
65’53” Next Episode Teaser
66’13” Social Media Contact Info
67’14” Outro
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Advanced O8 Post-flop Strategy Discussion with hand examples. Upcoming Mixed Games. Recent Mixed Game play. What’s Next?
Timestamps:
Intro
1’00” Advanced Post-Flop Play for O8 (Martin’s take)
25’15” Advanced Post-Flop Play for O8 (Shawn’s take)
51’38” Hand Examples
83’07” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments in Europe
87’00” Recent Play
89’17” Next Episode Teaser
89’39” Social Media Contacts
90’41” Outro
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Advanced O8 Pre-flop Strategy Discussion with hand examples. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play.
Timestamps:
Introduction
1’44” Strategy Discussion for O8
09’10” Hand to Enter the Pot
13’03” Hand Evaluation
14’29” Hands Not to Play
23’12” SB & BB Play
25’58” Hand Percentages
34’40” Hand Examples
43’28” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments & Cash Games in U.S.
47’12” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments in Europe
53’34” Recent Play
60’53” Next Episode Teaser
61’17” Social Media Contact Info
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How to play 2-7 Razz plus basic strategy. Floor staff pulling cards from the muck?!? Phenom Poker and a new Mixed Game stream. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play. What’s in store for Mixed Games 2025!
Timestamps:
Intro
1:33 Rules and Play for 2-7 Razz
7:07 Strategy Tips for 2-7 Razz
19:55 Recent Controversy (News) – Poker room staff pulling cards from the muck back into play
32:09 Mixed Game Play & Analyze Video YouTube: learnmixgames
33:22 Upcoming Mixed Cash Games & Tournaments (U.S.)
35:07 Upcoming Mixed Games (Europe)
38:33 Recent Mixed Game Play
39:49 Next Episode Teaser / New Format for 2025
41:54 Book Info
43:44 Social Media Contact Info
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The Good, The Bad…How to play Buoni e Cattivi plus basic strategy. And the Ugly… Doug Polk – Business Liability or Business Genius? Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:27 Rules and Play for Buoni e Cattivi
7:56 Strategy Tips for Buoni e Cattivi
16:16 Mixed Game News – Doug Polk Marketing Genius or Business Liability?
35:07 Upcoming Mixed Cash Games & Tournaments (U.S.)
42:02 Upcoming Mixed Games (Europe)
45:07 Recent Mixed Game Play
57:00 Next Episode Teaser
57:24 Book Info
59:14 Social Media Contact Info
Borgata (January) 2025 Winter Poker Open schedule:
https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltc6ce635bc4868eb2/blt6ee2fdf3d8b58e23/borgata_poker_WinterPokerOpenSchedule2024.pdf
EPT Prague December 2024 Schedule:
https://www.pokerstarslive.com/ept/prague/schedule/
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Featured interview with Malta Mixed Game Champion Eirik Presttun from the Festival Series Malta at Portomaso Casino. Learn about Eirik’s generosity, his family, Poker parenting, and how karma points can win tournaments. Find out about underground games in Norway and Eirik’s transition from Hold ‘em -> PLO -> Sviten and the sort of coincidental meeting with Martin. See if we can get him to tell us his favorite mixed Poker variant and find out his preference for cash games vs tournaments.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:38 Interview with Eirik Presttun
25:27 Book Info
27:17 Social Media Contact Info
28:18 Next Episode Teaser
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Featured interview with Malta Mixed Game Champion Eirik “Rekegutt” Presttun from the Festival Series Malta at Portomaso Casino. Learn about Eirik’s generosity, his family, parenting, and how karma points can win tournaments. Find out about underground games in Norway and Eirik’s transition from Hold ‘em -> PLO -> Sviten and the coincidence meeting with Martin. See if we can get him to tell us his favorite mixed Poker variant and his preference for cash games vs tournaments.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:38 Interview with Eirik Presttun
25:27 Book Info
27:17 Social Media Contact Info
28:18Next Episode Teaser
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How to play Scarney plus basic strategy. New Online Site with Mixed Games. Upcoming Non-Hold ‘em Cash & Tournaments in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play. Special Episode Teaser.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:35 Beer Review (Maltese beer gifted from Martin)
6:34 Where’d the Name Scarney Originate?
7:38 Rules, Play & Deal for Scarney
15:35 Strategy Tips for Scarney
24:23 Upcoming Mixed Cash Games & Tournaments (U.S.)
27:48 Upcoming Mixed Games (Europe)
31:14 Recent Mixed Game Play
37:06 Special Episode Teaser
37:28 Book Info
39:18 Social Media Contact Info
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2024 Festival Series Malta Trip Report. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:14 Beers Martin Gifted Me
3:11 Shawn’s Trip Report from Festival Series Malta
37:38 Martin’s Trip Report from Festival Series Malta
53:53 Upcoming Mixed Game Tournaments U.S.
55:14 Upcoming Mixed Game Tournaments Europe
57:11 Next Episode Teaser
57:41 Book Purchase Info
59:31 Social Media Contact Details
60:33 Sign-Off
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Guest interviews from The Festival Series Malta with Scott “Pokerbrahs” Kenyon and Eva “Chic” Jiretorn”. Discussion revolving around the Festival Series, including Poker and non-Poker festivities, cash game and tournament scene at Portomaso Casino and numerous other topics including Martin’s new nickname!
Timestamps:
Intro
1:02 Guest Intro’s
1:05 Interview with Scott “Pokerbrahs” Kenyon
40:46 Interview with Eva “Chic” Jiretorn
62:57 Next episodes teaser
63:00 Mixed Book Purchasing Info
65:00 Shawn & Martin Social Media Contact Info
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How to play Crayfish Poker plus basic strategy and invention/history of the game. GG Poker buys WSOP, Refreshed Cardplayer Lifestyle website and new web resource “Mixed Games Poker”. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:50 Rules and Play for Crayfish Poker
8:27 Strategy Tips for Crayfish Poker
12:55 Invention & History of Crayfish Poker
17:27 Mixed Game News – GG Poker buys WSOP, CardPlayerLifestyle.com refreshed appearance, Mixed Games Poker Website and YouTube channel & Malta Poker Festival
24:15 Upcoming Mixed Cash Games & Tournaments (U.S.)
27:51 Upcoming Mixed Games (Europe)
30:43 Recent Mixed Game Play
35:25 Next Episode Teaser
35:54 Book Info
37:44 Social Media Contact Info
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Special Guest Franke with discussion about Festival Series Malta. Cisk, “Tea” & Beer. Mixed Poker Offerings and More @ Festival Series Malta. Franke’s 8-Game Strategy. Storytelling between Martin & Franke. Franke’s Recent Play including a WSOPC ring!:
Timestamps:
Intro
1:31 Franke’s 30+ Character Name Pronunciation
3:17 Franke’s Love of Gamification, Cards and Poker
5:52 Franke’s “Tea”
9:33 Franke’s Baby: The Festival Series Malta / Super D.C. (Dealers Choice)
11:15 Fixed Limit Games (in Europe)
13:35 Mixed Game Highlights at The Festival Series (H.O.R.S.E.S.)
15:59 Non-Poker Casino Gaming & Non-Gaming Events in Malta
19:12 Franke’s WSOPC-Europe Ring
21:06 Satellite into Festival Championship Package including Online Satellites
26:38 Franke Ribbing Martin
28:10 Franke’s 8-Game Strategy
31:12 Cash Games at The Festival / Cash Game Challenge
36:01 Franke’s Playing Style
37:46 Extras in Malta + Franke’s “Gambling Advice”
39:41 Franke’s Contact Info
40:46 Next Episode Teaser
41:23 Book Info
43:13 Contact Details (Shawn & Martin)
51:11 & Sign-Off
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How to play Simultaneous Omaha and Hold ‘em plus basic strategy. Discussion about Marked Cards/Late Reg/Freezeouts vs Reentries/Phones & Solvers at the Table. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play including Rounders Social Club. Around the world beer review.
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2024 WSOP Trip Report. Ongoing and upcoming Mixed Cash Games & Mixed Tournaments in the U.S. & Europe.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:27 Upcoming Mixed Games (U.S.)
3:19 Upcoming Mixed Games (Europe)
7:14 WSOP Trip Report
22:55 Next Episode Teaser
23:21 Book Info
25:11 Contact Details
26:13 Sign-Off
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Round table discussion on All Things Mixed Games with Guest Robbie Strazynski. Including The Current State of Mixed Games, Where Mixed Games are currently strong and What can be done to continue building the Mixed Game Community. Along with a recap of the Montreal Mixed Game & the upcoming Mixed Game Festival VIII
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How to play Dramaha Hi-Dugi plus basic strategy. Run It Once Mixed Game Crash Course review. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Mixed Game play since last episode. Around the world beer review. Special Guest Teaser for Episode #49.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:29 Beer Reviews
6:36 Rules and Play for Dramaha Hi-Dugi
: Dramaha Hi-Dugi Strategy Tips
34:48 Run It Once Mixed Game Crash Course Review
36:06 Upcoming Mixed Cash Games & Tournaments (U.S.)
40:22 Upcoming Mixed Games (Europe)
42:31 Recent Mixed Game Play
48:19 Book Info
50:09 Contact Details
51:11 Next Episode Teaser & Sign-Off
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How to play Follow The Queen plus basic strategy & hand discussion. Run It Once Mixed Game Crash Course review. Discussion on number of hands per orbit in mixed game rotations. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Mixed Game play since last episode. Around the world beer review.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:24 Beer Reviews (4:13 Europe Beer)
12:10 Rules and Play for Follow The Queen including hand example & game discussion
32:00 Follow The Queen Strategy Tips
41:23 Mixed Game News / Run It Once Mixed Game Crash Course
46:17 Number of hands per orbit in Mixed Game Tournament Discussion
60:49 Upcoming Mixed Cash Games & Tournaments (U.S.)
65:33 Upcoming Mixed Games (Europe) including weekly mixed cash game @ Portomaso Casino in Malta
73:44 Recent Mixed Game Play
76:51 Book Info
78:42 Contact Details
79:43 Next Episode Teaser & Sign-Off
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How to play Sviten Special Deuces Wild plus basic strategy. Explanation of wild card games. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe. Mixed Game play since last episode. Teaser about Malta trip planning for Shawn. Around the world beer review.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:28 Beer Reviews
6:09 Discussion about wild card games / 5 questions to ask when a wild card game is called
10:18 How to play and deal Sviten Special Deuces Wild
23:02 Sviten Special Deuces Wild Strategy Tips
34:17 Mixed Game News (Athena Jett on American Idol / Run It Once Mixed Crash Game Course/Mixed Championship @ Card Casino Bratislava & Player Shoutouts)
37:47 Upcoming Mixed Cash Games & Tournaments (U.S.)
43:21 Upcoming Mixed Games (Europe)
49:17 Recent Mixed Game Play
57:50 Book Info
59:40 Contact Details
60:00 Next Episode Teaser & Sign-Off
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How to play Courchevel Hi-Lo plus basic strategy. Upcoming Mixed Games in the U.S. & Europe including 2024 WSOP Mixed Schedule. PokerGo Coverage of Mixed Game Series. Robbie’s Mixed Game Festival VII Recap. Mixed Game play since last episode including another $20/$40 Stud session & Weekly Mix @ Portomaso Casino. Around the world beer review.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:22 Beer Reviews (3:57 Europe Beer)
9:00 How to play and deal Courchevel Hi-Lo
21:08 Courchevel Hi-Lo Strategy Tips
30:44 Mixed Game News (Poker Go to stream mixed game coverage / Mixed Game Festival VII Highlights / Shoutouts to listeners)
40:23 Upcoming Mixed Cash Games & Tournaments (U.S.) - including 2024 WSOP Mixed Game Events Schedule
44:18 Upcoming Mixed Games (Europe)
46:24 Recent Mixed Game Play: More $20/$40 Stud @ Borgata & Weekly Cash Game @ Portomaso Casino in Malta
65:10 Book Info
67:00 Contact Details
68:01Next Episode Teaser & Sign-Off
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How to play Chowaha plus basic strategy. Upcoming Mixed Game events in the U.S. & Europe. Mixed Game play since last episode w/ Shawn’s $20/$40 Stud session & Martin’s Home Game session. Discussion about moving players and shorting a game. Around the world beer review.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:26 Beer Reviews (3:43 Europe Beer)
6:18 How to play and deal Chowaha
13:22 Chowaha Strategy Tips
19:55 Mixed Game News (Poker Go to stream mixed game coverage / Rozvadov Festival Series update)
25:37 Upcoming Mixed Cash Games & Tournaments (U.S.)
34:06 Upcoming Mixed Games (Europe)
39:24 Recent Mixed Game Play (Shawn’s $20/$40 Stud session & Martin’s Home Game Session)
55:03 Book Info
56:53 Contact Details
57:55 Next Episode Teaser & Sign-Off
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How to play Anaconda plus basic strategy with hand example. Smoky casinos and poker rooms (including NJ legislation to ban). Upcoming Mixed Game events in the U.S. & Europe. Mixed Game play since last episode. Discussion about chopping at the end of tournaments. Around the world beer review.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:22 Beer Reviews (3:22 Europe Beer)
7:52 How to play and deal Anaconda
12:11 Shoutout to Listener David
12:37 Anaconda Beginner Strategy Tips & Hand Example (16:32)
28:39 (Not So) Mixed Game News (Smoky Casino Poker Rooms, Shoutout Erik Seidel 10th WSOP Bracelet, Portamaso Casino Festival Start Date Update)
33:51 Upcoming Mixed Cash Games (U.S.)
36:43 Upcoming Mixed Tournaments (U.S.)
38:23 New Events (Mixed Game Festival VII & Moneymaker Tour PBKC)
41:13 Upcoming Mixed Game Tournaments (Europe)
46:36 Recent Mixed Game Play & Chopping Tournaments
57:48 Book Info
59:38 Contact Details
60:41 Next Episode Teaser & Sign-Off
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Timestamps:
Intro
1:37 Beer Reviews
7:19 How to play and deal Matrix
18:29 Matrix Beginner Strategy Tips & Game Discussion
27:08 Mixed Game News - Mixed Poker Games are surging!
35:09 Mixed Cash Games & Upcoming Mixed Tournaments (U.S.)
42:03 Upcoming Mixed Game Tournaments (Europe)
46:38 Recent Mixed Game Play
55:47 Book Info
57:37 Contact Details
58:39 Next Episode Teaser & Sign-Off
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How to play SoKo plus basic strategy & pronunciation. Soko fixed limit vs pot limit with actual hand example. Mixed Game News w/ Game of Gold discussion. Upcoming Mixed cash games & tournaments. Bratislava Poker Festival Trip Report. Around the world beer review.
Timestamps:
Intro
1:45 Beer Reviews
8:09 How to play and deal (and pronounce) SoKo + additional variations
17:17 SoKo Beginner Strategy Tips
18:00 Pot Limit vs Fixed Limit SoKo w/ hand example (19:35)
32:44 Mixed Game News (including Game of Gold peaking interest in Poker)
43:44 Mixed Cash Games & Upcoming Mixed Tournaments
50:23 Stories / Trip Report from the Bratislava Poker Festival Series
55:08 Book Info
56:58 Contact Details
58:00 Next Episode Teaser
58:28 Sign-Off
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How to play Archie 2.0 plus basic strategy. Upcoming Mixed Game events in the U.S. & Europe. Discussion of people driving mixed games. Mixed Game play since last episode. Around the world beer review.
Timestamps:
1:27 Beer Reviews
6:04 How to play and deal Archie 2.0
12:54 Archie 2.0 Beginner Strategy Tips
23:26 Mixed Cash Games & Upcoming Mixed Tournaments (U.S.)
29:05 Upcoming Mixed Game Tournaments (Europe)
35:23 Who’s Driving Mixed Games? Poker: All the Games seal of approval
40:47 Recent Mixed Game Play
42:21 Book Info
44:10 Contact Details
45:14 Next Episode Teaser
45:39 Sign-Off
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How to play Drawmaha 49/Sviten Special 49 plus basic strategy. Discussion of mixed game streaming - focus on Champions Club Texas. Upcoming Mixed Game events in the U.S. & Europe - Mixed Game Festival VI/LV Caesars Mix Series/Bratislava mix festival teaser. Mixed Game play since last episode. Around the world beer review.
Timestamps:
1:22 Beer Reviews
8:30 How to play and deal Drawmaha 49 / Sviten Special 49
15:00 Sviten Special 49 / Drawmaha 49 Strategy Tips
31:04 Mixed Game Streaming Discussion (Champions Club Mixed Game Stream)
39:40 Bratislava Norwegian Masters ‘Mixed Festival within a Festival’ Teaser
41:08 Mixed Cash Games & Upcoming Mixed Tournaments (U.S.)
48:22 Upcoming Mixed Game Tournaments (Europe)
54:50 Recent Mixed Game Play
63:13 Book Info
65:04 Contact Details
66:05 Next Episode Teaser
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How to play Super Hold ‘em plus basic strategy & in-game nuances. Discussion of entry numbers in H.O.R.S.E. vs. Stud tournaments. Benny Glaser’s unprecedented COOP titles. Mixed Game play since last episode. Upcoming Mixed Poker cash games & tournaments in the U.S. & Europe. Belgium beer review & Cincinnati Beer Trip Report.
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How to play Squid Game plus basic strategy. Discussion of sitting out in online tournaments and the order of H.O.R.S.E. and 8-Game mixes, including a new mix! Upcoming Mixed Game events in the U.S. & Europe. Mixed Game play since last episode. Around the world beer review.
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How to play Stud Hi-Lo Regular plus basic strategy. Upcoming Mixed Game events in the U.S. & Europe. Mixed Game play since last episode. Discussion about reentries into events, tournaments with no mixed game events, and encouraging dealers. Allen Kessler’s 4th Circuit Ring, Daniel Negreanu’s WSOP Bahama bracelet chase and chatter about Shaun Deeb’s weight loss prop bet. Around the world beer review.
Timestamps:
1:08 Beer Reviews
4:42 How to play and deal Stud HiLo Regular
13:11 Stud HiLo Regular Strategy Tips
19:36 Mixed Game News (Including discussion on Tournament reentry, tournaments without mixed game events 25:30, & encouraging dealers)
21:03 Allen’s 4th Circuit Ring (and discussion of playing at same table with him)
29:19 & 58:53 Negreanu’s Bahama Bracelet Chase
36:43 Upcoming Mixed Game Events
44:39 Recent Mixed Game Play
56:45 Deeb’s Weight Loss Prop Bet
59:11 Books and Contact Details
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How to play Badugi Hi-Lo plus basic strategy. Upcoming Mixed Game events in the U.S. & Europe. Mixed Game play since last episode. Around the world beer review.
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How to play Razzdeucy plus basic strategy. Mixed cash games & tournaments across the U.S. & Europe. 2023 WSOP Mixed Game winners, including a discussion on Poker as a sport and Martin’s SwC affiliate link. Beer reviews & mixed game play since last episode.
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How to play Pineapple 2-7 Open Face Chinese Poker plus basic strategy. Mixed Game Events including those continuing after WSOP ends and Mixed Game News in the U.S. & Europe. World beer reviews & mixed game play since last episode.
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How to play Omajack plus basic strategy. Mixed Game Events including a 2023 WSOP Trip Report and News in the U.S. & Europe including a discussion on marked cards at the 2023 WSOP. Beer reviews & mixed game play since last episode.
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How to play 777 & basic strategy. Mixed Game Events including the 2023 WSOP and News in the U.S. & Europe including a discussion on the use of solvers in Poker. Mixed game play since last episode.
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Episode #30 How to deal & play Badmaha, invented by special guest Wouter. Martin and Wouter join me today from the Malta Poker Festival at Portomaso Casino.
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How to play Drawmaha 0 plus basic strategy. Beer reviews. Mixed Game Events and News in the U.S. & Europe including men playing women’s events, & the rise of mixed games. Mixed game play since last episode.
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How to play SuperStud plus basic strategy. Mixed Game Events and News in the U.S. & Europe. Mixed game play since last episode. Online Poker blacklist legislation in Nevada. Figuring out size of big blind/big bet for PL and FL games. U.S. & European IPA reviews.
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How to play Watermelon plus basic strategy. Mixed Game Events and News in the U.S. & Europe. Mixed game trip reports & home game play.
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How to play Best/Best a.k.a. Ultimate Hi-Lo plus basic strategy. Mixed Game Events and News in the U.S. & Europe. Home Game & Tallin trip report mixed game play updates.
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How to play Pineapple Open Face Chinese Poker plus basic strategy. Mixed Game Events and News in the U.S. & Europe. Online, Home Game & Casino mixed game play updates.
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How to play Studmaha plus basic strategy. Mixed Game Events and News in the U.S. & Europe. Online, Home Game & Casino mixed game play updates.
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How to play and deal Archie plus basic strategy. Welcome co-host Martin Smith to the podcast! Mixed Game Events and News in the U.S. & Europe. Online, Home Game, & Casino mixed game play updates since last episode.
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How to play and deal AC Lowball Short Deck plus basic strategy. Platinum Pass giveaway info & update on TX poker bill. Future opportunity for the pod?! Home Game, & online Badugi session.
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How to play and deal Drawmaha plus basic strategy. Tomfoolery Barrel Aged Smoked Porter review. Home game & Casino sessions since Episode #20. Plus, what’s next (after episode #22) for Poker: All the Games.
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Play, Deal & Basic Strategy of 2-7 Dramaha plus impact on Texas card rooms from Las Vegas Sands’ push to open brick & mortar casinos in Texas. Whims Brewing Hard Seltzer review. Home Game sessions since episode #19 & Jack’s Cleveland upcoming tournament series.
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How to play and deal Dramaha plus basic strategy. Copper City Brown Ale review. Viewpoint on social media/Poker aliases! Home game & Turning Stone Casino sessions since Episode #18.
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How to play and deal Dramadugi plus basic strategy. Night of the Gourd beer review! Hustler Casino Live livestream player allegations (Robbi & Garrett incident). Home game & Casino sessions since Episode #17.
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How to Deal & Play Razzdugi plus basic strategy. Ali Imsirovic & Jake Schindler banned from live PokerGo events. Home Game w/ Fast Cash. Upcoming Platinum Pass giveaway at Maryland Live!® plus Sam Adams Oktoberfest beer review.
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How to play and deal Badacey plus basic strategy. Bryn Kenney interviewed on Joey Ingram’s show. Mayfair Club revisited on the “Risk of Ruin” podcast. Home game & O/E session at Parx Casino in Bensalem, PA.
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How to play and deal Badeucy, plus basic strategy. Cleveland, Ohio poker & beer scene review. Home game, online WSOP withdrawal, & Jack’s Cleveland Poker room sessions.
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How to play and deal Courchevel plus basic strategy. Scott Seiver backed out of $1.6MM heads-up match with Phil Hellmuth. Hustler Casino reneged on $250K Tournament Guarantee. Home game, 7-Card Stud and Badugi sessions since Episode #13.
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How to deal and play Badugi plus basic strategy. Return of Tomfoolery Beer. Alleged poker cheater opening online poker site. PokerStars Platinum Pass Giveaway. Home Game and PLO Sessions.
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How to deal & play No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw plus basic strategy. WSOP NL Hold ‘em & Mixed Games Sessions!
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How to deal and play 2-7 Triple Draw plus basic strategy. WSOP 2022 plus more Vegas tournaments/cash games + $25K Poker Fantasy League.
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How to play and deal Razz plus basic strategy. My opinion/thoughts on recent poker cheating scandals involving Ali Imsirovic and Bryn Kenney. My recent NL Hold ‘em session and Razz play from the 2021 WSOP $1, 500 H.O.R.S.E. event.
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How to play and deal plus basic strategy for Omaha 8 or Better. Details about my book release! Plus my recent play in a 5-Card Draw tournament.
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How to play and deal 7-Card Stud plus basic strategy. 2022 WSOP Mixed Game schedule review. $1/$2 NL Hold ‘em session.
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Borgata tournament registration debacle. How to deal and play Big O plus basic strategy. Poker sessions at Parx Casino and Wind Creek Casino.
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Rants and raves about government regulation and a shitty Poker ruling that lost me a big pot. How to deal and play Omaha plus basic strategy. PokerStars site down and a poker player booted from a livestream.
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Poker history of 5-Card Draw. 7-Card Stud @ Borgata in Atlantic City. How to deal and play 5-Card Draw plus basic strategy. Texas card rooms still in the news.
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