Four-time WSOP bracelet winner, Brian Yoon talks about having about six-figures locked up during Black Friday

 Four-time WSOP bracelet winner, Brian Yoon talks limit 2-7 triple draw strategies

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Brian Yoon

In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews four-time WSOP bracelet winner, Brian Yoon.

At the start of the interview, Brian talks about how he navigates large no-limit hold’em fields. Brian talks about how he got started in poker including online poker, Black Friday and playing live poker.

During the second part of the interview, Brian talks about getting involved in mixed games, especially limit 2-7 triple draw. Brian discusses basic limit 2-7 triple draw strategies and how limit 2-7 triple plays bigger than most players expect.

0:00Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is four-time WSOP bracelet winner, Brian Yoon.
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4:28Bernard welcomes Brian Yoon, four-time WSOP bracelet winner including 2021 $10,000 limit 2-7 triple draw championship.
6:09Brian joins the show and talks about how he navigates large no-limit hold’em fields.
15:03Brian talks about how he got started in poker including online poker, Black Friday and playing live poker.
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28:23Bernard welcomes back Brian Yoon, four-time WSOP bracelet winner including 2021 $10,000 limit 2-7 triple draw championship.
29:34Brian talks about getting involved in mixed games, especially limit 2-7 triple draw.
34:26Brian discusses basic limit 2-7 triple draw strategies.
48:55Brian talks how limit 2-7 triple plays bigger than most players expect.

Brian Yoon

Eli Elezra talks about being inducted into Poker Hall of Fame in 2021 and future of the Poker HOF

 Who are the only two players that intimidated Eli Elezra? Also, what are Eli’s favorite mixed games?

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Eli Elezra

In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews Eli Elezra, four-time WSOP bracelet winner and 2021 Poker Hall of Fame Inductee.

At the start of the interview, Eli reminisces about his first time on The Bernard Lee Poker Show years earlier and discusses returning back to the 2021 WSOP and beyond. Eli talks about his history in poker, being inducted to the Poker Hall of Fame in 2021 and the future of the Poker HOF.

During the second part of the interview, Eli talks about his favorite mixed games, today’s world of no-limit hold’em, and incorporating the shot clock and watching poker on TV. Eli talks about several players: Doyle Brunson, Billy Baxter, Cary Katz, Stu Ungar, Phil Ivey, Daniel Negreanu, Erik Seidel and Chris Moneymaker. Eli also discusses his autobiography, Pulling the Trigger. Bernard will give away a copy of the book to his listeners. Finally, Eli talks about his future in poker.

0:00Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is Eli Elezra, four-time WSOP bracelet winner and 2021 Poker Hall of Fame Inductee.
0:26Alexander Yen captured the 2022 WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open main event, besting a field of 1,982 entrants and taking home $975,240. Last week’s guest, two-time WSOP bracelet winner, Danny Lazrus finished in 3rd place.
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3:32Bernard welcomes Eli Elezra, four-time WSOP bracelet winner and 2021 Poker Hall of Fame Inductee.
4:43Eli joins the show, reminiscing about his first time on The Bernard Lee Poker Show years earlier and discusses returning back to the 2021 WSOP and beyond.
10:31Eli talks about his history in poker, being inducted to the Poker Hall of Fame in 2021 and the future of Poker HOF.
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28:19Bernard welcomes back Eli Elezra, four-time WSOP bracelet winner and 2021 Poker Hall of Fame Inductee.
29:43Eli talks about his favorite mixed games.
31:17Eli talks about today’s world of no-limit hold’em, including incorporating the shot clock and watching poker on TV.
35:05Eli talks about Doyle Brunson, Billy Baxter and Cary Katz.
37:38Eli states that Stu Ungar and Phil Ivey were the two players that intimidated him.
40:10Eli compliments Daniel Negreanu and Erik Seidel about their current play against the new young generation.
42:53Eli recalls how beginning of High Stakes Poker from Mori Eskandani‘s initial idea to being recognized by fans and also mentions Chris Moneymaker.
47:08Eli talks about his autobiography, Pulling the Trigger. Bernard will give away a copy of the book to his listeners.
50:10Eli talks about his future in poker.

Eli Elezra

How 2020 WSOP bracelet winner Ryan Depaulo helped Danny Lazrus become 2021 WSOP Millionaire Maker Champion

How 2021 WSOP Millionaire Maker Champion Danny Lazrus went from 9 big blinds to champion

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Danny Lazrus

In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews Danny Lazrus, 2021 WSOP Millionaire Maker Champion.

At the start of the interview, Danny discusses how he got interested in the world of poker and working in his family business. He talks about playing on online sites and meeting Ryan Depaulo, 2020 WSOP bracelet winner and poker vlogger. Danny discusses a few things that helped him improve his game over the past few years including PioSolver.

During the second part of the interview, Danny talks about difference between winning his first WSOP bracelet online versus his live bracelet. Danny talks about the meaning of winning a WSOP bracelet to him and receiving both of them. Danny recalls his planned schedule for the 2021 WSOP, which as extended after his Millionaire Maker victory. Danny discusses the bumpy ride during the 2021 Millionaire Maker, but the relatively smooth final table. Then, Danny talks about his heads-up battle in the 2021 Millionaire Maker. Finally, Danny talks about his future in poker.

0:00Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is two-time WSOP bracelet winner, Danny Lazrus, 2021 WSOP Millionaire Champion and Online High Roller Champion
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3:15Bernard welcomes Danny Lazrus, 2021 WSOP Millionaire Maker Champion.
4:52Danny joins the show and discusses how he got interested in the world of poker and working in his family business.
11:56Danny talks about playing on online sites and meeting Ryan Depaulo, 2020 WSOP bracelet winner and poker vlogger.
18:00Danny discusses a few things that helped him improve his game over the past few years including PioSolver.
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29:53Bernard welcomes back Danny Lazrus, 2021 WSOP Millionaire Maker Champion.
31:29Danny talks about difference between winning his first WSOP bracelet online versus his live bracelet.
33:30Danny talks about the meaning of winning a WSOP bracelet to him and receiving both of them.
36:08Danny recalls his planned schedule for the 2021 WSOP, which as extended after his Millionaire Maker victory.
39:10Danny discusses the bumpy ride during the 2021 Millionaire Maker, but the relatively smooth final table.
42:12Danny talks about his heads-up battle in the 2021 Millionaire Maker.
48:51Danny talks about his future in poker.

Danny Lazrus

2021 WSOP $1,500 Shootout No-Limit Champion, Gershon Distenfeld loves wearing his WSOP bracelet

 

Gershon Distenfeld talks about donating his winnings to charity

 

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Gershon Distenfeld

In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews Gershon Distenfeld, 2021 WSOP $1,500 Shootout No-Limit Hold’em Champion.

At the start of the interview, Gershon discusses how he got interested in the world of poker. The New Jersey native talks about how he improved his poker game to become a bracelet winner, playing online in NJ during the pandemic, and his recent move to Florida. Also, Gershon discusses his experience leading up to and during the 2020 WSOP Hybrid Main Event, US bracket.

During the second part of the interview, Gershon talks about some strategies for playing the Shootout No-Limit Hold’em tournaments. Gershon recalls the 2021 WSOP $1,500 Shootout No-Limit Hold’em final table, including the grueling four-hour heads-up battle. Gershon also talks about other events he played at the 2021 WSOP.

0:00Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is Gershon Distenfeld, 2021 WSOP $1,500 Shootout No-Limit Hold’em Champion.
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2:38 Bernard welcomes Gershon Distenfeld, 2021 WSOP $1,500 Shootout No-Limit Hold’em Champion.
3:42Gershon joins the show and discusses how he got interested in the world of poker.
7:04Gershon talks about how he improved his poker game to become a bracelet winner.
12:18Gershon discusses playing online in NJ during the pandemic, and his recent move to Florida.
17:16Gershon discusses his experience leading up to and during the 2020 WSOP Hybrid Main Event, US bracket.
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24:47Bernard welcomes back Gershon Distenfeld.
27:45Bernard describes the WSOP Shootout format.
30:59Gershon talks about strategies for playing the Shootout No-Limit Hold’em tournaments.
34:30Gershon recalls the 2021 WSOP $1,500 Shootout No-Limit Hold’em final table.
45:45Gershon discusses overcoming adversity during his four-hour heads-up battle.
49:10Gershon talks about other events he played at the 2021 WSOP.

Gershon Distenfeld

 

2021 WSOP POY Josh Arieh talks about winning his 3rd and 4th bracelets during the 2021 WSOP


 

2021 WSOP POY Josh Arieh can’t wait to show his WSOP POY banner to his daughters

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Josh Arieh

In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee concludes his exclusive interview with Josh Arieh, 2021 WSOP Player of the Year.

At the start of this week’s interview, Josh discusses what he was doing during COVID-19 pandemic. Josh talks about his expectations for the 2021 WSOP, which started out slow but eventually caught fire. He mentioned that he was also focused on his work with PocketFives in the staking platform. Josh shares some advice about PLO, winning his 3rd and 4th bracelets and the decision to pursue 2021 WSOP POY.

During the second part of this week’s interview, Josh discusses “his curse” with numbers and patterns. Even though he was in the middle of the 2021 WSOP POY race, Josh explains his decision not to play $100,000 WSOP event despite having had enough backing. He also talks about his decision to live in Atlanta. Josh discusses the games his doesn’t enjoy in the $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship. Finally, Josh reflects about his 2021 WSOP POY banner.

 

0:00Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is Josh Arieh, 2021 WSOP Player of the Year. This week is part two of an exclusive two-part interview. (PART 1 HERE)
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4:37Bernard welcomes back Josh Arieh, 2021 WSOP Player of the Year.
5:32Josh again joins the show and discusses what he was doing during COVID-19 pandemic.
6:40Josh talks about his expectations for the 2021 WSOP, which started out slow but eventually caught fire.
10:43Josh discusses that he was also focused on his work with PocketFives in the staking platform.
14:58Josh shares some advice about PLO and winning his 3rd and 4th bracelets.
26:20Josh discusses the decision to pursue 2021 WSOP POY.
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33:10Bernard concludes his exclusive interview with Josh Arieh, 2021 WSOP Player of the Year.
34:26Josh discusses “his curse” with numbers and patterns.
39:10Josh explains his decision not to play the $100,000 WSOP event, even though he had enough backing for the tournament.
42:55Josh talks about his decision to live in Atlanta.
47:58Josh discusses the games he doesn’t enjoy in the $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship.
53:01Josh reflects about his 2021 WSOP POY banner.

Josh Arieh

 

 Josh Arieh, 2021 WSOP Player of the Year, discusses his early days in poker and the pool halls.

Josh Arieh talks about an incredible hand vs Bryce Yockey at 2019 WSOP $50k Poker Player’s Championship.

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Josh Arieh

In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews Josh Arieh, 2021 WSOP Player of the Year.

At the start of this week’s interview, Josh discusses winning the 2021 WSOP Player of the Year. The Atlanta native talks about how his early success in poker, his 3rd place finish at the 2004 WSOP Main Event, and two previous bracelets in 1999 and 2005. Josh reflects on how he got started in poker in a pool hall and the games he played starting out in the 1990’s, especially Omaha. Then, he talks about his first WSOP bracelet win in 1999.

During the second part of this week’s interview, Josh remembers the Moneymaker Boom and Josh’s involvement at the time. He also discusses the effect of Black Friday on his life and the world of poker in Atlanta. Josh explains his work with PocketFives and their staking platform. Finally, Bernard describes and Josh explains the incredible hand versus Bryce Yockey in the 2019 WSOP $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship.

0:00Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is Josh Arieh, 2021 WSOP Player of the Year. This week is part one of a two-part interview.
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2:43Bernard welcomes Josh Arieh, 2021 WSOP Player of the Year.
3:40Josh joins the show and discusses winning the 2021 WSOP Player of the Year.
8:31Josh talks about his early success in poker, his 3rd place finish at the 2004 WSOP Main Event, and his bracelets in 1999 and 2005.
10:53Josh reflects how he got started in poker in a pool hall and the games he played starting out in the 1990’s, especially Omaha.
19:02Josh talks about his first WSOP bracelet win in 1999.
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27:58Bernard welcomes back Josh Arieh, 2021 WSOP Player of the Year.
29:10Josh remembers the Moneymaker Boom and his involvement at the time.
34:18Josh discusses the effect of Black Friday on his life.
36:52Josh talks about the status of poker in Atlanta.
37:39Josh explains his work with Pocket Fives and their staking platform.
46:31Bernard describes and Josh explains the incredible hand versus Bryce Yockey in the 2019 WSOP $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship.

Josh Arieh

 

2021 WSOP Main Event Champion, Koray Aldemir, talks about epic final hand versus George Holmes

 

2021 WSOP Main Event Champion, Koray Aldemir, recalls his a incredible run during Days 4-7

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Koray Aldemir

In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee concludes his exclusive interview with Koray Aldemir, the 2021 WSOP Main Event Champion.

At the start of this week’s interview, Koray discusses his prior history in the WSOP, including the possibility and importance of winning a WSOP bracelet. He talks about his lack of live poker tournaments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and anticipating success at the 2021 WSOP. Koray discusses traveling to Mexico and then Canada prior to 2021 WSOP in order to enter the US to play. Koray talks about 2021 WSOP events, which were primarily min-cashes (he was down money entering the 2021 WSOP Main Event) and an injury he sustained while playing soccer. Finally, the 2021 WSOP Main Event champion talks about the days leading up the final table.

During the conclusion of the exclusive interview, Koray admits the pressure he felt during the days leading up to the final table. Koray talks about the strategy entering the 2021 WSOP Main Event final table, including the incremental pay jumps early on. Bernard and Koray discuss the critical hand four-handed that almost resulted in a double elimination. Finally, Koray recounts playing heads-up versus George Holmes for four hours, especially the epic final hand.

0:00Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is Koray Aldemir, 2021 WSOP Main Event Champion. This week is part two of a two-part interview.
0:30Taylor Black captured the 2021 WPT Five Diamond Main Event for $1,241,430.
1:27Henry Orenstein, inventor of the hole card camera and member of the Poker Hall of Fame, passed away at age 98.
2:25Bernard announces that his first guest in 2022 will be 2021 WSOP POY, Josh Arieh.
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4:58Bernard welcomes back Koray Aldemir, 2021 WSOP Main Event Champion.
5:40Koray joins the show again and discusses his prior history in the WSOP, including the possibility and importance of winning a WSOP bracelet.
10:16Koray talks about his lack of live poker tournaments due to the COVID 19 pandemic and anticipation and success of 2021 WSOP.
14:14Koray discusses going to Mexico and then Canada prior to 2021 WSOP in order to enter the US to play.
17:24Koray talks about 2021 WSOP events, which were primarily min-cashes (he was down money entering the 2021 WSOP Main Event) and an injury while playing soccer.
19:38Koray discusses playing in Day 1 and 2 in the 2021 WSOP Main Event, including almost getting knocked out on Day 1.
23:49Koray talks about playing Day 3, and abusing the money bubble.
26:41Koray talks about playing Day 4 to 7 and the incredible hot run he had.
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31:00Bernard welcomes back Koray Aldemir, 2021 WSOP Main Event Champion.
32:25Koray admits the pressure he felt during the days leading up to the final table.
34:01Koray wished there was a day off prior to the 2021 WSOP Main Event final table.
36:29Koray talks about the strategy entering the 2021 WSOP Main Event final table, including the incremental pay jumps early on.
40:57Bernard and Koray discuss the critical hand four-handed that almost resulted in a double elimination.
46:07Koray recounts playing heads-up versus George Holmes for four hours.
46:53Bernard describes the final hand and Koray gives his perspective of the final epic hand versus George Holmes.

Koray Aldemir

 

2021 WSOP Main Event Champion, Koray Aldemir, talks about how he got started in poker & high rollers.

 

2021 WSOP Main Event Champion, Koray Aldemir, talks difference of high rollers & large field events.

 

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Koray Aldemir

In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews Koray Aldemir, 2021 WSOP Main Event Champion. This interview is Part one of a two-part series.

At the start of this week’s interview, Koray discusses the aftermath of winning the 2021 WSOP Main Event. The German talks about how he got started in poker in Germany. He reflects on his transition to high roller events and his success in high roller tournaments over the last few years. He also talks about talking strategy with his German poker contingent.

During the second part of this week’s interview, Koray remembers watching 2011 WSOP Main Event champion, Germany’s Pius Heinz. He discusses his world in Austria during the COVID-19 pandemic, during which he played a lot of online poker. Koray talks about the difference playing in high roller events versus large field lower buy-in tournaments. He also talks about playing some mixed games during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, he explains why he likes playing in tournaments vs. cash games, and the balancing act of playing a big stack in tournaments.

 

0:00Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is Koray Aldemir, 2021 WSOP Main Event Champion. This week is part one of a two-part interview.
2:00Bernard describes the 2021 WSOP Europe Main Event, in which Josef Gulas Jr defeated Johan Guilbert for €1,276,712.
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4:51Bernard welcomes Koray Aldemir, 2021 WSOP Main Event Champion.
6:10Koray joins the show and discusses the aftermath of winning the 2021 WSOP Main Event.
8:31Koray talks about how he got started in poker in Germany.
14:20Koray reflects on his transition to high roller events and his success in high roller tournaments over the last few years.
22:02Koray talks about talking strategy with his German poker contingent.
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26:21Bernard welcomes back Koray Aldemir, 2021 WSOP Main Event Champion.
27:00Koray remembers watching 2011 WSOP Main Event champion, Germany’s Pius Heinz.
29:10Koray discusses his world in Austria during the COVID-19 pandemic, during which he played a lot of online poker.
33:18Koray talks about the difference between playing in high roller events versus the large field lower buy-ins tournaments.
38:13Koray talks about playing some mixed games during the COVID-19 pandemic.
42:59Koray explains why he likes playing in tournaments vs. playing cash games.
46:50Koray talks about the balancing act of playing a big stack in tournaments.

Koray Aldemir

 

Bernard Lee, Robbie Strazynski and Chad Holloway Discuss and Wrap-Up 2021 WSOP Main Event

 

Discussing 2021 WSOP and Future Nomination and Inductions Ideas for the Poker Hall of Fame

  

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Robbie Strazynski & Chad Holloway

In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee reviews the 2021 WSOP with special guests, Robbie Strazynski, Founder of CardplayerLifestyle, and Chad Holloway Executive Editor, U.S. for PokerNews.

At the start of the interview, the three poker media stalwarts discuss their impressions of the 2021 WSOP amidst the COVID 19 pandemic and vaccine mandate. Then, they talk about the stories that stood out to them beyond the Main Event. Finally, they talk about the 2021 Poker Hall of Fame induction of Eli Elezra and a possible future backlog of HOF candidates.

During the second part of the interview, the trio discuss the highlights of the 2021 WSOP Main Event, including the final table. They conclude by offering their final thoughts and stories.

0:00Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guests Robbie Strazynski, Founder of CardplayerLifestyle and Chad Holloway, Executive Editor, U.S. for PokerNews.
1:24Bernard announces his upcoming interviews with the 2021 WSOP Main Event winner, Koray Aldemir on December 14 and 20th, 2021. Josh Arieh captured the 2021 POY, and he will be our guest to kick off 2022 on January 4th, 2022.
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3:48Bernard welcomes guests Robbie Strazynski, and Chad Holloway.
5:14The trio discuss their impressions of the 2021 WSOP amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and WSOP vaccine mandate.
13:47The gentlemen talk about the stories that stood out beyond the Main Event.
19:44They discuss the 2021 Poker Hall of Fame induction of Eli Elezra and the possible future backlog of HOF candidates.
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29:32Bernard welcomes back Robbie and Chad.
29:51The trio discuss the highlights of the 2021 WSOP Main Event.
37:48They also recap the 2021 WSOP Main Event final table.
45:23The panel gives their final thoughts and final stories about the 2021 WSOP.

Robbie Strazynski and Chad Holloway

Anthony Zinno talks about playing Seven Card Stud & the 2021 WSOP $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship

 Four-time WSOP bracelet winner Anthony Zinno discusses his strengths and weaknesses in mixed games

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Anthony Zinno

In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews Anthony Zinno, 4-time WSOP bracelet winner who captured two bracelets at the 2021 WSOP.

At the start of the interview, Anthony discusses the work he did online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Anthony talks about his strengths and weaknesses in the mixed games. He also reflects on how he told fellow pro poker player, Ryan Leng, his goal to win the 2021 WSOP Player of the Year (POY). Note: Anthony did capture the Season 13 World Poker Tour POY. Finally, Anthony discusses his preferences between no-limit hold’em and mixed games, including the game he has been working on the most recently.

During the second part of the interview, Anthony discusses Seven Card Stud strategies for novices. Anthony also talks about playing the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship final table, which included Phil Hellmuth and Jack McClelland.

0:00Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show. This week’s guest is Anthony Zinno, a 4-time WSOP bracelet winner who captured two bracelets at the 2021 WSOP.
0:25Bernard announces his interview with the 2021 WSOP Main Event winner, Koray Aldemir on December 14 and 20, 2021. Also, Josh Arieh captured the 2021 POY, and he will be our guest to kick off 2022 on January 4, 2022.
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4:47Bernard welcomes Anthony Zinno, 4-time WSOP bracelet winner who captured two bracelets at the 2021 WSOP.
6:15Anthony joins the show and discusses the work he did online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
9:18Anthony talks about his strengths and weaknesses in mixed games. Also, he talks about Adam Friedman’s accomplishment winning the $10,000 Dealer’s Choice championship three times in a row.
15:41Anthony reflects on how he told fellow pro poker player, Ryan Leng, his goal to win the 2021 WSOP Player of the Year (POY). Note: Anthony did capture the Season 13 WPT POY.
22:42Anthony discusses his preferences between no-limit hold’em and mixed games, including the game he has been working on the most recently.
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33:30Bernard welcomes back Anthony Zinno.
35:42Anthony discusses Seven Card Stud strategies for novices.
50:54Anthony talks about playing the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship final table.
53:11Anthony recalls Phil Hellmuth’s blow-up at the 2021 $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship final table.

Anthony Zinno

 

Chase Bianchi Reflects on 2021 WSOP Main Event and his 9th place finish and $1 million payday.

 

Chase Bianchi, 9th place in 2021 WSOP Main Event Talks about Poker Career & Fostering Two Toddlers.

  

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Chase Bianchi

In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews Chase Bianchi, who finished in 9th place in the 2021 WSOP Main Event.

At the start of the interview, Chase discusses how he is primarily a high-stakes cash game specialist and how he got started in the world of poker as a product of the Moneymaker Boom.  He also discusses the ups and downs of playing cash games and how it has changed now that he has a family. Chase explains why he has moved around the United States over the past several years as he followed casino openings. Chase discusses fostering two children under 18 months. Finally, Chase mentioned that he only played the WSOP Main Event this fall.

During the second part of the interview, Chase discusses playing in the 2021 WSOP Main Event from the early days to Day 5 and 6 (where he was among the chip leaders), to the final table.  Chase remembers his strategy entering the WSOP Main Event final table. Chase talks about his time during the COVID19 pandemic and his future plans.

0:00Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is Chase Bianchi, who finished in 9th place in the 2021 WSOP Main Event.
0:03Bernard announces the 2021 WSOP Main Event results with Koray Aldemir capturing the title and the coveted bracelet. Chase Bianchi, 9th place finisher, will be our guest this week.
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4:36Bernard welcomes Chase Bianchi, 9th place finisher in the 2021 WSOP Main Event.
5:17Chase joins the show and discusses his feelings after he was eliminated.
7:33Chase talks about the craziness surrounding making the final table.
8:49Chase discusses how he is primarily a high-stakes cash game specialist, and how he got started in the world of poker as a product of the Moneymaker Boom.
14:22Chase discusses the ups and downs of playing cash games and how things have changed now that he has a family.
17:35Chase explains why he has moved around the United States over the past several years as he followed casino openings.
18:26Chase discusses fostering two children under 18 months.
20:37Why Chase only played the WSOP Main Event this fall.
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25:31Bernard welcomes back Chase Bianchi, 9th place finisher in the 2021 WSOP Main Event.
26:11Chase discusses the early days of the 2021 WSOP Main Event.
28:55Chase talks about playing Day 5 and 6 when he was among the chip leaders.
36:22Chase talks about his difficult run from 18 to 9 players.
40:12Chase describes what happened right after the WSOP Main Event final table bubble broke.
43:13Chase discusses his strategy entering the WSOP Main Event final table.
47:41Chase talks about his time during the COVID19 pandemic.
49:11Chase talks about his future plans.

Chase Bianchi

 

Ryan Hansen almost didn’t play in the 2021 WSOP $3,000 6-max limit hold’em event that he won!

Ryan Hansen goes from no-limit hold’em to LIMIT hold’em

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Ryan Hansen

In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee interviews Ryan Hansen, who captured the 2021 WSOP $3,000 6-max limit hold’em bracelet.

At the start of the interview, Ryan discusses his expectations playing in WSOP tournaments versus cash games. He also talked about 2021 WSOP atmosphere. Then, the Connecticut native discusses how he got started in poker in no limit hold’em and how he switched to limit hold’em and plays primarily at the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. Ryan discusses the differences between no-limit hold’em versus limit hold’em and also the differences between cash versus tournaments.

During the second part of the interview, Ryan first discusses the differences between 9- or 10-handed versus 6-max. Ryan talks about almost not playing in the WSOP tournament, but then talks about his experience in the 2021 WSOP $3,000 6-max limit hold’em tournament. After the win, Ryan says that he will play in the tournament next year.

0:00Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is Ryan Hansen, 2021 WSOP $3,000 6-max limit hold’em bracelet winner.
0:092021 WSOP Main Event final table has been reached. Bernard announces the final nine players, including Chase Bianchi who will be our guest next week.
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5:06Bernard welcomes Ryan Hansen, 2021 WSOP $3,000 6-max limit hold’em bracelet winner.
6:05Ryan joins the show and discusses his expectations playing in WSOP tournaments versus cash games.
7:46Ryan talks about 2021 WSOP atmosphere.
9:18Ryan discusses how he got started in poker in no limit hold’em and how he switched to limit hold’em and plays primarily at the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.
16:34Ryan discusses the differences between no-limit hold’em versus limit hold’em.
34:23Ryan discusses the differences between cash versus tournaments.
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37:45Bernard welcomes back Ryan Hansen, 2021 WSOP $3,000 6-max limit hold’em bracelet winner.
39:12Ryan discusses the differences between 9- or 10-handed versus 6-max.
40:31Ryan talks about almost not playing in the tournament and having fun.
42:15Ryan talks about his experience in the 2021 WSOP $3,000 6-max limit hold’em tournament.
45:17Ryan and Bernard talk about playing heads-up in the 2021 WSOP $3,000 6-max limit hold’em tournament.
53:13Ryan says he will play the WSOP tournament next year.

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