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The second part of a recent conversation with Hammy plus a drug deal conducted at The Global Poker League of Halmstead. Correction: Shane Mauss' science podcast is called Here We Are not We Are Here. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yVQKUsxBvw IG: teenage3.14pie
Alex Dreyfus, originally from France, now living in Malta, one of the betting and Blockchain hubs of the world. Alex is a true serial “net-preneur”, having started several internet related businesses, exited some successfully and struggled with some others. We are diving deep into the world of Blockchain, Tokenization (Club Token) and his current platform Socios.com powered by ChiliZ. Alex, is raw, open and shares it like it is (enjoy the colourful language). Key Highlights Started off as a computer geek in his hometown in France, first computer at the age of six and build his own Online Forum at the age of 14 Left school at the age of 18 without any degree & without parents approval, in 1995, created his first company Mediatis which he sold later to Publicis Group Next act, Webcity.com – initial great success and then company went bankrupt (lesson, not as important to be first….) Took a short term job to survive and then started working on his next move, WINAMAX , online poker and sports betting website targeting France (license from the UK) Sold his shares due to conflict with partners and moved to Malta (2006) and started Chiligaming – Chilipoker – online betting Sold business six years later to listed US company (Bally Technologies now called Scientific Games, listed company) Next founded Global Poker Index, global poker ranking (ATP of Poker) – started to create a “sports like product” - Global Poker League (only lasted one year, currently on hold) Learned the importance of monetization of fanbase and that's how ChiliZ got started Love hate relationship with Crypto initially – anti-Bitcoin before he started to understand the tech behind it while working on Esports and Fan engagement ideas ChiliZ – raised US$ 66 million through private placement in first half of 2018 (at the height of ICO's, before crypto crash). Got timing right (compared to Sportsfix, Marcus' ICO in later 2018) ChiliZ is the currency of the ecosystem, the Token for activities. Also includes an Exchange to trade the token. Originally focused on Esports but gave up due to various reasons and focused on traditional Sports teams Socios.com – fintech fan engagement & monetization platforms for sports teams Vision – 99% of fans are not in the Stadium, how can you get the 99% deeper engaged using a Fan Token (creating Superfans) Having a share of voice – digital asset vs crypto currency - Fan token are not a crypto currency – Socios.com launched a year ago, 300k downloads, people buy and trade token How to buy Token on the platforms…..transaction flow Tiering of Clubs decides level of Token being put out into the market Pricing of token, initially set – fluctuation based on demand once listed What is a fan – many ways to define, Fan token purchased by Crypto enthusiasts (50%) (early adopters) and superfans (non-crypto audience) (50%) Currently token only traded on ChiliZ platform, soon tradeable outside on other exchanges US$ 5-6 million worth of token sold (not money raised as you will hear
TIMESTAMPS (Shout out to David Huber for timestamps!!) (0:00) Intro, Poker Life Podcast with Matt Berkey(2:10) This week's Poker After Dark shows(2:49) Matt Berkey's response to Live at the Bike lineup changes(5:13) Matt says $200/$400 NLHE LATB game promotion was a "partial truth"(6:37) Funds for high profile nosebleed poker games are not easy to move around(8:05) Matt Berkey talks about Doug Polk, YouTube video and TV poker cancellations(12:34) Live poker stream organizational challenges, not everyone has incentives(14:06) Matt sends a BANG BANG to Doug's Facebook Live clip(17:26) Matt Berkey's business growth, personal brand vision(18:47) LATB, Andrew Feldman get high praise(19:56) Should big name poker players become more active in organizing TV games?(21:30) Andrew Robl "leads with value" as "the bank" for some big games(23:36) Matt says Global Poker League is incosiderate of value to its players (25:01) More thoughts on Doug Polk(26:50) Joey talks about an upcoming surprise, Friday episode with Doug Polk(28:15) Cryptocurrency discussion, CoinPoker(35:39) The current state of online poker, middleman Internet wagering(43:30) Private poker games, cannibalization of stake levels(46:53) Why the Los Angeles poker scene is different from Las Vegas(50:06) The continued growth of poker tournaments(52:05) Promotional ideas... OMG Bomb Pots!(55:02) How short-stacking No Limit games is harmful(59:42) Joey talks about Doug spreading awareness of poker, cash games(1:00:30) Matt says Doug's LATB clips were long on critique, short on solutions(1:02:50) Matt Berkey's relatives look just like he does, nephew talk(1:06:09) Joey missed Tony Robbins event, was uploading Deep Thoughts on YouTube(1:11:12) What Matt learned from recent conference featuring Tony Robbins(1:12:31) Mental health, supression of creativity(1:14:39) Solve for Why acadamey (1:18:11) The "Young Prince" Fedor Holz(1:19:47) Matt Berkey's plans for rest of 2017(1:24:34) Joey Ingram's recent and upcoming YouTube content(1:24:55) Adderall, caffeine and other substances that affect brain activity(1:29:24) Outro
Credit card deposit skimming on the rise at Bovada, Betonline, others. Betonline accused of canceling winning political prop bets. William Kassouf does massive slowroll on Live at the Bike. Shady JaoPoker manager Tam Nguyen in battle with shady Full Flush affiliate Jon "kahntrutahn" Brown. ACR victim of DDoS attacks again, cancels tournament series. Doug Polk challenges Tom Dwan to 5 million dollar NLHL heads up match, but will it happen? Radio listener "AHoosierA" causes controversy at tournament after weird bubble stall tactic. Phil Galfond announces further delays for his "Run it Once" online poker site. Global Poker League adds India league to their offerings. PokerGO to add "Major Wager" prop bet show to its lineup. PayPal seems to be allowing legal gambling transactions to be processed on their site - NLOP Poker now uses them. Pokerstars stops allowing winning multiple satellite tickets to same event. Craig Carton of "Boomer and Craig" radio show busted in Ponzi scheme meant to pay off gambling debts. What is wrong with the Dodgers all of a sudden?
Credit card deposit skimming on the rise at Bovada, Betonline, others. Betonline accused of canceling winning political prop bets. William Kassouf does massive slowroll on Live at the Bike. Shady JaoPoker manager Tam Nguyen in battle with shady Full Flush affiliate Jon "kahntrutahn" Brown. ACR victim of DDoS attacks again, cancels tournament series. Doug Polk challenges Tom Dwan to 5 million dollar NLHL heads up match, but will it happen? Radio listener "AHoosierA" causes controversy at tournament after weird bubble stall tactic. Phil Galfond announces further delays for his "Run it Once" online poker site. Global Poker League adds India league to their offerings. PokerGO to add "Major Wager" prop bet show to its lineup. PayPal seems to be allowing legal gambling transactions to be processed on their site - NLOP Poker now uses them. Pokerstars stops allowing winning multiple satellite tickets to same event. Craig Carton of "Boomer and Craig" radio show busted in Ponzi scheme meant to pay off gambling debts. What is wrong with the Dodgers all of a sudden?
Premier episode of Radio MVP's 1 on 1 with Tim Continnenza. Tim's guest is Eric Danis of the Global Poker Index. Eric is the head of Poker content and commentator on the Global Poker League. Eric Danis is on twitter @EricDanisPoker and Tim is @TimContinenza RadioMVP.com is the web home of Radio MVP Video of this interview can be found on Tim's YouTube page
BIG Dave and Joe discuss the approach players should take when planning to turn professional, learning from the mistakes that others have made in the past. The guys also talk about the latest news and results including the struggles for the Global Poker League as it tries to survive.
BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the Big 4 at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open and tell a few stories about the event. BIG Dave talks to Chris Klodnicki about the disturbing trend of slow play in the game. The struggling summer of the Global Poker League is also on the agenda, along with the continued growth of the PPC Tour.
The use of a poker "Action Clock" is the topic of discussion as the WPT will use it for the first time at the Tournament of Champions. The guys cover the opening week of the Global Poker League and Joe talks about how the value of your hand can change post-flop depending on table position.
With the Global Poker League is underway, the guys discuss the schedule, formats, and rules of this interesting attempt to "sportify" poker. They go over the results from the opening week and rundown the team members.
Robbie Strazynski, founder of the Card Player Lifestyle Blog and frequent contributor to PokerUpdate.com, joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about the recent Global Poker League draft. The guys also discuss Robbie's extensive interview with Daniel Negreanu and other stars of the game.
BIG Dave and Joe preview the Global Poker League, which has its player draft scheduled for February 25th. They also rundown the latest results including the big win by Mukul Pahuja at the WSOP Circuit Event in Palm Beach.
The first Global Poker League finished recently and we discuss its affect. Plus, do we need a Poker Industry HOF?
khalwat & NorCal Guy co-host. WSOP and America's Card Room Twitter accounts get into a flame war. Druff gives his WSOP tips. Mason Malmuth puts his foot in his mouth twice in the past week. Full Flush Poker (Equity Network) seems to be broke, affiliate still pushing it and buying up money at 40% value. Justin Bonomo: Do as I say, not what I do. Nevada attempts to convince New Jersey to merge online poker player pool, considers adding casino gambling. Pokerstars to run promotion for New Jersey residents who got cheated out of Full Tilt Points. PFA-backed candidate for Women in Poker Hall of Fame gets elected. Nolan Dalla accused of sexual harassment involving Poker Night in America, but are the allegations legitimate? Global Poker League struggling with low viewership numbers. Celina Lin claims she wears low cut tops in tournaments to distract men. Murder rate in Las Vegas has more than doubled since 2015. Update on Druff versus bitcoin scammer story. Druff tells of his affair with a married woman which began 20 years ago this month.
khalwat & NorCal Guy co-host. WSOP and America's Card Room Twitter accounts get into a flame war. Druff gives his WSOP tips. Mason Malmuth puts his foot in his mouth twice in the past week. Full Flush Poker (Equity Network) seems to be broke, affiliate still pushing it and buying up money at 40% value. Justin Bonomo: Do as I say, not what I do. Nevada attempts to convince New Jersey to merge online poker player pool, considers adding casino gambling. Pokerstars to run promotion for New Jersey residents who got cheated out of Full Tilt Points. PFA-backed candidate for Women in Poker Hall of Fame gets elected. Nolan Dalla accused of sexual harassment involving Poker Night in America, but are the allegations legitimate? Global Poker League struggling with low viewership numbers. Celina Lin claims she wears low cut tops in tournaments to distract men. Murder rate in Las Vegas has more than doubled since 2015. Update on Druff versus bitcoin scammer story. Druff tells of his affair with a married woman which began 20 years ago this month.
On this episode of Midstakes Living we are joined my professional MTT grinder and former ultra runner Dara O'Kearney to discuss transitioning from running to poker, plans for the 2016 World Series of Poker and we get his thoughts on the Global Poker League.
Alex and Andrew take a look at the concept of risk aversion, and how it plays into wealth inequality. Meanwhile, one risky endeavor that seems to be paying off is the Global Poker League, which has had a very successful first two weeks. But when put into the shoes of a GPL player, will Andrew take the risky line on the river, or opt to play it safe?
Paypal closing poker players' accounts. Small-time PFA Forum scammer outs his current account, jsearles is involved. Global Poker League launches to a lot of fail. "Panama Papers" controversy extends into gambling world. Weed-themed casino coming to Vegas? Borgata attacks Gemaco in lawsuit related to Ivey edge-sorting case. Druff recalls his experience with a prostitute on Pokerstars in 2003. Lights out for Amanda Leatherman's radio career. Marty "Tyde" returns. Steve Wynn gaffe? "Nobody likes being around poor people". Druff suggests the best ways to earn Diamond/Seven Stars at Caesars properties around the US. Bernie Sanders on a winning streak, but it's about to end. Will Trump's nomination come down to Indiana? "The Pathological Customer" -- should businesses just get rid of them? Northern CA Guy co-hosts, tradershky also joins us for several hours.
Paypal closing poker players' accounts. Small-time PFA Forum scammer outs his current account, jsearles is involved. Global Poker League launches to a lot of fail. "Panama Papers" controversy extends into gambling world. Weed-themed casino coming to Vegas? Borgata attacks Gemaco in lawsuit related to Ivey edge-sorting case. Druff recalls his experience with a prostitute on Pokerstars in 2003. Lights out for Amanda Leatherman's radio career. Marty "Tyde" returns. Steve Wynn gaffe? "Nobody likes being around poor people". Druff suggests the best ways to earn Diamond/Seven Stars at Caesars properties around the US. Bernie Sanders on a winning streak, but it's about to end. Will Trump's nomination come down to Indiana? "The Pathological Customer" -- should businesses just get rid of them? Northern CA Guy co-hosts, tradershky also joins us for several hours.
Timex Joins to discuss David Baazov insider trading allegations + rake increase on Stars 01:00 Amaya CEO David Baazov insider trading allegations 14:45 Pokerstars rake changes 22:00 The poker climate in 2016 41:05 Global Poker League & the infamous Timex stare 52:25 Keeping money on Pokerstars 56:39 JC Alverado vs Olivier Busquet fight 1:06:00 Hookers 1:08:40 Plans for 2016 1:17:35 Mike discusses strategy game Prismata
Alex Dreyfus, founder of GPI and The Global Poker League, is Bernard's guest.
Alex Dreyfus, founder of GPI and The Global Poker League, is Bernard's guest.
Varje vecka tar Erik Rosenberg och en gäst upp ett pokerrelaterat ämne och skjuter högt och lågt kring. Denna vecka pratar han med Anton Wigg om skattehärvan, turneringspoker, Global Poker League och att göra det bästa av situationen. Introspåret är skrivet och inspelat av Niklas Lindqvist.
The Global Poker League held its inaugural draft, but Antonio Esfandiari pulled out beforehand. Also, Phil Hellmuth lays out his plan for defeating Donald Trump.
Varje vecka tar Erik Rosenberg och en gäst upp ett pokerrelaterat ämne och skjuter högt och lågt kring. Denna vecka pratar han om Swedish Poker Hall of Fame, Pokerförbundet, Global Poker League och resande med med Ola Brandborn. Introspåret är skrivet och inspelat av Niklas Lindqvist.
Heartland Poker Tour stealing money from prize pools? Interview with poker player/Survivor contestant Anna Khait. Criticism levied upon Druff, Drexel for prank calling Bahamian refugee camp on "Into the Night with Drexel" show. Source: Pokerstars to end PCA tournament after 2017. Couple charged with a felony for having oral sex on The Linq's High Roller wheel. Global Poker League wants rights to players' likenesses & control of social media accounts. Fail poker "network" Poker Central finally gets on TV -- barely. Erick Lindgren and Erica Schoenberg were officially divorced in 2014. Party Poker to add 21 formerly prohibited countries to player pool. Pokerstars kills heads up cash games. Bovada makes questionable call on Superbowl prop bet involving Lady Gaga. New Hampshire primary & debate shake up US Presidential race.
Heartland Poker Tour stealing money from prize pools? Interview with poker player/Survivor contestant Anna Khait. Criticism levied upon Druff, Drexel for prank calling Bahamian refugee camp on "Into the Night with Drexel" show. Source: Pokerstars to end PCA tournament after 2017. Couple charged with a felony for having oral sex on The Linq's High Roller wheel. Global Poker League wants rights to players' likenesses & control of social media accounts. Fail poker "network" Poker Central finally gets on TV -- barely. Erick Lindgren and Erica Schoenberg were officially divorced in 2014. Party Poker to add 21 formerly prohibited countries to player pool. Pokerstars kills heads up cash games. Bovada makes questionable call on Superbowl prop bet involving Lady Gaga. New Hampshire primary & debate shake up US Presidential race.
This episode dedicated to longtime listener "Kate", who passed away in December. Erik Ryland calls in to talk about a shady lawyer who scammed him on a private poker site. Colonel Fabersham calls Maryland Live to question the fairness of their application of rules. Listener "Vintage_One" calls in to discuss Greg Raymer's stake. thesparten calls in to "pick 3 bones with Druff". Once again, Pokerstars screws up at a live tournament, resulting in extortion against player. Antonio Esfandiari literally pisses away his PCA entry. WSOP champ Joe McKeehen blocking quiet twitter followers? Bovada attempts to combat HUDs through new software, introduces tons of new problems. FanDuel and DraftKings can stay in New York until summer 2016 trial. Druff explains why multi-entries on Daily Fantasy Sports sites screws the casual player. Global Poker League: 12 poker "teams" to compete with one another? Shady tournament at Miami's Hialeah Park Casino results in 11 charges against it. Rams NFL team moving to Los Angeles. Jew tip of the week: Always call customer service during normal business hours. Show had a number of technical issues due to a poor internet connection.
The Global Poker League announces its franchises and Antonio Esfandiari is DQ'd from a PCA event for urinating at the table.
This episode dedicated to longtime listener "Kate", who passed away in December. Erik Ryland calls in to talk about a shady lawyer who scammed him on a private poker site. Colonel Fabersham calls Maryland Live to question the fairness of their application of rules. Listener "Vintage_One" calls in to discuss Greg Raymer's stake. thesparten calls in to "pick 3 bones with Druff". Once again, Pokerstars screws up at a live tournament, resulting in extortion against player. Antonio Esfandiari literally pisses away his PCA entry. WSOP champ Joe McKeehen blocking quiet twitter followers? Bovada attempts to combat HUDs through new software, introduces tons of new problems. FanDuel and DraftKings can stay in New York until summer 2016 trial. Druff explains why multi-entries on Daily Fantasy Sports sites screws the casual player. Global Poker League: 12 poker "teams" to compete with one another? Shady tournament at Miami's Hialeah Park Casino results in 11 charges against it. Rams NFL team moving to Los Angeles. Jew tip of the week: Always call customer service during normal business hours. Show had a number of technical issues due to a poor internet connection.