Poker Life

“Tilt has taken down more poker players than anything else in history.” – Daniel Negreanu. This book provides 200 maxims that apply principles of stoic philosophy to the poker table for managing poker's mental game. Newly released on Kindle for only $9.99, Crispin takes the works of major stoic philosophers and practitioners like Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Xeno and Seneca and applies these to the poker discipline. This book is designed as a living tool to be kept with you at the tables to help ensure that emotions like Tilt, Boredom, Thrill-seeking, Anger, Fear and Stress don't railroad you, and enable you to always bring your A-game to the felt. Watch this interview, then take your game to the next level, all while supporting the channel! 📚 Grab your copy of "Poker Stoic: How to Control Tilt and Make Good Decisions" here: https://a.co/d/daFUJTd #PokerStoic #BookLaunch #AuthorInterview #PokerStrategy #StoicPhilosophy

More money is given away at the poker table due to player tilt than any other single cause. Tilt is a triumph of the primal fight or flight response, overwriting the rational part of the brain. Tilt happens to everyone. How you manage tilt, however, is what separates winning professionals from spewy regs. Crispin provides his advice on how to handle the most important part of the poker mental game. 👉 LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more GAME-CHANGING poker content that will skyrocket your winnings! 🌟💰

At Florida's Hard Rock Casino a 70 year old man entered and ultimately won the Ladies only WPT event, sparking a massive debate. In Florida anti-discrimination laws make is illegal to actually prevent men from barring people from competitions on the basis of sex. Meanwhile in Nevada the WSOP gets around this by charging men 10x the entry for ladies events. Is it unfair that a man won a Ladies-only event? If so, for whom? Charlene and Crispin dive deep into this complex web of weirdness. 👉 Don't forget to hit that LIKE button, SHARE this video with your friends, and SUBSCRIBE for more amazing content that will change your life! 🔔🔥 Comment below with your thoughts and experiences, and let us know what you think about men playing women's only poker! 🎯🚀 === 0:00 Introduction 0:33 Is it ethical? 3:10 Reality of attracting women to poker 6:20 Bottom line - morality vs law 7:30 What about if representation was equal? 8:48 What about other groups? Race? Underrepresentation? 9:57 Make it a taboo or enforce a law? 11:32 What if he didn't win? 11:59 Questions

Gambling prevents many aspiring poker players from reaching their potential. How do professional poker players avoid giving in to gambling temptations when at the casino? This video explains that a desire to gamble in that environment is perfectly normal and is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, understanding that human desire for thrill is critical to managing the risk. 0:00 Introduction 2:03 The trick 4:28 Gambling failures 8:00 Gambling habits of Poker Player 9:26 The key gambling trigger for Poker Players 12:57 Have you ever cheated yourself? 15:53 Questions

Live poker has a large number of unwritten rules that people are just assumed to know. For the uninitiated, the anxiety that you might offend someone or get into an altercation can be a big deterrent from playing in the first place. We explain the main principles of poker etiquette and the rationale for why its good for you to be perceived as having good etiquette at the tables. === 00:00 - Introduction 00:24 - Importance of Poker Etiquette 01:12 - Category 1: Being Perceived as an Honest Player 02:07 - Category 2: Ensuring Others Don't Feel Worse Than Necessary 03:36 - Slow Rolling and Its Impact 05:42 - Berating Others for Their Plays 06:15 - Importance of Poker Etiquette for Players, Game, and Culture 06:41 - Sensitivity of Money 07:02 - Entertainment for People Losing Money 08:26 - Poker Etiquette in a Competitive and Cooperative Environment 09:37 - Closing Thoughts === Want more content? Follow us! Join our poker community and check us out at @PokerRoomReviews on YouTube.

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Few things in poker are more painful than a deep down-swing. When no matter what you do, or how well you're playing, the run-bad just won't seem to end. We dive deep into the psychology of downswings, discuss the importance of emotional resilience, and share practical tips that'll help you stay focused, disciplined, and motivated when the cards aren't falling your way. 🧠 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more game-changing poker content, and share this video with fellow poker enthusiasts! 🚀 #pokerdownswing #pokerstrategy #pokermindset #pokerpsychology #pokerlife #bankrollmanagement #emotionalresilience #pokercoaching ===== TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Preview 0:19 Introduction 0:28 Know that downswings are inevitable 1:33 Tip 1 - Don't compound a downswing 2:51 Tip 2 - Don't overdramatise the downswing 3:31 Tip 3 - Take extra care 5:45 Tip 4 - Review your bankroll and adjust 6:31 Tip 5 - Be kind to yourself 9:24 When do you step away? 12:15 The fastest way to overcome a downswing ===== Poker Variance Calculator: https://www.primedope.com/poker-variance-calculator/

Welcome to this epic discussion where we settle the age-old debate once and for all: Are professional tournament poker players better than cash game players, or is it the other way around? Poker enthusiasts, get ready for an in-depth analysis and engaging conversation that will change the way you think about the game. Whether you're a poker aficionado or an aspiring player, this video is a must-watch! Learn valuable tips and tricks from the pros, gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of poker, and discover what it takes to truly master the game.

To restrict poker, many governments opt to treat poker as a game of chance like the roulette or the lottery. There are several reasons this is the case. So in this video, we reveal the motives behind government regulations that classify poker as a game of chance; laying out the evidence proving that poker is, in fact, a game of skill and Crispin lays out his recommendations on what poker enthusiasts should do about it. 📚💡🎰 We want to hear from YOU! 💬 Share your thoughts on this debate in the comments below: Is poker a game of skill or chance? What do you think about the way governments classify poker? 🗣️🃏 #PokerDebate #GameOfSkill #GovernmentRegulations #PokerControversy #PokerTruth #SkillVsChance #UncoverPoker

The world of poker is plush with the game's "power couples". But what is it really like to be dating a fellow poker player? Is the fact you have this in common a benefit? What are the drawbacks? Crispin lays out the real prospects for a relationship that begins at the felt. === Want more content? Join our poker community and check us out at @PokerRoomReviews on YouTube.

For many, quitting a job to play poker full-time represents the true poker dream. Before you hand in that notice, however, it's critical that you ask yourself some key questions before you taking the plunge. === Want more content? Join our poker community and check us out at @PokerRoomReviews on YouTube.

So you're a professional poker player. What do you say when someone asks you what you do for a living? Is there shame in being a professional gambler? Is the stigma justified? What should you do about it? === Want more content? Join our poker community and check us out at @PokerRoomReviews on YouTube.

Playing poker offers many more benefits than just money and entertainment. It can also you teach many life skills and lessons to improve relationships, advance your career and overcome challenges to achieve what you really want. === Has poker taught you any life lessons? === Want more content? Join our poker community and check us out at @PokerRoomReviews on YouTube.

Who is better at poker - those who play live, or those online? While there is considerable overlap between them, most players definitely skew towards one or the other, so what are the main demographic differences between the 'typical' online poker player vs one who plays live? ====== Want more content? Join our poker community and check us out at @PokerRoomReviews on YouTube.

Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned player, here are the best poker channels to follow to improve your game, absolutely for FREE. There are many others we haven't mentioned here - definitely not intended as a slight against anyone else! Many other notables, Bart Hanson for @CrushLivePoker for one. ==================== Channels mentioned ==================== Beginners - Jonathan Little -  @PokerCoaching  Beginners - Intermediate - James Sweeney (Split Suit) - @ThePokerBank  Intermediate - Charlie Carrel -  @CharlieCarrel  Advanced - Uri Peleg (Guerrilla Poker) -  @shavuri  All Levels/ General - Finding Equilibrium -  @FindingEquilibrium  - Phil Galfond -  @PhilGalfond ​ ============ Want more content? Join our poker community and check us out at ⁠@PokerRoomReviews⁠ on YouTube.

Question: How are accusations of cheating handled in the poker community? Answer: Poorly. Crispin explores some of the cheating scandals that have rocked the poker world - especially the mob mentality that doesn't understand how evidence is supposed to work. So, what exactly is the appropriate threshold of proof when it comes to cheating in poker? How does the poker world get this so wrong? == Want more content? Join our poker community and check us out at ⁠@PokerRoomReviews⁠ on YouTube.

Poker's reputation is frequently besmirched by high-profile accusations of cheating. Worse is the fact that people disagree what cheating actually is, even among elite professionals. Moreover, many poker players make the mistake of thinking that the same mechanisms used to analyse a poker hand can be applied for investigating cheating, which is simply not the case. Crispin explores to what extent cheating is prevalent in poker, what we mean by it and how it is properly handled. === Want more content? Join our poker community and follow us! You can also check out more content on YouTube @PokerRoomReviews

Poker has one of the most lopsided gender imbalances of any activity. 95% of all competitors in the WSOP are male. The reason for this is one of the most hotly contested debates in poker, with views ranging from it being all sexism and misogyny to personal preference. What is the truth of it? While this video will hardly be the final word on the matter, Crispin and Charlene wade into this extremely contentious subject. Why are so few women in poker? What should be done about it? Is this even an issue? === Want more content? Join our poker community and follow us! You can also check out more content on YouTube @PokerRoomReviews

Skill is important, but arguably the most decisive factor in win-rate is personality and mindset. We list the top 5 personality traits that elite poker players embody but recreational losing players do not! === Want more content? Join our poker community and follow us! You can also check out more content on YouTube @PokerRoomReviews

There is no ELO rating in poker, and it's not the case necessarily that the best poker players in the world are the ones with the best results. After all, a single WSOP Main Event score might exceed the lifetime earnings of a seasoned pro. Crispin outlines the traits and characteristics that define someone as a great poker player, and the need to cultivate these traits if you wish to succeed. === Want more content? Join our poker community and follow us! You can also check out more content on YouTube @PokerRoomReviews