Skill Game Podcast with Johnnie VIBES

Do Not Chop! (Poker Tournament Deals)

• JohnnieVIBES • Season 3 • Episode 7

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This episode discusses how to approach tournament decisions when deals are on the table and how it affects your overall strategy.

0:00 Intro & catching up post-WSOP
3:20 Chopping tournaments explained
7:25 Why Andrew agreed to a 3-handed deal
12:17 How deals change dynamics & remove pressure
17:46 Payout oddities and lessons from Houston result
19:53 Thunder Valley trip and $200K win
23:27 Handling setbacks & mindset at the table
29:17 Closing out Thunder Valley victory
34:00 The financial pressure of tournament poker
40:54 Identity, family, and life beyond poker
46:55 Redefining success & being present as a father
58:08 Outro & support the show