Matt Berkey, the founder of Solve for Why Poker, streamer, and high-stakes cash game player isn’t afraid to share the methodology behind his strategy and analysis at the table. He shares his biggest cash game pots, what he thinks about the layers of developing strategy, and how his company supports poker players. Tune in to hear the traits that Matt believes are critical for high stakes success and get the inside scoop on the unsaid agreements made at the biggest tables.   

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 23:00 – What Matt has been up to, the games he prefers to play, what he loves and hates about streaming, some of his recent wins, and his background.
• 23:00 – 54:00 - Launch plans, the methodology behind his strategy and analysis, how he thinks about the poker industry in the past and now, and his thoughts on online poker formats.
• 54:00 – 01:19:00 - On gentlemen’s agreements on the table, his biggest cash game pot he has won and lost, and what he looks for in an ambassador.
• 01:19:00 – 01:55:30 - On first-principle knowledge, the layers of developing strategies, the live element of their business, and how they support players.
• 01:55:00 – 02:16:30 - On what he does outside of poker, when he’s at his worst and could use sessions with Elliot, and the traits necessary to rise the ranks in high stakes.
• 02:16:30 – 02:26:30 – On bankroll and time bankroll, who he enjoys playing against, his recollection of a game played, and a recap of everything Matt has done for the poker world.

3 Key Points

• Recognize mistakes that you can take advantage of.
• Balance your poker with healthy outdoor activities.
• Take active steps to correct negative behaviors.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Solve for Why Poker
• Matt’s Instagram