Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger / Professional Poker Player

In this episode, Jeff and Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger discussed Octopi Poker, a platform for collaborative learning in poker. From platform origins to challenges faced, he highlighted the importance of statistics in poker and balancing gameplay with business. Andrew shared personal routines like meditation and cold plunging. The conversation touched on burnout in poker, strategic elements of high-stakes games, and the role of intuition and adaptability at the table. Deal-making dynamics, humility, and the future of poker collaborations were also discussed.

 

Watch this episode on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfegfvFk57o

 

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Chapters:

0:00 Octopi Poker: Revolutionizing Poker Learning
9:03 Balancing Act: Playing Poker and Running a Business
17:45 State of Poker: Challenges in the Industry
22:34 Lifestyle and Philosophy: Zen Mentality in Poker
27:08 Cold Plunging and Morning Routine
27:59 Meditation Practice and Recommendations
29:23 Benefits of Meditation and Dalai Lama Quote
30:09 Vipassana Retreat Experience
33:55 Poker as a Vehicle for Self-Improvement
35:22 Relaxation Activities: Rock Climbing and Reading
45:11 High Stakes Tournament Dynamics and Approaches
48:43 Memory Usage and GTO vs. Exploitative Play
53:12 Randomizing in Poker Strategy
54:12 Building Blocks of Understanding
1:04:31 The World of Poker Earnings
1:10:12 Being a Poker Ambassador