Bert ’girafganger7’ Stevens / Professional Poker Player

Bert 'girafganger7' Stevens, a globally recognized poker player and Twitch streamer celebrated for his unconventional playing style is today’s guest. Bert shares insights from his journey from a hobbyist to a professional, highlighting his recent $2.7 million win at the WSOP Online Main Event, which is the biggest win ever for that tournament. Among other topics, he discusses his veganism inspired by animal love, the unrecognized potential of online poker, and the role of luck in poker success. He also stresses his fast pattern recognition skills as key to his poker victories, his affinity for X/Twitter as an information source, and dismisses traditional success markers.

Don’t forget that you can watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_Q9gAOQRcI

Connect with Bert:

• X: https://twitter.com/Girafganger7
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girafganger7
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/girafganger7

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:26 Bert's Poker Journey: Big Win, Early Career, Challenges, Success, Highs and Lows, Online Poker State, Sponsorship and Ambassadorship
• 20:28 Bert's Personal Insights: Game of Gold Thoughts, Vegan Lifestyle, Views on Money and Success, Family Support
• 30:44 Bert's Brand and Online Presence: Origin of 'Giraffe Ganger', Streaming Experience on Twitch, Reddit Perceptions and Participation, Internet's Power
• 56:04 Poker Strategy and Career Insights: Staking, Strategy, Journey, Motivation, Execution Importance
• 01:07:32 Personal Stories and Future Goals: Failed Rip Shirt Story, Tournament Wins, Love for Animals, Future Plans, Real-Life Impact of Poker, Time and Chance Importance in Poker