Joni Jouhkimainen / partypoker sponsored pro / PLO specialist / $4M Live MTT Earnings

Joni Jouhkimainen, a partypoker sponsored pro and PLO specialist with $4 million in live MTT earnings, breaks down his best advice for succeeding in PLO. He talks about the psychology of the game, how it differs from no-limit hold ‘em, and what makes for a beast of a PLO player. Tune in to hear what he thinks about live vs. online buy-ins, why he’s excited for the future of PLO, and how he adjusts to different game sizes and types – and learn what he says new PLO players should avoid.

 

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 18:00 – Joni’s background, where he’s from, how he got into poker, his thoughts on why some people are good at PLO, and details about his coaching, studying, and playing.
• 18:00 – 36:00 - On his attitude towards studying, the upcoming WPT series, being sponsored by partypoker, his big wins, his thoughts on live poker, and what he thinks of HUDs.
• 36:00 – 55:00 - Why he’s successful at PLO, advice for PLO beginners, how he manages his playing schedule, the best players, and what he’s tracking for the future.
• 55:00 – 01:10:00 - His big tournament wins, the psychology behind his game, PLO-specific playing advice, and what excites him about the partypoker schedule.
• 01:10:00 – 01:23:00 - Live vs. online buy-ins, why it’s good times ahead for high-stakes PLO, what PLO beginners should avoid, partypoker improvements, and his sleep schedule.
• 01:23:00 – 01:47:00 – Adjusting to different game sizes and types, being bad at bankroll management, his take on staking, and his favorite stops.

 

3 Key Points

• PLO can be more action-packed and fun.
• People react in unpredictable ways in poker.
• Be careful with good-looking hands in PLO...they may not be as good as they seem.

 

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Beasts of Poker Website
• Joni’s Twitter