Michael Watson / Professional Poker Player / $12,118,595 in live MTT earnings

Michael Watson, a pro poker player with $12,118,595 in live MTT earnings, has been crushing it online during the pandemic. He shares how he manages downswings, how his studying has evolved over the years, and how he finds his edge in the ever-evolving sport of poker. Tune in to hear how Michael deals with bad beats and what he loves about being a poker pro – and hear his advice for new players wanting to get their foot in the door.   

 

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 23:00 – Michael’s playing routine during the pandemic, how he crushes online, the games he usually plays, his priorities, and what his parents think of his path.
• 23:00 – 45:30 – His predictions for live poker, what he’s interested in playing, what he thinks of live vs. online poker, what he enjoys about travel, and his big tournament win.
• 45:30 – 01:05:30 – How he dealt with his success, how he processed his big win, how he manages downswings, and how he keeps the faith that “he’ll be back”.
• 01:05:30 – 01:17:30 – His study/play ratio, what he does to improve his game, how his studying has changed over the years, and how he motivates himself to find his edges.
• 01:17:30 – 01:41:00 – His nickname, his biggest online score, what he likes about live tournaments, his advice for how to improve, and some lessons about dealing with bad beats.
• 01:41:00 – 01:59:30 – Who he admires in poker, why he has stayed in poker for so long, what he loves about being a poker pro, and what he thinks about online poker content.

 

3 Key Points

• Downswings are normal. Have faith in yourself.
• The game is ever-changing. Change the way you study, too.
• Poker can be a bridge to freedom and independence.

 

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Michael’s Twitter