The Truth About Climbing the Poker Ranks: Real Talk w/ EQPoker & Alvin

I am joined by two of my favorite people to talk poker w/ Alvin aka @AlvinTeachesPoker and @eqpoker We will dive into the world of high-stakes poker, exploring strategies, mindsets, and philosophies that have guided these experts to success. Alvin has been one of my 2 card coaches over the past year and both are two of my favorite creators to watch on YouTube. Discover how they have navigated through the challenges of transitioning from online to live poker, coaching other high stakes players and set ambitious goals for the future. Unravel the complexities of poker strategy, understand the significance of mindset, and learn about the importance of networking and game selection in the poker world. Whether you're an aspiring player or a seasoned pro, this episode promises valuable insights and actionable takeaways to elevate your poker game. Plus, don't miss the special shout-out to our sponsor, GTO Wizard, for their transformative impact on mastering the two-card game. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sign up for GTO Wizard: https://gtowizard.com/joey/ Shout out to one of my favorite sponsors GTO Wizard for being apart of The Legion and helping me become a future god of 2 card PLO. More content to come on the GTO W channel and also on my channel going deep in the lab. Shout out to Gorilla Gaming, one of my OG sponsors of my content who make the most legendary poker tables in the business. A long table table provider for the WSOP, Gorilla Gaming continues to build their brand in the poker world. If you are looking for anything poker table or production related, I highly recommend Gorilla Glenn and his team. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Setting Goals for 2025 02:00 - Live vs. Online Poker in 2025 04:00 - Alvin Goals 2025 06:00 - Game Selection & Networking in Poker 08:00 - Poker & Mental Health 10:00 - Separating Great Players from Elite Players 12:00 - Coin Poker World Championship & Competitive Poker 14:00 - Adjusting to Opponents' Play Styles 16:00 - Variance & Luck in Poker 18:00 - Exploiting Common Player Leaks 20:00 - The Value of Showdown Data in Poker 22:00 - GTO vs. Exploitative Play 25:00 - Using Tools Like GTO Wizard Effectively 30:00 - Collaboration in Poker: Why Teamwork Wins 35:00 - Challenges of Live Poker vs. Online Poker 40:00 - Mental Game & Emotional Control in High-Stakes Poker 45:00 - Poker Content & Education 50:00 - Marketing & Social Media in Poker 55:00 - Future of Poker Strategy in 2025 58:02 – Why live poker pros survive despite weak fundamentals. 1:02:23 – How to filter through all the poker content in 2025. 1:09:21 – Poker is still evolving—massive edges remain. --------- || ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/papigto || ► GTO Wizard: https://gtowizard.com/p/joe _____