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
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.