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• He Won $8M Playing Poker. Then Things Got Interesting. Greg Merson Tells All.

  This isn’t just a poker story. It’s about second chances, addiction and recovery, underground private games, running a secret sports betting syndicate, and how Greg reinvented himself (and his obsession) into a growing sports card empire: Savage Breakers Club.▶️ Topics Include: Early poker days and the Full Tilt era How he played 2 million hands of $1/$2 for Supernova Elite Struggles with addiction and getting sober at Aria The truth behind his 2012 WSOP heater Why private games dried up after his win Running a 45-person sports betting operation Launching a booming live-streaming card break business Why he drinks almond milk on stream (yes, really)👀 Whether you’re a poker player, entrepreneur, or just love comeback stories — this is one you won’t forget.Show Notes: 0:00 – The Milkman enters 3:30 – The “Glory Days” of online poker 7:15 – Building a bankroll with 2 million hands of $1/$2 10:00 – Dropping out, getting sober, and climbing back 14:50 – Blackout nights, Bobby’s Room, and rock bottom 20:05 – Getting clean (again) and making a run at WSOP 2012 24:44 – Winning the Main Event… 7 months sober 28:10 – Private games and why success can lock you out 34:50 – Running a secret 45-person sports betting syndicate 40:20 – From poker to pack breaks: building Savage Breakers Club 48:00 – The origin of “The Milkman” nickname 51:30 – What poker taught him about business 56:00 – Is the Main Event win still paying off? 59:10 – Advice to young grinders (and card flippers)Greg's Links:Follow Savage Breakers Club: https://www.whatnot.com/s/ZGMOx9CrTable 1's Links: Play in Vegas with us: https://table1.vegas Play online with us: https://joinphenompoker.com Follow us on: X: https://x.com/table1vegas Instagram: https://instagram.com/table1vegas YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Table1vegas

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• From Hollywood to High Stakes. The Wild Life of Matt Salsberg

  Episode 83 - Matt Salsberg🎬 From Hit TV Shows to High Stakes Poker: The Story of 2012 WPT Player of the Year Matt SalsbergPlay with us on Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1Play with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegasMatt Salsberg isn’t your typical poker pro.He wrote on Weeds. Sold scripts to Showtime, HBO, Amazon. Created a sitcom with Lee Majors. But just as it was about to take off… Hollywood did what Hollywood does.Then came cancer. Then came the comeback.This episode is a masterclass in storytelling, reinvention, and chasing edge — from scriptwriting rooms to final tables. Matt shares how he went from ghostwriting for Curb Your Enthusiasm to battling colon cancer and finishing 70th in the Main Event — all while pitching shows that networks weren’t ready for (but should’ve been).🧠 If you’re into storytelling, poker, Hollywood drama, or what it means to take a shot when everything’s stacked against you… you’ll love this one.Show Notes: 00:00 🎬 Intro & First Impressions 02:00 🃏 Hollywood Meets Poker 10:00 🧠 A Life of Obsession 20:00 ✍️ Breaking Into TV 30:00 📺 The One That Got Away 45:00 ♠️ The Poker Arc Begins 55:00 💔 Dreams, Rejection & Redemption 1:10:00 🩺 Cancer, Chaos & Survival 1:30:00 🔁 Coming Back to Life 1:45:00 🎯 The Final Chapter (For Now)Follow Matt:https://x.com/msalsbergFollow Table 1:https://x.com/table1vegashttps://instagram.com/table1vegashttps://table1.vegashttps://youtube.com/@table1vegasFollow Justin:https://x.com/justinyoung07Follow Art:https://x.com/artparmann

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• Steve Zolotow On A Life Of Poker, Gambling & Battles With The Government

  It's hard enough to survive in the gambling world. But to survive for as many decades as Steve has is nothing short of incredible. He's seen it all. From Stu Unger beating his local gin club up at 13 years old.There's no way we got to all of the stories but we sure hit the highlight reel. Enjoy Episode 82 - Steve Zolotow (The Bald Eagle)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Like poker?Play with us online at Phenom Poker: https://joinphenompoker.comOr play with us in person at Table 1: https://table1.vegasSubscribe to the Table 1 newsletter. High Stakes Vegas. In Your Inbox. Https://Table1.beehiiv.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps: (Coming soon. Sorry it's WSOP and we're slow.)

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• Surviving Poker's Brutal Swings: Chris Brewer's High-Stakes Reality

  In this special episode of Table One Podcast, Chris Brewer joins hosts Justin Young and Art Parmann to share his incredible journey from elite collegiate runner to high-stakes poker champion. Chris provides fascinating insights into the mental game of poker, revealing the highs and lows of competing at the top levels, including dealing with brutal downswings and capturing WSOP glory.From hilarious anecdotes at Commerce Casino to strategic breakdowns of his WSOP bracelet wins, Chris offers a unique glimpse into the thrilling world of high-stakes poker.📌 Timestamps: 0:20 – Intro & Chris Brewer's WSOP draft picks 3:59 – Transition from elite running to poker 8:12 – Early days in poker and college home games 15:37 – Moving up stakes and struggles at Oceans 11 20:05 – Importance of friendships in poker 22:17 – High-stakes games at Commerce Casino 29:04 – Funniest low-stakes poker story 31:27 – Massive upswing and "Live at the Bike" 37:43 – High-stakes tournament swings and staking dynamics 47:47 – Emotional challenges of high-stakes poker 53:03 – Financial insights and relationships with backers 1:00:05 – Winning the WSOP $250k High Roller bracelet 1:11:28 – Winning the WSOP 10k Single Draw bracelet unexpectedly 1:14:46 – Plans for upcoming WSOP season 1:17:00 – Chris Brewer's involvement with Poker Coaching♠️ Like poker?Play with us online at Phenom PokerOr play with us in person at Table 1Subscribe to the Table 1 newsletter. High Stakes Vegas. In Your Inbox.https://table1.beehiiv.com

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• The Most Painful Golf Bet Ever: Ben Lamb's $67,000 Hole-in-One, WSOP Main Event FTs & So Much More.

  In this episode of the Table One Podcast, legendary poker pro Ben Lamb joins Justin Young and Art Parman to reveal some of his wildest gambling stories. From a seemingly innocent flip that netted him $50,000 betting only $100 at a time, to accidentally mixing a $25,000 bottle of Macallan with Coke, Ben holds nothing back. Plus, relive the epic story of the $67,000 hole-in-one golf bet that left everyone stunned.Episode 80: Ben LambJoin us for a fun, casual, and insightful conversation that captures the high-stakes thrills and hilarious mishaps from one of poker's best.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes!#Poker #BenLamb #HighStakes #TableOnePodcast------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Like poker?Play with us online at Phenom Poker: https://joinphenompoker.comOr play with us in person at Table 1: https://table1.vegasSubscribe to the Table 1 newsletter. High Stakes Vegas. In Your Inbox. Https://Table1.beehiiv.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ben's Links: https://Yeet.comhttps://x.com/BenbaLamb------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes stories from the biggest names in poker and gambling.New episodes every week from Table 1 Podcasthttps://table1.vegasFollow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/table1vegasFollow us on Twitter: x.com/table1vegas#BenLamb #WSOP #PokerLegends #HighStakesPoker #Table1Podcast #GamblingStories

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