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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 37 MIN

Poker Players Love Her App | Poker Ain't Life Interviews Kelley Stead of Winning Hands

from The Poker Aint Life Podcast · host Poker Aint Life

Poker Ain't Life sat down with Kelley Stead, President of Winning Hands LLC, at Harrah’s Pompano for an exclusive Poker Ain’t Life interview.In this behind-the-scenes conversation, Kelley shares her journey from licensed massage therapist to casino industry entrepreneur. She opens up about launching a massage app tailored to poker rooms, managing teams in high-stakes environments, and the wild stories she’s seen on the casino floor.From $5,000 poker tips to app development setbacks and expanding into major casinos like Caesars Virginia, this episode dives deep into what it takes to succeed in the casino service industry.Whether you’re a poker player, a wellness professional, or just love real stories from behind the scenes — this one’s for you.🧘‍♂️ At a partnered casino?Download the Winning Hands App to book your next in-seat massage at:👉 https://www.winninghandsllc.comCurrently available at:• Harrah’s Pompano (FL)• Big Easy Casino (FL)• Miccosukee Casino (FL)• Caesars Virginia (VA)🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with the unsung heroes of the poker world.🎥 Timestamps below!00:00 – Intro: Meet Kelley Stead, COO of Winning Hands LLC02:00 – Origin of the Casino Massage Booking App04:00 – Life Working as a Massage Therapist in Poker Rooms06:00 – Managing Therapist Personalities and Casino Work Culture08:00 – Biggest Tip Ever: $5K and a 13-Hour Massage Story10:00 – Building the Massage App After Getting Scammed on Fiverr12:00 – Securing the First Casino Contract & Celebrating Wins14:00 – Early App Adoption Challenges with Poker Players16:00 – Expanding to More Casinos: Big Easy, Miccosukee, Caesars18:00 – What Poker Players Look for in a Great Massage20:00 – How Kelley Trains Casino Massage Therapists for Success22:00 – Funniest and Craziest Stories from the Poker Floor26:00 – What Makes the Poker Community So Unique and Inclusive30:00 – Kelley’s Experience Playing Poker: Wins, Losses & Lessons34:00 – Future of Winning Hands & Advice to Aspiring Therapists

Poker Ain't Life sat down with Kelley Stead, President of Winning Hands LLC, at Harrah’s Pompano for an exclusive Poker Ain’t Life interview.In this behind-the-scenes conversation, Kelley shares her journey from licensed massage therapist to casino industry entrepreneur. She opens up about launching a massage app tailored to poker rooms, managing teams in high-stakes environments, and the wild stories she’s seen on the casino floor.From $5,000 poker tips to app development setbacks and expanding into major casinos like Caesars Virginia, this episode dives deep into what it takes to succeed in the casino service industry.Whether you’re a poker player, a wellness professional, or just love real stories from behind the scenes — this one’s for you.🧘‍♂️ At a partnered casino?Download the Winning Hands App to book your next in-seat massage at:👉 https://www.winninghandsllc.comCurrently available at:• Harrah’s Pompano (FL)• Big Easy Casino (FL)• Miccosukee Casino (FL)• Caesars Virginia (VA)🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with the unsung heroes of the poker world.🎥 Timestamps below!00:00 – Intro: Meet Kelley Stead, COO of Winning Hands LLC02:00 – Origin of the Casino Massage Booking App04:00 – Life Working as a Massage Therapist in Poker Rooms06:00 – Managing Therapist Personalities and Casino Work Culture08:00 – Biggest Tip Ever: $5K and a 13-Hour Massage Story10:00 – Building the Massage App After Getting Scammed on Fiverr12:00 – Securing the First Casino Contract & Celebrating Wins14:00 – Early App Adoption Challenges with Poker Players16:00 – Expanding to More Casinos: Big Easy, Miccosukee, Caesars18:00 – What Poker Players Look for in a Great Massage20:00 – How Kelley Trains Casino Massage Therapists for Success22:00 – Funniest and Craziest Stories from the Poker Floor26:00 – What Makes the Poker Community So Unique and Inclusive30:00 – Kelley’s Experience Playing Poker: Wins, Losses & Lessons34:00 – Future of Winning Hands & Advice to Aspiring Therapists

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