How I Won $3.8M Playing Poker…And Lost It All

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Get Yield On Your Crypto (Without Giving Up Your Private Keys!) https://gauntlet.xyz/t1 Play Poker with us on PokerGO: https://table1.vegas/pokergo Play with us on Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1 ---------------------------------- Episode 63 - Joe Bartholdi What would you do if you won millions of dollars overnight… and then your dad tells you the mob might come after you? That’s exactly what happened to Joe Bartholdi after he won one of the biggest poker tournaments in WPT history. In this episode of The Table 1 Podcast, Joe breaks down his entire rollercoaster of a career: ✅ Growing up with a degenerate gambler dad ✅ Playing poker underage (and getting away with it) ✅ Hustling pool games for gas money ✅ Running it up to MILLIONS… and then back down again ✅ And, oh yeah… that whole mob thing 😳 If you love high-stakes poker, crazy Vegas stories, and degenerate gambling at its finest, this one’s for you. Hit Subscribe and let’s dive in. 🎙️ ---------------------------------- Show Notes: 00:00 Early Life Gambling 3:08 His Dad’s Mob Ties 8:03 Cali to Vegas & Pool Sharking 14:13 Finding Poker 19:40 Online & Going Full Time Into Poker 23:42 Some Old School Poker Books 27:21 The Crew! 30:40 Going Broke & Joe Cassidy’s Influence 35:03 WPT Championship 2006 43:25 1.8 Million in Chips…What Could Go Wrong? 50:36 The Safe Deposit Box Story 57:13 After THAT Money Is Gone 1:00:26 More “The Crew” Stories 1:14:55 The Dutch Boyd Prop Bet Law Suit 1:28:36 The Future & The Evolution of Poker ---------------------------------- 📌 Follow Joe: Twitter: https://x.com/josephbartholdi ---------------------------------- Table 1 Links: 🌎 T1 Website: https://www.table1.vegas 📨 T1 Newsletter: https://www.table1.beehiiv.com 🅧 https://www.x.com/table1vegas 📸 https://instagram.com/table1vegas Sign Up For Phenom Poker & Support Table 1 = https://JoinPhenomPoker.com Play poker with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas/play-at-t1 --------------------------------------------------------------- About Table 1 Podcast and YouTube Channel: Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by poker enthusiasts Art Parmann and Justin Young, our podcast brings you in-depth interviews with the biggest names in poker, captivating stories from the poker world, and insights into the game’s strategies and trends. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our channel offers something for everyone. We cover high-stakes cash games, tournaments, gambling, and the latest poker news. Our content includes: Exclusive Interviews: Conversations with top poker players, industry experts, and rising stars. Poker Strategies: Tips and tricks to improve your game, from basic concepts to advanced techniques. Poker News: Stay updated with the latest happenings in the poker world. Entertainment: Enjoy tales of epic poker sessions, amusing anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the poker community. Our mission is to create a fun and informative space where poker enthusiasts can come together to learn, share, and enjoy the game. Don’t miss out on our engaging episodes and insightful discussions that bring you closer to the heart of poker. Don't miss this engaging #poker #podcast. Explore popular poker vlogs and podcasts like those by Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Ryan Depaulo: Degenerate Gambler, Jaman Burton, CzechRaiseCharles, Mariano Poker, Raising The Nuts, Rampage Poker, Matt Vaughn, Ben Deach, PokerKraut, Detroit Poker, Marle, Jaime Staples, Jeff Gross, Lex Velhuis, BBZStaking, Raise Your Edge, Daniel Negreanu, Jeff Boski, and Doug Polk.

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