Chapter 4 Ep. 16 Bet on Better
5/1/20261 hr 26 min
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’ve got a packed show that hits the heart and the hard decisions.
Elle and I kick things of on Table Talk by diving into the WSOP rule controversy. Then we shift gears to some good news with all charges against The Lodge were dropped, and highlight the newest issue of Ante Up Magazine. We also lean into the “Bet on Better” movement, spotlighting incredible charity efforts like the Baller Dream event at Circa Resort & Casino and the upcoming Gaming for Green tournament.
In Call the Floor, Elliott tackles a wild limit Omaha situation involving a supposed “all-in” declaration that sparks debate over whether it’s a call, or a raise. It’s a great look at how intent, action, and rules collide at the table.
For Hand of the Week, we break down a tricky spot with pocket jacks, facing aggression, and navigating a scary turn card, and ultimately making a big river decision.
I wrap things up with Joe’s One Outer, where I talk about the sunk-cost fallacy. Why the chips you’ve already put in don’t matter, and how letting go at the right time can save your stack (and your mindset)
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 00:00
Take your seat, the cards are flying high. Shuffle up and deal, let the aces lie. Longest running show, yeah, we've seen it all. From the river to the rail, we answer the call Hello, A-Team, and welcome back to another episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, where every hand is an opportunity, every player is a friend, and every episode is a winning experience.
Joe Scales· Host0:28
I'm your host, Joe Scales, and let me give you just a l- quick little behind-the-scenes update before we get rolling. I finally pulled the trigger on a new camera for the show. I've been going down this rabbit hole for a while comparing and researching, probably overthinking it like I've been known [laughs] to do before, but we've got it in play now. So if you're watching on YouTube, you might notice things looking a little sharper. Now it's just a matter of dialing it in a little bit, tweaking settings, uh, adjusting the lighting, making sure everything looks just right. It's kinda like fine-tuning your poker game. Well, s- speaking of poker games, our Patreon games are officially on the calendar now. The 14th is going to be our Hold'em night, and then the 28th we'll throw in the mixed game. I'm still deciding exactly what that's going to be. So if you've got a favorite, let me know. Those