Ben Erwin of Thunder Valley Casino Resort

This week Elle and I discuss the bourbon barrel that Maker's Mark has with my name on it, and the process that it is going through now as well as the personalized labels you can get in order to give Maker's Mark as personalized gift. We are going to be going on the road again next week to check out Potawatomi's new poker room and sportsbook. The magazine is out and the next Patreon Member game is May 9th. Elliott rules on a situation where a player shows one card and is forced to show both. Patrick and I break down a situation in a tournament with A4 suited. I end the show talking about why it's good to not always be the best player in the room. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more Ante Up Poker Cruise Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Check out Jackpot Digital, our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Advanced Poker Training: For all of our non-US players. Check out Jack Poker here. It is a great site for the everyday poker player, because it's not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks.

This week Elle and I recap the Camp One Step Charity Tournament. We also stop off to play a little poker at Play Poker Chicago. Elliott rules on whether tournament chips should be blinded out or if it's more important to get someone off the waiting list. Patrick and I break down a tournament hand with A8 suited. We recorded this one from the car so the audio isn't great. Then I end the show talking about small improvements over time. Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more Ante Up Poker Cruise Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Check out Jackpot Digital, our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Advanced Poker Training: For all of our non-US players. Check out Jack Poker here. It is a great site for the everyday poker player, because it's not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks.

This week Elle and I talk about a rise in Canadian listeners. We introduce our new sponsor... Maker's Mark. Then we recap the Patreon Game where we talked about the Beyonce song Texas Hold 'Em that was re-worked with Hank Williams Sr.'s voice thanks to AI. Here is the link to the song.  Then we wrapped up the "Table Talk" segment with a discussion about Camp One Step. That trip starts on Monday. This week on "Call the Floor" Elliott rules on a player that removes chips from the table to pay for their meal while in a hand. "HOTW" is A 8 off suit in the small blind with 3 limpers. I wrap up the show in "Joe's One Outer" talking about someone marking cards at the Battle of Malta. Here is a link to the article from David Lappin. Camp One Step Registration Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more Ante Up Poker Cruise Click here for our Patreon page, where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. Check out Jackpot Digital, our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Advanced Poker Training: For all of our non-US players. Check out Jack Poker here. It is a great site for the everyday poker player, because it's not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks.

This week Elle and I talk April Fool's, and we bring in Lucky Chewy to talk about our new endeavor together. We get our first "Call the Floor" submission from France. Patrick and I break down a hand with pocket 6's and I end the show talking about watching poker. Camp One Step Registration https://camponestep.org/events/charity-poker-championship/ Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Ante Up Poker Cruise https://www.anteupcruises.com/ Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Advanced Poker Training: https://www.advancedpokertraining.com/aff=AnteUp Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5

This week I start the show talking about the Madness Cup and my run on Global Poker. I also announce the next Patreon Home Game, and talk about some new stuff coming up there. Elle tease a new project that we've been working on with Lucky Chewy, talk cruising and which states handle losing the worst. Elliott settles a debate and Patrick and I break down a hand with pocket 10's. I end the show talking about the importance of poker coaching. Camp One Step Registration https://camponestep.org/events/charity-poker-championship/ Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Ante Up Poker Cruise https://www.anteupcruises.com/ Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Advanced Poker Training: https://www.advancedpokertraining.com/aff=AnteUp Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5

This week we are back in Virginia. We had our March Patreon Game last night. There were some new faces, but familiar faces took down the prize. Elle and I talk cruise info. It's up on the website, see the link below. We also recap some changes in stories that have developed since our last conversation on them. Elliott rules on a situation presented by Matt Savage. Patrick and I break down a hand with pocket queens. Then I end the show with my One-Outer about playing poker in familiar places. Camp One Step Registration https://camponestep.org/events/charity-poker-championship/ Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Ante Up Poker Cruise https://www.anteupcruises.com/ Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Advanced Poker Training: https://www.advancedpokertraining.com/aff=AnteUp Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5

This week we are still in Southeast Kansas. Some new Patreon members joined us and I give a full shout out to them. Rob Fulfer, Oliver Nelson ad Ben Morris, Welcome to Patreon. During the Table Talk segment Elle and I talk about an underwater poker tournament, Phil Hellmuth hosting another Charity tournament and a new game taking the world by storm. Afterward, Elliott rules on a situation about who should show their hand first. Later, Patrick and I break down a hand that brings up the question of when to C-bet and when not to C-bet. Lastly, I end the show talking about Charity Poker. Camp One Step Registration https://camponestep.org/events/charity-poker-championship/ Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Advanced Poker Training: https://www.advancedpokertraining.com/aff=AnteUp Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5

This week the Ante Up Poker Podcast returns. Elle and I talk about our trip to Kansas, an email from a listener about poker and relationships and Kevin Martin's bankroll challenge. Then Elliott rules on a question about breaking and balancing tables. Patrick breaks down a hand that I played recently and I end the show with a talk about  poker encouraging inclusivity. Camp One Step Registration https://camponestep.org/events/charity-poker-championship/ Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Advanced Poker Training: https://www.advancedpokertraining.com/aff=AnteUp Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5

Unfortunately, this week Elle and I had to travel for an unexpected family emergency so we don't have a full episode. We still wanted to jump on and thank everyone for their support of Ante Up. We will be back next week with another full episode. Until then... I'll see you at the tables. Camp One Step Registration https://camponestep.org/events/charity-poker-championship/ Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Advanced Poker Training: https://www.advancedpokertraining.com/aff=AnteUp Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5

Last night was our Patreon Private game. Elle got her Pocket Kings cracked and still hasn't gotten over it. We talk about the the Venetian's new poker room and Shaun Deeb's prop bet with Bill Perkins. Elliott rules on a situation where a dealer says the quiet words out load in this week's Call the Floor. Patrick and I break down a hand that was played with a table full of "Old Man Coffees." Then I end the show talking about adapting at the table. Camp One Step Registration https://camponestep.org/events/charity-poker-championship/ Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Advanced Poker Training: https://www.advancedpokertraining.com/aff=AnteUp Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5