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Chapter 3 Ep. 13 Tour Stop News Apr 11, 2025

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In this episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe kicks things off with a look at the upcoming Patreon games—don’t forget to join the action and connect with the community on Discord by clicking here. This link expires in 7 days so if you are here after that then email me podcast@anteupmagazine.com and I will get you a new link.

Then, Joe and Elle are joined by Kelly from Seminole Casino Coconut Creek to give you the inside scoop on what to expect at the first Ante Up Poker Poker Tour stop of 2025. We also cover some industry news, including a major schedule shift for the WSOP Main Event and how Wynn Las Vegas is celebrating 20 years with a heartfelt gift for their longtime employees.

In this week’s “Call the Floor,” Elliott weighs in on an unusual situation: should dealers be allowed to eat at the table? This one is wild!

The “Hand of the Week” brings us back to the H.O.R.S.E tournament, this time for a tricky Razz hand.

Finally, Joe wraps up the episode with his “One Outer,” reflecting on the complicated love/hate relationship every poker player knows all too well.

Listen in, laugh a little, and let’s Ante Up!

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Chapter 3 Ep. 12 Poker Walk Up Songs? Apr 04, 2025

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This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, I kick things off by asking listeners to send in their stories and photos of their personalized Maker’s Mark experiences—we want to see your custom flair! Send those to podcast@anteupmagazine.com I also shares have a link here for you to score a set of Tennessee Hold ’Em chips and cards, plus updates on the Ante Up Poker Tour, now live on our website.

Elle and Joe welcome Dustin King to the table to talk all things Electric City Mini Main, running April 27–May 4. The schedule’s stacked with events, including nearly-monthly deepstacks you won’t want to miss.

The crew also dives into Code Doug, the Only Friends podcast, and a poker raffle offering up a seat in the WSOP Main Event. Elliott weighs in on a rules situation involving a misrepresented hand that led another player to muck.

Our Hand of the Week is a spicy O8 spot from a H.O.R.S.E. tournament—next week, we’re diving into a Razz hand from the same series. Joe closes out the show with a One Outer on whether poker needs walk-up songs like baseball. (Spoiler: Yes. Yes it does.)

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Chapter 3 Ep. 11 Chops, Cheaters and Chicago Joe Mar 28, 2025

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In this episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe recaps the action from the latest Patreon Mixed Game and gives a shoutout to our lively Discord community. You can join us here. The newest issue of Ante Up Magazine is hot off the press! On Table Talk, Joe and Elle are joined by Chicago Joe, fresh off his victory in the Patreon Hold’em Game. They dive into a little poker history, a wild 15-player chop in Florida, and share practical tips for improving your game.

Elliott lays down the law in Call the Floor with a ruling on a player’s shady behavior, and in HOTW, Patrick and Joe dissect a tricky spot with pocket 4s from UTG+1. Joe wraps it all up with a One Outer on why every single hand—yes, every one—matters in poker.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 10 When Dealers Drop the Ball Mar 21, 2025

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This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we kick things off with exciting news about our upcoming Ante Up Poker Tour stop at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek—check out the link for details on the property. Plus, if you’re looking to mix it up, our Patreon mixed game is happening Tuesday, so don’t miss out.

Elle and I are back to a Table Talk duo this week, but stay tuned—next week, we’ll have a fresh guest. Chicago Joe joins us after taking down the Patreon Hold ’em game, and we dive into the hot topic of dealer errors and how they’ve been making waves in the poker world. We also bring back a fun round of Lodden Thinks and continue the discussion on Elle’s dealer situation with Elliott.

Patrick and I run into some confusion when playing a set, but it’s a turn bet that really leaves us scratching our heads. Finally, in Joe’s One Outer, I break down how Occam’s Razor applies to poker.

Tune in, ante up, and let’s talk poker!

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Chapter 3 Ep. 9 Ante Up Run Good! Mar 14, 2025

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I kick things off this week with updates from the Ante Up Discord Community, the latest on this month’s Patreon games, and a reminder that the Hold ‘em game’s first prize is now up to $150! Plus, we look ahead to the next Ante Up Poker Tour stop at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, running May 1-5.

Next, Elle and I welcome Dustin Skarra to the table, where we talk WSOP schedule, Doug Polk’s “Code Doug,” the APAT, and a unique Tennessee Hold ‘em you might not have heard of.

On Call the Floor, Elliott rules on a tricky situation involving two cards coming out on the turn—what’s the right call?

Then, Patrick and I tackle my least favorite hand in this week’s Hand of the Week (HOTW). Will it finally come through, or just reinforce my hatred for it?

Finally, I wrap up the show with Joe’s One Outer, discussing the ever-elusive concept of Run Good in poker.

Tune in and Ante Up! 🎙♠️🔥

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Chapter 3 Ep. 8 Tour Kickoff, Controversies & Epic Comebacks Mar 07, 2025

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The Ante Up Poker Tour is kicking off at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, and we’ve got a packed episode to get you ready! We excited to see you there. We can have a Maker’s and Ginger. Speaking of here is the link to the personalized label I mentioned.

Elle and I are joined on Table Talk by Jason Herold, Ante Up Magazine contributor and Patreon member, as we dive into the latest poker headlines. We break down the WSOP Circuit controversy in Baltimore, a tournament winner in her own place of employment, and an epic comeback from 3 BB to a Triton title.

Elliott also weighs in on the Baltimore controversy before tackling this week’s Call the Floor, where a questionable “all-in” ruling sparked confusion—only after the call was made!

Later, Patrick and I analyze a tricky hand from UTG+1 with AQ offsuit in HOTW, and I wrap up the show in Joe’s One Outer with a discussion on the image of poker and what it means for the game moving forward.

Don’t miss this one—Ante Up!

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Chapter 3 Ep. 7 Rocky Waters and Rough Beats Feb 28, 2025

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We’ve got big news! The Ante Up Poker Tour is heading to Seminole Hard Rock Coconut Creek the first weekend of May, and we are excited to meet you guys when we get there.

Elle is back from her cruise but still feeling a little woozy—was it the motion of the ocean or just some rough poker beats?

With the WSOP around the corner, we pick out some key events that have caught our interest, plus we discuss Doug Polk’s latest challenge—you won’t want to miss this one! Here is a link to his video explaining it all.

In Call the Floor, Elliott clarifies the rules on folding out of turn, while our Hand of the Week takes us into the wild world of a Crazy Pineapple Tournament with a truly crazy hand.

Finally, in Joe’s One Outer, I dive into adjusting to players of different skill levels—because knowing your opponents is just as important as knowing the game.

Tune in and enjoy the ride! 🎙♠️

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Chapter 3 Ep. 6 Charges, Chips, and Mixed Games Feb 21, 2025

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In this episode, we revisit a story from the October issue of Ante Up Magazine—and things have escalated. At least eight individuals involved in running the poker clubs we discussed are now facing federal charges. Plus, the latest issue of the magazine is out, so make to subscribe in order to check that out.

On Table Talk, Elle and I dive into some Bitcoin adventures, Texas Mike’s health battle, and Phil Hellmuth’s surprising exit from the WSOP Main Event. Call the Floor sees Elliott ruling on a unique situation where a dealer refuses to allow a clock call on a player who hasn’t put chips in the pot. Our HOTW features Patrick and I navigating J-T suited, and in Joe’s One Outer, I break down why adding mixed games to your poker arsenal is a smart move.

Tune in for all that and more on this week’s Ante Up Poker Podcast!

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Advanced Poker Training: Improve your poker game while playing up to 500 hands an hour against the smartest artificially intelligent poker players ever designed.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 5 Valentine’s, Debt Etiquette & Super Bowl Bets Feb 14, 2025

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In this episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I dive into the Valentine’s spirit while tackling an awkward poker dilemma—what’s the etiquette for calling out someone who owes you money at the table? We also break down our Super Bowl prop bets and chat about the latest action in the Patreon home game.

Elliott shares his insight on a situation that unfolded during my recent casino trip, and Patrick joins me to analyze a tricky hand featuring K-9 suited in the Big Blind. To wrap things up, I deliver a special One Outer with a Valentine’s Day twist. Don’t miss it!

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Advanced Poker Training: Improve your poker game while playing up to 500 hands an hour against the smartest artificially intelligent poker players ever designed.

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Chapter 3 Ep. 4 It’s Prop Bet Time Again Feb 08, 2025

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Join us for another exciting episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast! Joe Scales puts out an all-call for Hand of the Week (HOTW) and Call the Floor submissions—so send in your wildest hands and toughest rulings!

Elle joins Joe to dive into some Prop Bets and Bad Beat Jackpots, sharing stories and insights on the side action that keeps poker rooms buzzing. Then, in Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky situation involving a player with limited English proficiency—how should the floor handle it?

For HOTW, Patrick and Joe find themselves in the small blind with the legendary 23 of hearts—what could possibly go wrong?

Finally, Joe wraps things up with The Art of Poker in Joe’s One Outer, exploring the beauty and strategy that make the game so compelling.

Don’t miss it—tune in now! 🎙️♠️🔥

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