18 - Andrew Neeme

Andrew Neeme, a professional poker player and vlogger, shares valuable advice for new players wanting to get into the game. He explains the importance of managing your bankroll and expenses, and speaks from personal experience when he suggests to study and use the resources that are out there to improve your skills. Andrew and Jamie chat about the latest news in the online world and brainstorm the regulations and guidelines around poker on YouTube. Listen in to hear Andrew talk about his poker meet-ups – and learn how he’s using them to bring fun and social connection back into the game.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:00 – 04:00 – Recent online poker results, live poker news, some Twitch updates, and a quick plug from Jamie. 04:00 – 10:00 - Introducing Andrew, his poker journey, how he learned poker thorough online forums and education, and when he took the leap to play professionally. 10:00 – 19:00 - On the challenges he faced, where he likes to play, and the advice he has for someone starting with a low bankroll and wanting to work their way up. 19:00 – 23:30 - On utilizing all of the education tools that are out there and treating your expenditures like a business when you’re a new poker player. 23:30 – 31:00 - Andrew’s vlogging journey, what attracted him to do videos, and why his channel filled a missing link in poker and in his life personally. 31:00 – 40:30 - The structure of Andrew’s videos and his thoughts on what’s happening with poker guidelines on YouTube. 40:30 – 43:00 - Brainstorming the content moderating issue and the monumental task of monitoring what goes on media sites. 43:00 – 50:30 - What Andrew’s meet-up games are all about and how they incorporate fun and a social aspect into the game again. 50:30 – 01:00:00 - Andrew’s favorite country, travels, fun activities, favorite beer, thoughts on being the “big stakes grinder” on YouTube, and what his hopes are for the future. 01:00:00 – 01:07:00 – Andrew’s goals for the next one and five years and the JS Poker Hero competition results and challenge.

3 Key Points

Make use of all the resources out there to improve your game. As a professional player, monitor your expenses and treat your finances like a business. Keep poker a fun and social game.

Contact/Resources

Andrew’s Vlog