Jonathan Jaffe has taken the poker world by storm for nearly a decade. This Massachusetts native started his journey as a professional poker player after just one semester of college and quickly rose to prominence. Specializing in heads-up Sit & Go tournaments, he made a name for himself at 21 by clinching 2nd place in his first World Poker Tour event . The confidence and notoriety launched him into the realm of backing and coaching. A few years immersed in high-stakes live cash games followed, but as that chapter closed, he transitioned seamlessly into full-time coaching.
September 2022 marked a new era as he ventured into the Triton Poker Series, instantly becoming hooked and committing to playing every Triton event even while continuing his coaching.
Last year was a whirlwind of research for an upcoming book that delves deep into the high-stakes tournament scene, exploring its vibrant culture and colorful personalities. This passion for the game and its intricacies also led to the launch of the GTO LAB podcast in April, a platform dedicated to the high roller tournament circuit. The podcast not only features in-depth discussions with top tournament players but also offers meticulous breakdowns of pivotal hands played on stream, all while promoting the GTO LAB and its mission.
Here's what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
1:15 Focusing on Triton
6:14 Tuning Out the Crowd
11:16 Finding Pockets of Value - Varying Income Streams on the Poker Circuit
21:22 Capitalizing on the Emotional State of Your Opponents
29:50 Stand-out Hands in a Poker Career
41:17 Teaching Students to Overcome Emotional Barriers
48:45 Writing a Book on the High Roller Tournament Players
54:27 A Book from Jungleman?
56:57 Developing a Podcast for GTO Lab
1:00:47 Juicy Triton Stories Kept Secret Except…
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