This is the first Lodge Newsletter! We've got lots of exciting things happening during the holiday season, and I break down all of the changes to current tournaments and upcoming events for the month of December. See you guys here!!

Keep up to date with our Tournament Calendars:
https://thelodgepokerclub.com/austin/tournaments/
https://thelodgepokerclub.com/san-antonio/tournaments/

Be sure to make it down for the 2025 Lodge Championship Series!
$2.5 MILLION guaranteed across multiple events
$2 MILLION guaranteed Main Event

Full event details can be found here:
thelodgepokerclub.com/LCS

Email:
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Twitter:
Gregory W Potter
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In this episode I cover the final table of the $1,000,000 GTD Mayhem Main Event at The Lodge. I recap the 5 most impactful hands from the final table and break one down in an in depth analysis, with some bonus analysis as to why it might be a good idea to chop up six figures. Congratulations TM and Austin!!

Hands:
1 AK vs 10/7dd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh9NnIwuBtA&t=37s
34 77 vs 99 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh9NnIwuBtA&t=4654s
37 KQo vs AQo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh9NnIwuBtA&t=4654s
41 10/10 vs AKo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh9NnIwuBtA&t=6152s
90 99 vs AQo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh9NnIwuBtA&t=11706s

Strategy Segment 15:04

Be sure to make it down for the 2025 Lodge Championship Series!
$2.5 MILLION guaranteed across multiple events
$2 MILLION guaranteed Main Event

Full event details can be found here:
thelodgepokerclub.com/LCS

Email:
intothefold.gp@gmail.com

IG:
Into the Fold: A Poker Podcast Project
@GP_Poker_ITF

Twitter:
Gregory W Potter
@GP_Poker_ITF


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Chris is the CEO of Hidden Layer, an AI security company, and a specialist in safeguarding AI systems. He also happens to be a long-standing poker player and very familiar face on our livestream, Poker at The Lodge.

Our conversation delved into the overlap in skills between business and poker as well as AI’s impact both within and beyond the poker world, covering its implications for various areas of daily life.

As always, if you want to watch the full unabridged interview filmed live in studio, head on over the Poker at the Lodge's YouTube Channel and sign up to become a member to get early access before it is released to the public.

Email:
intothefold.gp@gmail.com

IG:
Into the Fold: A Poker Podcast Project
@GP_Poker_ITF

Twitter:
Gregory W Potter
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This week I get to share a drink with one of the most loyal regulars to the Lodge Livestream and staple of the Lodge community, Michael Ely, otherwise known as "Cinnabon". We dive into his unique career path (including time spent as an intern at the Whitehouse!!!), his experiences on the livestream, and the social aspects of running a reserved game at Lodge Card Club.

As always, if you want to watch the full unabridged interview filmed live in studio, head on over the Poker at the Lodge's YouTube Channel and sign up to become a member to get early access before it is released to the public.

Email:
intothefold.gp@gmail.com

IG:
Into the Fold: A Poker Podcast Project
@GP_Poker_ITF

Twitter:
Gregory W Potter
@GP_Poker_ITF

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This week I get to sit down with TJ Reid, a poker player and writer for the news organization PokerOrg. We dive into his poker journey from Jehovah's Witness to poker player, discuss the importance of poker stories, and the role media organizations play in outreach and giving voice to the players.

As always, if you want to watch the full unabridged interview filmed live in studio, head on over the Poker at the Lodge's YouTube Channel and sign up to become a member to get early access before it is released to the public.

Email:
intothefold.gp@gmail.com

IG:
Into the Fold: A Poker Podcast Project
@GP_Poker_ITF

Twitter:
Gregory W Potter
@GP_Poker_ITF

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Listen to me sit down with well known poker vlogger Mariano to discuss content creation, his herculean rise through the stakes in poker, the experience of playing on live streams, and his future endeavors in music.

Check out Dear Delta's 6 song EP The Warm Up on Apple Music and Amazon Music.

As always, if you want to watch the full unabridged interview filmed live in studio, head on over the Poker at the Lodge's YouTube Channel and sign up to become a member.

Email:
intothefold.gp@gmail.com

IG:
Into the Fold: A Poker Podcast Project
@GP_Poker_ITF

Twitter:
Gregory W Potter
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Today I sit down with the longstanding crusher and recent winner of the September 100k GTD tournament hosted at the Lodge, Andrew Moreno. We discuss his transition from playing cash games to playing tournaments full time as well as his thoughts on his final table performance and an in depth breakdown on his massive Q high call that has gotten so much attention.

As always, if you want to watch the full unabridged interview filmed live in studio, head on over the Poker at the Lodge's YouTube Channel and sign up to become a member.

Link to the Hero Call:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQUyQG6Lg8g&t=533s

Be sure to make it down for the 2025 Lodge Championship Series!
$2.5 MILLION guaranteed across multiple events
$2 MILLION guaranteed Main Event

Full event details can be found here:
thelodgepokerclub.com/LCS

Check out Poker at The Lodge!!
https://www.youtube.com/@TheLodgeLive

Email:
intothefold.gp@gmail.com

IG:
Into the Fold: A Poker Podcast Project
@GP_Poker_ITF

Twitter:
Gregory W Potter
@GP_Poker_ITF


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This week I breakdown some of the most crucial hands from the recent September 100k GTD tournament hosted at Lodge Card Club. Listen to me recount some of the most critical moments that ultimately led to an absolutely insane final hand. Congratulations to Andrew Moreno, what a sicko!

Check out his run on Poker at The Lodge!!

Hands:
#19 96o vs QQ:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekDbqR8jmOM&t=2347s

#27 AA vs KK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekDbqR8jmOM&t=3798s

#48 106 vs KQ:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekDbqR8jmOM&t=6627s

#51 A9 vs 1010:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekDbqR8jmOM&t=7148s

#124 J3 vs QJ:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQUyQG6Lg8g&t=531s

Strategy: 15:22

Be sure to make it down for the 2025 Lodge Championship Series!
$2.5 MILLION guaranteed across multiple events
$2 MILLION guaranteed Main Event

Full event details can be found here:
thelodgepokerclub.com/LCS

Check out Poker at The Lodge!!
https://www.youtube.com/@TheLodgeLive

Email:
intothefold.gp@gmail.com

IG:
Into the Fold: A Poker Podcast Project
@GP_Poker_ITF

Twitter:
Gregory W Potter
@GP_Poker_ITF


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