Category: Success Stories

Team LearnWPT Sees Success at The WPT World Championship

The LearnWPT Family had a very exciting (and profitable) week at the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas!

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The second ever WPT® World Championship Festival at Wynn Las Vegas saw record breaking prize pools, exciting off the felt activities, and set the standard for all future poker festivals. Almost every poker event crushed the guaranteed prize pools and we saw multiple players walk away with over $1,000,000 for their efforts.

The LearnWPT Team capped off the festival with huge results seeing Member Bob Buckenmeyer making the WPT Prime Championship Final Table and Instructor Andrew Lichtenberger final tabling the flagship $40M GTD WPT World Championship.

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING...

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Long-time LearnWPT Member Bob Buckenmayer navigated the record-breaking field of over 10,500 entrants in the $1,100 buy-in WPT Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas to eventually bow out in 5th place for a massive 6-figure score of $380,000.

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We could not be more proud of how Bob battled on the felt and we're excited to see what he accomplishes next. As a student of LearnWPT since our start, Bob has demonstrated great skill and dedication to playing his best poker and we're extremely proud of his success.

This isn't the first time Bob has made a deep run in a massive field poker tournament and we know it won’t be the last time we see him at a final table battling with a WPT Championship on the line.

Watch the entire WPT Prime Championship Final Table

Help us in congratulating Bob!

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It’s been quite the amazing 2023 for Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger and his performance in last night's exciting $40 Million GTD WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas Final Table was a great way to finish out the year. Chewy’s masterful performance vs a stacked Final Table netted him a whopping $2,798,700 for finishing in 3rd place out of a massive field of 3,805 entries.

We are grateful to have LuckyChewy in the LearnWPT Family and are so happy for his success.

Watch the entire WPT World Championship Final Table

Join us in celebrating this poker legend!

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Both Final Tables were taped for television so be on the look out for upcoming episodes of the World Poker Tour featuring Bob and Chewy or you can rewatch the livestream on WPT's YouTube Channel.

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We can't wait to see what 2024 brings for the LearnWPT Family!

-Team LearnWPT


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We created LearnWPT with the goal to provide a place that empowers players to ask questions, help get them focused, and provide a solid game-plan to bring to the table every time they sit down.

Some of the ways we accomplish this is by:

  • Teaching and presenting examples of proven, winning concepts through our Strategy Episodes (short 10-15 min videos)
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These Poker Winners Choose LearnWPT Live - Will You?

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On your path to improvement in poker, there is no better feeling than seeing results from your efforts. When you commit to taking action and follow a proven plan with dedication, anything is possible. There is no limit to what you can achieve with the correct focus and energy, especially with the support of experts and camaraderie of friends who are aligned toward the same goals.

Since 2016 more than 700 students have trusted LearnWPT Live Workshops to rapidly improve their poker game through immersive in-person training sessions. They’ve come to us from all walks of life with a wide range of experience and skills, all with the goal of becoming a better poker player.

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We’ve had our fair share of huge results from LearnWPT Students, and it’s extra special to be a part of the cheering section when their dedication pays off! We know that you’ve been working hard on your game and that you are ready to take the next step just like these successful LearnWPT Workshop Students.

These Student success stories are just an example of the strategy, confidence, and insights you’ll gain by finally committing to a LearnWPT Live Workshop. If you’ve had doubts about investing in your game, these epic poker achievements should give you the nudge to attend the LearnWPT Live Tournament Strategy Workshop this December 4th & 5th at the incredible Wynn Las Vegas.

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Find out why poker Students like Tammy, Sue, Scott, Lisa, Randy, Loren, Brett, and Sergio chose LearnWPT Live to upgrade their game!

Will YOU be our next Success Story?

Start by learning expert strategy from Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger, Tony Dunst, and Eric "Rizen" Lynch during the LearnWPT Live at Wynn Workshop this December 4th & 5th in Las Vegas! You’ll play real poker hands against fellow students as the world’s greatest poker minds give you personalized feedback and instantly plug leaks in your play.

LearnWPT Live at Wynn Las Vegas is limited to 30 attendees (and will sell out!), meaning students will receive unparalleled access to the greatest poker minds on the planet, giving their game specific attention and providing opportunity to ask questions and receive immediate feedback.


Train Then Win Your Seat to WPT Prime!

After training with Team LearnWPT for 2 days, the Workshop concludes with an exclusive satellite* awarding the top 2 finishers each a seat to the $5 Million Guaranteed WPT Prime Championship held at the Wynn Las Vegas on December 7-12.

Don't miss your chance to train for 2 days with elite poker minds in a luxurious and welcoming environment, then play in an exclusive satellite against fellow Students for a shot at WPT Glory!

It’s time to find out for yourself why poker players from around the globe trust LearnWPT Live Workshops to keep their game sharp and stay on top of the competition.

Have questions? Email the Support Team at [email protected] or (888) 600-5593 with any questions and we will be happy to help!


*The $1,100 WPT Prime Championship Passports are non-transferable and have no cash value. Winner must play the awarded event seat within the prescribed prize redemption period. View the FAQ section for more information.

Celebrate Team LearnWPT's WSOP Summer Success!

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Tamar Abraham WSOP Bracelet Winner- Photo: Alicia Skillman

Thousands of poker players have descended on the Las Vegas Strip for 7 weeks of summer poker action during the World Series of Poker looking to win a prestigious WSOP Bracelet (and some cash too) including LearnWPT Students and Instructors!


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That's a wrap!

The final week of the WSOP and Summer Tournament Season concluded with more fun and cashes from Team LearnWPT!

During the exciting 7 week stretch we got to sweat 10 final tables and see another LearnWPT Student take down their 1st Gold Bracelet.

This summer Team LearnWPT achieved:
WSOP Gold Bracelet: 1
Around Town Win: 1
WSOP Final Tables: 5
Around Town Final Tables: 5
Cashed For: $1,111,607

What's up next for Team LearnWPT? The WPT World Championship Festival at Wynn Las Vegas this November 29th - December 23rd. We'll be busy getting LearnWPT Students prepared to play better poker at Wynn Las Vegas!

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WPT World Championship at Wynn 2023

The inaugural record-setting WPT World Championship Event at Wynn Las Vegas was named the 2022 Event of the Year at the Global Poker Awards and included a massive field of 2,960 runners. Canada’s Eliot Hudon claimed victory and the top prize of $4,136,000.

The 2023 Festival features an exciting 4 week schedule of tournaments including the WPT Prime Championship, Ladies Event, Seniors Event, and the return of the Mystery Bounty. The complete schedule will be finalized and announced soon so you still have plenty of time to make your plans to join us in Las Vegas!

Whether it’s realizing the goal of playing your first live poker tournament, grabbing your first cash, or taking home some hardware, we’ve really enjoyed hearing about everyone's successes on the felt this summer. Let's keep it going!


WSOP Week 7 Achievements

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LearnWPT Student Robbin Hamilton cashed in the WSOP $400 Colossus No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #70: $400 Colossus Event
  • Placed: 177th out of 15,894
  • Won: $3,100
  • Tournament Results

🌡️ This is Robbin's 3rd cash!

Team Member Adrian Naggy cashed in WSOP $600 Ultra Stack No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #81: $600 Ultra Stack Event
  • Placed: 145th out of 7,207
  • Won: $3,080
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Johan Schultz-Pedersen cashed in the WSOP $1,500 Short Deck No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #83: $1,500 Short Deck
  • Placed: 18th out of 363 $4228
  • Won: $4,228
  • Tournament Results

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Instructor Michael "Gags30" Gagliano cashed in the WSOP $1,500 Shootout No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #85: $1.500 Shootout Event
  • Placed: 52nd out of 987
  • Won: $5,759
  • Tournament Results

LearnWPT Student Daris Justice cashed in the WSOP $1,500 The Closer No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #88: $1,500 The Closer Event
  • Placed: 53rd out of 3,531
  • Won: $13,030
  • Tournament Results

🌡️ This is Daris' 3rd Cash!

Instructor Johan Schultz-Pedersen cashed in the WSOP $1,500 The Closer No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #88: $1,500 The Closer Event
  • Placed: 242nd out of 3,531
  • Won: $3,700
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger cashed in WSOP Online Bracelet $777 Lucky 7's No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Online Event #20: $777 Lucky 7's Event
  • Placed: 18th out of 954
  • Won: $7,071
  • Tournament Results

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Instructor Brian Altman cashed in the Venetian $1,100 UltimateStack No-Limit Hold’em Tournament

  • Venetian Event #56: $1,100 Venetian UltimateStack
  • Placed: 96th out of 765
  • 1st Place: $2,352
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Johan Schultz-Pedersen cashed in the Venetian $1,600 UltimateStack No-Limit Hold’em Tournament

  • Venetian Event #58: $1,600 Venetian UltimateStack
  • Placed: 78th out of 1,379
  • 1st Place: $5,151
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger cashed in the Venetian $1,600 UltimateStack No-Limit Hold’em Tournament

  • Venetian Event #58: $1,600 Venetian UltimateStack
  • Placed: 108th out of 1,379
  • 1st Place: $3,878
  • Tournament Results


WSOP Week 6 Achievements

Week 6 of the WSOP began with the record-shattering Main Event!

The record for the largest WSOP Main Event field in its 54-year history was broken with a total of 10,043 entries. The event generated a total prize pool of $93,399,900, smashing the previous record of $82,512,162 set in 2006 that had a total of 8,773 entrants.

LearnWPT Instructor and WPT Commentator Tony Dunst battled and played like the Champion he is but fell just short in his quest to secure his 3rd WSOP Bracelet after getting knocked out when his straight was beat by a straight flush sending Tony out in 66th place on Day 6.

As always Tony went out with class and style. We are extremely proud to have Tony as part of Team LearnWPT and can't wait to cheer on his next remarkable performance on the felt.

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Tony Dunst WSOP 2023 Main Event - Photo: Hayley Hochstetler

Instructor Tony Dunst placed 66th in the WSOP MAIN EVENT

  • WSOP 2023 Event #76: $10,000 Main Event Championship
  • Placed: 66th out of 10,043
  • Won: $130,300
  • Tournament Results

LearnWPT Student Mike Shaw cashed in his WSOP MAIN EVENT!

  • WSOP 2023 Event #76: $10,000 Main Event Championship
  • Placed: 747th out of 10,043
  • Won: $27,500
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Johan Schultz-Pedersen cashed the WSOP MAIN EVENT

  • WSOP 2023 Event #76: $10,000 Main Event Championship
  • Placed: 1,246th out of 10,043
  • Won: $17,500
  • Tournament Results

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Instructor Johan Schultz-Pedersen cashed in the WSOP $5,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #65: $5,000 6-Handed Event
  • Placed: 143rd out of 1,199
  • Won: $8,787
  • Tournament Results

Team Member Adrian Naggy cashed in WSOP Online Bracelet Deepstack No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Online Event #16: $600 Deepstack Event
  • Placed: 238th out of 2,157
  • Won: $1,048
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger cashed in WSOP Online Bracelet Crazy 8's No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Online Event #11: $888 Crazy 8's Event
  • Placed: 230th out of 1,679
  • Won: $1,343
  • Tournament Results


WSOP Week 5 Achievements

Week 5 of the WSOP brought our 1st WSOP Bracelet of the Series!

Long-time LearnWPT Student Tamar "Tammy" Abraham took home her first WSOP Bracelet in the record-breaking Ladies Championship and banked an impressive $192,167 for the win. Surrounded by supporters and fellow members of the Women's Poker Association (WPA) to help cheer her on, Tammy secured her place in the record books as the victor of the largest Ladies Event field in poker history.

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Tamar Abraham WSOP Bracelet Winner - Photo: Alicia Skillman

Tammy’s love for poker and the dedication to working on her game all came together at the perfect time as she rose to the top and fearlessly battled to claim the bracelet. We are extremely proud of her accomplishment and can't wait to see what's next.

🏆 LearnWPT Student Tamar Abraham WON the WSOP Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Championship!

Congratulations Tammy on Winning Your WSOP Bracelet 🥂

LearnWPT Student Lisa Roberts cashed in the WSOP Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Championship

  • WSOP 2023 Event #67: $1,000 Ladies Event
  • Placed: 24th out of 1,295
  • Won: $6,492
  • Tournament Results

🌡️ This is Lisa's 4th cash!

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Lisa Roberts WSOP 2023 Ladies Event - Photo: Omar Sader

LearnWPT Student Daris Justice cashed in the WSOP Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Championship

  • WSOP 2023 Event #67: $1,000 Ladies Event
  • Placed: 32nd out of 1,295
  • Won: $5,285
  • Tournament Results

LearnWPT Student Beverly Lange cashed in the WSOP Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Championship

  • WSOP 2023 Event #67: $1,000 Ladies Event
  • Placed: 79th out of 1,295
  • Won: $2,603
  • Tournament Results

LearnWPT Student Robbin Hamilton cashed in the WSOP Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Championship

  • WSOP 2023 Event #67: $1,000 Ladies Event
  • Placed: 178th out of 1,295
  • Won: $1,601
  • Tournament Results

LearnWPT Student Cathy Schenone cashed in the WSOP Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Championship

  • WSOP 2023 Event #67: $1,000 Ladies Event
  • Placed: 183rd out of 1,295
  • Won: $1,601
  • Tournament Results

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LearnWPT Student John Goodell cashed in the WSOP Super Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #61: $1,000 Super Seniors Event
  • Placed: 351st out of 3,121
  • Won: $1,750
  • Tournament Results

LearnWPT Student Kurt Esbenson cashed in the WSOP Online Bracelet $500 No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Online Event #12: $500 Deepstack
  • Placed: 180th out of 1,744
  • Won: $1,332
  • Tournament Results

🌡️ This is Kurt's 2nd cash so far!


WSOP Week 4 Achievements

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Loren Cloninger WSOP 2023 Final Table - Photo: Matthew Berglund

LearnWPT Student Loren Cloninger final tabled the WSOP Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #48: $1,000 Seniors Event
  • Placed: 6th out of 8,180
  • Won: $158,006
  • Tournament Results

🥂 Loren walked away with $158K for his hard work!

LearnWPT Student Bryant Morrison cashed in the WSOP Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #48: $1,000 Seniors Event
  • Placed: 29th out of 8,180
  • Won: $24,390
  • Tournament Results

LearnWPT Student Ken Raskin cashed in the WSOP Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #48: $1,000 Seniors Event
  • Placed: 84th out of 8,180
  • Won: $8,082
  • Tournament Results

LearnWPT Student Kenneth Eng cashed in the WSOP Millionaire Maker No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker Event
  • Placed: 25th out of 10,416
  • Won: $55,215
  • Tournament Results

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Instructor Johan Schultz-Pedersen cashed in the WSOP Millionaire Maker No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker Event
  • Placed: 571st out of 10,416
  • Won: $4,480
  • Tournament Results

LearnWPT Student Kurt Ebsenson cashed in the WSOP Millionaire Maker No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker Event
  • Placed: 678th out of 10,416
  • Won: $3,730
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger cashed in WSOP Millionaire Maker No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker Event
  • Placed: 801st out of 10,416
  • Won: $3,440
  • Tournament Results

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LearnWPT Student Sergio Braga final tabled the WSOP Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #55: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better
  • Placed: 5th out of 566
  • Won: $34,255
  • Tournament Results

🥂 Sergio made a WSOP Final Table!

Instructor Tony Dunst cashed in the WSOP Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #59: #3,000 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em
  • Placed: 127th out of 1,598
  • Won: $6,015
  • Tournament Results


WSOP Week 3 Achievements

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LearnWPT Student Sheri Atwood cashed in the WSOP $1,500 Monster Stack No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #39: $1,500 Monster Stack
  • Placed: 391st out of 8,317
  • Won: $5,296
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Johan Schultz-Pedersen cashed in the WSOP Online Bracelet $600 No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Online Event #6: $500 Turbo
  • Placed: 42nd out of 1,879
  • Won: $2,790
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Tony Dunst cashed in the WSOP Online Bracelet $600 No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Online Event #6: $500 Turbo
  • Placed: 61st out of 1,879
  • Won: $2,029
  • Tournament Results

LearnWPT Student Lisa Roberts cashed in the WSOP $500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em Tournament


WSOP Week 2 Achievements

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LearnWPT Student Tommy Reeves Final Tables the WSOP Gladiators No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #18: $300 Gladiators of Poker
  • Placed: 9th out of 23,088
  • Won: $46,051
  • Tournament Results

🥂 Tommy Final Tabled the 2nd Largest Live Tournament Field in Poker History - What an Amazing Accomplishment!!

Instructor Michael "Gags30" Gagliano cashed in the WSOP $2,500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #19: $2,500 Freezeout 8-Handed
  • Placed: 84th out of 1,139
  • Won: $5,643
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Michael "Gags30" Gagliano cashed in the WSOP $1,500 Razz Tournament

🔥 Gags has cashed 4 times so far!

LearnWPT Student Zachary Meyer cashed in the WSOP $800 No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #26: $800 Deep Stack
  • Placed: 299th out of 4,747
  • Won: $2,071
  • Tournament Results

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Instructor Johan Schultz-Pedersen cashed in the WSOP $800 No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #26: $800 Deep Stack
  • Placed: 112th out of 4,747
  • Won: $3,307
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Tony Dunst cashed in the WSOP Online Bracelet $400 No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Online Event #5: $400 8-Max
  • Placed: 100th out of 1,488
  • Won: $1,676
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger cashed in the WSOP Online Bracelet $400 No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Online Event #5: $400 8-Max
  • Placed: 159th out of 1,488
  • Won: $1,412
  • Tournament Results


WSOP Week 1 Achievements

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Instructor Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger placed 10th in the WSOP $25K High Roller No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Bracelet Event #2: $25,000 High Roller 6-Handed
  • Placed: 10th out of 202
  • Won: $80,314
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Brian Altman cashed in the WSOP $1,000 Mystery Million No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Bracelet Event #3: $1,000 Mystery Million
  • Placed: 263rd out of 18,188
  • Won: $5,420
  • Tournament Results

LearnWPT Student Scott Roberts cashed in the WSOP $600 Deepstack No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Bracelet Event #11 $600 Deepstack
  • Placed: 166th out of 6,085
  • Won: $2,422
  • Tournament Results

🌡️ Scott has cashed twice so far!

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LearnWPT Student Lisa Roberts made a deep run in the same WSOP $600 Deepstack No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Bracelet Event #11 $600 Deepstack
  • Placed: 43rd out of 6,085
  • Won: $8,946
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Michael "Gags30" Gagliano cashed in the WSOP $5,000 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #12: $5,000 Freezeout 8-Handed
  • Placed: 40th out of 735
  • Won: $13,793
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Michael "Gags30" Gagliano cashed in the WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #15: $1.500 6-Handed
  • Placed: 327th out of 2,454
  • Won: $2,400
  • Tournament Results

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Instructor Johan Schultz-Pedersen cashed in the WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Event #15: $1,500 6-Handed
  • Placed: 104th out of 2,454
  • Won: $3,962
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger cashed in the WSOP Online Bracelet $500 No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Online Event #2: $500 Bankroll Builder
  • Placed: 59th out of 1,253
  • Won: $2,097
  • Tournament Results

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Instructor Tony Dunst cashed in the WSOP Online Bracelet $500 No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Online Event #2: $500 Bankroll Builder
  • Placed: 205th out of 1,253
  • Won: $1,311
  • Tournament Results

Instructor Brian Altman cashed in the WSOP Online Bracelet $600 No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • WSOP 2023 Online Event #4: $600 Ultra Deepstack
  • Placed: 28th out of 1,031
  • Won: $3,488
  • Tournament Results


Team LearnWPT Success Around Town

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Brian Altman WSOP Bracelet Win - Photo: Hayley Hochstetler

🏆 Instructor Brian Altman WON the Venetian $800 EpicStack No-Limit Hold’em Tournament

  • Venetian Event #14: $800 Venetian EpicStack
  • Placed: 1st out of 257
  • 1st Place: $37,626
  • Tournament Results

🥈 Student Scott Roberts took 2nd in The Wynn Summer Classic No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

Instructor Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger cashed in the Wynn Summer Classic No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

Instructor Johan Schultz-Pedersen placed 6th in the Wynn Summer Classic No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

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Instructor Johan Schultz-Pedersen final tabled the Wynn Summer Classic No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • Wynn Summer Classic: $2,200 Mystery Bounty Event
  • Placed: 10th out of 3,006
  • Won: $45,388
  • Tournament Results

LearnWPT Member Dennis O'Brien cashed in the Golden Nugget Grand Poker No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • Golden Nugget: Event #41 Grand Poker Series Mystery Bounty
  • Placed: 17th out of 2,634
  • Won: $11,000

LearnWPT Member Robbin Hamilton cashed in the Golden Nugget Grand Poker No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • Golden Nugget: Event #41 Grand Poker Series Mystery Bounty
  • Placed: 52nd out of 2,634
  • Won: $810

🥈 LearnWPT Student Bruce Hugon cashed in the Golden Nugget Grand Poker No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • Golden Nugget: Event #72 Grand Series Super Seniors Event
  • Placed: 2nd out of 320
  • Won: $14,717
  • Tournament Results

LearnWPT Student Lisa Roberts cashed in the Aria Poker Classic Ladies No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • 2023 Aria Poker Classic: $500 Ladies Event
  • Placed: 23rd out of 246
  • Won: $982
  • Tournament Results

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Brian Altman WPT One Drop Wynn - Photo: Drew Amato

Instructor Brian Altman cashed in the Golden Nugget Grand Poker No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • Golden Nugget Event #78: $1,100 PokerNews Cup Mystery Bounty
  • Placed: 234rd out of 2,331
  • Won: $1,180
  • Tournament Results

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Instructor Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger cashed in the Wynn Summer Classic No-Limit Hold'em Tournament

  • Wynn Summer Classic: $1,600 Mystery Bounty Event
  • Placed: 314th out of 3,856
  • Won: $2,520
  • Tournament Results


Tournament Series Tips With Team LearnWPT

Huge Tournament Series like the World Series of Poker and WPT World Championships at Wynn Las Vegas bring excitement and tons of opportunity. To make the most of these gigantic fields and massive prize pools, it's important to plan ahead for the unique challenges that you may encounter.

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Check out this preview of a LearnWPT Strategy Episode to hear firsthand from LearnWPT Instructors Tony Dunst, Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger, and Johan Schultz-Pedersen about how they prepare for peak performance during a long series.

LearnWPT Members can watch the full Strategy Episode and get valuable poker strategies for preparing your mind and body to execute under pressure and maintain energy from the first hand to the final showdown, plus great insights on exploiting opponents.

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Working away from the table is the only way to improve your game. That's why we host LIVE Webinars and Study Streams for our Members to interact with Team LearnWPT and work on their games.

Members recently spent time with LearnWPT Instructors Eric "Rizen" Lynch and Michael Gagliano talking all things WSOP including:

  • Considerations for Large Field Tournaments
  • Key Adjustments for Making Deep Runs
  • Answering Questions
  • WSOP Schedule Review
  • Click here for a preview


Ones To Look Out For...

We'll be keeping a close eye on these LearnWPT Students and tracking their performance during the Summer Season. Here are the players that we’ll be keeping tabs on in Vegas!!

LearnWPT Student and WSOP Bracelet Winner Sue Faber

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Photo Credit: Katerina Lukina

In the 2019 WSOP Sue emerged as the victor in the $500 buy-in Salute to Warriors No-Limit Hold’em event defeating the field of 1,723 entries earning $121,161 in the process and was only woman to win an open No-Limit Hold'em event during the 2019 series.

LearnWPT Student Brett Coltman

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Photo credit: Hayley Hochstetler

In the 2022 WSOP, LearnWPT Member Brett took 2nd in the $500 buy-in Salute to Warriors No-Limit Hold’em event ! After 3 grueling days and 3,200 entrants, Brett was able to turn his $500 buy-in into a huge score of $99,676.

LearnWPT Student Randy Chamberlain

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In the 2022/23 WSOPC Event in Thunder Valley, LearnWPT Member Randy took 2nd in the $1,700 buy-in main event outlasting 726 opponents to take home a cool $126,828 for his efforts.

LearnWPT Students Lisa and Scott Roberts

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The couple that plays together, stays together, at least that’s the case for long-time LearnWPT Students Scott and Lisa Roberts. This poker poker couple have been married 40 years and are affectionately known as Team Roberts.

With Scott's 3 Rings and Lisa's 2 Rings, Team Roberts have amassed a total of 5 WSOP Circuit rings, over $400K in combined tournament winnings, and are traveling the world playing the game they love!

P.S. Scott & Lisa have already cashed in multiple events this season


Are You Playing The WSOP 2023 This Summer?

If you are a member of the LearnWPT Family in Las Vegas for the Summer Tournament Season we want to hear from YOU!

Share your success at the table and tag us on social media or email [email protected] and we will highlight your achievement (and you could win some cool LearnWPT SWAG).

No win is too small, we want to know about them all!

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Good luck and good playing,
Team LearnWPT


Train With Champions for Just $5

In 2022/23 LearnWPT Instructors won 2 WSOP Bracelets and a WSOP Circuit Ring, 1 WSOP Circuit Main Event, a 25K buy-in WPT High Roller, a 25K PokerGo Masters title, a 50K buy-in WPT High Roller, placed 5th in the EPT London Main Event and a combined $5.2 Million in tournament winnings plus made appearances at several high profile final tables. AND WE'RE JUST GETTING STARTED!

Whether you are brand new to poker training or you’re an experienced student this is your chance to learn from world-class professional poker players in a friendly community using state of the art tools.

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LearnWPT Student Bryant Getting Results...

LearnWPT Platinum Member and Live Workshop Student Bryant Morrison has been putting in the work and seeing big results at the poker tables!

Bryant recently conquered a field of 322 players to win his first WSOP Circuit Ring in the Seniors Event at the Choctaw Durant stop.

The $250 buy-in tournament generated a $64,400 prize-pool and as victor, Bryant was awarded $13,948 and a coveted World Series of Poker gold Ring.

We asked Bryant about his recent win, how LearnWPT has helped his game, and more…

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LearnWPT: Do you play many live tournaments? Why did you pick this specific event to play?

Bryant: I only play live tournaments but I practice at LearnWPT.com using the GTO trainer more and more now. I do not play cash games to speak of unless I am waiting for a tournament to start.

I chose the Choctaw event because it fit my schedule during the Christmas break. I play WSOP in the summer, again on break, and this circuit event was close enough to drive to.

LearnWPT: You’ve attended two LearnWPT Live Workshops. How would you say these live events have helped your game?

Bryant: Both workshops added to my understanding of the game on a theoretical level. I constantly refer to handouts even now as I develop a playing strategy for different situations. Being able to ask questions and listen to other player's questions greatly increased my knowledge of the game. The best time for learning at the second workshop was the laboratory work where we all played our hands openly with the instructors advising and critiquing our play. That one day is worth all the money in [my] opinion.

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The greatest take away from both workshops was the fact that they made me reconsider what my game was doing. Then, after working at home to unscramble my brain, my game would improve to a better understanding of certain aspects of the game that I was repeatedly seeing at the tables.

LearnWPT: How often do you use LearnWPT.com to improve your game? What specific features do you like about the online training site?

Bryant: About 6 weeks before I go to a tournament setting I begin to use LearnWPT.com extensively, every day if possible. I am not a professional so I have to plan when I can play and that includes when I can practice as well. Right now I only play at 2 times a year: WSOP summer and any circuit events during Christmas break. I might add Spring Break this year to that schedule since there are now more WSOP circuit events planned.

I have created my own constantly updated index of all the episodes so that I can drill into any specific element of poker. Using this index I can review cbetting, 3rd bullets, stack to pot ratios, speculative calling, exceptions to these rules, and many other situations that might confuse me at the table. Having these episodes available 24/7 at my beck and call has proved tremendously useful to keeping my play sharp. If I had to learn this at the tables through actual play I would never be where I am now.

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This most useful element of the website has been the addition of the GTO trainer. I did not enjoy it at first, constantly being graded down with losing points for errors, until I understood the tool’s usefulness. I am not supposed to win; I am supposed to develop a pattern of play that minimizes my losses in each different scenario.

Then, later at the tables, when I recognize the same situation, I will know the proper move based on stack size, position, stack to pot ratio, and the other factors taught at the workshops. Then it is up to me to decide whether it is the proper moment to DEVIATE from perfect play to maximize my exploitation of the situation. It is at that moment in the tournament that the training pays off: you realize your opponent is just not that good after all. Viola! The chips slide your way. Next hand please!

The GTO trainer never makes a mistake so you know you are learning the proper action EVERY TIME. Build knowledge off of that and table play becomes much more readable.

LearnWPT: Can you name a few specific skills or techniques from the LearnWPT game plan that helped you win this WSOP ring? Can you talk about how or why they helped?

Bryant: One of the basic skills reinforced at LearnWPT.com and the workshops is thinking of stack size as BBs and adjusting your play accordingly. Knowing where you are in the tournament helps make decisions so much easier. If it is time to shove all in with A2o (my winning hand) then make the play.

In my specific winning hand my opponent had 8 bbs left... I knew he had to be pushing ALL IN with wide open ranges so when I had the A and was only risking a few more bbs to end the tourney my second card was less relevant to me. A in the window and the ring was mine.

Listen to what Bryant had to say back in 2018 during his first LearnWPT Live Workshop...

I would never have thought like that before LearnWPT. My cards would have been the most important item in my equation. Instead, looking at the stack sizes, position, time, stack to pot ratio, reads, and the reward my call with a weak A was practically automatic. Move the clock back and his stack is larger proportionately so the call would be less likely but with only those few bbs left it was an opportunity I could not pass up. I doubt I would ever have thought about poker like this without training at LearnWPT.com.

LearnWPT: $13,948 for a $250 buy-in is an impressive return on investment. Do you have any plans for future tournaments? Where will we see you next?

Bryant: Future tournaments will be WSOP summer events that fit my schedule. The money is not the motivation; the competition is. $1000 buy-in at WSOP returns hundreds of thousands and the higher events, with higher skill levels, return more. The math is the same for ROI but the “life changing” amounts are not going to appear for me. I am already settled into the retirement life style, just not completely yet.

Look for me at WSOP in the summer events but hopefully you won’t recognize me and future I am just an old timer, the OMC type, who is just playing his cards as he gets them. ABC with a little luck, that’s what I want you to see when you see me. Meanwhile, back at LearnWPT.com I will have put in multiple hour days on the trainer, updated my index, reviewed and drilled certain elements, attended another workshop (probably, based on schedule), and hopefully added a few more tools to my war chest.

LearnWPT: Do you have any advice for players trying to learn and improve their No-Limit Hold’em game?

Bryant: The key to improving is to actually use the tools you have. Playing is one way but it is slow, expensive, and time consuming. The GTO trainer is on all the time and is free with unlimited use when you buy into the monthly program. You can even but in, practice, play, resign and come back later when you plan on playing your next tournament with no penalty. Thus, you can plan your own time instead of having the tournament schedules run your life. Your wife and family will appreciate your presence in the “off” seasons.

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While I also suggest a workshop they are expensive and will “break your game” until you recollect your thoughts and adjust to what the new information gives you. Well worth the time and money but be prepared to have at least a week off after the workshop to work the material into your game before you play. Now I may be slow and perhaps you can adjust faster than this poor old man but you do need some time to change your game.

LearnWPT: Aside from poker, what else do you do for fun?

Bryant: Ahhh… the back-story, personal part of this interview. As a window into my life let me summarize by saying that in my long life I have not been idle. I have practiced law, taught history (still doing this one), piloted my own aircrafts with a multi-engine instrument commercial license, instructed accelerated freefall skydiving with over 1,000 jumps, scuba dived to a depth of 350 feet on a salvage attempt, sailed the Caribbean as a bareboat charter captain, raced downhill slalom (very briefly), written 6 books (4 published), traded commodities, played golf down to a 12 handicap, raised 2 children to be better than me, kept a wife 12 years younger than me happy for the past 30 years, and besides just playing poker I now find pleasure in studying and practicing the game. And I’m not done yet!

Congratulations


As an educator, Bryant understands the importance of study, the effort needed to improve your game, and mental fortitude to be successful in poker and life.

Bryant is a true student of the game and we couldn’t be more proud of his accomplishment. We can't wait to see what is in store next for Bryant.

Have a success you’d like to share? Let us know by emailing the LearnWPT Team at [email protected].


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When we created LearnWPT.com our goal was to provide a place that empowers players to ask questions, help get them focused, and provide the tools for a solid game-plan to bring to the table every time they sit down.

Some of the ways we accomplish this is by:

  • Empowering Students to train, practice, and play on the WPT GTO Trainer to get real EV loss of their play to help find leaks fast
  • Hosting 2-Day and 3-Day Live Workshops for Students to learn and interact with the LearnWPT Instructors in person
  • Teaching and presenting examples of proven, winning concepts through our Strategy Episodes (instructional videos)
  • Providing a place where Members can send questions to receive answers and guidance with the Ask a Pro Feature and Community Forums


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LearnWPT Members Team Roberts Roll Up Big Finishes!

LearnWPT Students Scott and Lisa Roberts have been on a tear at the poker tables in recent months adding on to their impressive combined $125,000 in tournament winnings.

The World Poker Tour recently interviewed and featured Team Roberts in an article highlighting their phenomenal summer.

Click here or read more about Scott and Lisa's poker journey below


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By Sean Chaffin

The couple that plays together, stays together. At least that’s the case for Scott and Lisa Roberts. This poker-playing pair have been married 37 years and is affectionately known as Team Roberts. The recreational players from Atlanta, Georgia, have been on a tear at the poker tables in recent months – and credit much of their success to strategies and techniques they’ve learned attending several LearnWPT events.

The Roberts have apparently been good students. Scott, 62, works as a real estate investor and has more than $89,000 in live tournament winnings. Lisa, 63, is a retired personal trainer and has $35,000 in tournament winnings.

For Scott and Lisa, working with LearnWPT has definitely transferred to the tables. They now hope to keep that mojo going.

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It was an especially nice September for Team Roberts at the WSOP Circuit stop at Seminole Coconut Creek in Florida where Scott won a $400 event for $6,994. Lisa notched a runner-up finish in a $250 seniors event for $5,284 and took sixth in a $600 turbo for $2,100.

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“It was very frustrating coming in second,” she says laughing. “But I was very happy.”

At the turbo final table, Lisa was also joined by Scott and he took runner-up for $8,096. He followed up the runner-up finish with yet another second-place finish in a $250 DeepStack event for $4,486.

In total, Scott finished with four cashes for $20,182 and was named the player of the series. His background as a LearnWPT student certainly helped, he says, and everything seemed to come together.

“It was one of those times where I was using moves to make moves and running well too,” he says. “When those two go together you can be unstoppable. It was just a really good trip.”

The couple, who have two grown children and a grandchild on the way, have family in the area and spent some time with them during the trip. Scott didn’t even realize he was in contention to be casino champion.

“We didn’t play a lot of the events just because we were seeing family,” he says. “We skipped several events, but if I had known I was in contention I definitely would have played a few more.”

Scott began playing poker in 2005 with some friends and online. He cashed in smaller tournaments and then won a $235 event in Las Vegas in 2017 for $20,108 followed by another big win a year later for $11,348.

Lisa wasn’t into the game like her husband however, and it took her a while to appreciate poker.

“I’d sit behind him when I was done playing Blackjack after losing money,” she says. “The TV was always on the poker channel [the WPT included], and I wasn’t really watching him play, but I started knowing all the players because of all the little vignettes they ran about them. Scott would come over while he was playing online and say, ‘Look I have such and such hand. What do you think the nuts would be right now?’”

Lisa would answer and often would be correct. She didn’t have much interest in the game but seemed to be picking it up. To her, the game just looked boring with the people looking “all serious and unfriendly.”

One night at a casino, Lisa planned to play Blackjack but her husband convinced her to take a seat at the tables. That first night she played Limit Hold’em holding a card with the ranking of hands.

“I won four hands in a row at one point,” she says. “I couldn’t even stack them fast enough because I didn’t know how to handle chips. I was so excited.”

She left the tables with some winnings, and some confidence. Her poker life took off from there – and that hand ranking card hasn’t been needed since.

Hitting the Books and Crushing the Tables

The Roberts figured out early that working on their game with some outside help would be a good idea. Team Roberts has attended several LearnWPT events, spending many hours with instructors Nick Binger and Andrew Lichtenberger.

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“I took a couple classes and realized how much I didn’t know,” Scott says. “Then we took one together with Nick and it just kind of opened our eyes up. It was just incredible how different the pros play from how we were playing.”

“After the first day, I was thinking, ‘This guy’s nuts. This is not going to work. Why did we take this class?’”

However, they stuck it out for the second day of training. The concepts Binger was presenting began making more sense. They headed to the Venetian that night and used some strategies they’d been taught at the tables. One thing Binger told the couple to practice in a tournament or two was raising on the button every time action folded to them, no matter what cards they had. If one of the blinds three-bet, he told them to four-bet. This overly aggressive strategy would take them out of their comfort zone of passive play.

“I told him I was going to need a few drinks before I played the tournament,” he says.

The coaching worked and Lisa made the final table that night and they won $10,000 playing tournaments that week.

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“I was very unaggressive,” Lisa says of her play before attending LearnWPT events. “I didn’t know what to do with anything. I’d limp, call, and maybe I’d raise. For me, I learned when to be aggressive and when to feel okay with being aggressive in the right situation regardless of your cards sometimes. I didn’t have any of that in my arsenal – I had no arsenal.”

For Scott, opening hand ranges was an idea he had never much considered. He may have put a player on a certain hand but had trouble adjusting his game to those kinds of scenarios.

The new concepts made his game more complex. Team Roberts also learned more about playing in position to maximize profits. They’ve gone on to take more advanced classes with each session building on others. The lab days are a particular favorite of theirs, where a group plays at a table and break down hands played with instructors.

“It ties everything together from what you learned the two days before in the class,” Scott says.

Would they recommend LearnWPT to other players?

“If they’re people we play against, definitely not,” Scott says laughing.

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Lisa adds: “I think it is the best poker money that we’ve ever spent. I know we were hesitant the first time, but it made major changes for us as far as winning. It’s an incredible class. You don’t really know what you don’t know until you take it.”

As recreational players, they try to find events that fit in Scott’s schedule running his real estate business. He plans to retire within the next five years and then the Roberts will play even more including some WPT tournaments. In the meantime, they plan on keeping their recent success going, and continue working on their game with LearnWPT sessions.

As Lisa notes: “There’s always more to learn.”


Sean Chaffin is a freelance writer in Crandall, Texas, and his work appears in numerous websites and publications. He also writes feature stories and tournament coverage for WPT.com. Follow him on Twitter @PokerTraditions. For story assignments, email [email protected].



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Whether you are a tournament or cash game player, looking to advance your move arsenal, or ready to master the game, attending a LearnWPT Live Strategy Workshop is the quickest and most effective way to expand your No-Limit Hold’em game plan and get you on a path to success.

If you are ready for better results at the tables it’s time for you to take action and get a proven winning game plan to help get you there.

Hey, maybe you’ll be our next success story just like Scott and Lisa 😉.

Questions? Contact the Support Team (888) 600-5593 or [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.

LearnWPT Member Sue Winning WSOP Gold!

Thousands of poker players descended on the Rio in Las Vegas for 6 weeks of action during the 50th World Series of Poker looking to win a prestigious WSOP Bracelet (and some cash too).

LearnWPT Member Susan Faber was one of those players there to win her first WSOP bracelet.

And guess what? SHE DID!

Sue emerged as the victor in the $500 buy-in Salute to Warriors No-Limit Hold’em event* defeating the field of 1,723 entries and earning $121,161 in the process.

Sue, a 71-year-old tax accountant and recreational poker player, was only woman to win an “open” No-Limit Hold'em event this series.

We recently asked Sue about her WSOP experience, her love of the game, and more…


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LearnWPT: What do you enjoy most about playing poker? How did you get started playing No-Limit Texas Hold’em?

Sue: I started playing poker when my son got me involved in playing on line poker about 10 years ago. I realized I was far behind the other players on the net and started looking for classes I could take to get better. I found that WPT was teaching classes in Las Vegas and traveled there to participate. I took the beginners class and the advance class.

The thing I enjoy the most about playing poker is of course winning but also the social aspect. I have met so many nice people both dealers and people playing the game and have made many good friends.

LearnWPT: Is poker a hobby or do you have more lofty goals for your poker career?

Sue: Poker is a hobby. I would love to play more in live events and plan to do that in 2020.

LearnWPT: Do you play many live tournaments? Why did you pick this specific WSOP event to Play?

Sue: I only play live events now. I picked this event because it was a salute to warriors and I have so much respect and thanks to give to the men and women that serve. My husband also served in the Army.

*According to a report from the WSOP, the funds raised will support the roughly 100,000 U.S. troops and their families. A portion of each buy-in went to the USO. The event raised $43,075 for the charity, which will be used to fund USO projects throughout Southern Nevada.

LearnWPT: How did it make you feel to be playing on the big stage under the lights and on live stream? Were you nervous? How did it feel to have your family and friends there to watch?

Sue: It was definitely an experience of a lifetime it seemed unreal. I was not nervous because I was so concentrated on the game.

I loved having family and friends there to watch and it was an experience of a lifetime for my husband also he was so proud of me.

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LearnWPT: How often do you use LearnWPT.com to improve you game? What specific Member Features do you like about the online training site?

Sue: I use LearnWPT weekly to review past episodes or the new ones that are sent to me.

I love the on-line training site because I can go back and review any aspect of the game I want to at any time. The episodes are so timely and involve so many things that I can add to my game.

LearnWPT: Can you name 3 specific skills or techniques from the LearnWPT.com game plan that helped you win this WSOP bracelet? Can you talk about how or why they helped?

Sue: Learning and memorizing the opening hand ranges helps me to know what cards to play in the position I am in and narrowing what cards my opponents have in their positions.

Knowing when a flop is dry or coordinated and continuation betting after the flop. Short Stack play really helped at the final table.

The mental game with Jared Tendler helped me come back from large losses.

LearnWPT: $121,000 for a $500 investment is a pretty amazing payday. Any big plans for the money?

Sue: $10,000 of it will be saved for the main event next year. I would like to go on a cruise and do some remodeling to my home.

LearnWPT: Aside from poker, what else do you do for fun?

Sue: I love to spend time with my two grandchildren.

LearnWPT: Anything else you’d like to add about your experience?

Sue: I am so glad I joined LearnWPT.com which gave me the skills and confidence to win the bracelet at the WSOP this year.


Sue dominated the Final Table and we couldn’t be more proud of her and her accomplishment! You can read more about Sue’s road to victory on the WSOP Updates page or watch the replay on CBS All access.

Hearing stories like Sue makes US successful!

Have a success you’d like to share? Let us know by emailing the LearnWPT Team at [email protected].


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When we created LearnWPT.com our goal was to provide a place that empowers players to ask questions, help get them focused, and provide a solid game-plan to bring to the table every time they sit down.

Some of the ways we accomplish this is by:

  • Teaching and presenting examples of proven, winning concepts through our Strategy Episodes (short 10-15 minute instructional videos)
  • Providing a place where Members can send questions to receive answers and guidance with the Ask a Pro Feature and Community Forums
  • Giving Members the ability to record, save, and send real hands they’ve played to receive expert analysis of their play using the Hand Input Tool
  • Hosting Live Workshops for Students to learn and interact with the LearnWPT Instructors in person


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Are LearnWPT Live Workshop Attendees Getting Results?

Watch the above video ⬆️ to find out*!


Whether you are a tournament or cash game player
, looking to advance your move arsenal, or ready to master the game, attending a LearnWPT Live Strategy Workshop is the quickest and most effective way to expand your No-Limit Hold’em game plan and get you on a path to success.

Stop wondering if attending a LearnWPT Live Event can impact YOUR game and get on the path to real results…

See the current schedule below including:

  • LearnWPT Live at Commerce Advanced Tournament Workshop February 15-16, 2020 in Los Angeles with Nick Binger and Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger. This event features a freeroll satellite with a $3500 WPT Main Event seat as 1st prize. This event is limited to only 32 Students!


If you are ready for better results at the tables it’s time for you to take action and get a proven winning game plan to help get you there.

Hey, maybe you’ll be in our next video 😉

Questions? Contact the Live Support Team (888) 600-5593 or [email protected] and we’ll be happy to answer all of your Workshop questions.


*Please note that LearnWPT does not guarantee specific results for any student or workshop attendee and each person’s results may vary.

Join Us in Congratulating Manju!

We continue to be overwhelmed by all of the feedback we receive from LearnWPT Students.

Not only about the success they’ve been having at the tables since joining or attending a Live Workshop (which is great!), but more importantly how they are improving their play by studying and applying the LearnWPT game-plan.

Read how LearnWPT Live Student, Manju G. from Diamond Bar, CA is implementing the LearnWPT game-plan and making history by being the 1st woman to win a WSOP Circuit ring at Thunder Valley!


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"Dear LearnWPT support team,

Wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for the most useful concepts presented at the workshop I attended in Feb at the Commerce Casino.

Poker in general is male dominated and being a middle age woman certainly put me at a disadvantage.

The workshop not only gave me the needed confidence but also provided a strategic blueprint in how to maneuver through various stages in a tournament.

Even though the concepts presented were for NLH, I was easily able to apply them in the various mixed games tournaments I played. As a result, I’ve cashed more times in the last 7 months than all of last year.

My most success was at the recent Thunder Valley Circuit where I got my first WSOP ring (see link below) and back to back cashes in the other two events I played.

These cumulative wins put me on top of the leader-board thereby earning the title of the Casino Champion and a free 10K seat to the exclusive 2018/19 Global Casino Championship.

The link: Gera becomes the first woman to win a WSOP Circuit ring at Thunder Valley

Never thought I would ever play a 10K tourney but thanks to the WPT Team, I get a chance to do so. Am so glad I took the plunge and attended your workshop, it’s more than paid for itself - thank you!"

-Manju G.


Congratulations on your poker success, Manju and we look forward to cheering you on at the WSOP Global Casino Championship and what you will accomplish in the future! 👏

As a student of the game, Manju has the LearnWPT mindset that practicing and applying the LearnWPT game-plan will put you on the path to success.

LearnWPT can do the same for you and your poker game! Try your first month of LearnWPT for only $5 or attend a LearnWPT Live Workshop and you could be our next Success Story!

Join us in Congratulating Yves!

Our goal at LearnWPT is to help players of all skill levels succeed in improving their play in cash games and tournaments.

We continue to be overwhelmed by all of the feedback we receive from LearnWPT Members!

Not only about the success they’ve been having at the poker tables since joining or attending a Live Workshop (which is great!), but more importantly how they are improving their play by studying and implementing the LearnWPT game-plan!

Unfortunately we don't have room to post all of them, but here's a quote from LearnWPT.com Member and Live Workshop Student, Yves F. from West Vancouver, CA when we asked about his "AHA" poker moment:


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"Actually, it was the day after the last day of the Borgata LearnWPT seminar.

I went down to the Borgata NL $1/$2 table and bought in for $100. I started playing my old game, and in 30 minutes I saw situation I should have played using LearnWPT that would have yielded a positive result.

I played a hand that LearnWPT said I should not, and they did not work well. Down to $40, then $20, ... I bought another $100 determined to apply what I learned.

It really is another world when you have an effective preflop strategy that works with a solid postflop game.

No heater, but solid committed play. A few all ins, some check raises, but solid positional play and my stack went over $700 in three hours. I did take a picture.

I look forward to using these new playing tools in the future."



Congratulations on your poker success, Yves! 👏

As a student of the game, Yves has the LearnWPT mindset that practicing and applying the LearnWPT game plan will put you on the path to success.

LearnWPT can do the same for you and your poker game! Try your first month of LearnWPT for only $5 or attend a LearnWPT Live Workshop and you could be our next Success Story!

Join us in Congratulating Rhode!

When we created LearnWPT our goal was to help improve the games of poker players who love the game as much as we do.

We’re blown away by all the emails we get from LearnWPT Members! Not only about the success they’ve been having at the poker tables since joining (which is great!) but more importantly, how the are implementing the strategies taught and improving their overall game!

Unfortunately we don't have room to post all of them, but here's some inspiration we got from LearnWPT Member Rhode, from Wimauma, FL:


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"I started playing poker in 2015 with very little knowledge, no understanding and absolutely no strategy.

That year, I finished 2nd in the first live tournament I entered, pocketed $347 and had no more success for the rest of the year.

I entered 2016 with the same arsenal of skills, played 12 tournaments and cashed a grand total of $400. Then I decided, prodded by the WPT commercials with Mike & Vince to join LearnWPT.com.

The following month I rode my Top 6 lessons; 2-Preflop Raise Sizing, 3-Preflop Calling, 6- Multiway Pots [Number of Opponents], 8- Board Texture, 11- C-Bets and 16- Position to a satellite tournament win on-board a cruise ship.

I won a second cruise valued at $3800 and a $750 entry into the $100,000 tournament on the new cruise. I was amazed at the difference just a few lessons had made in my understanding of Hold-em. I now had the beginnings of an actual strategy!

Last Year, I played 71 tournaments, mostly in Las Vegas. I won 11 of them and added 8 more cashes. My total winnings for 2017: $4296

Thank You Nick Binger, Thank You LearnWPT.

The bottom line?
Without LearnWPT - $747
With LearnWPT - $8296

Enough Said!


Congratulations on your poker success, Rhode! 👏

As a student of the game, Rhode has the LearnWPT mindset that a little bit of studying away from the table, done consistently over time, will put you on the path to success.

LearnWPT can do the same for you and your poker game! Try your first month of LearnWPT for only $5 (which includes the 6 Strategy Episodes Rhode studied to help him win), and you could be our next Inspirational Story!

The Bottom Line?

Join LearnWPT to improve your game... enough said 😊