Tournament Strategy Workshop
Interactive Lab & Lecture Experience
+ WPT Main Event Freeroll Satellite

Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
May 27-30, 2022
SOLD OUT

What is LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas?

During this 3-Day Interactive Workshop you'll learn next-level strategies and training habits that will help increase your tournament results and give you direct access to proven techniques that help Team LearnWPT thrive in today's competitive games. Seating to this Workshop is limited to 30 Students!

This event includes a special Freeroll Satellite Tournament with a $5,000 buy-in WPT Main Event Seat as first prize! 

  • Transform your preflop and postflop play through a deeper understanding of concepts and techniques used by today’s top players
  • Understand what it takes to "close the deal" in Tournaments including final tables, short-handed play, heads up play, and deal-making
  • Immediately reinforce the strategies and  learn the keys to real-time hand analysis as you play real hands during the Interactive Lab Sessions

Learn key strategy concepts and put them into practice immediately at the table! Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger, Eric "Rizen" Lynch, and Tony Dunst will take turns being your coach and guide during Interactive Lab Sessions as you play simulated hands in a live tournament setting to practice the concepts you just learned. The Instructors will create custom scenarios and guide you to fixing the most common errors that affect your game. You’ll get direct feedback on your play and learn valuable insights into what it takes to dominate at the table.

Attending the LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas 3-Day Tournament Strategy Workshop will gain you unprecedented access to the world’s greatest poker minds and give you a front row seat from which to discover what your game is missing. 

You'll also take home a Tournament Strategy Manual filled with the entire game plan, tools for improvement, and notes you’ll be taking during the sessions.

Train With Your Instructors During Lab Session

The hallmark of the LearnWPT Live Workshop experience are the interactive hands-on Lab Sessions!


During the Lab sessions you’ll take a seat at the poker table with real chips and cards and play live hands against fellow Students while a LearnWPT Instructor deals the action and provides in-depth, personalized analysis.

What you'll get from Lab Sessions ...

  • Clear Strategic Guidance and Personalized Advice as You Play
  • Strategies to Combat Common Leaks
  • Open and Collaborative Environment

 

Your Instructors will observe and correct strategic errors in real-time as you play your game and incorporate new concepts. Lab Sessions are interspersed with lecture throughout the Workshop sessions to create a lively and interactive learning process focused on rapid application of strategy concepts tailored to your specific game.

Learn how Professional Players think during real hands and use key factors to make optimal decisions up close and personal. 

Take Your Shot to Win a WPT Main Event Seat!

Attendees to the LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas Tournament Workshop will have the chance to put their skills to the test.


Once you’ve learned the right moves to make, immediately put your skills into action at the WPT Main Event Freeroll Satellite. Attendees of LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas will play against each other in an exclusive freeroll with a WPT Main Event Seat on the line!

What you are playing for ...

  • A $5,000 WPT Main Event Seat as first prize 
  • This Tournament is exclusive to LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas ticket holders
  • In addition to the WPT Main Event Seat for the winner, we'll also have other great prizes for finalists

 

The WPT Main Event Freeroll Satellite is not open to the general public. This opportunity is exclusive to attendees of the LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas Tournament Strategy Workshop being held May 27-30, 2022.

The $5,000 WPT Main Event Seat is non-transferable and has no cash value. Winner must play the awarded event seat within the prescribed prize redemption period, before December 31, 2022 or the prize will be voided. See our FAQ section for more information.

The LearnWPT Live Experience

Meet Your Instructors at The Welcome Reception!


Your LearnWPT Live Experience starts with a Welcome Reception on Friday, May 27th (6PM PT - 8PM PT). During this kickoff event to the Tournament Strategy Workshop you’ll check-in and have the opportunity to meet your LearnWPT Instructors and fellow Students in a relaxed environment. 

At the Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas Welcome Reception ...

  • Meet LuckyChewy, Rizen, Tony, and Fellow Students
  • Receive your Tournament Manual, name tag, and SWAG bag
  • Enjoy beverages and hors d'oeuvres

 

Join Team LearnWPT On Tour! Team LearnWPT - Andrew “LuckyChewy'' Lichtenberger, Brian Altman, Tony Dunst, and Michael "Gags30" Gagliano will be onsite and in the action at the upcoming WPT Events. If you see the team be sure to say hello! For upcoming LearnWPT Events and WPT Schedule Visit: learnwpt.com/events

For more information on upcoming events at The Venetian Poker Room click here: www.venetianlasvegas.com/casino/poker

LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas

Tournament Strategy Workshop with Lab Sessions
Including WPT Main Event Freeroll Satellite
May 27th - 30th, 2022

SOLD OUT


SEATING TO THIS EVENT IS LIMITED!

Have Questions? Call us at (888) 600-5593

 

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Workshop Curriculum

ADVANCED PREFLOP PLAY

Preflop mistakes appear small in the moment, however they are most often the cause of losing critical pots. Your Instructors will provide you with the tools to counter aggressive preflop tournament players with precision using GTO based ranges.

You'll learn strategies such as:

  • Defense Strategy
  • Open Shoving
  • Reshoving
  • Calling All-Ins
  • 3-Betting
  • 4-Betting


Winning uncontested pots preflop is a vital tool for successful tournament players. These strategies give you new creative ways to gain chips and put pressure on your opponents. During the Lab Session your Instructors will help you put these concepts into play in real-time.

 

ADVANCED POSTFLOP PLAY

Understanding key factors that influence proper betting lines, sizing, and how often you should be betting postflop is essential to advanced play. Elite Tournament players weigh these factors on a continuum to consistently make better decisions.

You'll learn strategies such as:

  • Backdoor Equity
  • Attacking Capped Ranges
  • Recognizing Flop Heuristics
  • Range vs Range Interaction
  • Range Composition
  • Equity and Nut Advantage
  • Stack to Pot Ratio (SPR) 
  • Relative Hand Strength
  • Bet Sizing Considerations


Add nuance to your postflop decision tree and open up new possibilities for creative lines. Transform from a fit or fold player to a fearsome opponent. During the Lab Session your Instructors will give expert insights for making adjustments during simulated hands.

TOURNAMENT MINDSET AND STRUCTURE

Elite tournament poker players place a premium on maintaining the correct mindset that creates the optimal conditions for peak performance. They approach tournament poker through a process of continuous improvement that allows clear strategic thinking even in the most high pressure situations, focused and clear to note the key inflection points and make specific adjustments for each stage from preflop through heads up play. 

You'll learn concepts such as:

  • Overall Tournament Philosophy
  • Tournament Buy-in Guidelines
  • Approach to Reentry Tournaments
  • Considerations for Each Stage
  • Adjustments for Short Handed Play
  • Key Stack Size Inflection Points
  • Playing to Win vs Min Cash


Explore the strategies that will keep your opponents on edge and put tough players to challenging decisions postflop during the Interactive Lab Session.

BUBBLE PLAY STRATEGY

The difference between limping into the money and arriving at the final table with a stack that can compete for the title is often determined by your skill and strategy on the bubble. In this section you’ll learn how to adjust your hand ranges and put pressure on the right opponents on the bubble to maintain and grow your stack for a deep run.  

You'll learn strategies such as:

  • Bubble Play
  • Independent Chip Model (ICM)
  • Identifying Bubble Situations
  • Monitoring Stacks and Other Tables
  • Maximizing Fold Equity
  • Identifying Players to Target
  • Playing the Bubble Depending on Your Stack Size


Understanding when to deviate from default strategy can make the difference between a min-cash and a final table. This highly interactive session will focus you on the subtle differences that are obvious signals advanced players use to crush tournaments.

FINAL TABLE PLAY

When the majority of the prize pool and the prestige of winning a title is on the line, you need a specific game plan for the unique situations of Final Table Play. In this session we’ll provide a framework for Final Table and Heads Up play including detailed GTO based hand range charts.

You'll learn strategies such as:

  • Analyzing Pay Jumps and Structures
  • Maximizing Fold Equity as Chipleader
  • Adjusting First-In Ranges for ICM
  • Laddering vs Chip Accumulation
  • Essentials of Heads-Up Play
  • Mitigating/Maximizing Skill Edges
  • Open-Limping Strategies
  • Stack Size Adjustments
  • Exploiting Leaks


Practicing these advanced Final Table strategies will give you the confidence and piece of mind to play for the win when it matters the most. 

TRAIN AGAINST THE PERFECT OPPONENT

During this session your instructors will provide a detailed walkthrough of the WPT GTO Trainer and demonstrate how to use this powerful tool to accelerate your learning. We’ll play actual hands from tournament scenarios available on the WPT GTO Trainer in front of the class and detail the decision making process behind Game Theory Optimal strategy. 

You'll learn strategies such as: 

  • Game Theory Optimal Approach to Poker
  • How Often You Should Train
  • The Most Common Spots to Train
  • Understanding Your Results
  • Choosing Appropriate Bet Sizing
  • Identifying Leaks with The Session Summary
  • Sharing Hands for Review (Ask a Pro Forum)

The LearnWPT Instructors will demonstrate how to interpret the results of each play and mark hands for study after your session.  Features including the Session Summary Dashboard and the ability to share your WPT GTO Trainer Hands for analysis will be demonstrated in detail.  

Train and Explain Live with the WPT GTO Trainer provides a clear process for understanding Game Theory Optimal concepts and help kickstart your post Workshop study process. We’ll give you a clear plan for incorporating GTO Strategy into your game through consistent practice over time.

Q&A AND WRAP-UP

The key to growth in No-Limit Hold’em is to never stop learning. Start your cycle of constant improvement during this session and ask questions while also listening to the questions from fellow students.  

  • Get clarification on new concepts learned
  • Discuss techniques learned 
  • Ensure you've correctly integrated what you've learned
  • Create a plan for continuous improvement in your poker game


During our last session of the Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas Tournament Strategy Workshop ask any questions you may have about your play or the strategies presented. Members can follow-up with Eric, LuckyChewy, and Tony using the LearnWPT.com Ask a Pro Feature and LearnWPT Community Forums. 

WPT MAIN EVENT FREEROLL SATELLITE BEGINS

It's time to shuffle up and deal! You'll be playing a Freeroll Tournament to win a $5,000 WPT Main Event Seat. Attendees to the LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas Tournament Strategy Workshop will have the chance to put their skills to the test.

  • A $5,000 WPT Main Event Seat as first prize
  • This Tournament is exclusive to LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas ticket holders
  • In addition to the WPT Main Event Seat for the winner, we'll also have other great prizes for finalists
  • Test what you’ve learned in a tournament with real prizes on the line
  • GOOD LUCK AND GOOD PLAYING!

 

The WPT Main Event Freeroll Satellite is not open to the general public. This opportunity is exclusive to attendees of the LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas Tournament Workshop being held May 27-30, 2022.

The $5,000 WPT Main Event Seat is non-transferable and has no cash value. Winner must play the awarded event seat within the prescribed prize redemption period, before December 31, 2022 or the prize will be voided. See our FAQ section for more information.

LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas

Tournament Strategy Workshop with Lab Sessions
Including WPT Main Event Freeroll Satellite
May 27th - 30th, 2022

SOLD OUT


SEATING TO THIS EVENT IS LIMITED!

Have Questions? Call us at (888) 600-5593

 

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LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas

Tournament Strategy Workshop with Lab Sessions
Including WPT Main Event Freeroll Satellite
May 27th - 30th, 2022

SOLD OUT


SEATING TO THIS EVENT IS LIMITED!

Have Questions? Call us at (888) 600-5593

 

Meet Your Instructors

A Poker Legend with a unique and analytical approach to poker strategy.

  • WSOP Bracelet winner and WPT Alpha8 Champion
  • More than $12.4 Million in tournament winnings
  • Author of Yoga of Poker, A High Stakes Journey to Freedom

Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger

Andrew "LuckyChewy"  Lichtenberger's introspective and analytical approach to poker strategy makes him among one of the most feared and inspiring players in the game today. 

Prior to becoming a household name, LuckyChewy played successfully online before bursting onto the live tournament circuit making headlines in 2009 when he finished 13th in the $25,000 World Poker Tour Championship event. 

He’s reached five WSOP final tables, is the winner of the prestigious $100,000 buy-in WPT Alpha8 Las Vegas, and placed 3rd in the largest ever WPT 10K Five Diamond WPT Main Event.

LuckyChewy is a big believer in measuring personal success against itself and focusing on the process of progress as opposed to comparing your success to the success of others.

Chewy's unique ability to break down situations from multiple perspectives will teach you how to make clear and better decisions at the table.

An expert in hand analysis and crushing the live and virtual felt.

  • 3 WSOP Final Tables
  • More than $5 Million in tournament winnings
  • Author of Winning Poker Tournaments One Hand at a Time

Eric “Rizen” Lynch

Known in cyberspace as “Rizen”, Eric’s internet poker career took off when he won the PokerStars Million Dollar Guaranteed Tournament in May 2006 and took the prestigious Tournament LeaderBoard award for that month.

Eric has made over 300 Final Tables in high profile online and WSOP tournaments including placing 3rd in a Pot Limit WSOP Event in 2006. He also excels at the cash game tables, having logged thousands of profitable hours both live and online.

Eric Lynch is the acclaimed author of Winning Poker Tournaments One Hand at a Time, Vols. I, II, and III, considered the most comprehensive collection of expert hand analysis in print.

He has had the privilege of helping hundreds of students from all skill levels grow into successful players during the past 10 years teaching alongside Nick Binger for the World Poker Tour.

Ask any of his students what separates Eric from other poker instructors and they’ll say it is his ability to make the game more understandable for all players.

A Pro with a unique perspective on learning and improving. 

  • WPT Champion, 2x WSOP Bracelet and WSOP Circuit Ring winner
  • More than $3.9 Million in live tournament winnings
  • World Poker Tour commentator

Tony Dunst

Tony Dunst, a high-stakes pro and one of the most unique personalities in the poker industry, joined the World Poker Tour as host of the WPT Raw Deal segment and spent seven seasons analyzing some of the most pivotal hands from World Poker Tour events.

When Mike Sexton retired from the WPT commentary booth, it was only natural for Tony to be promoted into the role starting with Season XVI.

Tony was able to etch his name on the WPT Champions Cup, winning WPT Caribbean and in 2016 added another marquee title to his poker resume when he won a WSOP gold bracelet.

Tony won his second WSOP bracelet in 2020 and his first WSOP Circuit Ring in 2021 adding to his long list of accomplishments. He has written articles on dozens of topics both within and outside of poker.

With his candor and over-sized personality, Tony quickly developed a loyal following of fans, becoming a lightning rod in the poker community.

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Event Details

* LearnWPT reserves the right to cancel, change, or modify any live Workshops in part or in whole, without notice. For more information see our Terms of Service.

  • The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas

    3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
    Phone: +1 866-659-9643
    Website: www.venetianlasvegas.com/

  • Dates

    Friday, May 27, 2022 - Welcome Reception 
    Saturday, May 28, 2022
    Sunday, May 29, 2022
    Monday, May 30, 2022

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online only, until May 24, 2022

  • Event Times

    May 27th:  6PM - 8PM - Welcome Reception 
    May 28th: 10AM  - 6PM
    May 29th: 10AM  - 6PM
    May 30th: 10AM - Continues until WPT Main Event Freeroll Satellite plays down to a winner
    All times shown are Pacific Time (PT)

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE?
A: The price for a ticket to the LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas Tournament Strategy Workshop on May 27-30, 2022 includes 3 days of tournament instruction and Lab Sessions, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments each day, a 2 hour Welcome Reception on Friday May 27th including drinks and hors d'oeuvres, a full tournament manual and LearnWPT Swag, and a seat into the WPT Main Event Freeroll exclusive to attendees.

The price does not include lodging, transportation, or taxes.
Q: WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE WPT MAIN EVENT FREEROLL SATELLITE?
A: The WPT Main Event Freeroll Satellite is exclusive to attendees of the LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas Tournament Strategy Workshop being held May 27-30, 2022.

Students at LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas will get the opportunity to test their skills and compete against each other for the chance to become the next WPT Champion. In addition to the $5,000 WPT Main Event Seat for the winner, we'll also have other great prizes for finalists!

This opportunity is not open to the general public. The $5,000 WPT Main Event Seat is non-transferable and has no cash value. Winner must play the awarded event seat within the prescribed prize redemption period, before December 31, 2022 or the prize will be voided.

First prize will consist of a single entry into a WPT Main Event (not exceeding $5,000 buy-in). Prize includes one seat only and does not include any transportation, lodging, taxes, food and beverages.

For the WPT Main Tour schedule visit: https://www.worldpokertour.com/
Q: ARE MEALS AND BEVERAGES PROVIDED?
A: Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided on each class day. Coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks will be provided each class day.
Q: ARE THERE DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES AVAILABLE?
A: Yes! There is a discounted rate for LearnWPT attendees who wish to stay at the The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas. Hotel room rates are $289 or $309 plus tax and daily resort fees per night, May 27th - May 30th. We will provide you with a link and code to reserve your room at these discounted rate after purchase of your LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas seat.

Please note these rates are based on availability and may sell out.
Q: WILL THIS EVENT BE RECORDED?
A: Portions of this event will be recorded for educational and marketing purposes only. Ticket holders must consent to recording at time of purchase. See our Terms for more details.
Q: I WANT TO RECORD VIDEO/AUDIO OF THE EVENT, IS THAT OK?
A: Please note that recording video or audio of the class is prohibited.
Q: WHAT PAYMENT TYPES DO YOU ACCEPT?
A: We accept payments from any major credit card - Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We do not accept Personal Check, Cash, or PayPal. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
Q: WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE IT? CAN I GET A REFUND?
A: Yes. You may cancel and get a full refund anytime before May 17, 2022. Cancellations between May 18, 2022 - May 28, 2022 will receive account credit for a future Workshop. See our Terms for more details. Contact our Support Team at [email protected] for assistance.
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A: Workbooks and pens will be provided for you.
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Q: IS THIS EVENT TOO ADVANCED FOR ME?
A: If you’re familiar with the basics of LearnWPT’s Tournament Strategy, a Member of LearnWPT.com, or previously attended a LearnWPT Live Training event, then this event is probably not too advanced for you. However, if you’re concerned that this event might be too advanced for you, don’t worry!

We will be providing ALL attendees of LearnWPT Live at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas with special access to 9 essential Strategy Episodes. These videos will provide a Strategic Foundation for all Students, ensuring they are able to keep up. We’ll review these concepts during class and you’ll be able to ask questions about anything you’re unclear about.

Email [email protected] and the Support Team will be happy to discuss whether the Tournament Strategy Workshop is right for you.
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