417 - JASON KOON - The World’s Greatest Poker Player!

Jason Koon, who currently sits at number 4 on the list of top poker earners of all time and has over $50 million in tournament winnings, is overseas to join us in the Happy Hour studio! Jason shares how he overcame struggles with homelessness, an absent father, and a career-ending sports injury to completely turn his life around and make a career out of poker. Jason gives his opinion on fellow poker players Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Stephen Chidwick, Doug Polk, Stu Ungar and Doyle Brunson. He also shares CRAZY stories from a night partying with Phil Ivey, an intense game in the Philippines, and the time he played poker at Dan Bilzerian’s house... Plus the common mistakes that amateurs make, how he made $41,000 in one day while at school, and what he blew his first big win on! You don’t necessarily need to be a huge poker fan or understand the rules of the game to enjoy this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices