Author Archives: Jason Schlachter

Flexibility

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jason Schlachter

Poker as in life, requires a great amount of flexibility.  Things come up, plans change,  and the ability to adapt and let things roll off your shoulders affect the way you deal with the current situation and influences the way … Continue reading →

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Poker is Hard Work

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Jason Schlachter

I have been playing mostly in the Rio in their $5/$10 game, which has no cap.  This means that you can buyin for any amount you want.  This has its pluses and minuses but overall, leads to a few very, … Continue reading →

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A Very Big Pot Where Math is Important

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Jason Schlachter

I am out in Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker.  I am mainly playing cash games, mostly the $5-$10 no limit game at the RIO and the Bellagio.  Things are going well, and on  the heels of my … Continue reading →

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What Percentage is that?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Jason Schlachter

For those of you who don’t know me personally, I am a huge fan of The Simpsons.  I have seen every episode several times and know many of them by heart.  There is an episode where Lisa, skeptical, practical, middle … Continue reading →

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A Reflection On 9 Years

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Jason Schlachter

This past weekend was 9 years since I graduated college and officially became a professional poker player.  It was not my intention to play poker full time when I graduated, but as I was applying for jobs, I was also … Continue reading →

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