Bernard Lee Poker Show
In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee replayed his interview with the 2019 WSOP Main Event 4th place finisher, Garry Gates. The industry professional discussed how he got started in poker and remembered his memorable deep run in last year’s 2019 WSOP Main Event. Garry explained two huge double ups late in the 2019 WSOP Main Event. In the end, his fourth-place finish earned him $3 million.
| 0:00 | Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is the 2019 WSOP Main Event 4th place finisher, Garry Gates. |
| 0:33 | WSOP announced that it will have a $10,000 Main Event in 2020 using a hybrid online/live version in December. WSOP.com for the US and GGPoker.com for International. The respective final tables will play live and the winners will play heads-up at Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino in Las Vegas on Dec 30th. |
| 3:33 | RunGood Gear Ad |
| 4:16 | Bernard welcomes Garry Gates to the show. |
| 5:37 | Garry joins the show. |
| 7:18 | Garry explains how his Dad’s interest in poker got him started in the world of poker and his family’s trip to Las Vegas. |
| 9:19 | Garry explains how he started working in the world of poker online including PokerNews. |
| 11:41 | Garry explains how he became involved with PokerStars. |
| 15:44 | Garry discusses his typical WSOP and his success in the 2019 WSOP Main Event, adding to his “odd” year success. |
| 18:56 | Garry utilizes his previous experience and discussing information with his professional poker buddies. |
| 23:12 | Garry explains the key to survival during the WSOP Main Event. |
| 26:57 | Garry describes his close friendship with poker superstar, Jason Mercier. |
| 30:40 | Garry talks about the additional support from other professional poker players during the 2019 WSOP Main Event. |
| 33:41 | Learn WPT Ad |
| 34:27 | Bernard continues his interview with the 2019 WSOP Main Event 4th place finisher, Garry Gates. |
| 35:05 | Garry discusses his favorable position seat with respect to his opponents entering the 2019 WSOP Main Event final table. |
| 38:20 | Garry remembers the incredible moment on Day 6 when he spiked spiking a three outer on the river. |
| 41:05 | Garry remembers his key hand when he doubled up versus Hossein Ensan with 13 players left when Garry held pocket Kings vs Ensan’s Ace-King. |
| 42:56 | Garry discusses extending play beyond three eliminations on Day 1 of 2019 WSOP Main Event. |
| 44:50 | Garry discusses his memorable Day 1 of 2019 WSOP Main Event, ending the night in second chip position and hanging out with his friends after. |
| 47:11 | Garry discusses his thought heading into Day 2 of 2019 WSOP Main Event. |
| 52:06 | Garry discusses what he feels will be his future in poker and otherwise. |
Bernard Lee is considered “The Voice of New England Poker” and is a staple of the poker media as a columnist for ESPN.com, PokerNews, CardplayerLifestyle.com and his radio show, “The Bernard.
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Bernard Lee Poker Show
- Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is Greg Jennings. 1:30: Sam Washburn captured the RGPS Tulsa Hard Rock Main Event over a field of 372 entries and taking home $43,022.
- Additionally, Bernard hosts a weekly poker radio show, “The Bernard Lee Poker Show,” which recently celebrated its 13th anniversary and is one of the longest tenured poker shows.
- Bernard Lee catapulted into the poker spotlight after he finished 13th in the 2005 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Lee, a former marketing professional, has amassed almost $2 million in career winnings and captured three tournament titles on the poker tournament circuit.
In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee replayed his interview with the 2019 WSOP Main Event third place finisher, Alex Livingston. The Canadian poker pro discussed how he got started in poker and recalled his previous deep run in the 2013 WSOP Main Event, when he finished in 13th place. Of course, Alex discusses his deep run from last year’s 2019 WSOP Main Event, when he entered Day 7 in second-to-last chip position out of 35 remaining players. In the end, Alex finished in 3rd place, taking home $4 million.
Bernard Lee Poker Show
| 0:00 | Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guest is the 2019 WSOP Main Event 3rd place finisher, Alex Livingston. |
| 0:15 | WSOP announced last week that it will have a $10,000 main event in 2020 using a hybrid online/live version in December, ultimately resulting in a heads-up battle on December 30th at Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino. |
| 1:29 | RunGood Gear Ad |
| 2:12 | Bernard welcomes Alex Livingston to the show. |
| 2:55 | Alex joins the show. |
| 3:24 | Alex recalls his initial deep run at the 2013 WSOP Main Event and remembered when he surpassed his initial 13th place mark in 2019. |
| 9:24 | Alex remembers having no stress entering Day 7 since he was in 34th chip position with 35 remaining players. |
| 10:27 | Alex talks about his play during the initial days of the 2019 WSOP Main Event. |
| 13:39 | Alex compares the difference of his bubble play in 2013 and 2019. |
| 14:38 | Alex recalls his play during Day 4 of the 2019 WSOP Main Event, which he felt was his best poker of the tournament. |
| 16:39 | Alex discusses why he feels Day 5 in the WSOP Main Event is so important. |
| 19:01 | Bernard describes a crucial hand for Alex with 22 players left. Afterward, Alex provides his perspective of the hand. |
| 22:33 | Alex recalls how he got started playing poker and states that he was a chess player when he was young. Also, Alex talks about playing poker online with his online screen name “rumnchess.” |
| 25:41 | Learn WPT Ad |
| 26:28 | Bernard continues his interview with the 2019 WSOP Main Event 3rd place finisher, Alex Livingston. |
| 27:18 | Alex was absolutely pleased that the 2019 WSOP Main Event had a break before the final table. |
| 29:33 | Alex remembers his strategy for the 2019 WSOP Main Event final table |
| 32:23 | Alex recalls Day 1 of the WSOP Main Event final table. |
| 33:46 | Alex describes his comfort level entering Day 2 of the 2019 WSOP Main Event final table. Alex also describes his core team during the 2019 WSOP Main Event final table. |
| 36:09 | Bernard describes an interesting hand for Alex during Day 1 of the 2019 WSOP Main Event final table. Alex discusses his thought process where he folded pocket Queens to Garry Gates 3-bet with six players remaining. |
| 42:52 | Alex recalls his mentality entering the third and final day of the 2019 WSOP Main Event final table. |
| 45:31 | Bernard describes a critical hand for Alex with 3 players left versus Dario Sammartino. Alex then gives his perspective of this hand. |
| 53:05 | Alex discusses his love for Halifax, Canada and Cabot Links. |