What is the setting of Poker After Dark?

Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Who are some players featured in Poker After Dark?

Phil Hellmuth, David Sacks, Alan Keating.

Authenticity of bestseller lists and book sales tactics.

Intense action, significant bets, competitive nature of players.

Phil Hellmuth risking $55,000 bounty, intense gameplay.

The Poker After Dark game at Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas features prominent players like Phil Hellmuth, David Sacks, and Alan Keating, engaging in high-stakes No Limit Hold'em, with discussions ranging from book sales tactics to intense gameplay strategies.
Alan Keating emerges as a successful player, winning significant pots and leading the game with around $70,000 in profit, while other players like Bill Gurley and Chamath Palihapitiya showcase strategic skills and make notable plays, creating an atmosphere of competitive gameplay with escalating bets up to $8,000, setting the stage for intense showdowns and impressive comebacks.

What is the setting of Poker After Dark?
Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Who are some players featured in Poker After Dark?
Phil Hellmuth, David Sacks, Alan Keating.
What is the main topic of discussion in Poker After Dark?
Authenticity of bestseller lists and book sales tactics.
How does the gameplay unfold in Poker After Dark?
Intense action, significant bets, competitive nature of players.
What are some notable moments in Poker After Dark?
Phil Hellmuth risking $55,000 bounty, intense gameplay.

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Poker After Dark features a high-stakes cash game at Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
The game is No Limit Hold'em with players like Phil Hellmuth, David Sacks, and Alan Keating.
Phil Hellmuth discusses his book and the New York Times bestseller list.
The conversation shifts to the authenticity of bestseller lists and book sales tactics.
Alan Keating wins multiple pots against David Sacks, leading to a significant profit.
Phil Hellmuth makes a move with Ace 8 suited but folds when faced with a raise.
Alan Keating and Chamath Palihapitiya engage in a hand where Chamath hits a flush on the river.
Alan Keating is portrayed as having a successful run in the game, up around $70,000.
The players continue with straddles and blinds, with Keating maintaining his lead.
The game concludes with intense action and significant bets, showcasing the competitive nature of the players.

20:45

Ford's performance on the turn was better in the past compared to now.
Bill Gurley made a good lay down against a potential check-raise.
Phil Hellmuth was needled by Jason Calacanis in a cash game.
Chamath had the clubs and won a healthy pot.
Bill Gurley scooped a pot with a set of fives.
Jonathan Little analyzed Bill Gurley's effective nut hand strategy.
Alan Keating was up $70,000, Bill Gurley up $29,000, and Phil Hellmuth up $23,000.
Jason Calacanis made a questionable fold with Queens against Jack six.
David Sacks made a good lay down with a pair of sixes.
A big pot was won by Chamath with a flush draw against two pair.

41:58

The poker game escalates with bets reaching $8,000, leading to intense gameplay and high stakes. Phil Helmuth puts a $10,000 bounty on himself, leading to a showdown where he risks $55,000 against another player. Despite initial success, Helmuth faces a tense moment as the game progresses, ultimately winning the hand and doubling his earnings to $47,000. The game continues with other players making impressive comebacks and strategic moves, setting the stage for further intense gameplay in the next session of Poker After Dark.