Strategic Adjustments, Manipulating Opponents, and Perceived Ranges in Poker

In episode 28 of the MOPP we chat with high-stakes cash-game player Owen “PRODIGY” Messers. In the pod we discuss his recent 100k HU match against Doug Polk and dive deep into his poker journey, discussing challenges, strategies, and his transition from international-level chess. Unpack the psychology behind decision-making, understand the mechanics of poker, and discover how to optimize your game with solvers. Owen also touches on the balance of talent vs. hard work and shares invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. Don't miss Adam and Rene's main takeaways at the end!