Playing For Keeps Playing For Keeps Episode 5 With Brian Hooper (Bric75)
Mar 21, 2024
Brian Hooper, known as Bric75, is a top DFS player and creator of brick75.com, with a rich background in baseball analytics and poker. In this engaging chat, he shares his journey from minor-league baseball to mastering DFS. Brian dives into the importance of volume in achieving success, strategies for late swaps, and the evolution of tools that enhance gameplay. He also reminisces about his most memorable wins and challenges, and discusses emerging game formats. Listeners will gain insights into both the technical and emotional aspects of high-stakes gaming.
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From Moneyball Ambition To Minor‑League Reality
- Brian Hooper started in sports aiming for a front-office baseball job, inspired by Billy Beane and Moneyball.
- He worked in independent minor league baseball for several years but found the industry nepotistic and exploitative.
Card Counting To Online Poker Breakthrough
- Brian learned card counting as a teenager, won money in casinos, then transitioned to limit poker and online cash games.
- He credits poker instruction (CardRunners) and early online play for launching his professional gambling career.
Early DFS Adoption While Employed
- Brian first noticed DFS in 2012–2013 and started playing seriously in 2014 while still working in government.
- He didn't quit his job until 2017 after building steady winnings from DFS.
