
 The Mechanics of Poker Podcast
 The Mechanics of Poker Podcast MOPP E54 - Thomas Boivin, A Structured Way for Playing World Class Poker
 May 2, 2025 
 Thomas Boivin, a high-stakes MTT player with an engineering mindset, shares his analytical approach to poker. He discusses balancing solvers with intuition, the complexities of MTT dynamics, and the importance of emotional regulation. The conversation dives into personal growth, exploring the journey of identity and the necessity of manageable steps in self-improvement. Thomas also emphasizes wellness, revealing how nutrition and mindfulness can boost performance while preventing burnout. It's a deep dive into the intersection of strategy, psychology, and personal development in poker. 
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Engineering Mindset in Poker
- Thomas Boivin approaches poker like an engineer, changing one parameter at a time to analyze its impact.
- This experimental mindset helps him understand complex poker dynamics deeply.
Prioritize Study By Uncertainty
- Prioritize studying poker spots based on how often you encounter uncertainty in them.
- Focus first on spots that impact your win rate the most for effective improvement.
ICM Pressure Affects Betting
- The bigger the ICM pressure, the less you want to put money in pots where the nuts can change.
- Understanding this leads to betting less on specific board textures and exploiting opponents' overbets.







