All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Molly's Game Uncensored: The Truth Behind the World's Most Infamous Poker Game
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Nov 26, 2025 
Molly Bloom, former organizer of high-stakes poker games and author of 'Molly's Game,' shares her thrilling journey from serving drinks to running a high-stakes poker empire. She discusses the challenges of managing trust among elite players, encounters with the mob, and the FBI investigation that turned her world upside down. Hear about her experience writing the memoir that inspired a film, along with valuable sales advice on building trust and managing uncertainty. Molly’s insights make for a captivating blend of risk, resilience, and poker archetypes.
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From Server To High‑Stakes Game Runner
- Molly started as a cocktail server at a celebrity LA poker game and used it to learn the social rules and alliances.
- Within months she launched her own $50,000 buy-in game and focused on crafting a James Bond–style experience for players.
Power Play Cost Her The LA Game
- Molly lost control of the LA game after a powerful player tried to take over and angle-shooted to seize assets.
- She refused a salary/figurehead offer and left to rebuild the game elsewhere rather than work under him.
Scaling To The Biggest Game In NYC
- Molly moved to New York and built a $250,000 buy-in game by vetting players and becoming the bank.
- The game grew enormous, drawing millions on the table and intense, often volatile action.
